Help me spend 1k

[IcebergRS]

Hi all, I have decided to dip into my savings and take 1k out to spend on my 172, basically I need ideas on what to spend it on?
Thanks

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

A 182

 

[Stefan.]

is there anything wrong with your car? if not then its really personal choice of where you want to 'improve' personally improvments would be good tyres if not already and suspension

 

[Bluebeard]

Make it feel like it should.

New ball joints, wishbones etc.

If the car is mechanically perfect, i'd fit some decent seats and a nice steering wheel.

 

[Tony Hunter]

I would refresh all the front end, ball joints track rod ends, steering rack bushes and arms, new bushes, suspension etc.

Makes all the difference and you'll enjoy the car loads more.

I know that's not what you wanted to hear, but hey ho.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Make it feel like it should.

New ball joints, wishbones etc.

If the car is mechanically perfect, i'd fit some decent seats and a nice steering wheel.

Snap.

 

[IcebergRS]

I was thinking about a 182 but don't really want the hassle of selling my 172 then finding a decent 182 lol and na nothing wrong with it just need a new bonnet, just asking for opinions if you had a spare grand what would you spend it on

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Track days.

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

Tidying the car up.

 

[Bluebeard]

Snap.

My brother from another mother. x

 

[IcebergRS]

Was thinking new alloys, service, bonnet, cup spoiler and maybe flocked dash

 

[Tony Hunter]

Mmm, I'm out.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

^lol!

 

[IcebergRS]

Mmm, I'm out.

Why's that?

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Because he would rather spend that money on proper stuff.....not pointless shiny stuff.

 

[IcebergRS]

Fair enough

 

[Tony Hunter]

Why's that?

You asked on how to improve it, you have had ideas about making it feel better and last longer.
Then you ignore that and want to put wheels, dash and a spoiler????

 

[IcebergRS]

Asking for opinions, why is everyone so anal and get touchy on this site all the time only asking for advise

 

[McGherkin]

Tanks of petrol and trackdays.

 

[Nick88]

Sell the 172 and put the 1k towards a better car!

 

[Goodj]

MOT, full service, insurance, tax.

Oh look, you're already out of cash.

 

[IcebergRS]

MOT, full service, insurance, tax.

Oh look, you're already out of cash.

It's got a years mot, 6 months tax and insurance

 

[Goodj]

Great.

So keep your 1k until you need to renew it all.

Seriously, tinkering will just be a money pit, the previous suggestions by dan/Tony etc. really do make the most sense

 

[Stava]

I'm with Tony. Make it like it was when it was new, all fresh and tight. Just how I like my women.

 

[ElusiveHB]

If you need to ask what to spend it on, you don't need to spend it.

 

[IcebergRS]

Fair point mate

 

[Chapppers11]

If you need to ask what to spend it on, you don't need to spend it.

Agreed.

Save it for a rainy day unless something takes your fancy.

Everyone on here will have different priorities.

 

[IcebergRS]

Agreed.

Save it for a rainy day unless something takes your fancy.

Everyone on here will have different priorities.

Yeh that's fair enough that's all I wanted was people's opinions so thanks to those who helped me

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Have you done a trackday?

I would at least think of doing one, just so you can drive the car in a way it was meant to be driven...in a safe environment.

 

[slowRen]

Just do what YOU want to do with it!

Doesn't matter what anyone else really thinks - its your car after all.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Just do what YOU want to do with it!

Doesn't matter what anyone else really thinks - its your car after all.

He asked.

 

[hilldawg172]

Depends what you want really mate if your belts need doing soon could be worth sticking some cams in and remap it would definitely improve the car.

 

[CrippsCorner]

All the suggestions so far are all well and good but lets be honest... boring. Coming from a modifying perspective, I've just made an order with K-Tec for 2118's + Toyo's, coilovers and carbon splitter, can't wait!

 

[Chris205]

Whats the current spec and mileage?

I think what Dan and Tony have suggested is a very good idea, these cars are getting on a little bit now and all the original bushes etc are worn.

 

[Goodj]

All the suggestions so far are all well and good but lets be honest... boring. Coming from a modifying perspective, I've just made an order with K-Tec for 2118's + Toyo's, coilovers and carbon splitter, can't wait!

How very original and exciting

 

[Bobby.]

It depends whats already been done to the car but if it was std and in good working order I would say look in the for sale section for stuff that takes your fancy make sure its a good price, buy it and enjoy it and if you get bored sell it on and you shouldn't of lost much.

 

[Bluebeard]

All the suggestions so far are all well and good but lets be honest... boring. Coming from a modifying perspective, I've just made an order with K-Tec for 2118's + Toyo's, coilovers and carbon splitter, can't wait!

Very original. Never seen anyone do that before...

 

[MJRacing]

RSTuner, service and a banging weekend in Amsterdam! That's just me tho

 

[IcebergRS]

Thanks for all your input guys I have more of an idea with what I wanna do now

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Do tell......