Description
172 Cup - Full mechanical restoration
First registered 17/10/2002
Mileage 87400
MoT due June 2025
This particular rust-free example has been the subject of a fastidious mechanical restoration in 2021 to regain its original glory with all the vital components replaced or refurbished to allow it to perform as well as it did the day it left the showroom. Details below:
Engine
Cambelt, dephaser and water pump replaced Feb 2025 . All original equipment air intake and filter. New engine and gearbox mountings. Powerflex dogbone mounting. New crankshaft oil seal. New sump gasket. No engine leaks. Correct ELF Sporti engine oil and Renault OEM oil filter.
Clutch
New Valeo pressure plate, friction disc and release bearing.
Transmission
New selector bushes fitted inside gearbox. New gearbox linkage bushes, seals and gaiters. No gearbox leaks. Correct ELF blah transmission oil. New driveshaft CV joint boots and correct GKN Lobro grease.
Suspension
New correct Cup front struts and rear shock absorbers. New Eibach springs. (Original Cup springs supplied). New Febi top mounts. Front wishbones powder coated and new bushes and balljoints fitted. New inner and outer steering track rods. New front and rear wheel bearings. Rear axle powder coated and new bushes fitted.
Brakes
New Brembo front discs and pads. New Renault front callipers. New Renault rear discs. Refurbished Bendix rear callipers. New Brembo rear pads and hardware. All new Febi brake flexi hoses. Rear bias valve refurbished. New handbrake cables. Castrol SRF brake fluid.
Wheels and Tyres
Original Cup Speedline alloy wheels powdercoated in correct silver. Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres (195 45 16). 4 wheel alignment to Clio Jean Ragnotti specifications.
Interior
Steering wheel rubber thumb grips replaced. Original Cup gear shifter. Headlining replaced. OEM Tuner List CD radio. Driver's seat refurbished with new base foam. Carpet mats.
2023
New speedometer
New alternator and battery
New exhaust G clamp
Full service history going back 20 years
Serious people only please, no time