Sup.... < 35yrs old and still down wit da kids :)

[Phil_H]

Evening.....

One of the few forums I'm unusually not a member of, my username's been registered at some point in the last 15yrs on most car forums, and 1 of my many (about 2) passwords generally works....

Anyway, I'm Phil (you probably wouldn't have guessed by looking at my username), I'm currently living/Working in Norfolk where I've been since 2003 (Originally from Kent). Owned somewhere between 70 and 100 cars over the last 2 decades. The better ones of the bunch were mostly XR2's (Mk1 & 2) and Golf GTi's (Mk1 through to 3's).....also a couple of Anglia's ('58 and '62), Mk5 Cortina estate......1.9 205 GTi...oh and a '92 16V Clio < there's the Clio connection right there!

So why am I here?

I'm currently on the hunt for a decent Ph1 172, I've had my eye on the 27,000 miler on eBay, but can't bring myself to get it as I'd not want to drive it, and certainly wouldn't want to leave it on my drive with my 2 boys on their BMX's bombing around near it! So it has to be clean, but not minty mint....also original (Externally) and looked after. Not a fan of Ph2's, I know they are a little posher, but being relatively old and an 80's 90's Kid, I prefer the classic Ph1 look, and believe that in the near future they will be the ones to have.

So, you may see me around a bit, generally doing the usual asking questions without searching first

Oh.....Qualified Car mechanic (Apprenticeship at a Subaru dealer in the mid 90's, before every £@*ker had a "Scooby"!)....and Aircraft Electrician for the last 16yrs


Later!

 

[Nik]

Welcome to ClioSport, Phil_H

 

[Cub.]

Welcome along. Don't worry, there is quite a mature fraternity here still. I'm 31 for example

PM a mod (green names) or admin (orange names) if you need pointers on where to put something or any help.

What are the plans for the ph1? Daily, fun or track?

 

[Phil_H]

Cheers

Weekender ish...

Wife's got a Mini Cooper (2002) (BMW) and I have a Passat Tdi estate (2004), both are daily drives and far from perfect...they both work and mechanically they are spot on. But I want something to fiddle with and clean every weekend

I restore and build custom bikes (Old Road bikes and BMX's), so need the Passat for lugging all the crap around...no point getting a posh estate that will end up carrying the dog around and being stuffed full of mag wheels So i'd rather have the 2 cars for Function....and something on the side to play about with.

Original externally, and then up-rate the suspension, exhaust, a few minor engine tweaks and thats probably about it.

 

[Mr R.]

Welcome Phil.

 

[Cub.]

Plans sound good. You may need to wait for the right phase 1 for a bit, but it sounds like you aren't in a great rush. Plenty to read / project threads to look at on here to help shape some ideas in the mean time

 

[imprezaworks]

35, christ that's old. Welcome

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Welcome along Phil!

Hope you find what you're looking for! I know what you mean about that low miler! I wouldn't want to drive it either lol

 

[Chris V6 255]

If it makes u feel any better I'm 36 & drive round in a daft yellow ph1 & a clio with the engine in the wrong place lol

 

[Phil_H]

My wife's only 27...you know what the say aye... "You're only as old as the women you feel....blah...blah"

I'm not in a massive rush, but would like something this side of Christmas/New year or if not then by the spring. I see there is a couple of "Exclusives" on the bay at the moment, but can't decide if I like them or not? There's also a Black one with Ph2 wheels...not to far from me, its cheap £975? But something doesn't look right about it, looks to high?

 

[Mr R.]

I'll be 39 in November, ive owned my ph1 for 5 year's.
I love it.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

My wife's only 27...you know what the say aye... "You're only as old as the women you feel....blah...blah"

I'm not in a massive rush, but would like something this side of Christmas/New year or if not then by the spring. I see there is a couple of "Exclusives" on the bay at the moment, but can't decide if I like them or not? There's also a Black one with Ph2 wheels...not to far from me, its cheap £975? But something doesn't look right about it, looks to high?

I also seen that one, hundred odd thousand on it? I agree, something just doesn't look quite right with it!

 

[Phil_H]

This one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121390157017?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Its only 60 odd miles from me, maybe worth a look, but i can't work out if its just how its parked, or it is actually sitting high?

 

[imprezaworks]

Not saying there's anything wrong with it, bar the lights. But that's been for sale for a while

 

[Cub.]

This one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121390157017?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Its only 60 odd miles from me, maybe worth a look, but i can't work out if its just how its parked, or it is actually sitting high?

It isn't helped that it is on Dynamique alloys, not 172 ones, but there is something definitely wrong with that ride height. The wheels at the front seem 'pushed back' a bit aswell. Blacked out rear lights aswell. I'd be voting with "avoid".

A decent one will crop up, just need to monitor here / autotrader etc quite regularly. Put a wanted thread up here aswell in the wanted section, and people may offer you something.

