Recent content by JohnyD

Thanks mate, I was just going to attack from inside. I'll give that a try - a lolly pop stick has many uses. Will let you know how I get on. Glad I'm not alone but considering it's 14 years old, I can't complain too hard about a tiny bit of rust.. although a little usually means a lot somewhere!

Total newbie question but how's best to remove this connection for the rear seat belts (pic 1) and is this rust on the inside of the other arch (pic 2) something to be particularly worried about? Is it common? What's the best way to deal with it? I plan on painting the interior satin black...

Thanks both, I'd rather buy new since my plan is to refresh the whole lit and was leaning towards Koni yellows.. Watch this space eh?!

As above really, I've recently bought a set of sportlines and was considering a full refresh of the suspension set up. I'm after gains in handling over stance etc. The car will be a daily driver but with a little track time for a year or so and then a full time track/weekend toy after...

Agreed! Gloss black

I'd be interested in coming along as my first meet but coming from Wallsend so Darlo for 9:30 is a little early for a Sunday!! Where will you be meeting at 11:15/30? Sorry if I've missed something here! A mate of mine will pop along in his Meg.

Great, I assumed so but couldn't find the answer using search. Appreciate the response.

A few views without comments?? Help put a newbies mind at ease??

Are 182 Eibach Sportline springs universal regardless of cup packed or not? Just bought a set of sportlines from Revolution in the NE and they didn't clarify that's all??

I am now the proud owner of an immaculate Arctic 182! At last! Once I pick the car up I will start a progress thread - Over the moon with it after looking at so many dogs!

So the search is still ongoing, I'm struggling to find a decent example with good history! I don't know if that's because I'm totally meticulous when having my cars serviced and I expect too much from other people! Anyway, I've found a 03 172 with 61k on the clock which has no documented...

I certainly will be mate, cheers

Wow that did go quickly! Thanks for all of the views, you've really helped out a lot! It makes a refreshing change to have a forum be so helpful!

Yeah it does look a decent example, good spot. I've found a couple of 172's priced around the same too, just having a little email barter before making a trip! What sort of mileage is acceptable? For example my last EP3 Type R had 42k when I bought and 4 years later had 90k on when sold and...

I'm not really fussed between 172/182 or even colour so I have got a little scope. As far as spec, the closer to standard the better for me. This will be a second car for me really and just a bit of fun/run around so was looking at spending no more than 3k but ideally 2k to leave a little to...