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In that case, youll have to think of something else to make the 172 faster Ta J

Thanks for the post, but i actually asked the wrong question, i meant how do u take the bulb out of the repeater....done it now anyway...twist is the word. Painted up nice and black with tinting spray....nice and stealth Ta all J suspension next

Hmmm....very tempting...how long would a car need to be off the road to do the work? Ta Jamie

At the RR day, the car sounded awesome...much improved but not offensive Power was a little disappointing but then some were...it was a strange day..some figures spot on, some up, others down... Ta J

Hi all Can anyone just tell me the easiest way to open up the side repeater so i can paint it Thanks Jamie

Whats the actual model number (whatever) for the eibachs....want to get some fitted to mine. How much were they? Thanks Jamie

I know the alloy weights 7kg (according to OZ) But i took off a SuperT(17), standard (16) and superL (17) and they all weighed 17,5 kg and its not a dodgy scale Ta J

I would agree that OZ are lighter generally...my OZ superTs in 17" were the same as the standard 16"s at 17.5kg but i was hoping the superLs were gonna be lighter still...am disappointed...wouldnt have gone to the hassle of changing the wheels otherwise. I didnt get Toyo again, the same...

I am little further miffed today to add to my frustration with Demon Tweeks... Only 3 alloys turned up today, but my flush fit valves are not on them....also my locking wheel nuts are missing.... Now i can live with the valves missing cos i was in 2 minds anyway.... My first experience...

Ill post a review/opinion of them when i get the alloys tomorrow and after a while. Only thing i hear is that you need to check your tyre pressures regular...more than usual...but i check them at least monthly anyway...so i cant see a problem Demon tweeks kindly threw them in with a set of...

No i didnt....got them from demon tweeks They were over 800...rip(off) speed originally wanted over 1100 but demon tweeks made a screw up so i got a set of top notch locking wheel nuts and a couple of other things for nowt we like Although i have to wait until wednesday for them...

That was my thinking... at least i am over 1/2 way to the weight saving the renault boys did to get the cup version...and i didnt lose my toys. I was hoping that the main difference would be the 1/2 weight saving on the power to move the alloys cos i did notice a difference when a friend...

When i was looking for my new alloys (again) i was talking to one of the chaps at Ripspeed (whom i do actually trust) and he mentioned that "roughly" every 1kilo you shed from the driving wheel is like removing 14kilos from the overall weight. Can anyone confirm whether this is complete crap...

Just tried wheelmania and they claim OZ dont even make a 16" superL Just phoned carnoisseur and they want £690 for 16" which is the best price so far...plus i can try and get our 10% discount off it Ta Jamie btw...just took the 17" superTs off for selling on sunday and the car is WELL...

Anyone know if there is a quick-shift kit for the mk2 172? Would be very nice to get this sorted cos the shift is a little lose! Ta Jamie

So apart from Skidz...which seem to do spectacular prices for OZ...i cant get anywhere near that.... Anywhere else thats a little closer to midlands ??? I am currently talking to ripspeed, their first quote is £880, but i am getting to know them quite well so i will get a good deal out of...

True, but i want SPEED!!!! and i want to lower the car in the near future and possibly get power mods....am i ever going to stop? NO!! Jamie ps. where did u get your 16" SuperTs from for 600 notes...very cheap

Where did you get your alloys from cos if i remember you got a really good price? Thanks Jamie

Got some 17" super Ts for salewith toyo rubber all in mint condition...or will swap for silver 16" Super Ls with Toyo rubber Call me if you wanna talk deals Ta Jamie (07703342081)

Certain to always get a smile when talking about knobs

I got a big pair of grips and crushed it a little bit and then turned to break the bonding agent. From then on its simple. Ta J

Yeah, basically the extra weight of the wheel is harder to turn so you lose a little power, the overall weight gain is lessened by the removal of the 16" spare. You can also get OZ Leggeras which are much lighter than normal alloy Ta J

opinion is divided....personally i thought that the tyres fitted to my 172 were the worst i ever had and was in danger of binning the car in the wet. I changed to 17s with good tyres and i think the car feels better..some people i know will disagree I suppose its personal opinion Ta J

17"s fit I got 7x17 OZ SuperTurismo with 215/40/17 Toyo Proxes Total for 4 wheel+tyre was just short of 900 notes I got piccies if you want me to email them to you drop me a line on clio_172@ntlworld.com Ta Jamie

Also, is the ramair replacement filter element a DIY job? Anyone care to post some simple instructions if so Thanks jamie

Do magnex make de-cat pipes for the new 172s? Or has anyone else used any models? Ta J

I had OZ F1 Cup Evo on my saxo...looked wicked too.... I have always loved OZ for style and quality...they have just brought out the SuperLeggera in the silver crystal finish.....Hmmmm sweet Ta J

Girlracer: Thanks for the nice comments... The OZs were £875 (ouch) this was with Toyo Proxes T1S Rubber I got the original quote of £799 with Falken then went to my "friendly" halfords/ripspeed (spent a mint in there recently) and got them to do proxes instead... They bolted straight...

Heres my car on 17" OZ Super Ts http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jmw_consult/rear.jpg http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jmw_consult/alloy.JPG Hope you like! TA J

Forget it! They have butchered the 2 units (head and changer) so much to get them talking. I left my head and changer alone and went down the speakers and amp route...this way from the outside, it looks totally standard and less likely to be broken into for ICE. Sounds great even...