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andybond · Oct 26, 2025

There is one of them on the center section hanger too ....

Andy P · Oct 27, 2025

I think they are an M4 thread.

I needed a longer one as I have a rear polybushed mount & just went to the local nut & bolt supplier. So just bought a few different lengths up to 25mm long as they were pence. Also bought a couple of penny washers.

Can be seen in this photo on the back box hangar.

Matt Cup · Oct 27, 2025

Get yourself a polybush insert for that exhaust mount.

andybond · Oct 27, 2025

Matt Cup said:
Get yourself a polybush insert for that exhaust mount.

Already acquired! Hence the what size is the bolt question. The one thats in is mashed!

andybond · Friday at 4:41 PM

The clio keeps doing its thing! I have just fitted an undertray to the car.
I have some ubolts to do as well but thats for another day.

cat171 · Friday at 5:03 PM

andybond said:
I am really enjoying the 172 cup.

Always been curious how a V6 compares. Due to a very generous long time friend I am finding out ..

I have drive it around 125mi so far. Mainly from Midlands to Chez Bond.

Couple of comparisons I have noted between the V6 and the cup.

Power delivery is miles different. Its to be expected between a 3.0 V6 and a 2.0 4 banger
Vee isnt a lot faster in a straight line. Due to the respect I have for the car and owner I am not going to go full send ( hold my beer ) with the Vee in the bends.
Looking forward in the Vee its a phase 1 , 172. Nothing more. Nothing less
The V6 sounds epic when pressing on.
The OEM suspension is miles more compliant on rough road surfaces
The amount of looks the vee gets is bonkers.

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For me, the favourite part about the Vee is when you get it right up the rev range and wring its neck, the noise is great! I haven't had mine out for a while and I miss driving it, but in this weather it's not so great, so I'm cool with that. I'm also paranoid as the amount of divvys out there seems to get worse by the day!

I'm like these pics, Phase 1 Vee, Phase 2 172, but a full fat. I know that Vee's don't set the world alight for speed. The 172 lacks power

good on non motorways & A roads though!

I'd love a go of a 172 cup!

andybond · Friday at 5:11 PM

cat171 said:
I'd love a go of a 172 cup!

If your close to me . You are welcome of a drive ..

cat171 · Friday at 5:18 PM

Cheers, I'm in Essex.

andybond · Friday at 5:24 PM

cat171 said:
Cheers, I'm in Essex.

I feel my car is safe from a test drive then..

North Lincs!

cat171 · Friday at 5:25 PM

Oh, no worries mate!

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