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What did the Guy in the Merc actually do?

There were a limited number if cups in Iceberg Silver (I have one). Sounds like yours is a normal 172 with no cup spoiler and standard wheels... Take it you have leather seats as well? Sounds like potentially you have an imported car which has been incorrectly registered as a Cup.

Ill keep my eyes open for you :)

There are a few knocking about. Mine - Silver 172 cup - EA53 Stunty - Silver 182 - OE04 Black 172 with a Poppy sticker on the back Few others I don't recall.

Not noticed it around. Mines EA53

Not to bad then, will start pricing stuff up.

Yes you could, but you have the added labour for engines in and out, added ball ache of the car being off the road etc etc I'm in a position where I need a car daily that's reasonably reliable and cheap to run, 2nd hand engines are a false economy long term in my eyes. Same could be said when...

That looks great, is the front bumper going back on? (IMO they look better with the bumpers, don't know why so many leave them off)

I'm expecting at least a few thou for rebuild, I'm waiting on James to cost it up for me with a view to getting the car in early Oct. May consider other 'improvements' for the build but it seems on a daily driver I'll be limited on what spec will work long term without needing regular strip...

I'm not interested in adding to spec of the engine as such (eg cans etc). The ONLY reason for the rebuild is due to compression issues. My thinking was if there are improvements to be made during rebuild for performance and reliability I may as well get them done. From the above it sounds...

So basically don't bother with a forged lump, just a fresh standard one with ARP's fresh valves and springs and piston rings. Swap pistons (if indeed it is a crack) for new standard ones. Will be a daily driver but in it for the long hall (House purchase on the horizon hopefully) Would...

Just to confirm, I won't be buying a used engine.

I did think about a used engine, but it comes with potential issues, who's to say if I buy used drop it in I won't have the same situation. Cheap option but unknown factors come with it and further unknown cost. I've got 197 cams sat at home as well but Chip / Mike advised not much point...

So… I’ve been told that my Cups engine is down on compression on number 4 and as a result its down on power to 172BHP rather than the 193BHP odd it was making (I think that’s what Mike said) and that it could be a number of things – Cracked Piston Piston Rings Stuck Valve I am still using...

Any idea when the tickets / passes will be sent out yet? I noticed on another forum they already have their club tickets / passes.

See them daily so the new note was more interesting as it was the first I'd seen. Also the R35 had a bit of bodywork damage so wasn't very picture worthy.

And not at work, but one if my brothers 'work cars' he brings home now and again.

Few R35's, 370z's, Nismo Jukes few Type R's an S14 and other random Nissan stuff.

Looks great Mike, can't wait to see it when it's done!

Where in the country are you, might help for recommendations. If you are in the South then Mike at S&MWM is the man to speak to. Also, the reason it smells rich is probably just the Decat, mine stinks to and it's been mapped already.

I'll put a post up in the South East meets section in next week or two. Starts around 6:30 / 7 until late.

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Was a good night as always, highlight for me was the 2 Luna grey V6's

I've been looking at these myself past few days as an option if I break my clio. What's the actual difference between ST1 and 2? Just the leather (which I'm not fussed about) Are they also saying the spoiler won't be standard on the ST's?

Thought about: Breaking it. Fixing it. Putting back to standard and selling it. Undecided.

RS2'ed 172 cup Best: Great fun when it works Worst: Its broken

Looks good.

Go and throw your clio in to a set if corners and ask yourself the same question. Megane looked lovely, clio looks clean (although needs silver wheels IMO)

No they are not. I've run with one for 5 years now and not had a single issue though.