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For a track car what would you go for and why? A Mk1 widetrack with 172 bits or a Mk2

Re: Ph1 172 I'm still debating whether to try and make a trip to Paul at RS Tuning or get Henk to do a map. In the long run I'm planning something else so I'm leaning towards a custom map by Henk at the moment.

Re: Ph1 172 Gearbox went off to GEARS in Southport, it'll cost a bit more than Agency but I've used them a few times before and they courier it both ways for free. It'll be running Cup gears so 3.09, 1.86, 1.32, 1.03 and 0.79 with a 4.07 final drive. I couldn't get the 4.21 final I wanted or...

Re: dmallett's 421'd monaco I remember my mates Yellowstuff smoking like mad after 10 laps at Anglesey, they were nearly new. Then they were fine after that

Very nice!

Sod it! I'll give one a go I think

They are the same as the Rally Design ones. Not sure if they are the same as the Varley and Odyssey but the materials are the same and the weights, sizes, amps etc. are all around the same figure.

That's good to know :) which one do you have fitted?

Here you go :) http://www.rapidonline.com/Electrical-Power/12V-18AH-SLA-Battery-HZB12-18-18-1172

We're not joking! :P

And they don't make a mess if you get it wrong!

Interesting that the windscreen is different! So the 1.2 has thinner glass on the windscreen than the 172/182?

I was building a hill climb car a few years ago but it had to go unfortunately. Now I'm looking into using the Clio. Although tbh spending a whole day for 5 minutes of driving isn't great. I'd have to check the blue book very carefully as its for the road class. Things like induction, exhaust...

Thanks! I just saw those in another post! They're weights from a 172 cup with thinner glass, so I assumer would there be more saving with the other models?

Is there much weight to be saved swapping the electric windows and mirrors for manual items?

Hmm very tempted. I'm a bit worried it wouldn't do with the leccy mirrors, windows and radio. Rally Design do the RMD25 for £60 and Rapid Electronics do the same one for £40

Would it be ok off charge for a week at a time?

+1

Anyone? There's 10 wires. Would there be any difference putting this in a ph1 172 after it being in a ph2 182?

How do these fair on weekend and occasional use cars? Do they hold charge ok?

38mm rear is from a Laguna or Megane?

Would an EC1 ECU and loom for a 182 be usable with a Ph1 172 without too much grief?

AST, PMS or Compbrake

How much camber and caster adjustment do you get with top mounts?

Re: Ph1 172 Bought all the stuff a while ago. I was supposed to be doing a ported and polished head as well but funds have been tight recently. Whilst the car is in the garage in bits I need to get a new clutch, makes sense to ARP it as well. Things have improved financially now so I should...

Yes! A proper car. Get a Duratec in there, 2.3 would be nice with Cosworth cams and a D power inlet for daily use. And FRP > ITR, no question about it. VTEC...yawn.

If I can get a weight for a standard boot and glass I can work all the rest out :)

Re: Ph1 172 Got my inlet today from ALDevelopments. Pictures hardly do it any justice. Ports matched to Renault gaskets, throttle body area smoothed and mating faces machined. Price is £150 including delivery for those interested.[...

That'll do me long term then :) Crank oil seal is leaking...

Rings need a quick bedding in with some high gear, low speed WOT to start with then as above. I.E 5th gear at 30mph. No point paying a premium for 'proper' running in oil either. Just the cheapest basic stuff will do becuase A, you won't use it long enough and B, it won't get hot enough to...