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  1. philmots

    Cambelt without tensioners changed?

    GET THEM CHANGED!!! I had a tensioner collapse on mine, 3.5yrs 33k miles. I was lucky it didnt snap the belt but it was rubbing on the inside of the casing causing an awful smell of burning rubber.. I was quite lucky i got away with it.
  2. philmots

    Tracking/4 wheel alignment

    If anything is out on the back, its bent! But i think its only the toe that is actually adjustable on the fronts maybe...
  3. philmots

    running rough, loud and burning at high revs

    Hey, car was running fine, but i came off a roundabout in 2nd and took it to the line and its sounded really rough, loud and then a really strong burning smell! Ive not rev'd it since then as slightly scared it'll do damage, its going in tomorrow but can anyone shed any light on this? I've...
  4. philmots

    Very strange noise

    When the car is on the flat, just check the clearence as the exhaust passes over the rear suspension beam. If there are marks on it and is a small gap i'd guess it is that, or was on mine anyway. They twist on the last join as the backbox is only clamped at one side and therefore drop! Just...
  5. philmots

    New car Clio S 138 or 207GT

    Id get the 207 GT
  6. philmots

    Remap the cup

    Gains are mainly around the midrange. If you could imagine your car having a 2.2 instead of a 2.0 its a bit like that, alot gruntier (if thats a word)
  7. philmots

    Car mats for my 172cup

    ive seen them on ebay, wats the quality like? does the drivers one move around?
  8. philmots

    Saying Goodbye

    I'm not a big fan of the ST, think its the wheels and that but it does look nice and appreciate its a decent car! Good luck :D
  9. philmots

    Z3 in bits! 56k no way

    Shame that as it was really tidy. Bus drivers are ass's the amount of running i have with them is unreal, they use them as weapons and take major chances considering they can be full of people! They'd have their asses sued if they hit anything. t***s
  10. philmots

    another RS joins the fleet but nicer seats...

    It might have had the recaros bought seperate which would mean you get the leather rears :D
  11. philmots

    Got myself a cup :D

    excuse me while i go stick a fork in my eye
  12. philmots

    182 Fuel Economy

    you'd of got even more form a cup, less weight to lug about you see! its a good job really for us cup boys as apparently we can't afford petrol ;)
  13. philmots

    Why would you buy a cup over a full fat 172?

    Mike.........
  14. philmots

    182 or 197??

    ^^^ ur pished :D
  15. philmots

    Dashboard lights dimmer switch

    yeh i have one, on the dimmest setting poss!
  16. philmots

    Why would you buy a cup over a full fat 172?

    How old are you by the way?
  17. philmots

    Why would you buy a cup over a full fat 172?

    Seriously mate there aint any need for the personal digs at people, from my experiance people only do that as they have something to proove to themselves...
  18. philmots

    My new 172/Dannys old 172!!

    looks bloody awesome that does :D
  19. philmots

    Why would you buy a cup over a full fat 172?

    i'm broke, brassic, skint... not sure i'll be able afford my membership renewal :D
  20. philmots

    Why would you buy a cup over a full fat 172?

    haha i cant belive this mike bloke is for real! can i have some of what your on please? The whole weight difference does make a difference, after driving a 182 and my cup i can honestly say the cup feels a bit keener! HOWEVER the reason for buying it wasnt because it IS faster, it really...
  21. philmots

    Why would you buy a cup over a full fat 172?

    I've found out today that come service time NOT having air con saves you an absolute fortune! one of the reasons why i went for a cup and now its paying :D Its something to think about.
  22. philmots

    Life at the redline!!!!

    hardly ever redline it
  23. philmots

    Good Copper

    bloodyhell... lucky there mate can get 3 points for that hey
  24. philmots

    My 172 Cup!!!!!!!

    looks great mate, what are the symptons of the cv joint going?
  25. philmots

    Why would you buy a cup over a full fat 172?

    i got a cup because its quickest and best looking :D
  26. philmots

    'Loser' in Ticknall...

    good post :D
  27. philmots

    Spotted these at Castleford (xscape today)

    ^lol... do you cover yours up when you go for a drive?
  28. philmots

    Test drive tomorrow! :-)

    these guys have a bad reputation for bodging... a mate of a mate is half owner, im sure some stuff is perfectly fine, but be careful :D
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