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Got a Viper induction kit for my MK1 172, but cant find a way to get the inlet hose to the front bumper, any advice (or pics)? Or should I just get rid of the left fog lamp and put it there (which I dont want, as Im happy with my fog lamps). Another question, how do I use the dirt retention...

BenR always has the solution I already have Supersprint de-cat with 1 lambda, so I will use the current exhaust system then. I will also swap my inlet manifold with the new engines one. BTW, I think the inlet in MK2s are a little bit smaller than MK1 ones, is that true, and if so why is...

Hi guys, as some of you know, a new engine will be fitted to my 172 soon. The point is, the engine has come from Netherlands and from a 2002 model RS i.e., little bit different engine as far as I know. The point is, will I be able to use my MK1 172s superchipped ECU, or will the car not start at...

When the car is out, Ill see what I can do. Will try to disable VVT as well. The rods melted at around 7850rpm while climbing up a hill on second gear, doing like 125kph, should be around 80mph. Might be because of fuel. We have 95 ron in Turkey and I use Wynns octane booster, but not sure if...

I couldnt install it properly as my rods melted before I could adjust the timing. When the car is out, Ill check the VVT sensor and see what happens when its disabled. I ordered a viper, got full supersprint exhaust (including de-cat), and supercipped ecu, and I should try the remap then. The...

Havent found a 7000K halogen bulb but will try the ones in the link below. They are supposed to be 5800K and the highest Ive found that are not proper HIDs. I will let u guys know after I fit the bulbs. They have good feedbacks but u never know... I bought the ones wit low wattage as wanted them...

Hey these Schrick cams are the ones I got!! but couldnt install them properly yet as my car is not out of service. BenR, any suggestions about the installation, I will look for a mechanic when the car is out but some additional help would be wonderful :oops: On the other hand, what do you...

I searched a little on the net. I suppose the real HID xenons have 8000K colour temperature (from xenonovalot.com web site). The bulbs sold in ebay have temperatures varying from 3800K to 6000K. I think for a price like 8-9 quid, it is convenient to try a bulb with 5100K colour temperature...

What about this?? It says HID too, it is for 50 dollars this time. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33709&item=2418640134http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33709&item=2418640134 I suppose this is imitation as well.. I will...

I dont know what bulb it has actually. Checked the web site, its cool, but pricey, would be brilliant if could just do it with only changing the bulbs :D I suppose a HID kit from a scrap yard would be convenient and cheaper than 300+ what u think??

I wouldt pay 500 quid, for the system, no way, probably wont get the imitation bulbs either, cheers guys:)

Hmm, got ur point 172loony, thanks, I will think about it then...

So wado u mean they are not as good as original xenons.. That is bad... But I suppose 50% more brightness plus white look should be better than nothing. At least, they give the white look right?

Unfortunately mk1s have halogen bulbs (At least in Turkey) . As far as I know u need all the other bits u mentioned as well but check out the web pages below. Talking about an upgrade, apparently without a supporting system. Confused... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? I...

Hi guys, has anyone tried to fit xenon headlight bulbs to a 172 (or any other car)?? Any comments about them, are they reliable, are they really as good as originally fitted xenons in MK2 172, or a BMW etc., any problems they cause? I dont know the bulb type in my car (MK1 172) is it H4?? I...

OK then, 6bhp as u have mentioned is good enough for me out of an air filter :) Hopefully, I will get a similar output.

Hmm, OK, the inlet ducting is the problem then like I guessed, the one comes with viper is much easier to fit by the looks of it... I read somewhere in the forum that ( I think it was Simon172s post) the viper makes a good gain in MK1 172 but didnt do the same job in MK2. I think I will go for a...

I have fitted Apex springs to my car and very pleased with them. Nothing wrong with the brakes, only little skidding when breaking hard (which Ive sorted out by fitting Toyo Proxes T1 S tyres), apart from that, the road holding and handling is very good, it is like on rail in the corners. The...

Hi guys, I was thinking to buy a Viper, but found out that BMC CDA is cheaper and is as good as Viper. I am thinking about buying the BMC now. Searched the forum but there is no picture of CDA on a MK1 172. Any of u guys have a picture of it?? I found it in BMCs web site but its not detailed...

Unfortunately I dont have my 172 yet, but I will install the camshafts and try it on roling road when the car is out. I think the name of parts I mentioned were conrods, I mean the linkage between crank and piston. That is melted and its in 100 pieces. Do you mean that camshaft kits dont work...

Sorry but what is BMC??

Yes that is right. However Ive had it for last 40000kms. Do you think the reason might be the filter, isnt it a bit late?? If so, it would be a very small detail causing a huge problem.

I have put a Green filter (which is not to suit the original one, I mean the filter of an induction kit) that I installed in the place of the original filter.

Forgot to write that I asked Schrick about the valve springs and valves and they told me that ther is no need and they dont produce for Clio RS anyway. They said that the originals would be adequate to cope with the stress after their camshaft. But I am not sure whether they are right or...

Thanks mate anyway, I will try the Renault dealer here. So you think that it is the RPMs that melted my piston. On the other hand what I have been thinking about is why more RPM is better. Apparently there is no need to rev till 7800RPMs as the peak bhp is given in 6400RPM with superchips and...

Accralite wrote to me that I could get pistons from them for 105 pounds per piston. That is not so much I dont think. On the other hand they will be used in drag races so my sponsors will pay for them (hopefully :) )

The point is that one of my pistons have just melted and the piston holder (dont know the meaning in English exactly, might be wrong name) broke into melted pieces. That is why I need stronger pistons and holders to handle. However havent thought about the crank, wouldnt the original crank...

Hi guys. I would like to apply forged pistons to my MK1 172 and wrote to Accralite about that. They say that they need the diameter of the pistons and valve pocket sizes. Do you know the sizes I need to give them to produce? I have Schrick 288 degrees camshafts and superchips modded ECU fitted...

OK OK sorry :) Just searched for the words in the forum before writing but maybe missed out that its all too sensitive. Never mind :D

Hi guys, I am a new member. As far as I know, MK1 172 is faster than MK2 172. This is also true for Clio Cup. How about MK1 against Clio Cup, anyone has experience?? I havent tried my MK1 against a MK2 either, so experience about MK1 and MK2 comparison also welcome :) Thanks...