Ph1 172 Refurbishment.

Bluebeard · Jan 9, 2024

Louis said:
I didn't overtake you driving the trook towing a kia down the m62 last night did I?

It was sat a ton in the outside lane comfortably 😂

Coops Mk1 · Jan 9, 2024

Dr Hiccup said:
You had a stroke?

Not yet today, may treat myself later when the monthly bare arse monthly subscription shows up

Bluebeard · Jan 9, 2024

Coops Mk1 said:
Not yet today, may treat myself later when the monthly bare arse monthly subscription shows up

Bare arse monthly is monthly?? Who’d have thunk it.

Bluebeard · Jan 10, 2024

4 x wheel refurbs
4 x PS3’s
4 x genuine Cup shocks
4 x Eibach sport line springs
4 x discs and pads

Holy s**t balls that was an expensive day.

🤮

Ol’ Tarby · Jan 10, 2024

Dr Hiccup said:
4 x wheel refurbs
4 x PS3’s
4 x genuine Cup shocks
4 x Eibach sport line springs
4 x discs and pads

Holy s**t balls that was an expensive day.

🤮

Do you want to finish mine after?

Bluebeard · Jan 10, 2024

Ol’ Tarby said:
Do you want to finish mine after?

Mate I don’t think I’ll be doing any more sadly. I’ve got the RB to do next and I think I’m done with Renaults after that sadly.
Just far too expensive now to get them anywhere near a decent standard. And that’s if you can even get the parts.

(Apart from the Mk1, that’s going nowhere)

Ol’ Tarby · Jan 10, 2024

Dr Hiccup said:
Mate I don’t think I’ll be doing any more sadly. I’ve got the RB to do next and I think I’m done with Renaults after that sadly.
Just far too expensive now to get them anywhere near a decent standard. And that’s if you can even get the parts.

(Apart from the Mk1, that’s going nowhere)

I really really should of got mine done 2 years ago. Now I think it may be too far gone and it's taking up space I could now do with for other stuff. The fact I've completely lost interest in working on cars isn't helping

Bluebeard · Jan 10, 2024

Ol’ Tarby said:
I really really should have got mine done 2 years ago. Now I think it may be too far gone and it's taking up space I could now do with for other stuff. The fact I've completely lost interest in working on cars isn't helping

Which is why I just send them away to be done now. I don’t have the time or the patience for it.
Unless someone is paying me. 😂

Bluebeard · Jan 13, 2024

Something very satisfying about new premium rubber on freshly powder coated rims…

And fitting them was a nause. I only fit big ballon tyres and they’re easy. These stupid little cotton reels were hard work. 😂

Bluebeard · Jan 13, 2024

And a little pic of what the legend @lemonnobby is doing to it.

jonno_c · Jan 18, 2024

I want this.

Bluebeard · Jan 18, 2024

jonno_c said:
I want this.

Happy days. Should be ready in about 2 weeks.

I’ll pm you my bank details.

Cookson · Jan 18, 2024

Dr Hiccup said:
Happy days. Should be ready in about 2 weeks.

I’ll pm you my bank details.

@lbrench would be interested

Louis · Jan 18, 2024

Dr Hiccup said:
Happy days. Should be ready in about 2 weeks.

I’ll pm you my bank details.

And he's deleted his account 🤝

Bluebeard · Jan 18, 2024

Dog Nonce said:
@lbrench would be interested

I’m not exporting it mate. Far too many things can go wrong. And if he buys it and hates it when it arrives, then what?? 😂

Cookson · Jan 18, 2024

Dr Hiccup said:
I’m not exporting it mate. Far too many things can go wrong. And if he buys it and hates it when it arrives, then what?? 😂

Sucks to be him I guess lol

Robbie Corbett · Jan 18, 2024

Dr Hiccup said:
I’m not exporting it mate. Far too many things can go wrong. And if he buys it and hates it when it arrives, then what?? 😂

Daniel you loon! Its a match made in heaven.

Louis · Jan 18, 2024

Dr Hiccup said:
I’m not exporting it mate. Far too many things can go wrong. And if he buys it and hates it when it arrives, then what?? 😂

Just change your username and get @Sunglasses_Ron to ban him. It's a flawless plan.

Sunglasses_Ron · Jan 18, 2024

Louis said:
Just change your username and get @Sunglasses_Ron to ban him. It's a flawless plan.

