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  1. 16v_paddy

    182 Cup Front End into Mk1 Valver

    Bin that rack & fit the dci 1 as it's better but you will need a Valver power steering column as well. Then it's just a case of fitting the appropriate track rods & ends
  2. 16v_paddy

    182 Cup Front End into Mk1 Valver

    Yeah, being a ph2 it should have the male 245mm inner track rod on it so should be a decent reference point for measuring from
  3. 16v_paddy

    182 Cup Front End into Mk1 Valver

    I can't really help with that one tbh, all I know is that it has to be Ph1 172 shafts to do the conversion but I have no idea what the measurements are As for using the Bridgecraft track rod ends, I've been looking up the specs of stuff from a Moog parts catalogue and I'm making some...
  4. 16v_paddy

    182 Cup Front End into Mk1 Valver

    This is the fewest turns 7700437054 and the other is 7700437055 - they're from the DCi's and 1.2's as far as I know - you have to use the standard Valver power steering column with them though hence what I was saying about if yours has a normal power steering rack blanked off or an actual manual...
  5. 16v_paddy

    182 Cup Front End into Mk1 Valver

    The Williams rack is the same as the Valver, the Williams just uses the track rods & ends from the Ph1 Valver which are female inners & male outers. It's the ph2 ones that don't work safely on a widetrack Your rack will either be a normal Williams/Valver power steering rack that's had the...
  6. 16v_paddy

    182 Cup Front End into Mk1 Valver

    It's complicated because of the other bits needed to make it all work together :ROFLMAO: but the simplest explanation is From Valver to Williams, the track is widened by wider wishbones - all the other stuff like shafts etc is just what's needed to make those work The 1*2 wishbones are the...
  7. 16v_paddy

    182 Cup Front End into Mk1 Valver

    All Mk1 subframes are identical in size & shape, it's just the Williams ones that have some extra bits welded onto it for extra strength. The Mk2 is a wider car so the shaft lengths that will fit on a Mk1 is affected by that difference - I can't remember the difference (I've got it written down...
  8. 16v_paddy

    F7P Head Options

    The problem with the BTCC engines is that yes they do make 300-320bhp but internally they're completely different to the normal F7R's and they only have a running lifespan of about 4 hours. This is what the head on them looks like The Clio & Megane Maxi cars were 270-180bhp depending on...
  9. 16v_paddy

    F7P Head Options

    The Megane heads have the biggest inlet valves at 33mm, they actually have smaller ports but this actually makes them flow a lot better. The F7R heads drop straight on, they're nothing special or fancy as they're made from the same castings as the F7P's so all the water & oil galleries are in...
  10. 16v_paddy

    What have you done to your car today ???

    The dye is evil stuff if you get it on anything other than what you're trying to dye and it changes your skin colour for about a week so be careful :ROFLMAO:
  11. 16v_paddy

    182 master cylinder. 197 upgrade?

    Yes you'll need 2 of them and the reservoir is just a push fit - it is a bit of a t**t to get off, especially if you've got big hands so just persevere with it
  12. 16v_paddy

    182 master cylinder. 197 upgrade?

    The seals from the reservoir to the master cylinder are available separately, part number is 77 01 041 223. Bosch is the OEM for the 1*2 master cylinder You don't really want to think of the 197 master cylinder as an upgrade, more of something that will change the pedal feel as it's designed...
  13. 16v_paddy

    What have you done to your car today ???

    No, it's actually a used item from a breaker that was in half decent condition and I gave it a refresh with some of this stuff...
  14. 16v_paddy

    172 Cup Steering rack boots

    f**k you Richard! 🖕🤬😘 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/moog/11539719 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/moog/11539700 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/moog/7435252 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/moog/11539696 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/moog/11539591
  15. 16v_paddy

    172 Cup Steering rack boots

    Does anyone know the correct sizes for the steering rack boots on a 172 Cup? I've managed to find 7 different sizes that apparently all fit according to the various sites so it's as clear as mud 🙄 I'll be able to narrow it down a bit if anyone knows if they're supposed to be the the same size...
  16. 16v_paddy

    Front end suspesion knock

    Go back & have a look at the holes in the hub where the ball joint goes into it, I had a similar issue, fired the parts cannon at it with no success but eventually found the problem. I had the passenger side of the car jacked up (noise was coming from there) & was underneath with a prybar and...
  17. 16v_paddy

    What exhaust is this?

