Recent content by TheBandit

Welcome to the forum, great spec and the build (both the mk3 and 172). Although the least relevant upgrade, I love Pro Race 3 alloys. Took me a while to find a set, great looking 5-spoke imo. I live an hour out from Castle Combe and was looking for an excuse to go 👀 How are the track days at...

Might have an issue like this on one of mine... Leaving a comment to stay in the loop

Sounds like it entered Christmas Mode. The beeps should have made out 'We wish you a Merry Christmas' though. As @Matt Cup says maybe low voltage HTH

Returning with my tail between my legs, started on the button first time for a couple weeks then returned to starting on second turn. Replacing the fuel sender is next on my list to try, failing that checking the TDC loom further back for any damage (Mine had been cut up a bit on a previous TDC...

I find the tabs on top of the airbag can get stuck. You should be able to push down/hit the airbag section while pulling towards you and it should come free. On one of mine these tabs bent and wouldn't let the dash come out, had to remove the passenger airbag through the tiny gap underneath too...

I'm over the moon with the shell. It does have some scabbing hidden in the fuel filler and a bit on the arch where the bumper rubbed after a bump but all in all its great. I think this one lived life in the city so never suffered major water ingress at speed for extended periods. Its at 101K so...

9) Completely de-stickied the interior. So much nicer now and got to keep the sparkly plastic look

6) Solved the issue of starting every other key turn. New genuine loom and TDC sensor. Existing wiring was already hacked into/splitting. Bit risky with only 5mm of loom to play with but I didn't f**k it up and it starts on every key turn now. 7) Scuttles replaced. Cup washer tank and new...

Lots have happened but will try to summarise: 1) Flight mode engaged, cleaned under panels and rust situation assessed. Scabbing here and there but nothing scary. Will give me something to do over winter 2) Rear quarters inspected: SPOTLESS. Rust prevention and sound deadening applied 3)...

Maybe it was a friday jobby (stolen internet pics for ref): Circled is taught and not fully formed to shape (can depress 3-5mm or so) 90 deg back angles don't comfortably meet each other or the back plastic, plus a loose thread or two Appreciate its not the easiest wheel to do, but as...

My Royal wheel was quick but had lose stitching around the back side right where the thumbs grip (MK3 wheel around 3 years ago). Tbh wasn't bad enough to kick up a stink but it would make me go with Snappy for the next one if you can weather the turn around times - only heard good things

I read that too, I bought a second hand pump in case the new TDC didn't sort it. I have also read the horror stories of refitting the pump housing ring so glad the sensor fixed it for me 😅

Mine would also only start on second key turn. Genuine new loom section + tdc sensor sorted it, now starts first time every time. No idea on cost/place to buy from as it came with the car! Hopefully it sorts your issues TDC Sensor: 8200647554 Loom: 8200673202 Shade under £100 for both from RPD...

Check sills and arches as well. Tinkering and maintenance is fine but additional thousands in cutting, welding and painting might kill the fun. At least that's what I was looking out for when I got ahold of mine

195/45/R15 on a 1.2L over the years: Good Pilot Sport 3's Falken Ziex ZE310's Uniroyal RainSport 5's (fitted to 172 also) Bad Vredestein Quatrac (Not a summer tire, but I am bitter. f**k this tyre)