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I have a piece of alloy left over from a piece i got of ebay (originally to make an inlet manifold to take jenveys on my modified 105e anglia) because it will be held between 2 pieces of iron i believe it will be perfectly adequate. i have no access to any major equipment any more so its hack...

Im making some 10mm spacers up for this very job right now, used to be a common thing in the vw world where i have spent many years, havent looked yet but i have a spare stub axle which im using for a template, i expect to use 10mm longer bolts.

Backs up what i suspected, dont think i really fancy the rs2 so boost it is then. maybe.

Thats why im asking the question, is it possible

Is it possible to fit t/b,s to a phase 1 nicely, by this i mean, have an inlet tract long enough to make it worth while, keep the bonnet catch, and have a proper filtration system, dont want 4 socks sticking out the front, thanks.

Theres no extra stress if the bolts are tight i wouldnt think, and yes they may be made from alloy but do you know the grade/type.

If your making from aluminium id certainly make the design that uses longer wheel bolts, bit dodgy (imo) having the bolts screw into the alloy and holding the wheels on.

Not as dirty as these as i dont use it in the rain but mines unwashed for over a year now.

Put the old pads back in so the piston cannot pop out, then press the brake pedal to make the piston move, then push it back in. maybe build up of rust on it stopping it going in all the way in.

Looks so much better with the original manifold gone

Couldnt be bothered to read it all, but i did see "large scrub radius is undesirable) surely this is what you get when fitting wheel spacers or low et wheels.

No you wouldnt, because as wheels get bigger, tyre aspect ratios get lower, a 195/50x 15 is as near dammit the same as a 195/45x16, thats my point the overall dia dosnt change, obviously 20 inch rims may be taller and do as you say but thats not in this discussion.

Mr newtons theories do not take into account gearing and 150 bhp plus

Another one of those irrelevant comments

Yeah and going from a 5 inch dia rim to a 30 inch for example would make a difference, but going from a 15 inch to a 16 or 17 is not going to be noticed, and as you say in your other post , what about the tyres,i would guess a 195/50 x 15 could weigh more than a 195/45 x 16 because of the...

I would imagine that trying to pull a ton of car along takes more effort from the engine than trying to rotate a pair of wheels

I do not see why 15 inch rims give better acceleration, as the wheel dia gets bigger , the tyres normally have a lower aspect ratio, so overall dia is very similiar .

Does anyone know if the later cd players (which take cd,s in the front) can be used to replace the phase 1 cassette player with cd,s under the seat,, easily wiring wise, and if the display would still work, thanks.

Whats the particular problem with cups then, is it just the lack of abs, untill i got my 172 id never had a car with abs (been driving 40 years) just drive accordingly and fit decent tyres.

just sold one, full system with light weight pulleys, want to use parts that i can (hopefully) pick up from my local renault dealer.

So do you need the cup alternator, or can the standard 172 one be used.

What mods are required to fit one to a phase 1 172, and is it worth it, in particular if other work is planned, (when funds allow)

Not good if thats right, be no point driving a performance car.

Just fitted 4 as well, 195/45x16, as i rarely use the car in the wet should be fine.

If you have to ask then dont do anything to it, do the car to suit yourself, not the forum.

Maybe £30/35 a week max, purely for driving pleasure as i walk to work.

Wheels are a personal thing, find some aftermarket ones you like and just fit them.

hmm, very neat

If thats to me it would be easy to see with 2 clios parked side by side.

I want to do something similiar , purely so the wheels fill out the arch, not a fan of wheel spacers long term. Steering arm extensions are easy and i will extend wishbones by cutting 2 and rewelding a bit longer, but the driveshafts are the awkward maybe expensive bits.