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If it was a new shape one, then they all say "16v" on one side and then the engine size on the other. Could be a 1.2, 1.4 or 1.6. Mind you, all of them are quick for what they are (you couldnt say that about the old Mk1 1.2 - I had one!) and the 1.6 16v was the kind of sporty one before the...
To be honest, I tend to stick at 55mph and to the inside lane on the Mway and give it stick on the A/B roads.
But Id definitely be up for it if a 172 was!:D
Gaz coilovers from http://www.BBperformancetuning.co.ukwww.BBperformancetuning.co.uk - about £400, but apparently the best. Formerly known as Avo I think.
The secret is to lower the car if you keep the original wheels. I recently put my Phase2s back on and Im having them refurbed at the mo. I also reckon that they do look better!
No, Im living in Bristol at the moment. But when I was in Edinburgh over the summer I drove down to Southend to the big Cliosport meet!
My cars been off the road since early December, so I could do with blowing some cobwebs out. But it depends on the wheels - if I cant get them by Friday...