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Gib244

Original Poster:

6 posts

182 months

Thursday 13th August 2009
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Hi all, I have just decided to join up! My name Richard and I live in cumbria. I used to own a 172 cup and replaced it with a Leon cupra R.....Had it for 5 months and went back to a clio again! This time a better one!

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I have owned her for 4 months and already spent abit! cleaning her up as she had a few dents, wheels where scuffed, seat had a slight tear (very small)....and needed a good clean!

Replaced the air filter to a maxogen, changed the exhaust to the Orbisoud system and in the process of getting the front dampers serviced, Mark Fish Springs and revalved Konis on the rear.
Many thanks
Rich

Ross1988

1,234 posts

189 months

Friday 14th August 2009
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Lovely!

I'm looking at buying a 182 currently, but i can't make a decision until the BiB decide what my fate will be...

Your car is lovely, what was up with your last car?

Where abouts in Cumbria? i have had some work up there of late, and saw a tasty 182 on my travels, we were near Shap, my northern geography is sketchy at the time, that cumbria right? spin

pitbull turbo

663 posts

187 months

Friday 14th August 2009
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looks ace mate. i have drive the 172 clio and wasn't that impressed but the cup looks like it could be a great car. also love the seats mate.

Nick_Johnson

336 posts

183 months

Friday 14th August 2009
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I cant tell you how close I was to nearly buying a 182 four months ago, wonderful car IMO!! I ended up opting for a Mini Cooper S but very closely matched!!

Enjoy!

Slagathore

5,929 posts

198 months

Friday 14th August 2009
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Lovely!!

I must drive one of these one day!

Gib244

Original Poster:

6 posts

182 months

Friday 14th August 2009
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The 172 cup I had was very quick! was running over 200bhp had alot of engine work done. I sold that I fancied a bigger car (more comfortable) but the LCR just didn't tick all the box's, it was a great car - again it was slightly tuned up with a Revo stage 2, full exhaust system, and uprated brakes...but around cumbria it wasn't very 'fun' to drive.

The Trophy is like a go-kart, the handling is unreal! it has all the comfort I need at the min anyway!

Somnophore

1,364 posts

182 months

Saturday 15th August 2009
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Ross1988 said:
Lovely!

I'm looking at buying a 182 currently, but i can't make a decision until the BiB decide what my fate will be...

Your car is lovely, what was up with your last car?

Where abouts in Cumbria? i have had some work up there of late, and saw a tasty 182 on my travels, we were near Shap, my northern geography is sketchy at the time, that cumbria right? spin
why what did you do? (allegedly)

Ross1988

1,234 posts

189 months

Tuesday 25th August 2009
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I was clocked 107 in wales. Totally stupid of me, your user name rings a bell.

You from winsford?

Lewis's Friend

1,038 posts

196 months

Tuesday 25th August 2009
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Nice car...

If i may ask, are those seats standard? I myself have a full fat 172 and the seats are beginning to look a bit ratty round the alcantara. Some of those recaros (assuming i could get a good colour match) would be epic...

Slagathore

5,929 posts

198 months

Tuesday 25th August 2009
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Lewis's Friend said:
Nice car...

If i may ask, are those seats standard? I myself have a full fat 172 and the seats are beginning to look a bit ratty round the alcantara. Some of those recaros (assuming i could get a good colour match) would be epic...
They're standard on the Trophy.

I think they were on option on the 182, but there aren't many with them.

The Heritage section on the Renaultsport site says:

5222 registered 182s - only 89 had the Recaros
539 registered 182 Cups - only 37 had Recaros
And then the 500 on the Trophy.


Martin_Hx

3,978 posts

204 months

Wednesday 26th August 2009
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Look like the same seats from the premiere ed Civic Type-R's, there very comfy and supportive smile

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GingerWizard

4,721 posts

204 months

Wednesday 26th August 2009
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Martin_Hx said:
Look like the same seats from the premiere ed Civic Type-R's, there very comfy and supportive smile

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that i can definatly confirm owning a CTR, nice motor, i always enjoy dueling with these when i am out and about. wink

GingerWizard