Fletch's 150k 172 Project..

[Fletcher]

Good stuff. I'm looking to map mine using the RS tuner as well. Is it difficult?

Not really mate. The only problems I had with it was not reading the instructions correctly regarding the VCI codes and having to borrow my GF windows laptop (I have a MPB)

 

[Christopher.]

Sounds good Fletch. Now you have to get the over run map

 

[Fletcher]

Sounds good Fletch. Now you have to get the over run map

Still unsure about installing/running the over-run map mate :S

 

[Christopher.]

Once its bought tho cant you just plug it in and change it back and forth as and when you like ?

Or is it not as simple as that ?

 

[Fletcher]

Once its bought tho cant you just plug it in and change it back and forth as and when you like ?

Or is it not as simple as that ?

Yeah pretty much Chris

I am going to install the launch control map next methinks.

 

[Christopher.]

Always wonder how that works ?

 

[Sir_Dave]

Always wonder how that works ?

It mimics what most people simply do with their feet

 

[Christopher.]

What lets the clutch go ? how does a computer do that ? lol

 

[Fletcher]

Always wonder how that works ?

Limits the revs to 4,500 RPM iirc.

It mimics what most people simply do with their feet

True. I've never had any problems putting the power down. Just a bit of fun I guess.

 

[Fletcher]

What lets the clutch go ? how does a computer do that ? lol

Not sure mate.

TBH with the way it's running ATM (touches wood) I might just leave it well alone...lol

 

[TimR26]

It mimics what most people simply do with their feet

+1

Launch control is for gays!

What lets the clutch go ? how does a computer do that ? lol

PMSL

Not sure mate.

TBH with the way it's running ATM (touches wood) I might just leave it well alone...lol

Just install the overrun map, you don't do many traffic light grand prixs!

 

[VeinAST]

Just install the overrun map, you don't do many traffic light grand prixs!

That's not strictly true, I've seen him drive

 

[Matt_90]

Looking Good Fletch! we really need to catch up and you need to take me for a spin.

My car has been put on the back foot recently due to amount of pennies and I have been Riding loads lol!

 

[Fletcher]

+1

Launch control is for gays!



PMSL



Just install the overrun map, you don't do many traffic light grand prixs!

I think It's going to stay as it is for a while now Tim.

That's not strictly true, I've seen him drive

Me, never..

Looking Good Fletch! we really need to catch up and you need to take me for a spin.

My car has been put on the back foot recently due to amount of pennies and I have been Riding loads lol!

Yes mate, long time no see

 

[Fletcher]

***Quick update****

I finally removed the headlining.

And had a go at the huge tar patch on the roof. I stopped midway, as I burnt my finger, and was getting tired/hungry :dapprove:

And how it now sits..

 

[oliver.james]

Cage on the cards at some point then?

 

[Fletcher]

Cage on the cards at some point then?

Yes mate

 

[Christopher.]

Good going Fletch. PH sticker suits it quite nicely.

 

[Fletcher]

Good going Fletch. PH sticker suits it quite nicely.

Cheers mate.

I had a Pistonheads sticker on the other sill, but it started bubbling up, so I removed it

 

[maynard]

It always makes me laugh how big the patch is under the headlining, took me forever to remove it!

Coming along nicely

 

[bomber]

Mine took ages to get out, ended up damaging the roof slightly when pulling the lining down

 

[maynard]

Me too

Only on the one side though, I still can't get rid of that orange glue. Just won't budge

 

[Fletcher]

It always makes me laugh how big the patch is under the headlining, took me forever to remove it!

Coming along nicely

It's so much thicker then the other patches..lol

I'll hopefully attack the rest of it tomorrow!

 

[maynard]

It's so much thicker then the other patches..lol

I'll hopefully attack the rest of it tomorrow!

Tell me about it!

Be careful when you go at it, make sure you get plenty of heat at it and use your fingers to pull and pick it off - don't dig a scraper into it like at all the other patches on the car - you'll get horrible little dint marks in the roof

 

[Fletcher]

Tell me about it!

