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@ParsonsMotorsport Did you get it sorted in the end? Stood at Quarry to watch the CCRC Hot Hatch yesterday. Saw three Clio's running: Gulf livery, Ruffmans livery (great run on a Civic into Esses) and the green/grey wrap
It's a fair criticism. @T12 Why did you go for a 172 conversion originally? I personally love the noise it make (lots of low end and burble on idle) and that it has a spare wheel. My plan is to road trip in it and I would feel safer with a spare. I am also drawn to one-off's even if its not the...
The Good: Got The Bandit out to Haynes Breakfast Meet 6th April, plus I will be displaying at Food & Fuel w/ TDC 12th April. (First ever machine polish, not perfect but now looking so much better)
The Bad: Grew the minerals to tackle the damaged wiring front of the bay. What I thought was...
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...
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...
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...