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then it blew up
after the 3rd engine i got sick of changin all the bits over.
sold the fucker for 2.8k with a rattle on the bottom end no V5, no tax and no MOT LOL!
all my cars with 6000k HID kits have passed mot no problem.
they only fail people with them fitted to a none optic or projecter light unit.
so mrk1 172s are fine
cut or uncut they both will be fine. takes 30 mins on ramp
take old system off
support the rear beam
drop the two 18mm bolts on the bottom of the rear shock
fit to the rear hangers
clamp at CAT joint.
fit centre section support
bring beam up to shocks
re fit the 18mm bolts
done.
ok took the beemer to the carwash in town for a mini vallet and wash.
dropped her off in the morning and came back to pick up at 5ish (dark)
anyways the car looked smooth as silk .. they had given it a "free" full body polish for my repeat custom.
well the next day as i came out of the...
there not a pig to drive round town. smg and the manual box is a walk in the park.. seats are like arm chairs with about 3 million adjustments, the dual zone climate keeps you snug or cool. no rattles, no stupid hard clutch, no problem.
what would be funny is to treat the TB clio boys to a...
ive had my 172 pass a MOT with a 6000k hid kit.. i think it kinda go's on what car you are running them on. if you have the OEM opic lights (like the mk1 172's) then the beam looks factory xenon.. but if there just fitted to a normal headlight unit then the light isnt "focused" and just looks...
get modding! look on www.ebay.co.uk for some lexus lights, neons, raceX induction kit (the jesus uses this (he keeps up with m3 dont you know) Pi springs and a electronic dump valve..
will look sweet-as than m8 :)
1.2 16v head gaskets never go.. they all hold a small amount of "mayo" under the oil cap. this is just condensation in the engine.. take it for a good run and mite be an idea to go over 3.5k revs once in a while