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Damn damn damn, going to have to go and make the car shiny again now.

Ive not put the Halfords stuff in yet, but Im thinking a synchro problem as suggested by Flying Scotsman. It NEVER crunches 3 - 4 if I allow the revs to die before shifting. Hmm....is this a new gear box thing? Is it repairable? I wanted to put a MK2 box in, but not right at this moment! Rhys

Cool, ta. Will give it a try.

Oh my god, Im feeling weak at the thought of another year of arguements about which is 0.1 seconds quicker :confused:

Sound like you need a MK2. MK1 doesnt have a great deal more than the Cup in terms of goodies (no xenons, no auto lights, no climate control, no autowipers). The interior of the MK2 looks and feels better too (but rattles exactly the same). Theres not a great deal separating the 3 models...

Chris - you shaved an all important 0.1 secs off you 1/4 time at york then? What air box did you have on?

I like the twin magnex too, but Id settle for either!

lol @ nickyb. Was thinking exactly the same myself!

ok, hang on....

Paul - well, what would I know, lol!

:o Got to be £4k plus, but what are you thinking of swapping for? Rhys

Actually, to be precise, I went from 1.4 16v --> 172 --> Williams --> 172!

Rich - If you dont trust GPS, take it up with the US Army! Just saying that 145 was the highest recorded speed on my GPS unit. Dont fancy trying it again. Car was really straining and had to get a run down hill. Took ages to get from 142 to 145!!! And yes, the speedos are damned accurate if...

Bambam, the engine on the two is pretty much the same. If anything, the Williams F7R should be lighter than the valvers F7P as it has been bored out by 200cc! Wider front suspension in Williams maybe? Suspension parts are fairly heavy so theres a bit. Erm....not sure what else! Stromba - are...

I dont get any clunks in any other gears, and it doesnt do it every time. In fact, it probably does it more from cold than at any other time. Where can I get this gearbox stuff and can I replace the gearbox oil myself or is it a Ren*ult job?

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/file.php?image=1060931762__Stickers_002.jpg :D

Theyll go faster, Im sure. Ive seen 145 on GPS down a private hill :oops:

Ahem.....there appears to be something missing from the rear windscreen.....Cliosport sticker ring any bells? ;)

lol, get one. You know you want to! I went from a 1.4 16v to a 172 as well, and never regretted it. Just be prepared to use a touch more petrol than before :confused:

vavavoom - I tell you what, it is really starting to measure up. I know some people really dont like wheel spacers (i know the arguements, Ive decided to risk it!), but theyve really changed the handling. Certainly enough to cope with whatever you chuck at it, which is what made the Willy so...

Hmm...that valve doesnt appear on the mk1.

Watched a copper yesterday in a marked 306 drive with one hand on the wheel at 12oclock position at about 45 in a 30 before braking right before the sensors in the road.

Didnt Eddd have 3369?

lol, yeah, if theyve sent you two letters, both out of date with no reference to being duplicates, then theyre properly screwed. Haha!

Ony 400 right hand drive willy ones (or 399 if King Stromba is right). Lots more left hand drive ones were made.

Unless Im really slow with the gear change, I get a CRUNCH going into 4th gear (MK1 172). Its starting to piss me right off now. Is this indicative of a dying gearbox? Rhys

Wonder how much an old VTS is. Would be tempted by one as a 2nd car.

Very good. Although all those VTS doubters out there......take note!

Marvellous! Cheers!