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    Alex Bones 172 Track Race Car

    Well built but I'd at least be expecting ITB's on it for that money
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    Clio 182 starter motor

    With the ball ache that accessing the starter motor is, I would be replacing with new item so that your not changing it again in a hurry
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    Nut and Bolt sets

    Alot of good points made, quite often a misconception that stainless is best
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    Nut and Bolt sets

    Be careful of using stainless bolts on carbon steel parts, can often cause further issues due to galvanic corrosion and dissimilar metals. Especially in a corrosive atmosphere or where theres lots of moisture / salty roads
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    Nut and Bolt sets

    Screwfix do sets of nuts and bolts in a tray but can't comment on quality as never used. Something Iv always meant to get myself but I always seem to get by without purchasing a set
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    Garage smoke alarms

    I fitted the Aico ones to my home this year as per the new scottish law where they all have to be interlinked. 10 year battery life iirc and they all interlink via radio frerquency so if one goes off in the garage, they will all go off around the house I didn't fit one to the garage but its a...
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    Koni Damper Revalve

    Thanks, someone else just pointed that out to be aswell and they seem to do alot of good work. Didnt think to check koni site as just thought they wont bother with that but good to see they have two indy specialists for the work
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    Koni Damper Revalve

    Got a set of new koni (kw) rear dampers to fit my 172 running kw v2 coilovers, want to go for a stiffer rear spring also What companies have members used for revalving dampers?
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    Clio running rich

    Forgot to mention I had 3 spare lambdas sitting, threw one of them in and checked and graph seemed to be the same. That isnt to say they were both faulty or past their best like you say Just ordered a new one anyway and be keen to throw it onto the tester out of curiousity and see what...
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    Clio running rich

    Just got my 172 running a sports cat through MOT, just. 0.200 CO allowed and scraped by at 0.199 red hot I have checked lambda using rs tuner and it seems to graph ok on idle, could it still be knackered and worth a change? Also checked coolant sensor and is reading true so shouldnt be running...
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    Oil filter sandwich plate or sump plug adapter for an oil temp gauge?

    I would say filter, as thats after its left the pump Sump will be cooler and oil may pick up some heat in the pump so truer reading
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    Track Tyres - Feedback and Recommendations

    Pretty sure interstate are no more. I was looking into them few months back as their on the MSA tyre list and not one Id heard much about
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    Exhaust Manifold removal 172 Cup 2002

    Standard 172 manifold can be removed via top. 182 manifold from below and requires subframe to be lowered
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    Gearbox noise on idle (Gripper diff)

    To describe the noise, it is a light knock every few seconds
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    Gearbox noise on idle (Gripper diff)

    Just replaced the gearbox, flywheel, clutch and release bearing last week and have a noise on idle which disappears when clutch is depressed which leads me to think its the release bearing. Unless gripper diff's can be noisy on idle (unsure if they see any rotation in neutral? Maybe a daft...
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    rota slipstreams

    Running a set of 15's on my phase 1
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    Parts discontinued by Renault

    I had this problem 18 months ago, went for the proline kit mentioned above in black. After that though there was a few people saying they could still get them, but quite a few well known parts suppliers on here all said NLA
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    Harness mounting points

    Schroth B2a eyelet on the lower seat belt mount on the outer Inner, drill through the exhaust runnel and spreader plate underneath Cant help with the crotch strap as just using 4 point
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    What have you ordered? *Detailing*

    I just got the range the other week before all our bad weather up North and not had a chance to try them out yet. Think Im going to use both hybrid and normal shampoo, use hybrid every second wash or something. Always get good service from Alan and Eoin
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    My Impreza mistake

    Its ended up in North East Scotland, quite local to me. Older guy has gotten it
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    Seats with R022 cage

    I had a mirco rts seat at first and then found out that their known for a wide fit and wouldnt fit with door bars. Even with extra holes drilled in the jon foz frames Then changed to motordrive seat which was narrower and a better fit, although still tight and still not 100% centre but miles...
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    The new tool thread

    Decided on a sealey set in the end rather than forking out for Bluepoint / Snap on https://www.sealey.co.uk/product/5637770847/12pc-reversible-combination-ratchet-spanner-set As for torches, led auto lamps do one with a dock but its smaller than most normal inspection lamps
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    The new tool thread

    Because its me thats buying them and thats what I prefer😂😂 Rather have the rigidity and know the spanner will be where I want it to be when reaching into awkward places and able to put force on it without it having a mind of its own
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    The new tool thread

    Want to try stay away from the flex ones and go with a fixed
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    The new tool thread

    Whats everyone using for ratchet spanners? Currently got halfords straight ones, not the best for access so want to go for the slightly angled ones. Been looking at mac tools and others but starting to sway towards bluepoint ones https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173615907160
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    Should I get the belts done before trying to sell?

    As said, just advertise as is. New owner can run the risk or get the belts done themselves with whoever they want to do them. As long as its reflected in the price
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    Getting the 2x2 172 Cup up on stands.

    Similar method to eddie, if I dont need to work on the rear I often just leave the rear on ramps If only using one jack sometimes have to do the front bit by bit to save the axle stands moving. If they have a good hold on the chassis leg and fit in the stand good then shouldnt see much movement
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    Reliable jump starter

    Seen alot of recovery guys reccomend the noco jump packs, halfords stock them too. Not sure if you can get anything off them with a trade card
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    Saxo VTS

    Good to see one in standard form, I had a silver W reg VTS as my 3rd car back in 2008
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    Garage Flooring

    Priced the garage style workshop 7mm tiles, coming in at £930 for the area I need. Bit more than I was planning unfortunately Mototile was £540 Costco around £730
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