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But are they pants because they don't stop the car the car or because they squeak?

Super. What's the turnaround time like? Is BenR not too far away from your good selves?

G.A.F. Also known as Gay As Fook.

Not a problem mate. A ball park would do for now. If I said Renault quoted me 1100 notes at 36k for aux and cambelt, how would you stack up against that?

To be fair, I've chanced it with my aux' and am now on 44500. I intend to have both done at 48k although that would probably fit into your 4.5 years bracket. What would you charge for a 48k service including aux' belt and cambelt frederico?

Why not leave the aux' belt until 48k and have the cambelt done at the same time. 2 birds with one stone that way as the aux' belt will need to come off again to do the cambelt anyway.

Are they really that bad, even in comparison to stock? Anyone else have any experiences? Is that as soon as they are fitted or after a specified number of miles of steady driving?

Not for me i'm afraid. But good on you for doing your own thang.

They were a xmas persent so I'm not too fussed really as they didn't cost me anything. What are they like other than the noise? To clarify on the bedding in process, drive normally for 200 miles or so then go for 8-10 highish to mid speed braking runs?

I recently bought a set of OE spec front discs and a set of Mintex Extreme pads for my 172. I have read the stories of people experiencing squealing with these pads but I'm sure that won't be an issue. Now I need to know what would be the best way in which to bed these brakes in. I seem to...

Lack of Xenons. Looks good. I was going to congratulate him on keeping the 16v badges then I saw the last pic'. Never mind.

I've managed to lose one of the bolts from my engine cover. Anyone any ideas on what they are?

Super, I have a 14'' Vauxhall steel in the garage. I'll give that a dabble.

Have a go yourself mate, not too difficult.

As per the phase 1. Any idea if a 14'' would fit? I doubt it would but hey ho.

I'm not looking for a 16'' steel wheel, I was asking what size steel would fit. Bearing in mind that a 172 wheel weighs the best part of 18kg as you said, I find it very hard to believe that a similar size if not smaller steel wheel would weigh nearly as much. Tyre foam is not an option...

I bet the smile soon disappeared when you remembered that the 1*2's replacement was a Fiesta ST.

I want to remove the spare alloy in order to reduce weight but I don't want the risk of no spare. What size steelie would fit over the calipers of the 172? Anyone any ideas what car I could get one from?

Get yourself the 9850 RI. It looks very similar to that model, is a little more colourful but has full Ipod connectivity. Can be had for around £150.

I vote Cliokhunts' DCI.

N'eh worries. I hate to see people spend money they don't need to. The stalk adaptor is easy, it simply plugs in line between the standard stalk loom and the headunit with a headphone style jack in the back of the headunit as well. The hard part is hiding all of the wires and arranging them...

Not a bad price there. I don't think you would get it for much less in 6 months time. I found the code in the members section of a S2000 forum LOL. The display says Alpine when music is playing, seek up/down when you change track and volum up/down IIRC.

Looks good. The side strip looks a little flat but I'm guessing it's the pictures. Phase 2 rear lights, clear repeaters and Eibach Sportlines and you're there mate.

What did you get it all for in the end? Did you get the stalk adaptor as well?

I've just forund a code for Caraudiodirect: 7e6e57. Not sure if it works but free carriage apparently.

Here are the stalk/display adaptors: http://cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=147288&highlight=9850ri+stalk. I've just checked Pixmania and it would appear they no longer stock the 9850ri. Have you tried Froogle etc? Certain places may appear more expensive but if you can get a decent...

I ordered from Pixmania.com and used 2-3 various discount codes. That worked out at 151.50 delivered then I bought the adaptors from caraudiodirect IIRC.

Quality. I paid £185 6 months ago including all the gubbins necessary for remote/display useage. A vast improvement.

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I don't think so but it's not too difficult. Remove the inlet hose from the throttle body, remove any connectors leading to the throttle body and unbolt. I am not sure of the exact layout of the 1.4 engine but if you take your time, you shouldn't have any issues.