Change a name? You’re barking up the wrong tree my pedigree chum x

lbrench · Jan 18, 2024

Dr Hiccup said:
I’m not exporting it mate. Far too many things can go wrong. And if he buys it and hates it when it arrives, then what?? 😂

well that answered my question haha

lbrench · Jan 18, 2024

I am looking at buying one just like this in about 10-11 months time so if you change your mind let me know.

Lynden@completesolarcleaning.com

The more original the better in terms of the one I'm looking for

Robbie Corbett · Jan 18, 2024

Nag him a bit, seems like the kind of bloke who loves a good nagging.

Oggy997 · Jan 19, 2024

Or offer him your best cash price...

And preferably sent by GLS courier

Bluebeard · May 6, 2024

Oh it’s getting closer….. 😍

OE cup shocks, Eibach springs, new discs, pads, lower arms, ball joints, track rod ends… the list goes on.

But she’s so close I can smell it!!

Bluebeard · May 6, 2024

Bluebeard · May 18, 2024

She’s so close to being finished. Going to look wicked parked next to these two. I can’t wait to get it back just to park it up next to them.

(RB will be the wife’s daily once @lemonnobby has worked his magic)

Bluebeard · Jul 6, 2024

The last ever brand new genuine 172 Exhaust in the world??

Bluebeard · Nov 24, 2024

Mechanical refresh complete!!!

New cambelt kit
New aux belt kit
New dephaser
Oil, filter, plugs, air filter, pollen filter
New discs, pads and brake fluid
Calipers stripped and cleaned
All engine mounts and bracketry removed cleaned and painted
4 x new Cup shocks
4 x new Eibach springs
New lower arms
New track rod ends
4 x wheels refurbished
4 x new Michelin PS3’s
1 x brand new (genuine!) Standard exhaust

Side skirts removed, arch liners removed, everything cleaned/treated and painted where needed, and all put back together.

69,000 miles and 2 owners from new. Totally original down to the tape deck and the Alcantara steering wheel.

I don’t say this lightly, but I think this drives just as good as my old one did when it was 3 years old. Proper proper thing to drive now, wow!!

Wait for storm bell cheese to go away and I’ll get some proper pics after I clean it.

Bosh!! 💪🏽

Rojer · Nov 25, 2024

Bluebeard said:
Mechanical refresh complete!!!

New cambelt kit
New aux belt kit
New dephaser
Oil, filter, plugs, air filter, pollen filter
New discs, pads and brake fluid
Calipers stripped and cleaned
All engine mounts and bracketry removed cleaned and painted
4 x new Cup shocks
4 x new Eibach springs
New lower arms
New track rod ends
4 x wheels refurbished
4 x new Michelin PS3’s
1 x brand new (genuine!) Standard exhaust

Side skirts removed, arch liners removed, everything cleaned/treated and painted where needed, and all put back together.

69,000 miles and 2 owners from new. Totally original down to the tape deck and the Alcantara steering wheel.

I don’t say this lightly, but I think this drives just as good as my old one did when it was 3 years old. Proper proper thing to drive now, wow!!

Wait for storm bell cheese to go away and I’ll get some proper pics after I clean it.

Bosh!! 💪🏽

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Astra is the best car on the driveway.

Bluebeard · Nov 25, 2024

Rojer said:
Astra is the best car on the driveway.

It’s definitely got the loudest stereo. 😂

Ol’ Tarby · Nov 25, 2024

Want another to refurb?

Bluebeard · Nov 25, 2024

Ol’ Tarby said:
Want another to refurb?

No. I haven’t paid the bill for this one yet. I don’t even know how much the bill is but I do know I can’t afford it. 🤦‍♂️😂

I just took it round the block again. It’s f**king mi t to drive. So so good.

Stefan. · Nov 25, 2024

Bluebeard said:
No. I haven’t paid the bill for this one yet. I don’t even know how much the bill is but I do know I can’t afford it. 🤦‍♂️😂

I just took it round the block again. It’s f**king mi t to drive. So so good.

Are you keeping it now or moving it on? (To pay for the bill worst case)

Bluebeard · Nov 25, 2024

Stefan. said:
Are you keeping it now or moving it on? (To pay for the bill worst case)

It’s being sold mate. I’ve managed to keep the track car but everything else is going.

Bluebeard · Nov 30, 2024

Cleaning the interior today. Barf.

It’s been off the road since forever so was minging.

Here are some pics.

First up, remove door handles, remove switchery and leave in hot water/Elbow grease overnight.