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Washer jet is the same as on a normal 172 you just need a small section of plastic pipe to link to it because the cup spoiler is more peaked the existing pipe is too short.
The brake light is different and about £30 from the dealer
I still love the Mk1's but the age of the now I just don't think i'd ever get another one
I don't mind fixing mechanical issues but once you've got rust there's no way back and i'd be hard pushed to believe there is honestly a mk1 out there without any rust at all.
Buy my mk1 172 £2K ;)
Costco prices for Exaltos with the VAT included:
195/45/16 £77 each
205/45/16 £88 each
195/50/15 £45 each
They often have offers on when buying a set of four such as 20% off or £40 off etc etc
The pipe branches into two just behind the bumper on the passenger side corner so if you wanted to plug it then thats the best spot really
I only spray the jets a squirt at a time that way the water is never pushed through far enough to spray the xenons it only does the windscreen
Most mk1 172 steering wheels are a mess
A new wheel is £200+ from renault
The RSi and exclusive wheels are full leather but very hard to find second hand
A retrim in leather will probs cost you about £100 plus you'll need a spare wheel while yours is off the car
Cheaper at Costco
I just bought a set of 4 195/50 15 exaltos V rated for £160 fitted
195/45/16's are £70 each from costco
205/45/16's are £88 each
They have an offer on with £40 off when you buy four 15's or 16's not sure when it finishes
If you're in tyneside aas down towards newburn are the answer
http://www.aas-exhausts.co.uk/
If i were you i just get a full system made providing you're planning on keeping the car long enough
Expect a long waiting list though
My bet is that the airbag light is on because the seats previously had the airbags deployed.
The side bolster leathers look ripped and slightly loose which would indicate that they've been stitched up and no airbags refitted.
Prefered it before if i'm honest
The mirrors are held on by 3 star keys, when you open the door the plastic triangular cover hides the screw heads... please don't colour code them though it'll be too much
Just buy them new from gsfcarparts .com or .co.uk you'll get 10% discount by mentioning club membership plus you can collect them locally to avoid postage.
They'll come with the barings in them
New rear pads are only about £15