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Gutted about the wheels mate. Check the receipts as they came with a warranty - I got them done at the wheel specialist in Fareham. It may even be worth an email and see what they say. Glad you're still enjoying it though!

I'm on my 4th now, which is being used as a winter hack whilst being converted into a fast road / track toy. Means I can keep my other in the garage (and under the blanket) through the crap winter months.

A new, genuine Cup splitter will now cost you circa £250!

Sounds like now is a better time than any! Unsure if the brackets can be modified - I'm sure someone else will be able to confirm.

You won't be able to run the 300mm with 15" as they just won't fit in the barrel of the wheel. One option is to drop down to a 280mm disc on the brembos, which is the setup I have.

Another vote here for PMS shifter! Possibly one of the things I've bought for mine and as you said, £300 delivered for a gearbox back replacement shifter, isn't actually that bad!

His name is Jordan Beets, lives in Portsmouth Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Yep god knows how he does them so cheap! Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

I would personally get some 15" wheels and AD08R's! Can get a set of 4 195 R15 for £160 from a lad on facebook!

I've also had both, although the yanoo was with a phase 1 gear knob. Both very good, but I personally prefer the PMS, if you can put up with the vibration and extra noise (nothing too bad). The yanoo can be adjusted to stiffen the shift, which is nice, but overall the position and positive...

I'm well under 100k @ only 68K! Although its currently being used as a winter hack / track toy, so the miles will quickly rack up :D

I would also be interested in a used non-MSA compliant cage. Keep us updated please! Matt

I will grab some pictures for you later. The other nice thing about plastidip is that it's very durable and much less likely to chip than paint!

I used black plastidip to paint mine. Gave them a very quick wipe down, followed by a few generous layers, which seem to of worked really well!

I am currently building a 182 that I can use on track later this year, but also use daily through the winter to keep my other car off the sh**ty roads. It will always be a compromise between comfort and performance on track, however id like to think I've got a fair balance. For 2.5K you will be...

Fitting is quite straight forward, its the lining up the gears which is the biggest headache, I initially lined mine up in reverse, but had a few problems with selecting fifth and reverse. Then I used fourth gear, which worked perfectly, not had any problems since! :)

The only way you'll know is when you get it in the air, could be many potential things: - wheels / tyres - wishbones - bent shock / adjustable bolts - subframe - hub?

I've just emailed the director of topgear to see if he could offer a significant discount on a potential group buy. If you don't ask.. you don't get! I will update with the response.

What about a group buy from topgear?

I'm on my fourth (and my favourite!). Have swapped between 182's and E46 M3's, but now luckily enough to have both!

A brake refresh should be more than sufficient. I (and many others here) would probably advise brembo high carbon (HC) discs, ferrodo DS2500 or similar pads with some fresh fluid and possibly braided lines. Road Track Race Parts on here will be able to supply all of the above at a good price...

With your budget, I'd personally be looking for a 172/182 with some track orientated parts, which can be had for around 2.5K/3K. You can then spend the remaining budget making the car how you want it, whether that would be more extreme coil overs or performance mods! :up:

I'll await the for sale section for 6-point bolt in cages that isn't MSA compliant! :)

Yeah, the fitment was really good. They were hubcentric, with longer bolts Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Thank you mate. Yes, it had spacers on the standard wheels when I bought it, I believe they were 16mm Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

No worries. I lucky had a ramp in a workshop, so it wasn't too bad, it's just the messing around setting it up to ensure you can select all the gears. Not noticed any more noise/vibrations, but it's early days and the cars stripped out anyway. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

I really rate it, but it's still early days. It does take a little setting up to get it right, if your local to me, your willing to take the car for a spin to help you make up you mind! :) Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Another weekend, another update! Got some 5mm spacers for the rear, definitely makes it look slightly more aggressive, which I like Before . After Also bought a new pms shifter. When arrived: And fitted: The shifts feel so much better and precise and the higher position is really nice...

As above, 172's are black, 182's are grey. Easy enough to swap over though.

I understand why he might want a deposit before M.O.T'ing (if the sale was confirmed), but not sure how he can expect a deposit before a test drive..