Scott's Super Clean PH1 172 Project Thread

Eamonn · Feb 3, 2015

My word, if you ever take a notion to sell this, please send me a message.

Lovely car, it's a credit to you.

DannyR · Feb 3, 2015

Eamonn said:
My word, if you ever take a notion to sell this, please send me a message.

Lovely car, it's a credit to you.

Hands off, I called dibs pages upon pages back!

Craig. · Feb 4, 2015

Looking good Scott.

dmallett · Feb 5, 2015

DannyR said:
Hands off, I called dibs pages upon pages back! :wink:

I remember you texting me about a year ago saying you want this car lol

Rubicon_ · Feb 5, 2015

When do the calipers arrive Scott? Going to look brilliant!

Mr R. · Feb 16, 2015

Craig. said:
Looking good Scott.

Thanks bud, im looking forward to driving it again.
Hopefully in the next couple of months when the weather gets better.

Looking forward to seeing you again mate. :smile:

Arran_ said:
When do the calipers arrive Scott? Going to look brilliant!

Cheers Arran, i have no idea mate. Hi-spec haven't got back to me yet even after i called them the other week and the guy saying he will chase the guys looking at it up for me as to weather or not the Monster 4's will fit under my F1's.
They still have my alloy bell and F1 and tbh i was getting a bit pissed off, after me paying Tom for the bells i wanted he kit so i could get it all fitted.
However my van that i use as my daily needs quite a bit of tlc, the cooling system is pressurizing its self, the cambelt needs replacing and the clutch isn't at its best. (it also has a few oil leaks)

So im going to get the van to my father-in-laws in the next few weeks and get the engine and box out, crack on and get everything sorted. The money i was going to spend on my brake kit is now going to the "Combo van fund" I've even been working every Monday as OT to get a few more quid together. :disrelieved:
If Hi-Spec do call then ill have to raid the kids piggy banks. (i gagging to chase Hi-Spec up as i want the 4 pots)

Just a little up date.

I bought a pair of new alloy pedal covers as mine where looking a bit worn.

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Old pair.

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Now i only fitted one as the black paint on the clutch pedal was worn in places, this could be seen under the alloy cover and i no that if i don't paint it then it will bug the hell out of me.

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Ill get the pedal painted when i get some time then its just a case of pop riveting the cover on, ive also got to remove and clean the throttle cover and give it a polish up.
I was going to replace it but its only available with the throttle pedal which is expensive.

012 by scottieraven, on Flickr

Next up is my steering wheel that i sent to Snappy, i sent snappy my original wheel that was on my car when i bought it but like every other PH1 it had fallen to bits.
Snappy had my wheel for a month or so but i wasn't in a rush as the cars not being used, last week i got a text from Andy with a few pictures of my wheel being trimmed.

These are the pictures that Andy sent me.

Wheel all stripped down ready for Andy to work he's magic.

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Now as i wanted the wheel made thicker Andy had to trim the wheel twice, more expensive but well worth it imo.
1st layer of trimming on.

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The stitching is perfect.

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Looking forward to fitting it to the car, seems to nice to use but will finish the trim off perfectly.

dann2707 · Feb 16, 2015

Great update man. Your pictures are always so fresh too.

chris_pett · Feb 16, 2015

Car looks great! The attention to detail is beyond anything I've seen and it looked great at PFC expo.
P.S how much for your old pedal covers? :wink:

Jekyll · Feb 16, 2015

Epic!

SharkyUK · Feb 16, 2015

Good call on the pedals, Scott... they freshen up the footwell nicely. :up:

welshname · Feb 17, 2015

Not thought ablout one of the heel and toe pedals from the group buy? Still 5 left and they aren't expensive.

Mr R. · Feb 17, 2015

dann2707 said:
Great update man. Your pictures are always so fresh too.

Cheers dude. [emoji4]

chris_pett said:
Car looks great! The attention to detail is beyond anything I've seen and it looked great at PFC expo.
P.S how much for your old pedal covers? :wink:

Thanks for the comment mate, unfortunately I've chucked them in the bin.
They aren't to expensive from Renault. [emoji3]

Dr Jekyll said:
Epic!

Thanks Mark, it is bloody nice. [emoji1]

SharkyUK said:
Good call on the pedals, Scott... they freshen up the footwell nicely. :up:

Thanks Andy, its the little things that make a difference. [emoji3]

welshname said:
Not thought ablout one of the heel and toe pedals from the group buy? Still 5 left and they aren't expensive.

No bud, not really my thing. I'll just pop that one off and give it a polish up. [emoji1]

BREMBO · Feb 17, 2015

I really fancy doing the exact same for the steering wheel in the V6 possibly the Ph1 too, look forward to pictures when fitted!

Mr R. · Feb 17, 2015

BREMBO said:
I really fancy doing the exact same for the steering wheel in the V6 possibly the Ph1 too, look forward to pictures when fitted!

Do it Ben, i think its such a great factory looking but epic thing to do.

