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Just looked through your thread! Good to see that even in a bad state they can be saved!

So just over 2 years and I’m back, wonder if I’ll be reading this post in 2026 with no progress made again! :D I admit I've neglected the car more than i did before and became blind to it being there (even though I have to move around it when pulling into the garage each and every day! I was...

Thanks for the comments everyone. Whilst I'm happy to attempt the 'mechanical' parts of the car the bodywork / welding is far beyond anything I could do and would have to go to a bodyshop for the work. I'm in it for the long haul with the car but I think I need to work out my expectations and...

The not so nice ones, it’s fairly soft inside a screwdriver would go through pretty easy. Passenger Side Driver Side Awkward View from passenger side under Hopefully someone will see these and say oh that’s simple enough chopping some new ones in (but i’m lowering my...

So earlier i decided to bite the bullet and take the rear door cards off for the first time to take a look. Just as i expected, it was brighter than the sun in there. I’ll start with some slightly nicer pictures.

That’s what scares me, i don’t know what’s too much for it to be a dead end or costing more than i’d expect to sort! Appreciate the offer, i’m sure there will be a point where i’ll give up hope trying to do something, swear then leave it all untouched for weeks :LOL:

Evening, Finally renewed my membership after a few years of a poverty account just lurking in the General Chat. Back Story: I’ve had this 172 since 2015 after getting a Seat Cupra earlier that year and still having the RS bug (had a 182 then a 225 F1 before the Cupra) Paid £650 for it...

Back again. Does anyone recommend just stand alone NVR? So far i have 4 POE IP cameras up (2 Hikvision, 2 non branded but use the same protocols topping at 5mp quality). I connect directly to them each using the IVMS app on my phone for just viewing and use software based recording on a PC for...

I think i’ve made my mind up and i’ll stick with the current wiring and add additional where needed. I remembered i actually have an Hikvision DVR in my loft that isn’t really any use to me as it only supports adding 2x IP cameras and the rest BNC. (Hikvision DS-7216HQHI-F2/N...

I'm currently looking around to replace the parents system. They currently have an old BNC low quality set of cameras. Ideally i wanted to look into having fully IP cameras and a recorder but nothing seems to come as a kit as easy and everything is individual (and pricey!) I could just go with...

Just an update on this, Swapped the stater at ECP earlier today - I did ask the guy if it was a refurb as the casing didn't look as a new one should however all the parts looked fresh. He said he reckons it was a return and swapped it over for another one. Instantly i could see the difference...

I did originally think it could be earth related before i (hopefully) narrowed it down to the starter. My fingers are crossed that the replacement starter tomorrow sorts it all out! Bridged some places with jump leads but didn’t seem to make any difference, actually checked over the gear box...

Thanks for the offer mate, not sure why i didn't come here first - MOT is due on my other car so a random thought last night was to get the Clio back running, ended up getting one from ECP (which doesnt seem the best idea so far!) Took the new starter off again and tested it off the car, seems...

That’s what i get each time, it’s like it’s spinning but not engaging the flywheel at all

Hi All, Finally replaced the starter motor in my PH1 172 (with much swearing and awkward positions) after months of being in the garage with the old failed one. Now it’s all in i had my fingers crossed or ready to give up however now when i turn the key the starter motor spins but the engine...

Just an update. I left the car stood for a week after driving it around for a week. Came to start it yesterday and everything lights up as expected just no turn over or no clicking like a low battery would give. Put on a tester and it shows 12.55v. Put the battery charger on and it begins...

Evening, My Ph1 172 that hasn’t been on the road for just over two and a half years is finally back on (occasional start and drive down the short road at the back of our houses in that time). The battery was knackered from being left out in the cold/not used etc.. So i got a new one and fitted...

Ended up going with the Yale one i mentioned above, didn’t want something too expensive it was just for an extra bit of security on top of decent locks, cctv and good neighbours. I quite like it, easy to install although i haven’t found somewhere to put the pir sensors yet but the door...

A little bump on this, Thinking of getting the Yale SR-320 as a little extra security and piece of mind. How are people finding the app as i'm still reading that it's pretty poor and would probably be the main tool i use for turning it on and off. Also, can you set a door contact to chime...

Installed Smart IPTV with the 7 day trial and bought a 3 month sub off a randomer on eBay for £5. Only tried it a few times but the streams (100s of them UK etc..) seem to be working good.

Had a look around for this before, some seem to stipulate that the car has to be insured third party at least but others (and supposedly confirmed by their insurance company) say that the car doesn’t.

Did you come down in a convoy earlier today down the A66? Passed a few RS on my way up to carlisle.

Greenlight couldn’t quote near if i remember. Not heard of Keith Michaels but i’ll give them a go. Quite disappointed with Adrian Flux, the price on the Cupra is pretty decent so thought with the very low mileage i’d do in the Clio and mirrored NCB it would come in at a decent price. It’s...

Thanks mate, just gave them a call and unfortunately they can't match the price i got from the comparison site. Looks like i'll be getting my handbag and make-up insured if i decide to go with Sheilas Wheels!

Here's a longer story than it needs to be.. So it's time for my renewal on my Leon Cupra and I've waited until now to try and get the 172 insured as it's been off the road for a good while. I'm Currently with Adrian Flux who managed to get my renewal price on the Cupra down from £515 to £461...

I know of three different people who have a 6 with all the symptoms of the failing battery yet when they’ve all been to Apple for replacement they say it’s the main board that’s at fault and there’s nothing they can do. Pretty annoying to be honest as it seems to be more common than they make out.

I did Three PAYG and bought an all in one bundle each month. Three signal was very decent around my area, i used on average about 6/7gb a month. Only moved away as i now have a work contract i can use.

I still have the apple watch series 1, did the recent update and now i’m getting no feedback through the wrist just a little sound when it should do it. Pretty pointless watch for me now as i only used it really for when my device is on silent.

That was the main issue i had with signing up again. Had a text saying sorry to see you leaving and to call a number to discuss the options available. Gave it a shot and managed to get 50% off the TV package and a slight discount on the broadband & phone services bringing the bill to £83 a...