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edewer i have my cup possibly going up for sale this week if your still after one... brief spec...
all following work done within last 1k miles and upgrades are done because standard renault parts are rubbish:
cam and aux belt + clutch cable just done by jms
Koni adjustable suspension all...
Hey chaps,
After a set of new standard shocks preferably need the rears mainly but might also do frotn is feesable. Also if you can think of a uprated item that is not far off price wise to orignials please let me know!
Need this doing urgent guys and will have the money to spend in 2 weeks...
Cheers Tom,
Yes, thought so too mate, tbh really hope its genuine and not just a standard unit but guy has good feedback so fingers crossed its the real deal!
Hi Sean,
Thanks very much for the info and I will contact him! Much appreciated!
Anyone know if I can get any info on this map or anyone got this? any feedback on positives/negatives etc!
Thanks
Hey guys,
Just won an auction for http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140458612155&_trksid=p2759.l1259
Its listed as a grp N ecu and doesnt need unlocking, sorry to ask such dumb questions but is this a plug & play item and before paying is there anyway I can check if it is...
Thanks for all the comments guys.... Will be posting pics of the car up soon, does need the bonnet bumper and wings sprayed as I am a perfectionist and hate the fact that lovely Monaco Blue really does highlight any paint defects!!!
Gonna be doing my eurotrip tonight so will have lots of pics...
Also forgot to add, it now had some Ferodo Racing Pads a full brake bleed yesterday!
Last thing to tackle is a full coolant flush using Type-D, Cant Wait!!!
Car will hopefully be finished over X-mas as willl be going for bodywork bits then, then I can start modding!
Cheers Gally,
Will post pics up very soon of progress, forgot to mention that it was 4-point laser aligned and 4 Conti Sport Contact 2 were fitted so looking forward to setting off for my euro road trip tonight!!!
Car should be spot on for long journey etc
Just fitted a new alpine unit...
Well where do I start...
Bought my Monaco CS 172 last month and have been very very busy ever since...:boring:
When purchasing the car I knew it needed work, which is exactly why I bought cheap but knew I'd end up spending more than I should.:nono:
As you may have followed through my...
Hey guys,
JUst took out a policy with Greenlight insurance, 24yrs old 3yrs NCB £595 TPFT.:rasp:
Not bad considering everyone else wnated to charge me more than I pay for my E39 M5. :evil:
Premium choice quoted me £615 but wouldnt cover me as I have a gap in insurance with my E39 M5 of one...
Steve.O -
Yeh too much dude, 2001 would be a lovely PH1 model, love it!! Good choice mate and really a good (cheaper) alternative to the EK9, alot of fun but just not as BulletProof so be aware and as for things to look out for make sure you have receipts for CAMBELT!!!
What ninja you got...
Hey matey and welcome!
Nice loving the EK9 and looking to buy a DC-2 as we speak, just gonna hold out for the latest JDM model I can get...
Own a 172 and love it and also ride a K5 GSXR 750, so man of my own heart! Good luck with the 172! is it a Ph1 or Ph2? Colour, spec?
Gardus thanks for that mate,
Thats what I was worried about was it sounding rough, I mean considering my cat at th moment is not great...... :clown: I think maybe the de-cat route is the way to go, dont mind the fuel smeall and loss of slight torque and the car really does seem a little...
So.....
Car is currently getting a bit spoilt and now in the capable hands of Tom & James at JMS, having its overdue Cam & Aux Belt change including few other bits ;)
Anyways booked into a custom exhaust fabricator on Saturday to have a blow sorted on my car, its blowing from the O-Ring...
So lucky enough the weather was good on saturday so my mate and I decided to dedicate the day to the 172's. My mate owns a lovely 172 cup and I own a Monaco Blue 172.
Jobs to tackle:
Monaco Blue
* Shock + Spring change
* Regrease all components
* Inspect Exhaust Blow
Cup
* Rear Discs +...
Well...... thanks to all positive and negative comments, nice to see both!
If im honest my experience so far is definitely a POSITIVE, not much added vibration at all but granted there is more than normal. Overall for the pors it provides id say its defo best £30 ive spent.
Ali - I...
Hey Chaps,
Just thought id post about my antics at 10.00pm last night. Was sitting on the couch watching my CSI as usual when my son brought in a package that had arrived 2 days ago that everyone forgot to tell me about, yes my POLY MOUNTS!!!!:rasp:
So in my excitement I went straight to...
Hey Chaps,
Cheers for the help will be whipping out the temp sensor on weekend, if unplugged will this cure prob? obviously no control over the climate temps etc but is this a test that can be performed to check if its fubared?
Also gonna check all dash bolts etc as has same probs with old...
I was thinking it was more of an air con/ climate sensor in the light baove me head thingy...... sorry for lackof technical terms.... I know its french but not having it rattle and I will get rid of it... and like i said its more of a buzz than a rattle! lol!
annoying whatever it is and defo...