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Does anyone know the sizes of lines & fittings to suit the 172 cup master cylinder? Building a car and using this M/C. Any help appreciated

Hi all, removed ABS system as doing a build. The cup master cylinder suits my needs better as it's 4 port proper. I know there's a bias valve/restriction valve that fits into place before rear calipers. Down s anyone know the proper name for this or have a link to where I could get 1 or 2? Any...

Anybody know (not guess) the weight of the standard flywheel? TIA

Have a Ph1 172 I only use for track. Thinking of removing the ABS and fitting cup set up. I know mechanically I need cup master cylinder and rear compensator valves from cup for correct bias. After that I need to fab up some lines. Question is, does this affect ecu or any electronics? Is...

Hi all, I have my car fairly well Stripped back. I had simply looped the heater matrix hoses (1x at back of thermostat & 1x runs off main bottom hose to rad) Question is, can these simply be deleted and blocked off at each end or must the be looped? It would get rid of excess hosing and leave...

As title say. I have a Ph1 172 and the top steering column bearing is gone. Is the Ph2 column or any others interchangable to the best of anyones knowledge? Any advice would help as need back on track guys

The top bearing in my Ph1 172 is gone Is the Ph2 column interchangeable as there are plenty available? Any help or advice much appreciated

Hi all, I have a Ph1 172 for track only that is extremely well lightened. This obviously has left the chassis riding higher than before. I'm running 15's with 888's. What would be a good recommended (based on experience) height between arch and tyre back and front. Many thanks in advance

Hi all, need to take the box off my Ph1 and have been told the 129 box off the cup is a good upgrade? Can anyone provide some info on this ref gearing and acceleration differences please? Any experience in this having changed? Many thanks in advance

OK, so gearbox problem (possible clutch). Will be removing box anyhow from Ph1 with 161000 miles on it. Chances are a clutch problem but when it's out anyhow, which would be the best box if I need a replacement? I have read the 172 cup box (129) is the way forward, can anyone give more info...

OK, Track only Ph1. Removed dash and components to be left with clocks only and huge (heavy) loom. Started tracing wiring back from unused connectors and snipping it. With each plug I did this with I always started car, revved over 3k to be sure she wasn't in 'limp home' and then traced wire and...

OK, Track only Ph1. Removed dash and components to be left with clocks only and huge (heavy) loom. Started tracing wiring back from unused connectors and snipping it. With each plug I did this with I always started car, revved over 3k to be sure she wasn't in 'limp home' and then traced wire...

Ok, not my car. Haven't worked on it. It's a friend I'm meeting at track with a Ph2 172. Recently had engine out and box changed. Apparently after refit will not rev past 3000rpm. Any ideas or suggestions or places to start would be much appreciated as this should be out in 3 hours...

Hi All, been hunting around car for more weight loss and am now looking at the dash thinking 'you're a bit chubby' Advice really, I want to trim back wiring loom where possible (any unused plugs I'll strip wiring back to main loom). I'm thinking of just binning dash, support brace etc and...

Hi all, I have a Ph1 track only car. Blew engine at 161k and sourced a replacement with 83k. Fitted and started tonight. Engine had been drained of oil completely before fitting and new oil etc in tonight. I have a rattle when cold which gets lighter as she warms. I have video below, any...

Have the engine out at moment getting replaced (blew at 160k) and will be putting new clutch in. Standard, nothing special. Any real advantages between Valeo and Luk? (popular options)

Woohoo, just bought a fresh Ph1 172 engine (belts and dephaser done), also has ARP rod studs. Looks like the Clio will breathe a new lease of life from an engine that's a lot fresher (half the mileage) and shouldn't have lost as many ponies as the 160000 mile lump it is replacing... Question 1...

So on a trackday at Kirkistown I blew the engine with 10 mins of final session to go. It's a Ph1 172 and had 161k on it so not too bad all things considered. Anyhow, now need an engine (if anyone's selling a sub 100k engine in good order) Need to know if Ph1 & Ph2 are interchangeable...

Year 2000, Ph1 172. After recently removing PAS & aircon this rattle has started at idle when cold. Crank pulley is wobbling and is being replaced and I'm unsure if this noise is coming from there or dephaser. Please watch 15 sec video and give me your thoughts. Rattle disappears with revs and...

Ph1 172, crank pulley wobble. I dont believe this is a keyed pulley but i have access to a keyed one. Will this fit ok? Any help much appreciated

Hi all, I have a Ph1 172. This is track only. I have a wobble in my crank pulley at idle and have been sifting through posts to find if this is common occurrence. PAS and air con have been removed. Could anyone shed some light on whether these pulleys are known to wobble or something more...

Hi All, I've a Ph1 172 I only use for track. I'm a weight loss freak and have been looking at the fuel tank. I have an engineering mate who can fabricate one for me. Before I start sketching drawings, does anyone know the weight of the standard tank? (before I start pulling mine out) Any other...

Hi All, Thought I'd post this up as I TOTALLY DESPISE 'Brand Name Rip Offs' I used a 'Tow Bar Bumper Protector' as seen on eBay for a princly sum of £3.95 inc postage. (LINK BELOW)...

Hi all, Having seen lots of engine bays of various 172/182's I have noticed that few seem to have the original fuel pressure regulator in place. Am I missing a trick here or could someone elaborate. I have a Ph1 172 track only car. Many thanks in advance...

Hi All, I've a Ph1 172 and my intention over the winter is to remove Aircon pump (rest of system already removed) & PAS system. I would run a cup alternator set up with shorter belt and have a 'looped' PAS rack. I would appreciate feedback from anyone with a 'looped' rack as regards feel...

Hi All, just finished last track day of the season in my 2000 Ph1 172. Already thinking of mods for next year and have a small list of 'to do's'. I was wondering if anyone has installed a standard steering rack (NON power steering). I like the idea of this as steering mostly will be done at...

Hi all, need help. Car is a year 2000 Clio 172 phase 1. I use it for track days only and whilst on track today at Kirkistown the sensor in the picture came off and broke 4 small wires within it (all part of sensor unit). It is part of the inlet manifold and resulted in the car idling at approx...

Just some pics before and during 1st Clio 172 outing at Kirkistown which happened on Sunday. Clio replaced a very temperamental MR2 and ran well all day with no faults. Have a small 'to do' list which is more want than necessity as Sunday was more of a test day. Anyhow, here you go...

Ok, year 2000 Ph1 172. Car being prepped for track only. Cage just welded in at weekend. Welding done with battery disconnected. Getting full ignition lights but when I turn key to start the dash lights dim and she won't turn over. Car hopefully out on Sunday. Battery shoukd be ok but have put...

I'm currently building a Ph1 172 track car. I have coilovers on front so no problem there. However, the rear is on 60mm lowering springs and the car is completely stripped. The rear is sittin much higher than I'd like. She's on 15's. Any advice to get it sitting lower at rear?