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[vic] 2001 Renault Sport Clio 172 (phase 2) With Mods - $5000 Or Trade + Cash


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I recently purchased a Phase 1 172 with the intention of swapping over its goodies to this car. However, after cleaning it up I've realised it's a really good example of a somewhat rare and collectable car.

I'm now faced with the dilemma...
Do I keep this car and sell my ph1?
Do I sell this and keep my ph1?
Do i sell both and buy a newer Clio.... or something else?

For now I'm going to advertise both my Clio's, and just see what happens! I could potentially swap parts between cars for the buyer too. (see other ad here)

*Will be sold with all currently removed parts supplied... I could probably re-install for buyer.

I'd be interested in a trade/swap for a Clio 197/200, Integra Type R, R26, Megane 250, RX8, Silvia/200sx, Evo, STI, etc. I could possibly add a few grand towards the right trade.

Year: 2001
Make: Renault
Model: Clio Sport 172 (Phase 2)
Km's: 175000
Reg: March 2016
Price:
$5000 with 172 suspension, no rear swaybar, BD Predator pads, different tyres, standard stereo, and no RS Tuner (will still have stage 1 tune).

OR

$6000 as is.

Location: Ballarat, Victoria
Contact:Please call or message 0431320142

Engine & Exhaust
-Renault Sport 2.0L F4R (124kw in standard form)
-RS Tuner Premium with Stage 1, 98 RON map
-Standard airbox with K&N filter and 2 lengths of 51mm ducting, breathing from below headlight
-Battery relocated to boot (fused, kill switch, braced, boxed, vented)
-Standard exhaust with stainless steel, high flow cat, and high flow muffler (flanged to easily swap between standard muffler)

Driveline
-Standard JC5 5 speed

Suspension & Brakes
-182 Cup shocks and springs, modified to fit
-Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar
-Powerflex camber bolts (-2.7 deg)
-Standard front rotors with fairly new Carbone Lorraine RC6 pads
-Standard rear rotors and pads
-ATE Super Blue Racing Fluid

Wheels & Tyres
-Standard 15" alloys with new Federal 595RS-R tyres

Exterior & Interior
-Standard Body and paint (Iceberg Silver)
-Sony headunit with bluetooth
-Alpine component speakers
-Sound deadening installed
-70kg of weight reductions
-Fog lights removed with black mesh over hole
-Standard Interior (items removed to save weight... easily refitted)
-Custom (removable) rear floor and carpet to cover rear battery and seat void

Issues
-Slight battery wiring issue
-Small dent in bonnet
-Thumb grip on steering wheel has deteriorated
-An engine or gearbox mount seems to be a bit sloppy

Description
Up until recently, this was my girlfriends’ daily driver. It is in fairly good condition for a 13 year old car. The exterior comes up really well when clean, and whilst there are a few imperfections, it still turns heads. The interior is pretty clean too... both are probably around 7/10.

Mechanically it seems to be in great condition… engine is strong, gearbox is smooth, suspension and brakes work perfectly. Receipts show it has had a really good service history. When my girlfriend purchased the Clio, In Sept '13, we chose this one because it had obviously been well looked after, and felt nice and tight. It received 4 new rotors and pads, new rear shocks, new rear wheel bearings and new front strut tops for the RWC. Shortly after purchasing it we had a Renault specialist look over it, who replaced the crank pulley and both inner tie rods. They also replaced the ECU and UCH to fix an intermittent immobiliser fault. Just between the RWC and follow up work, $3000 was spent on the Clio.

In Nov '14 the car had the following work completed: A free flowing muffler fitted, with flanges welded swap to easily re-fit the standard muffler; RS Tuner; Battery relocated to boot; Timing belt, water pump, etc replaced; Practically new 182 cup shocks (modified to fit) and springs, plus camber bolts installed; Parts/interior removed to reduce weight (easily re-installed). More recently (May '15), Carbone Lorraine RC6 pads were fitted; Brake fluid change with ATE Super Blue Racing Fluid; Oil and filter changed; New Federal RS-R tyres; Whiteline rear swaybar fitted; Sony bluetooth headunit fitted; Alpine component speakers fitted; Sound deadening installed. Since Nov '14 at least $4000 has been spent on the Clio.

The car has completed 4 track days at Winton, and performed faultlessly on each occasion. Last time out I managed a 1.48.65, but it should easily go quicker.

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