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Well I am now onto my second cup after my first one a mint 25k mile one was written off last may, i took a brief break with a Corsa vxr running around 230bhp which was great for running to work up the motorway but not exciting.
Anyways sold it and found this well known Cup with everything I...
Alright been a while since I have been active, as many of the scots will know my 172 cup which was a minter on low miles (http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?490777-172-Cup-Project.-56k-beware&highlight=) was written off back in May.
So the search began as what to replace it with and...
:( the cup may be no more.
Was pulling out a bad junction near where I stay its on a slight corner, I was half way out when a seat was coming towards me talking to the passenger and hit the back end of my car.
Luckly everyone was ok, I had no witness to prove anything nor say he was speeding...
A set of FK Konigsports came up on here for a good price so couldnt resist, a few pics of the results it needs to go up a bit at as had a few rubs on the liners, car is needing a clean as well. Also still to get the car set up but waiting till we get the height perfect!
Before
After...
Hi guys,
You may have seen some threads on my car about before but i thought i would join everything together to document the progress.
Bought in June 2009 with 15100 miles on it couldnt believe the miles and instantly bought it. It was in great condition and only had a few small niggles...
Couple pictures of the cup, last week cal (renclio) valeted the car. after travelling in and out to edinburgh was a bit of state so give it a quick clean and went for a drive down some back roads.
Hids to be fitted in a few weeks, then who knows where next:
Oh and one of my Dads new...
Having seen all these threads pop up with who has the highest miles on a sport etc and lowest miles for a cambelt change. I have been thinking could I have the lowest miles on a 172?
Well here is my attempt. Its my 172 cup 03 plate:
When I bought it in mayish:
And taken tonight, belts...
After buying the car a few months ago there were a few cosmetic touches I wanted to get out the way and make the car look a lot better.
Alloys and the splitter were in terrible shape!
I wasnt happy with the state the alloys were in from the previous owner as can been seen below they were...
Well was a sunny day for Scotland, so gave it a quick wash then went for a drive up Arthurs Seat.
And My new Springs arrived this morning will get some pics up with them on once Djw Dave has a change to fit them for me :)
What do you think?
Apex 40mm Should make it sit a lot less like...
After of nearly a year of being pretty standard a few pictures of the car after picking up R666CHE old wheels and getting them on.
Only other mods are front indictor bulbs and k&n induction kit.
Next mod will be to get it lowered.