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Good advice.....I'd do the same. Have to be careful with dealers when they say you need parts because they are worn...hate to say it but they do assume some people know little so will take the pi**. rear discs may need a clean but unlilkely to be worn out at 24k...they don't do much work.

K-tec carbon splitter Fitted one onto my 172 and was very impressed with the end result.....makes a big difference:D

Give it a go:D

I had to modify the OE bracket slightly but now it fits fine. I have heard of fitting problems with this exhaust but TBH I've had fitting probles with most exhausts I've brought over the years anyway.

For £65 it may be worth a go...if it's c**p you can always punt it on.

Have to agree really...if it's that important to 'beat' most stuff on the road just buya motorbike. A modified R5, Clio etc may be quicker than a boggo evo but at the end of the day it isn't one...the Lancer has all the 4wd and ayc gubbins and a rally bred heritage.

Just wait for the K-tec one....it's a good exhaust:D

K&N and Green are good too...slightly cheaper than ITG as well.

Yeah but that's splitting hairs....172 sounds better than ATW figures.:D

Don't worry about it...this breed crop up everywhere. There are some Ford boys around my area who think they are the dogs danglies and their cars are untouchable....especially one with an RST. Great...I'd rather just punch the guy in the chops than argue about cars.

Much prefer a car for performance I'm an old kunt now so can afford the insurance on something quick....really not into the garnish/veneer of bodykits etc. Each to their own though

Green, K&N or ITG panel with Janspeed sports cat and exhaust. Then move onto inlet match and ecu mapping/grp n ecu

People should read up on their car stats a bit more.....I mean what does this guy think the 172/182 numbers refer to?

Good advice:D

What's all this evo hating BS going on? Still a quicker A - B all weather car on normal british roads for average joe to drive. M3 much more refined though and actually has a decent interior lol..the evos has always been c**p

That's just down to driver.....I don't believe it's supercharged either...it's a 5 second 0-60 and 150mph plus car. The only place where the M3 would theotically be quicker than the evo is 100 plus where the big displacement unit comes into it's own.

The Trophy is regarded as the best/most developed of the newer 172/182 derivatives so I can see why it there. Completely understand that if there are 15 places to fill then some great cars and classics have to miss out....much be hard to choose a line up.

Yep, something quieter and more refined for crusing would be ideal...the 172/182 isn't great for long distance/M-way driving.

I wouldn't personally pay over a grand for insurance on a 172/182....it's a good car but not that good. Up to you though....good luck if you go for it, I'm sure you'll enjoy the car:D

That's Bath Renault for you....they quoted me over £600 to do the cambelt next year:( I'm in the same boat...172 needing servicing and still not sure where to take it in the Bath area.....was even thinking of the safest option and driving down to Rentech.

Not worth it really...as mentioned above, kinda for looks really.

The K&N does have a metal gauze but won't get as warm as the powertec one.

Definately a good modification for the money....will make a noticable difference in pedal feel.

Have to agree...the ST is no performance benchmark.....it's just that everyone if making a fuss as it's been a while since Ford have produced a performance car with a turbo.

I think your right there. I hardly ever get any hassle in my 172

Nice Engine looks much better with the cover off:D

It's got nothing to do with heat in winter...it's to do with inlet lengths/tuning. If your going to run a cone filter it is best to remove it to find the space for an airfeed but if the std box is retained the airfeeds are fine. Just my opinion though....I just don't see any point in messing...

Powertec....steel mesh...that's going to get nice and warm under the bonnet

IMHO no unless your going for an IK

Opens/closes the long inlet to the airbox depending on engine speed.