    It's just an ordinary pattern part standard replacement, generic Euro car parts special
  18. 16v_paddy

    Insurance companies, who do you use?

    The Meerkats have been doing me proud for the past 6 years, latest policy on my 172 Cup is with Co-Op (I think) at £231 fully comp, 8,000 miles per year with 10 years protected no claims and only modification is the exhaust. Flux wanted £960, Greenlight were £680 and my renewal from Sainsbury's...
  19. 16v_paddy

    What have you done to your car today ???

    I've done a bit of tidying up in the engine bay getting it ready to drop the new engine in
  20. 16v_paddy

    Another Mk1 coming out of the woodwork

    Small update & start of the wiring job
  21. 16v_paddy

    If you need a new key fob….

    I'm tempted to buy one purely because of the brand name of it :ROFLMAO:
  22. 16v_paddy

    If you need a new key fob….

    They're legally obliged to continue supplying parts for 10 years after the last of a particular car is made, after that it's down to good luck & they're basically allowed to give you the middle finger
  23. 16v_paddy

    172 Cup brake bias - rear brakes compensator fault? Not the MOT issue!!

    Aaahh gotcha! Yeah number 2 is what adjusts it, as for which way? I couldn't tell you as I haven't tried it yet. I was about to have a go at it trial & error style but ran into a problem of losing compression on cylinder 3 so been concentrating on fixing that & not bothered playing with the brakes
  24. 16v_paddy

    172 Cup brake bias - rear brakes compensator fault? Not the MOT issue!!

    The spring & lever is supposed to be disconnected on a Cup, the braking effort to the rear is fixed which is the reason for the MOT bulletin thingy. You can adjust the braking effort by undoing the big lock nut on the bottom of the compensator then wind the threaded bit in or out with a 5 or...
  25. 16v_paddy

    172 Cup brake bias - rear brakes compensator fault? Not the MOT issue!!

    You jammy b*****d!! 🤯🤯🤯 I desperately wanted to call bullshit on finding the compensator for £50 so went on ecp & there it is at £49.49 😲 Tried to buy 1 just because I previously paid £160 for the same one & it's out of stock 😭 I'd suggest having another go at bleeding the passenger rear...
  26. 16v_paddy

    Billet jc5 selector forks.

    Why? You don't even bother to fit new clutches when it's sensible to do so :rolleyes:
  27. 16v_paddy

    Clutches LUK vs Valeo

    I need a clutch for my 172 Cup and I need help deciding which to buy Is there any reason not to buy an LUK over a Valeo item? Only asking as through a combination of discount codes, Nectar points and special offers with Paypal credit etc, I can get an LUK kit for £82 compared to £122 for a...
  28. 16v_paddy

    Oil consumption on f7p

    It's either leaking or burning it or a combination of the 2. F7's do tend to use a bit of oil anyway but that sort of consumption is a bit excessive, valve stem seals or valve guides being worn is a common cause of burning the oil excessively, there's also the possibility of worn piston rings...
  29. 16v_paddy

    Recommendations for dry fast road tyres?

    Probably the previous owners personal preference or likely to be price variation between the sizes. Last time I was shopping for tyres for my 172 Cup there was quite a bit of variation in prices between the profile sizes, I vaguely remember that there was 1 size of PS3 that was cheaper than the...
  30. 16v_paddy

    Recommendations for dry fast road tyres?

    Absolutely not, I've ran both tyres for a couple of years each on my 172 Cup, on road and track through all seasons & can confidently say there's sod all difference between them imo. The only instances I'd choose the PS3's is if they're cheaper than the Avons which is certainly the case in 195...
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