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I'm not too far off that milage.....my 172 has done 14000k....but it's a 2002 model. Don't drive to work so probably do under 5k a year:D

None so far but only owned my 172 for around 4 months and it's only on 14000 miles

I'm a 172 owner and live down the road in Bath. I'm interested to know of any meets in the local area.

Sorry to hear this news....I had some trouble with a member on another forum regarding parts & money but I'd never met the guy. Hope you can track him down

Unlucky but it happens to us all sometime or another. I would check your tyre very carefully as damaging the casing/sidewalls can create this droning noise you mentioned.

S**t, I better get rid of my 172 engine and try and source a F7R to go in instead (laughter).

That is ridiculous....I don't know where th f**k they get these prices from!

As Cupcake says....just phone them!

What a piece of excrement. This is the exact sort of thing I hate to see

Your money Personally I'd never spend over 800-900 quid on insurance

Have to agree

Much better than OE system though and you won't loose any power

Probably was the dogs danglies.....in it's day

Very tricky time of year on the roads....may be sunny etc out but roads very greasy and slippy:(

Fair point....we are all allowed to spend our hard earned cash on what we like. I'm an old kunt though which now gives me the right to gloat and be a bas**rd towards the younger generation (laughter)

Brilliant thread....some of these stories are well funny!

I wouldn't waste money.....just 'do your time' in lower powered cars until your older then you'll be able to run your car without being skint all the time:D

Yep, bound to come up but who really is bothered?

But more road 'feel' and tramlining better steering though due to reduced sidewall flex

Welcome to CS

'Open' induction kits aren't good...you'll most likely loose torque.

Revving the hell out of a car from cold is definately not good...if you go to look at any cars and they do that I'd just walk away.....plenty of other good cars out there.

Very nice....got one on my Mk2 172 and it sounds good. Janspeed sports cat arrived yesterday so may fit that this weekend if I can be arsed. Hope all goes well with the fitting...keep an eye on the rear box hangar as it can get pretty close/knock on the OE bracket.

Doesn't matter what car you do the belt on....the principle is still the same and the consequences if you get it wrong are the same. I personally would let a decent dealer/garage do it so they have the responsibility if it does f**k up as the work is guaranteed.

I'm not going to be abusive etc but spending £250 a month to insure a car is just plain madness. Your choice though.

Don't think it's an engine out job but I believe you have to support the engine whist you remove the mount at the top so you can get access to the belt.....still going to be a squeeze though.

Not my cup of tea but if your happy with the exhaust and it sounds good that's what matters:D

Good luck....hope you get a good result out of them

That sounds like a good deal to me for the power gains. Fitting a sports cat next week so may have to get this done next. Does the car have to be mapped on a RR after fitting the inlet or can the car be run with the ecu in OE form?

I've had the same on every car I've had...it's just mild surface oxidization and always comes off when the car is driven.