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6 years of the 172 - back alive thanks to Fred



  e60 M5 -172- dciheid
well where to start with this one?!

For those who dont know me (lucky people), My car is almost at its 6year old birthday and one 'careful' owner later, some journey I have to say! From the early standard days to where it is today I still havent been able to find an additional car to run with it which I can truly say matches the enjoyment factor that can be achieved from it.

Never really expected that when I bought it, did totally love it for ages after I got it and gradually changed it over the years, spent a bloody fortune into the bargain, but thats just the way it goes!

More recently I have had a turgid time after a few engine problems, thursday was significant as the car was resurrected to its proper status thanks to Fred, who clearly out performs the alledged professionals at renault who had managed to completely and utterly c**k up several key items which were needing done whilst in their custody. Sadly all of that isnt behind me, but in the meantime I thought id punt up some pics of how she is today after Freds endeavours over the past few weeks.

For 6 years down the line its spot on, just needs coilovers resetup, new pads for the 4 pots and a set of fresh rubber on the fronts and that'll be it for now.

Went for the wintery look as it was freezing up a few choice backroads round my way, hopefully you'll like

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cheers Fred :D :D :D :D :D
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oh and cheers to big iain for joining me on the 22 hour and 750mile day!
unusual to get a celeb out for that long - LOL
 
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  e60 M5 -172- dciheid
  TTRS & V50
The traditional Fred style engine painting then ;)

Looks mint mate, love the trophy spoiler.

Fair play for the journey, thats a mission !!!
 

Gaz_

ClioSport Club Member
  Extreme mode
Looks really well that!! Go well (better?) with the cams?!

Think i'm gonna do some fred style painting to mine come spring!
 

Nafoff

ClioSport Club Member
looks really nice that.

i have heard various good things about this thread bloke, seems to have a very good rep, who is he? may have to call him.
 
  340i
looks really nice that.

i have heard various good things about this thread bloke, seems to have a very good rep, who is he? may have to call him.

Some guy from Brum.... When I popped down a few weeks ago said he was doing an ITB install on a silver 172?
 


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