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I had an ED low boost 172 for a couple of years. Completely reliable throughout including trackdays and ring trips. Didn’t blow any gearboxes up. It does change the character slightly as you use the power differently but they still handle the same while being quite a bit quicker so I thought it...

Standard radiator has been fine on mine even on summer trackdays

Cupra 280? Covers both ??

Nice silver 172 ED Turbo on eBay also that’s been very reliable ?

My first car, loved the Zetec S

I’m in Shropshire so not much use either but if you’re ever in the Midlands happy to take you out in it.

I’ve got a 172 with ED low boost 80k miles. Conversion was done over a year ago Touch wood.... I’ve had zero issues, including numerous track days and a 2000 mile euro trip with a track day at Spa and 5 TF laps at the ring. Buy a good 1*2 to start with, keep on top of maintenance, drive with a...

Another vote for Satefy Decices cage from Mark fish

Hard one to answer, it makes everything a bit more expensive and you kind of miss it being so revvy, but the extra speed is great fun and less frustration by being able to pass the higher BHP cars that don't let off on the straights makes it worth it for me

I've had mine 4 months, worth every penny. I uprated the clutch at the same time, survived trackdays and plenty of driving in between. MPG is mostly the same driving normally, slightly worse than before driving spiritedly (as expected).

I have a brand new in package Magneti Marelli injector for £45, located in Telford / Solihull if that is of any use?

Thanks @Duck Hunt il drop you a PM

Hi All, I'm on the fence on whether to turbo my 172, just wondering if anyone near Telford / Shropshire has a low boost 172/182 who would be kind enough to let me have a quick look at? Thanks, Callum

Sbworx on Facebook do a DIY low boost turbo kit for £1500 (for ph1)

Has anyone used the SBWorx low boost DIY conversion? Comes in at just under £2k when you add the EFI module. Is the ED DIY kit worth £400 more in regards to quality?

Where can I find the sdworks DIY kit for £1600?

Not a great picture, but I went for Pro Race 3 and like them :up:

Cheers for the help :blush:

Hi, I've just fitted the front coilovers with the OE top mounts. When putting back on the car, the top hat now sits about 5-10mm above the tower. Is that correct or have I got something wrong? Thanks, Callum