 

[koi]

This one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121390157017?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Its only 60 odd miles from me, maybe worth a look, but i can't work out if its just how its parked, or it is actually sitting high?

Welcome along.

That 172 has the wrong wheels on it, they are off a Dynamique, and looks way to high.

 

[Phil_H]

Yeah...the first time I looked at it I was quite off put by it's first impression....thats before I even done some research on them. It's been removed from my Watch list

 

[barnesautos]

Looks Moody and the App I have doesn't list the Model of vehicle (moody) it's more than likely a rep with a 2.0ltr engine in it , or it's been shelled and the 2.0 ltr suspension not used. Lol.


As where mine does show the model.

 

[BoatNonce]

Welcome to CS, plenty of knowledge and plenty of laughs, enjoy.

And Phase 1 all the way!

(If you're used to scoobies then you might want to search on here for 'Rooby Clio 172' )

 

[Mr Burns]

Welcome, Phil!

I'm nearly 34 and still riding BMX bikes, and I'm also shopping for my 5th Clio too!

CS is a great forum, plenty of nice guys and nobs keeping the place interesting lol.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Welcome aboard Phil!

 

[Chi]

Welcome mate.. I've got a couple of you'd like to look then over. I'm based in Cheshire

 

[Phil_H]

Cheers all....

Its always good to have a few keyboard warriors about, it can get a bit boring otherwise. I was a Mod on a "Fiesta" forum for quite a few yrs, so had my fair share of them


Chi.... bit of a trek, but for the right car I may make the run. What ya got?

 

[Gally]

Welcome Phil, stick around and enjoy CS, the membership for 12 months is also more than worth it. By far the best source of Renault Sport Clios knowledge on the net.

Wait for the right ph1, i'd personally avoid the Exclusive but that may just be my opinion clouding judgement. I'd love a sunflower but maybe a bit loud for you!

 

[Mr R.]

Cheers all....

Its always good to have a few keyboard warriors about, it can get a bit boring otherwise. I was a Mod on a "Fiesta" forum for quite a few yrs, so had my fair share of them


Chi.... bit of a trek, but for the right car I may make the run. What ya got?

What one Phil, XRtwo.com?

I think the exclusive looks great on a set of fresh oz F1's, lowered and with a cup spoiler.

 

[Phil_H]

Yes XRtwo.com, been a member since around '99 (2003 on the latest forum) Was a mod for about 5yrs I think. After I sold my last Fiesta I stepped down and pop back there now and again to see whats going on

I think its the interior that I don't like on the Exclusive, looks to "old" man ish....is it grey or beige?

 

[Phil_H]

Yeah XRtwo

 

[Mr R.]

Yeah XRtwo

Cool, I was on there for a while.

Ph1 Tom used to have a Mk2 fiesta with a FRS engine.
His now here with a Ph1 track car.

 

[Phil_H]

It's a small hot hatch thing.....

I think most Petrol heads that were born in the 70's/80's have had a similar line up of cars

A lot of the forums I go on I bump into other people that have also been on the same forums etc...

 

[Marcos999]

35 isn't old, I'm the big four O in December!

 

[Phil_H]

Yeah 40 is old.....I'll probably buy a Volvo or something when I'm that age....o and a nice Tartan Blanket


On a different note..... the 27k Ph1 on eBay is only 20 miles from me :S

 

[Mr R.]

I love Volvo's.

 

[Coops Mk1]

welcome, we're all old here now anyway, for some reason we all still have clios like we did 10+ years back

 

[neil 182]

I'm nearly 34 and still love the clios. Welcome and enjoy.

 

[Phil_H]

Opinions on the Flame Red Ph1 on the bay....

Only about 60 miles from me.

 

[Marcos999]

It is very old, for instant's, you wouldn't dream of touching a woman in her 40s...

 

[Phil_H]

Flame Red as well! Good choice!

 

[Typhoon]

Welcome Phil! Get a club membership and have a browse in the cars for sale section - always nice examples popping up.

With it being quite a close knit community, you can normally trust what you're buying!

 

[jamesycc]

Welcome Phil. I'm sort of new and greater than 35yrs old. My wife calls my cup my mid life crisis car!! Just owning a car I couldn't afford in my early 20's! Been using this forum since April and its absoutely a must have for any mod/general info. Post some pics when you can. We all like to check out other projects.. cheers

 

[eon172]

Welcome Phil. I'm sort of new and greater than 35yrs old. My wife calls my cup my mid life crisis car!! Just owning a car I couldn't afford in my early 20's! Been using this forum since April and its absoutely a must have for any mod/general info. Post some pics when you can. We all like to check out other projects.. cheers

Kidda same story here, only just finishing off my first track focused car, somewhat after a career, house diy and kids have delayed it ;-). Still a petrolhead at heart whatever the age. This place and members have been a big help to me and sometimes a good laugh too when reading through the strange threads and arguments. Welcome aboard fella, good luck finding the car.