Description
For sale is my 2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup, finished in Mondial Blue which is an exclusive colour to the 172 Cup.
I have owned the car for almost 5 years, covering a few thousand joyous miles in that time. It has been absolutely faultless in my ownership and has given me some of the most fun I think I will ever have in a car.
The 172 Cup is, in my opinion, the pick of the 172/ 182 range. From factory, it came with thinner, lighter glass, lighter seats and less sound deadening than the standard model, as well as no A/ C, ABS or Traction Control, making for purest driving experience. The result of all this made for a 99kg weight loss over the standard car!
My car has covered 113k miles and has a part history with 8 documented services on record. It’s quite high on the owners with 10 former keepers, but the previous owner to me had owned it 3 times! It comes with 1 key, the original spare wheel, toolkit and all manuals. There is a large file of paperwork dating back to 2004. The car has an advisory free MOT until 12/ 25, is HPI clear and ULEZ compliant.
Specification
From factory, these cars are very basic with the only real creature comforts being electric windows, heater controls and a radio.
Over the years, previous owners and I have made a fair few modifications to make the car more driver focused.
Exterior
* K-Tec carbon front splitter
* Carbon door inserts
* De wiper
* Stubby aerial
* M. A. D towing eye
Interior
* Rear seat & belts delete
* Custom long boot carpet
* Modified accelerator pedal for heel/ toe
* M. A. D aluminium footrest
* Pioneer Bluetooth radio
Engine & Gearbox
* PMS carbon shifter
* K-Tec induction kit with cold air feed
* K-Tec 2. 5” stainless stealth cat-back exhaust
* K-Tec sports cat (also have decat pipe)
* RS tuner 95 Ron remap
* 1. 2 8v heat shield
Chassis
* Bilstein B14 coilovers
* Whiteline adjustable rear anti roll bar
* Powerflex Gearbox dogbone mount (purple)
* Powerflex wishbone kit
* Powerflex outer & inner ARB bushes (purple)
* Powerflex rear beam bushes (purple)
* Powerflex engine mount (yellow)
* Powerflex steering rack bushes (black)
Brakes
* Brembo high carbon front discs (new)
* Ferodo DS2500 front pads
* Brembo rear discs
* PBS rear pads
* Goodridge braided brake lines
* Motul RBF660 brake fluid
Wheels & Tyres
* 15” Speedline 2118 7J ET43
* Michelin PS3 tyres 195/ 50/ 15
Maintenance
Mechanically, the car has been well looked after throughout the years. Work includes:
* Oil & filter service 500 miles ago in December
* Gearbox oil changed @ 104k
* Spark plugs, gear selector bush, VVT solenoid seal, PAS pump & alternator replaced @ 104k
* N/ S driveshaft, OS/ F calliper & front ball joints @ 104k
* Leads & coils replaced @ 89k
* New exhaust gaskets
* Wheel alignment
* Oil pressure switch
* Genuine rear number plate lamp
* New boot stops
* Hazard light switch
The Cambelt, Dephaser, Aux Belts & Water Pump were last replaced by The Clio Man at 104k miles 04/ 19
The car feels very fast for one of these and the engine is certainly healthy. The clutch and gearbox are also in great order.
Condition
This is a nice, tidy example of a 172 Cup. There are some minor age related marks as expected but all body panels are straight and the arches and fuel filler area are free from corrosion. The Speedline 2118 wheels have also been recently refurbished in anthracite.
A walk around video will be available upon request to get a better idea of the condition of the car.
I have throughly enjoyed owning this car and it will be very sad to see it go. These 172 Cups really are fantastic cars and values will only go one way.
For any further information, enquiries or to arrange a viewing, please call or message. Part exchanges are welcome.
