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Everything has been done nicely on it and it looks oem but the gearbox would put me off. Yes it's got the Quaife to put the power down, but what's it got to stop it breaking? The JC5 is known to be weak. 400lb/ft is like you or me smoking a 200 a day and drinking meths. It won't end well and...

Those dampers are the sex!

Re: Ph1 172 Track day went well. Only issue was not having enough camber so some AST top mounts are on the list of things to do. Wouldn't mind a bit more power so looking at ITBs again for early next year and some weight loss, so Foamalux door cards, polycar windows and an alloy bonnet will be...

In this photo I have no rear seats or spare wheel.

If its stripped out with little weight in the back you could run medium up front with soft on the back so you get them up to temp.

I'll have a look what dates are on mine. But for the money I can't fault them. I got the 205/50-R15 for £63 a tyre. They went up early summer to £99 a tyre and now they are back to £62. Federal are popular elsewhere in the world so if demand is high and the cost to mytyres goes up then that...

Ahh, so it's still a viable option then!

Then as above. A good 5w40 will do you fine along with the NGK plugs.

What did he do to it?

Oil grade depends on what the car is going to be used for. But the best is a triple ester type. If the engine is brand new and being run in then cheapy mineral oil is your friend. As for plugs the best are Denso IK20 but the standard NGK will do.

Hmmm, maybe the flush aerocatches painted silver to match with some silver anodized alloy screws then. Don't want to risk writing off the car.

Are you still on the standard rad Phil? ​I know someone who could fab a bar to take the bonnet catch.

Ideally I wanted to avoid the whole Polo rad, bonnet butchering route. I agree with your reasoning. After all, it's torque that moves the car along

Has anyone managed to fit the DTH ITBs from Ktec without removing the slam panel and bonnet catch? I asked Ktec and they said it might be possible with shorter trumpets and air filter but they haven't tried as it might lose torque. The AT Poer kit fits fine thought and that makes good torque...

I prefer the 182 manifold personally but I only fitted it as I was doing other mods as above. On its own its a PITA to do for little benefit really.

Are you going to MOT it? I went for a cat to save hassle, and having to make sure the front exhaust joint sealed properly each time. If you just want a decat then get a couple of flanges and someone to weld it up.

Might be a dodgy idle valve, try taking it off and giving it a clean with some carb cleaner.

I got a used K-tec 182-172 sports cat off here for a good price. Try the wanted section. http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2336&appid=2

Had to tighten mine twice on track this weekend. I just checked them after every session. Perhaps a not setting loctite/jointing compound would be a good idea!

I'd like the thermoformed but don't fancy paying the extra. If the non-thermoformed look ok then I'll get them. If you can find some pics that would be great thanks!

If that's on 5W40 then run a slightly thicker oil like a 5w50 or if its really getting abused a 10w60. An oil cooler would help too.

Has anyone fitted the non-thermoformed ones? Pics would be great if so. ​I'm hoping they don't look too flat.

Mine is in the same place, works well. I've got a Revotec self sealing take-off just on the 45 deg. bend for the ISCV rather than a small filter.

How do the RC5+ compare to the DS2500 in terms of dust and braking performance?

Re: Ph1 172 Thanks chaps :) I've got both seats bolted in properly now and the harness bolts all sorted. So it's ready for Friday, weather forecast is decent too so fingers crossed for a dry day.

Depends on the severity, if the head has come off the valve it'll be a right mess and a new engine job. If the valve just isn't opening and closing properly (broken valve spring for example) then a replacement valve and spring is required. It'll have a missfire as one cylinder won't be making...

Never had an issue with them. Always cleans off :)

http://www.vacmotorsports.com/faqsDetail.php?catID=10 Q: Can I reuse an MLS gasket? A: Here is our take on this. If the engine hasn't been run very long (less than a few hundred miles or less than a few hours) an MLS gasket can almost surely be re-used if you have to remove...

Yes. Measure the head bolts, if they are 117.5mm or less from under the head to the end of the thread. ​If it's a multi layer steel type and it's nearly new and undamaged it'll be fine. I've done this numerous times, nothing wrong with it :)

ALD are looking at doing baffled sumps. Give Andrew a shout, he's on here