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Spot on that mate, you have plenty of time for builds etc once you have had a year with the car :)

To be honest mate, depending on your budget a 'budget' build isn't as bad as it sounds - ie an internally standard engine (bar a set of arp's for safety) with itb's is really good fun - much more lively than standard which a good 20+lb ft torque advantage throughout the rev range - this you...

Just to confirm mate these are not generally a bit lumpy after a belt change, they should be spot on from the off. As Mick gas said it does sound timing related but it could be a coincidence so speak to the garage and see what they say to hegin with

All depends on your budget mate. If your suspension is up together (new bushes, top mounts, suspension, steering rack bushes etc) and brakes are sorted then engine wise I'd do the following: Ph1 airbox with panel filter Matched inlets Decent cat back exhaust (sounding nice makes you...

Good to see there are plenty of nice ones out there pete! I opened my garage, shuffled past the clio to grab a few bits off the work bench and shut the garage again - so all I've done is fold the mirror in, poor things not been out in two weeks

Flol! I'm loving how the ante keeps being pushed up and up

Fair enough :)

I saw the change in avatar, but somehow didn't actually pay any attention :o Looks lovely mate, Jamie looked after it well I believe

100% on for thread of the year

Why are you selling a brand new one? Surely you need it if you claimed on your insurance?

Word of advise, have you taken into consideration the insurance costs when you have made a replica? At your age it wouldn't suprise me if it would nearly cost you the same as a standard 172 - please check this out before making a decision

Welcome Josh! :)

No, id image Renault used a lot of the same looms for different vehicles

Welcome mate, wow - clean!

Have you had the wheel alignment set mate? Replacement of the tie rods would need the front geo reset. Also what shockers were fitted? Geniine or aftermarket? They could be the wrong rating and may be too soft

Since it's you ;)

I'm sure it won't be too much longer mate, you can have a go in mine for the time being :D

Done yet? :D lol

Welcome mate! Car looks really tidy!

I'd try to get it s little cheaper mate, full belt kits plus dephaser are circa £550-£600 at the specialists on here, can't see the water pump costing that much extra?

Dave you look no different apart from facial hair lol

Good to hear mate - as meantioned too move the map sensor to the other end of the manifold - I'm sure being so close to the tb won't give it the correct readings as it won't give a full indication of inlet filling

Why has someone put a self tapper through your ear lobe?

then again I do still have a spare engine in the garage and 2 dead ones in the barn....... Must. Not. rebuild.

FLOL! Mike you do make me laugh! You remind me a lot of, well, me lol

Nothing really ghey unfortunately My Elise And me in it

I'd love a set of 421's but can't justify the costs of buying them, a new belt plus mapping changes - gains I imagine should be pretty noticable but thats the pitfalls of n/a tuning I suppose

Moved to the correct section mate, you should get more help in here

Welcome mate, advise I can give is don't bother with the stripes and tints etc, put your money into a nice set of wheels (15 or 16 inch) and lower it - it will improve the looks and handling and will be easily reversible when you come to sell the car

Welcome mate I have moved this to the correct section, should get more advise in here. Shame to here whats happened, I recommend becomming a paid member - this will give you acess to both the specialists section and the for sale and wanted sections - your best bet is a 2nd hand engine.