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Funny thing is, they aren't a world away from being worth £3 now.

Talking of G meter. Don't be a hero and pull over 2G on a corner.

Yeah it does. But bear in mind its an average.

It's not due to Feb, but last time I know the reading was fairly low and I will be taking it to a different garage next time who may not be as lenient/knowledgeable on the issue. Fred?

Yes I know, more threads on this than anything but this may be useful for the records. We are all aware that the 172 Cups are renowned for failing the MOT due to the rear braking efficiency. My question is, what is the borderline reading that is classed as a pass. Should a Cup with no...

Don't be too put off by the toyo haters. Many will just jump on the band wagon as it was once written in 2006. If you just want a generic tyre for road use and don't drive like an idiot, they will more than suffice.

That, with a set of Euro rims with the exhaust bracket carving a tram line, and many here would be brown nosing.

Fair play. I contenplated buying camber gauges when looking at getting alignment. Wish I had! I have 1 degree and its fine. Minimum tyre wear.

Unlikely. Was Sub £27 Last year and the year before in supermarkets. Readily available for anyone to go and get, yet people were still paying 30 odd on ebay for a copy a week later. Until this one came out today, the old ones fetched good money. They aren't the game to go down to a tenner...

Mega Positive camber. What coilovers are they?

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I had the same, and replaced the twisted dog bone gearbox mount expecting it to sort it, it didn't I also had a knocking on turning, at all speeds. Since I have fitted coilovers, both noises have gone. I put it down to top mounts!

Did you find out if its a Cup?

Nice car. Love these. Suprisingly reasonable to insure. Wanted to buy one of these a couple of years ago when the prices were right. They have shot right up in the last year or so that I have noticed. I love the Burgandy ones, not sure on what the colour is called, Magenta?

Thing I want to know is, is it a pass if there is NO effort at all on the rear? Surely a low effort, past a certain limit is where the rule comes in to place, or will the Cup actually pass with a complete lack of rear braking?

Had a search and found this for you A 172 Cup's VIN number will start like - vf1cb1ndf A normal 172 VIN number will be like - vf1cb1n0f

Random snippet from yozzasport for reference on other cup specifics for reference: The total sold for the UK Market were: 2392 The 172 Cup was billed as the lightweight track orientated weapon. It had no ABS, no Xenon Lights, it had a cloth interior, loosing the heavy leather, no aircon...

If there is a difference in say, the ending of the chassis number, which determines that. Then cross reference it to your chassis number. I am not 100% sure if there is. Usually is on most cars that have 'special editions'. Someone on here may know for sure

Doesn't the chassis number ascertain whether its a cup or not?

At least shes my real mum.

Sainsubury's is opening at midnight especially for a game release!? Or are they just staying open from 10? Random. I can do my shopping at the same time and save the difference :cool:

Agreed, many are lucky to receive the game before they are supposed to. But the original point of pre ordering is guaranteeing a copy on that release day, not 'get it before anyone else a few days before'.

I'l be passing through the town centre at 11pm. I wonder how many people will be queing up at the game shops an hour early. Look's like Craigus may be there ;) I may be tempted to go back at 12, but may be a tightwad and get it in sainsburys cheaper with my shopping 2moro night. Hope they don't...

What you would lose in depreciation on a Twingo, would pay for the work needed doing.

Should spend more time on the road than a Pulsar also!

The holts was in a kit in Asda for a couple of quid recently. Think it came with tyre depth gauge and some gloves etc.

The hole is drilled out and the bolt has a 'lobe' washer on the end that is adjusted by turning the bolt between two welded on strips of metal in which a nut is tighted over to hold it in place. Must be a pain for an alignment place to set up.

Not very. The mrs does it.

When you buy rear discs, some people supply the discs with rings attatched as per the 172. When fitted you can take the ring off. The person who fitted them just left them on thats all.