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    bowen86 reacted to PerthRS's post in the thread 172 Cup OEM+ with Like Like.
    From what I've read. With the right combination (197cams+7-8 inlet advance or Grp-N timing on standard cams) RS2's tend to sacrifice the...
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    bowen86 replied to the thread 172 Cup OEM+.
    Great reply. Thanks @Brigsy It came with these injectors: Which I think are Megane 225 injectors. Maybe the way forward is 182...
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    bowen86 reacted to Brigsy's post in the thread 172 Cup OEM+ with Like Like.
    As far as i know RS2 inlet is more aimed at peak numbers at high rpm. I think you lose a bit of low down torque too with the shorter...
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    bowen86 replied to the thread 172 Cup OEM+.
    Belts are due soon anyway, so this is an option. 100% I'm not making it a track car or going for peak power, just want a good all rounder.
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    bowen86 reacted to MAXRUNDOWN's post in the thread 172 Cup OEM+ with Like Like.
    Group N timing? I have a timing tool..
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    bowen86 reacted to ex-Chinese Dave's post in the thread 172 Cup OEM+ with Like Like.
    If you are sticking with a standard CAT and exhaust it will probably limit power gains, but saying that you know how happy I am going...
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    bowen86 replied to the thread 172 Cup OEM+.
    Great question. Open to opinion and thoughts here tbh? 182 Manifold? I'm not keen on opening the engine up to fit cams unless I...
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    bowen86 replied to the thread 172 Cup OEM+.
    Slight change of plans.
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    bowen86 replied to the thread 172 Cup OEM+.
    Day 5. The long road home. Driving through some really old French villages that reminded me of Band of Brothers headed toward LeShuttle...
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    bowen86 reacted to ex-Chinese Dave's post in the thread My cheap(ish) 172 Cup with Like Like.
    It's so much better than before. My parents didn't hear me coming from a mile away when I visited today and the car is so much better to...
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    Yes mintex 1144 on the front
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    You had the mintex on the front, is that correct?
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    They do squeal very little sometimes, a bit unpredictable but generally when they are cold. Bite is progressive I think, not very...
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    bowen86 reacted to Polynesian's post in the thread 172 Cup OEM+ with Like Like.
    Ah, you’re friends with Joe. We keep meaning to do a Sunday drive out with his Caterham and my MX5. Shame about his wallet moment! Think...
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    bowen86 replied to the thread 172 Cup OEM+.
    Day 4 - We fueled up headed out of Sedrun for the last time, through Andermatt and south towards the San Gotthard Pass. We stopped...
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