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    172MK2 vs CTR (yes again)

    Paddy, the clio would be an even match for the ctr... no difference to bother about (n Hi Blaze ..;)) btw......... At the end of the day its the driver on most cases.. Just look at the fastest drag strip times to relative power / driver......
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    fao paddymph (radio problem)

    look for the relay first Luke..... after that, check the centre console earth connection.... and the main engine earth..... sorta Paddy callin Earth ???.. (so to speak ???) :oops:
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    I hate insurance

    ok.. DIE !!!. take that..... and that.........:@ So, dont tell them ANYTHING... they aint interested....
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    172 does do 140mph

    hmmm, maybe early next year, Portugal is nice about end april / may... might just do that dood !..;) are you north or south ???.. we often go to the algarve in May.. (Lagos or Alvor) Joe.
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    172 Cup vs 172 MKI/MKII

    what they told you sounds correct, its an effort to get back more market share from the IDENTICAL eu sourced cars.. its definitely quicker mid range, I had a 5 sec difference between 80 - 110 with 2 up.. would I buy one. ? ..... hell no... its lacking the comfort of the real deal 172.. just...
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    Smoke alarm

    A sparklets bulb and some non perfumed talc in a cardboard tube... spray them with talc.. then mention anthrax in a note that falls from the sun visor... usually works... (the note has the address of the local nick with a suggestion that they might have an antidote)
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    172 Radio develops mind of it’s own!!!!

    Flipping usual ???? I am not good on these TLAs
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    new lexus lights @k-tec

    Paddy dood... I think the red are best on the ..... errrr ... red lol... the clear look ok on a silver motor.. but still not convinced about them... if the silver bits were body colour.. hmmmmmmm... that might work.. nawwwww. I prefer the real McCoy
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    172 Radio develops mind of it’s own!!!!

    READ THE FCUKING MANUAL !!! :D :devilish:
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    172MK2 vs CTR (yes again)

    nope.. twas an echo................ My quote for the month of Nov... (Might be my sig lol !) "I am Dyslexic of Borg......... your Ass will be Laminated !"
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    172 Gearbox Issue

    Rob, after a long series of tests from reno.. my box is replaced.. 4-3 change when cold (for the first 15-20 mins) not a grind as such, just feeling it through the stick, if it was an 85 escort, fine :D, but a 10 / 11 k car shouldnt do it at all, at any time... I think the clutch on the...
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    172MK2 vs CTR (yes again)

    Teady m8.. I though I just said that lol...:D
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    V6 Insurance & i want a 172!!!

    Bryony, if you shop around, you should be able to pick up a mk2 with low miles for sub 10 k easily. you have to consider that a new one in May this year was less than 11k ! Hope ya find one, auto trader is well worth a look..
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    172 Tyres

    My point exactly, the roads have a massive impact on the tyres, if lorries travel over the roads alot the roads may have a thin layer of diesel spill making it very slippery. I like the contis and find then fine each to their own eh. Chevy.. Since reading your post, I have this vision of...
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    172MK2 vs CTR (yes again)

    aha !.. ya caught me out... ok.. 11p.. I NEED to sell it....
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    Vibration of Steering Wheel at 40mph+

    Daniel, its unlikely to be anything to do wit hthe wheels as one would expext it to show up during balancing as this is dynamic. get the drive shafts and cv joints checked as a matter fo urgency, and the wheel bearings (unlikely though).. tracking would NOT cause this. sounds like a...
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    172MK2 vs CTR (yes again)

    lol .. the fact is.. i KNOW . that.. YOU can drive... so I am confident in the result... Its dem blue lights dood.. twas bloody good fun thogh eh ??...:D wanna buy a keyboard.. £10 new earlier this year, but only £11.30 to you !!!.. :D
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    172 Radio develops mind of it’s own!!!!

    Yo Dood.. whatever.. pass it over again.... hee hee....:devilish: I would definately go for the relay.. usually shuts off when the ignition is turned off and key removed...
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    Mk2 172 handling

    Hi Bash, I have been reading this thread with interest. It would appear that you have ruled out obvious problems with the car, and yes, the contis are excellent - all round (imho) I would be very surprised if a build fault was causing any problems.. the usual ones are cosmetic, trim, or...
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    172 Radio develops mind of it’s own!!!!

    Can I have some of that weed Paddy ?? .. sounds like good stuff.......;) or, you could check the auxilliary power relay.. check the hand book.
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    I hate insurance

    Forum Police... hmmmmmmmm,, hee hee hee hee.. sorry, all we have here is Barbie n Ken Fudge_Bucket n friends ??? LMAO !!:);) Insurance is a tax dood, ... its a betting slip.. they is simply betting on you NOT having a bump and weighing up the odds... they aint out to go running to the scene...
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    172MK2 vs CTR (yes again)

    Paddy, the clio would be an even match for the ctr... no difference to bother about (n Hi Blaze ..;)) btw......... At the end of the day its the driver on most cases.. Just look at the fastest drag strip times to relative power / driver......
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    I hate insurance

    ok.. DIE !!!. take that..... and that.........:@ So, dont tell them ANYTHING... they aint interested....
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    Smoke alarm

    A sparklets bulb and some non perfumed talc in a cardboard tube... spray them with talc.. then mention anthrax in a note that falls from the sun visor... usually works... (the note has the address of the local nick with a suggestion that they might have an antidote)
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    new lexus lights @k-tec

    Paddy dood... I think the red are best on the ..... errrr ... red lol... the clear look ok on a silver motor.. but still not convinced about them... if the silver bits were body colour.. hmmmmmmm... that might work.. nawwwww. I prefer the real McCoy
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    172 Gearbox Issue

    Rob, after a long series of tests from reno.. my box is replaced.. 4-3 change when cold (for the first 15-20 mins) not a grind as such, just feeling it through the stick, if it was an 85 escort, fine :D, but a 10 / 11 k car shouldnt do it at all, at any time... I think the clutch on the...
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    V6 Insurance & i want a 172!!!

    Bryony, if you shop around, you should be able to pick up a mk2 with low miles for sub 10 k easily. you have to consider that a new one in May this year was less than 11k ! Hope ya find one, auto trader is well worth a look..
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    Vibration of Steering Wheel at 40mph+

    Daniel, its unlikely to be anything to do wit hthe wheels as one would expext it to show up during balancing as this is dynamic. get the drive shafts and cv joints checked as a matter fo urgency, and the wheel bearings (unlikely though).. tracking would NOT cause this. sounds like a...
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    Mk2 172 handling

    Hi Bash, I have been reading this thread with interest. It would appear that you have ruled out obvious problems with the car, and yes, the contis are excellent - all round (imho) I would be very surprised if a build fault was causing any problems.. the usual ones are cosmetic, trim, or...
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