I should get it fitted on Sunday if i find time mate so ill get a few shots of it then.

AlexW · Feb 17, 2015

Steering wheel looks damn awesome. Andrew does such an amazing job.

Also, if you need a hand with the Combo, give me a shout

Jekyll · Feb 17, 2015

Is alcantara a lot more forgiving than suede then for a steering wheel?

B-shaw557 · Feb 17, 2015

Love the wheel!
Annoying that you're getting messed around with the brakes.

Rob · Feb 17, 2015

Phase1sr said:
No bud, not really my thing. I'll just pop that one off and give it a polish up. [emoji1]

Listen to the man! Buy a heel toe pedal, I love the design! You can keep your standard one too, and polish it til your heart is content, but you're upgrading the brakes, why not upgrade the pedal box to allow you to blip down as necessary whilst on those brakes

Mr R. · Feb 18, 2015

Dr Jekyll said:
Is alcantara a lot more forgiving than suede then for a steering wheel?

I haven't got a clue mark if im honest.
Hopefully it will be okay, as you know I do very little miles in the car and im always clean.
I guess that alcantara is hard wearing as they use it for seat's, time will tell mate.

B-shaw557 said:
Love the wheel!
Annoying that you're getting messed around with the brakes.

Thanks buddy, yes it is a bit but at the moment maybe a blessing.

B-shaw557 · Feb 18, 2015

haha yeah, that's fair enough.

In regards to the wheel, I couldn't live with suede/alacantara. I too often drive with mucky hands lol. Would be black before you know it.
Not practical fr day to day use, but as Scott says how little he uses it, be fine.
I'd keep wetwipes in the glovebox though Scott, just encase

haha

Crumpy172 · Feb 18, 2015

sooo clean, Love it top work there ocd and then some

AlexW · Feb 18, 2015

Rob said:
Listen to the man! Buy a heel toe pedal, I love the design! You can keep your standard one too, and polish it til your heart is content, but you're upgrading the brakes, why not upgrade the pedal box to allow you to blip down as necessary whilst on those brakes :wink:

Nope, i'm with Scott on this. I actually dislike the larger pedals anyway, I'll be keeping standards, plus I have no problem with heel-toeing the Clio's anyway. It really, really, really wouldn't suit Scotts car.

Jekyll · Feb 18, 2015

Scott doesn't drive it fast enough to warrant the bigger pedal!

DannyR · Feb 18, 2015

Dr Jekyll said:
Scott doesn't drive it fast enough to warrant the bigger pedal!

Does he even drive it at all?

Jekyll · Feb 18, 2015

Barn find?

Mr R. · Feb 18, 2015

AlexW said:
Nope, i'm with Scott on this. I actually dislike the larger pedals anyway, I'll be keeping standards, plus I have no problem with heel-toeing the Clio's anyway. It really, really, really wouldn't suit Scotts car.

Its not going to happen mate, there is no point in me having a bigger padal. I can blip the throttle on the down shift anyway and i don't drive it mad enough for that left foot braking stuff.

Its not a race car and i would only end up crashing.

Dr Jekyll said:
Scott doesn't drive it fast enough to warrant the bigger pedal! :astonished:

Haha, 30 mph is quite fast enough mate.

DannyR said:
Does he even drive it at all?

I try not to, its been 4 months so far.

Jekyll · Feb 18, 2015

With the new brakes they'll be no need for all that left foot braking lark!

Bit slack on Hi-Specs part tbh but as you said, its a good thing atm, moneywise.

Ph1 Tom · Feb 19, 2015

Get some poncy driving gloves to use with your new wheel, which looks sexual btw! I want to touch it...

Cub. · Feb 20, 2015

Top work as ever Scott! Top work!

JPJ89 · Feb 20, 2015

Just finished reading through all of this, took me 2 sessions lol but Wow, what a car, possibly the best Renaultsport out there! :up:

Mr R. · Feb 21, 2015

Ph1 Tom said:
Get some poncy driving gloves to use with your new wheel, which looks sexual btw! I want to touch it...

Flol, my misses said the same mate, you can touch when we meet.

Cub. said:
Top work as ever Scott! Top work!

Thanks bud, im just waiting on the sunshine so i can drive it again. :smile:

JPJ89 said:
Just finished reading through all of this, took me 2 sessions lol but Wow, what a car, possibly the best Renaultsport out there! :up:

Means alot that you have taken the time to read it all, thank you.
There are a few very good PH1's on this site, its nice to think this is one of them. :blush:

Ph1 Tom · Feb 21, 2015

Phase1sr said:
Flol, my misses said the same mate, you can touch when we meet.

At CSS this year I'll be all over it like a rash

Mr R. · Feb 21, 2015

So i was going to fit this tomorrow but as i had an hour spare i thought id get it fitted today.
So this is the wheel that i bought about 3 years ago, was never happy with it but it was miles better than the original wheel that was falling to bits.