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You guys sticking silencers where your cats were? I just replaced with straight thru pipe...wasnt any louder...

no-one? anyone?

1.) Im going to be replacing the std mk1 172 platinum spark plugs with some non precious metal ones...any suggestions, as I dont want to downgrade spark performance (reason Im changing the plugs is to be able to run 102 leaded racing fuel. car is already de-catted) 2.) Foam or paper...

I agree!!

Not cut the bumper but Ive got a nice tail piece showing out of the back of my car, and you cant see the backbox at all. Most people I know would ask where my exhaust was when looking at the car...

Hmmm, thanks Tom...I kinda thought it would be a difficult job.

Hi guys, Ive got the oportunity to buy a Merc SLK supercharger for 85 quid and Im wondering if it would fit in the Clio and what else Id need to get the car supercharged reliably

Im already confused:p How agressive is the 172 cam profile? 272 degree?

I love the mk1 and much prefer it to the mk2 which is why I bought my baby...although...I would have preferred it if I could have gotten a sunflower yellow one or a nice low mileage red one. http://home.imaginet.co.za/viceroy/rob-14.jpg

Totally off topic...but does the 172 also have hyrdraulic tappets?

Ive just read the Multispokes post and thought Id share a little tip with you poor sods (like me) who have difficult wheels to clean. Brasso is the answer. Pour some into a small bowl and paint it onto your wheels, leave it for a little bit and then wash with some warm water. Also...if...

While not a Clio a mate of mine had a chip on his 1.4i Golf and he got 4kW and 7Nm just from the chip...Only thing he noticed was better low down pull. He bought a new car, and sold me the chip for under 50 quid, which is a bargain, since early next year Ill be taking my car to be de-catted...

decat - 35 quid replacement filter - 30 quid chip - 50 quid tune - 100 quid bargain for 215 quid me thinks

My thoughts exactly:)

Is this a universal kit? It seems there are a few different versions for different cars... Is it decent...

Yep...on the Yokohama A539s I got lots of axle tramp...much less now on the toyos.

So where do I import the kit from...even with the smaller turbo? I have someone to do the install on this side...only need the kit

Is there actually a point to being able to rev that high? surely youre not making much power at those revs?

Yeah i know what you mean...even on warm days the car cruises at 180kph without any issues at all. Problem in SA is that the cops hide away, so no yellow cameras etc...they ambush you...literally jump out in front of you, pull you over, crap you out, write you a 150 pound ticket, and send you...

Spokes arent too bad...its the damn studs that do me in http://www.mintys.com/mintys/main_files/images/mags/267.jpg

Im very happy with the work done...the 3 side panels are back to perfect condition and the work on the bumper which was scuffed and gouged looks as good as new. Ill definately use AutoMagic in Randburg again

I know how you feel mate. Ive got a 2001 mk1 172 Oddysey Blue, so while not rare in the UK, there are only about 50 in South Africa. When I was looking for a new car, the Clio was always my first choice and for similar money I could have gotten a Golf IV GTI, Scooby GT with 190kW on the...

So where are these pics?

LOL:D Luckily for us it doesnt get that cold very often. I still havent had my car at the coast yet...but Im really looking forward to it...then I think Ill doa hunt for one of the garages that sell 97

Yep...that is so true...:(

Maybe you just have a slow sunflower?;) I personally dont take manufacturer specs as gospel...nor do I take magazine times as gospel either...

Aw damn, mine only spins in first and second on 16s with toyos...but then again...I only make 114hp on the wheels so thats quite impressive me thinks ;)

So do I, but there are going to be a few VW challenge drivers in the final too which will make it very tough. Danie...why not pop round on Sunday to Zwartkops for the skidpan day..

Excuses aside then...Im still in the final for the best driver of the club...;)