Davys 172 Flamer!

[Daz.]

Which sidelights did you get?

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Love it. I really prefer the standard 5 spoke wheels on a flamer tho.

Cheers mate. Yeah I have considered going back to those, but I love turinis!

Which sidelights did you get?

No idea mate, they were just some that my friend had in his workshop.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

And here is a quick video showing my inexperience at Bedford! Look from 1min onwards. :fearscream::car:

 

[RS Charlie]

It's all a learning curve. At least you were having fun .

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

All the exciting general maintenance stuff.

Passed the MOT yesterday, other than a slightly flicking sidelight and rubbish handbrake (all sorted now) it went straight through.

Fitting a new Renault exhaust mount tonight, as well as track rods and track rod ends, and lower ball joints, so pretty much refreshed all the suspension bits this year. None of the stuff was needed but I thought why not!

 

[LJColeman]

Love this, Need Turini's for mine! but lots of other stuff to do first!

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Love this, Need Turini's for mine! but lots of other stuff to do first!

Thanks mate.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Gave it a very rare clean and a once over with the machine polisher. Also, I finally got round to fitting a new front bumper and Fabia splitter. Oh, and a random unnecessary Renault boot net.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Had the annoying failure of my clutch release bearing last week, it was making a very high pitched noise on start up and a grinding noise when being used. Fast forward a week later, new Valeo clutch kit and 3L of gearbox oil fitted. The mechanic said the release bearing was pretty much seized and the clutch was on its way out, so that's an expensive job out of the way.

The clutch has always been quite stiff, which I thought was normal, but its nice now not to get a sore left knee in traffic.

Old clutch:

New clutch..

 

[ADS_V6]

Looking good

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Looking good

Cheers mate.

Nothing major, but fancied trying these carbon styled strips. Just need to find a matching gearstick insert.

 

[ADS_V6]

Cheers mate.

Nothing major, but fancied trying these carbon styled strips. Just need to find a matching gearstick insert.

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looks smart shame about the weather have you tried fleabay for gear insert

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

looks smart shame about the weather have you tried fleabay for gear insert

Yes mate, no luck!

Oh, had a sidelight flickering so bought these, nice and bright.

And a random picture I just took out my window just because it looks nice although very dirty!

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Couldn't source a carbon gearstick insert, so ended up having it made up and airbrushed by @Simon@SprayShack - very happy with it!

 

[cs_dave]

Couldn't source a carbon gearstick insert, so ended up having it made up and airbrushed by @Simon@SprayShack - very happy with it!

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Tidy looks very smart

 

[Paris 182]

Cheers mate.

Nothing major, but fancied trying these carbon styled strips. Just need to find a matching gearstick insert.


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Hello mate
Do you work for Portsmouth university? im asking because i noticed the parking permit. my mate is senior lecturer there.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Hello mate
Do you work for Portsmouth university? im asking because i noticed the parking permit. my mate is senior lecturer there.

No mate, I wish I did! I'm a student there.

 

[PP200t]

Nice updates bud. Are the strips wrapped or dipped? Either way they look really good and so does the gear insert.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Nice updates bud. Are the strips wrapped or dipped? Either way they look really good and so does the gear insert.

Cheers mate.

They're carbon skimmed, whatever that is, but not wrapped haha.

 

[Tarmac Adam]

Where did ya get the carbon skimmed bits from mate

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Where did ya get the carbon skimmed bits from mate

Off of here mate, so cant be of any help. Im sure Sprayshack could knock some up though!

 

[cs_dave]

Spray shack do dipping iirc not real carbon but still looks very good.

 

[Mr Plums]

Looks lovely mate, flame red looks great!

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Managed to get a quick wash in before it gets dark, just need to give it a coat of wax and Hydro2 on Saturday after work, then ready for Hot hatch Sunday at Goodwood. Not actually entered it as the wheels desperately need a refurb, other than it, its tidy and going strong.

Oh, and had a new windscreen and seals fitted this week, exciting..

Absolutely minging before..

Then nice and clean..

 

[Grier]

This looks lovely mate well done, great colour.

Suits the single exit system to a tee.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

This looks lovely mate well done, great colour.

Suits the single exit system to a tee.

Cheers mate. Did fancy a 182 exhaust but its hassle and the single exit has grown on me!

 

[Grier]

Nah it suits it mate looks like a wee rally car.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Yay, car parts. Hopefully get it all fitted soon. The quality of the snappy wheel is so good, feels lovely and much improved over standard.

 

[ADS_V6]

Wheel looks great and imo transforms the whole car

 

[cat171]

That wheel looks tip top mate!! It's so nice to see one that's relatively OE looking!

 

[BGEarles]

Very noooice.


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[Mr Plums]

Some nice little goodies there mate, i love that wheel!

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Cheers lads. Yeah I'm in love with the steering wheel. Just ordered the torx set so I can try and fit it myself, probably end up with a broken nose and two black eyes from the airbag!

 

[Ash J]

Some nice parts there mate. Love the wheel. Stuck my name down for one of those battery covers earlier today as well.

Give us a shout if you need a hand fit the wheel, I've changed a few now and have all the tools so happy to help should you need it. Pretty straight forward, biggest pain is releasing the airbag pins behind the wheel, but once you've done a few it is pretty easy to do.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Some nice parts there mate. Love the wheel. Stuck my name down for one of those battery covers earlier today as well.

Give us a shout if you need a hand fit the wheel, I've changed a few now and have all the tools so happy to help should you need it. Pretty straight forward, biggest pain is releasing the airbag pins behind the wheel, but once you've done a few it is pretty easy to do.

Yeah I have a MAD battery cover but this one should be a bit nicer. Ive never bothered with an induction because of the aftermarket filter showing but the cover should hide that perfectly.

Thanks for the offer mate, ill give it a go first. We'll have to get some pics at some point up the hill or something!

 

[Ash J]

Yeah I have a MAD battery cover but this one should be a bit nicer. Ive never bothered with an induction because of the aftermarket filter showing but the cover should hide that perfectly.

Thanks for the offer mate, ill give it a go first. We'll have to get some pics at some point up the hill or something!

Yep I'm doing the same, going to order an induction kit too and do both at the same time.

No problem bud, sure you'll be able to fit it without any dramas, it's not that difficult.

Yeah that would be good to get some pics at some point, give us a shout some time when you are going to be free!

 

[imprezaworks]

Stunning example

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Stunning example

Cheers mush.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Managed to get the bits fitted. Had massive difficulty fitting the wheel for some reason. Is it suppose to be incredibly difficult to get it off/back on the splines? Oh, and after all that, it isnt straight. Cba to do it again yet.

How it should be..

'Straight..'

My bay, from..

To.. (I know coolant is a bit low )

However, removing the airbox uncovered this oil leak. Any ideas?

Thanks to @MarcR™ for the battery cover, @imprezaworks for the filter, and @dave78 for donating the spare steering wheel.