Be careful when you go at it, make sure you get plenty of heat at it and use your fingers to pull and pick it off - don't dig a scraper into it like at all the other patches on the car - you'll get horrible little dint marks in the roof

Thanks for the tip mate. I have been taking it really easy, as I don't want any more dents.

 

[maynard]

Thanks for the tip mate. I have been taking it really easy, as I don't want any more dents.

I had that sinking feeling when it happened to me - what have I done?!?!

Just go easy at it

 

[Fletcher]

Mine took ages to get out, ended up damaging the roof slightly when pulling the lining down

The only problem I had removing the headlining, was getting the sun visor clips/ out and then back in again

Me too

Only on the one side though, I still can't get rid of that orange glue. Just won't budge

That orange glue is a right b**ch to remove

 

[Fletcher]

I had that sinking feeling when it happened to me - what have I done?!?!

Just go easy at it

Will do fella

 

[bomber]

Yea they were a biatch too! Don't heat the roofup too much, mine got too hot and burnt the metallic Shiz in the paintwork on the outside. Looked fine in daylight but when it had water droplets on it, the roof was brown!!! Thats why I have a black roof now lol, cheaper to spray black

 

[maynard]

Yea they were a biatch too! Don't heat the roofup too much, mine got too hot and burnt the metallic Shiz in the paintwork on the outside. Looked fine in daylight but when it had water droplets on it, the roof was brown!!! Thats why I have a black roof now lol, cheaper to spray black

Ooft! How much heat did you put on it!!

Bet the black looks mint now though

 

[Fletcher]

Yea they were a biatch too! Don't heat the roofup too much, mine got too hot and burnt the metallic Shiz in the paintwork on the outside. Looked fine in daylight but when it had water droplets on it, the roof was brown!!! Thats why I have a black roof now lol, cheaper to spray black

I don't want that to happen!

I'll take it easy mate

 

[bomber]

550 degrees Celsius pmsl. That'll do the trick. It was un-noticeable during day or most sunlight, but looked awful when you could see it

 

[Tom@JMS]

Brake and clutch cleaner on the glue, was shown that by someone else - works a treat. You'll need a 5l bottle though from an autofactors.

 

[MarkCup]

It always makes me laugh how big the patch is under the headlining, took me forever to remove it!

Coming along nicely

I got lucky with mine, the patch came off with the headlining like it had never been stuck to the roof.

 

[bomber]

Paint thinners and degreaser I used to get the glue off and ready for painting afterwards

 

[Fletcher]

Brake and clutch cleaner on the glue, was shown that by someone else - works a treat. You'll need a 5l bottle though from an autofactors.

Cheers Tom.

I got lucky with mine, the patch came off with the headlining like it had never been stuck to the roof.

One of the tar patches come off with the headlining... IIRC the 172 cup didn't come with the big tar patch.

Paint thinners and degreaser I used to get the glue off and ready for painting afterwards

Good stuff.

I think I'll paint it black to match the rest of the interior.

 

[Fletcher]

All of the tar patches have now been removed :clap:

Hopefully have a go at adjusting the Corbeau revolution tomorrow.

 

[MarkCup]

One of the tar patches come off with the headlining... IIRC the 172 cup didn't come with the big tar patch.

Mine did...one of just five patches throughout the car, one inside each rear quarter panel, two tiny ones near the spare wheel well, and the big one on the roof.

 

[Fletcher]

Mine did...one of just five patches throughout the car, one inside each rear quarter panel, two tiny ones near the spare wheel well, and the big one on the roof.

I thought the cups didn't have tar patches ( for weight saving purposes)


I wonder how many other 172 cups also came with tar patches then?

 

[chrispy.clio]

Good lad, get rid of the little light unit and wires. You can have your climate control fan hidden away then.

Shame the visors weigh quite a bit too, not tempted by a tw*t strip?