100% complete 172RWD! - updated

[stevo172-RWD]

Just spent half my life reading through this! Awesome project; huge respect! I wouldn't even know where to start something like this Can't wait to see the finished product!

Can't wait till it's done too
Won't be for ages yet tho

 

[stevo172-RWD]

exhaust system is nearly complete.

next up is the clutch setup.
mybe going hydrolic route :-(

looking at poly windows soon with scoop vent etc.

 

[jack9]

imagine i got paid to read this for 5 hours, can't beat a bit of slacking off at work ha should be a monster once its finished. maybe this year you'll complete it.

 

[stevo172-RWD]

It's very time consuming.
And lot more expensive than a v6
I will prob buy a v6 while I'm waiting ;-)

 

[stevo172-RWD]

i have now fitted a new front end the same colour as the rest of the car iceburg silver.

its loooking better already!

 

[YorkshireDaz]

Any pics?

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Here's a few

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Used to look like

 

[T.Trophy]

Looking good mate, all you need now is another turbo lump in the front

 

[Nafoff]

Looking good mate, all you need now is another turbo lump in the front

and a roof scoop to aid cooling...lol

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Yh a 1.5dci turbo ?

 

[T.Trophy]

LoL, yeah the best of both worlds that way

 

[stevo172-RWD]

1st vs reverse?
Tug o war

 

[stevo172-RWD]

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Fitted one set of powerflex bushes yesterday.

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Coilpack relocation plate...

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Fitting oe seatbelts tonight.

One more thing out the way.

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Done door pull handles lastnight.

Seatbelts tonight.

Waiting for some parts to arrive then will update pics.

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Rear camber bolts fitted now.
That's better.

Trying to get hold of some under tray
Goes between front bumper and subframe!
Might just make one from alloy.
Or polycarb/lexan sheet

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Rear quarter windows being removed today.
Autoglass wanted £109.20!!!!
Local guy done it cash in hand £40!
Bargain.
Just waiting on ACW motorsports to make my lexen windows and then
They can be fitted!

 

[stevo172-RWD]

 

[stevo172-RWD]

 

[stevo172-RWD]

 

[stevo172-RWD]

 

[stevo172-RWD]

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Anybody ever fitted a manual steering rack
To a 172?
I'm assuming it will fit no probs?

 

[bomber]

There's a few who have yep, I believe they fit straight on mate. Might be worth asking chrispy, I can't remember exactly which rack he used though

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Ok will pm him .
I'm told it bolts straight on but you might have to change the rods ends?

 

[BioHzrd]

i know h3ppy fitted a DCI rack to his...sure it was a DCI rack may be wrong but its a manual either way !

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Ok cheers

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Manual rack has arrived.

 

[Jonny1*2]

There's a few who have yep, I believe they fit straight on mate. Might be worth asking chrispy, I can't remember exactly which rack he used though

he kept his standard one, and sealed up all the pipes.

 

[stevo172-RWD]

I was going to do that but for the sake of £30
And new rods I thought why not.
Plus iv not yet unbolted that part of the car yet ;-)
Prob the only part tho.

 

[stevo172-RWD]

 

[aucky]

Loving the poly scoop windows.

I've been following this thread for 3 years now. Everytime I see it New Posts I sit up with excitement. Hopefully I'll see it in the flesh one day. (and on the road!)

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Samco front rad pipes arrived.
Going to keep heater matrix.
Ready for this winter ?

 

[Nafoff]

nice windows mate, happy with them?

 

[stevo172-RWD]

They are being fitted soon I will get pics up then.
Yes very happy with them and their service!

 

[stevo172-RWD]

 

[stevo172-RWD]