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Has anyone removed all the interior from a 172. I plan to install some sound proofing in to my 172. I want to remove everything, seats, carpets, door panels and roof covering. How easy is it to do this. Anyone got any good tips....

I seen this on Ebay( http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1498&item=5702259581&rd=1&ssPageName=WD2Vhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1498&item=5702259581&rd=1&ssPageName=WD2V )and i am tempted to buy some. What do you think. Do you think it would...

i just got a service at 27k miles last week. Does anyone know when my next service is due. Car was registered in Oct 2000.

I recently posted about a problem i have noticed since getting a magnex fitted. I think the mechanic who fitted the exhaust damaged the Lamda sensor. My local specilalist garage do not have the correct pod to hook my car up to, to run a diagnostic check. They only have the equipment to test...

I got a full magnex exhaust system fitted to my MK1 172 last week but have a problem with it. when i start the car in the morning after about 20 - 30 secs the revs drop away and the car just about stalls. This will last for about 10 secs then the revs pick up and the car is fine. However...

Has anyone striped out the whole interior (Seats, carpets et) from a 172. I am hopefully going to be fitting some dynamat in my car and wanted to know how easy it is to do this

A lack of the foldng stuff means i cant afford to get the shocks and springs at the same time. Iwas going to get KONI shocks and EIBACH Pro springs. What i would like to know is it ok and advisable to fit the springs and then fit the KONI shocks say in about 6 months ???

i have spotted a K & N air filter on Ebay. Is it worth getting for my 172. I am thinking of getting a Viper very soon, do i need the K & N. Or is it a waste of money ??

any one know where on the web i can get a small (bee sting) aerial for my 172.

i am going to be installing loads of sound deadening mats in my car soon. Has anyone striped their 172 down and can they provide some info on this

OK, i got my new Magnex exhaust fitted today but i have a few problems. 1. The exhaust is rattling around quite a bit and is hittng parts of the car underneath. The mechanic said that if i had any such problems he may have to remove a heat shield under the car. Is this right or is there...

Ok, have just fitted a full magnex exhaust and will be fitting a viper kit next week. What inrease (if any) in BHP can i expect to see ??? Oh by the way its a MK1 172 2000reg

My Magnex exhaust should be fitted either today or tomorrow. What next ?? I was going to fit either Eibach pro springs or a viper kit. Any other (reasonable) suggestions ???????????

I have orderd a magnex exhaust and it should be delivered to my local garage tomorrow. The guy who is going to fit it said i should get a full KIT. Meaning i should get the rings and seals as well. The company who sold me the exhaust said i can reuse the old seals and rings. Is this true or...

I am hoping to get some work done to my 172 soon and was wondering if anyone knew of any GOOD garages in my local area. Any good places in Inverclyde/Strathclyde. I see there is a place in Strathhaven but was hoping there is somewhere closer ???

Where is the cheapest place to get a viper I/K. Would want it for some time next week ???

My original exhaust on my 172 is starting to sound a bit rough. I always intended to replace it with a sports one when it finally died. What i want to know is which exhausts do you recommend replacing it with (make and price please). I dont mind a nice exhaust note but i dont want to be waking...

OK, lets have you suggestions. I am thinking about changing the standard suspension on my MK1 172. Its done 26K and i want to freshen up the ride a bit. I was thinking about gettng Koni suspension with Eibach pro lowering springs and an iduction kit, possibly the viper. What do you guys...

Some dumb ass has put a nice size dent in my car. I have attached a few pics to give you a view of the damage. The paint is not broken. Do you think i could get the dent repaired cheaply or do you think it woul require a full paint job. I live in Inverclyde, Scotland. Anybody got any good...