My 172 -advice needed (pictures)

[harryr34]

The 172 is fully repaired now. Ive got plans to lower it and tint the windows. How low do you think i should go? Any advice on tints? I also need to sort a direct cold air feed to the air intake as it is not getting enough cool air.

http://img189.exs.cx/img189/5273/011907uv.jpg

http://img43.exs.cx/img43/9388/011856uv.jpg

http://img233.exs.cx/img233/1391/011844id.jpg

http://img43.exs.cx/img43/7646/011834jc.jpg

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[harryr34]

Has anyone got 172 mk2 intake pictures?

 

[geordiepaul]

16s look small with that kit! Maybe some bigger wheels first. Get some coilovers then you can adjust the height to your liking.

 

[Eskiisbest]

you live in nottingham?

 

[Nafoff]

deck it on coilovers

 

[harryr34]

Quote: Originally posted by geordiepaul on 17 March 2005

16s look small with that kit! Maybe some bigger wheels first. Get some coilovers then you can adjust the height to your liking.

I didnt want to go higher then 16s because i didnt want to kill the acceleration and handling. I was thinking of going for a approx. 35mm drop on springs until i get enough cash for coilovers. The front bumper is quite low tho!

Quote:you live in nottingham?

I live in South Woodford, East London.

 

[Cookie]

Quote: Originally posted by harryr34 on 17 March 2005
Quote: Originally posted by geordiepaul on 17 March 200516s look small with that kit! Maybe some bigger wheels first. Get some coilovers then you can adjust the height to your liking.[/QUOTE]I didnt want to go higher then 16s because i didnt want to kill the acceleration and handling. I was thinking of going for a approx. 35mm drop on springs until i get enough cash for coilovers. The front bumper is quite low tho!Quote:you live in nottingham?I live in South Woodford, East London.

Oooh not far from me! Im in Clayhall

 

[TheCake]

Mk2 Ph2 rear light cluster conversion

35mm drop or maybe more

cold air feed on a mk17 172 - good luck.

 

[sh33n]

I agree with geordiepaul, 16s just somehow dont look right with that kit, need some bigger alloys on it.

And then lowered of course.

 

[harryr34]

what are the best coilovers for the mk1? i think im going to stay with the 16s for the moment.

Thanks Harry

 

[Jay@auto-mods]

nice car...is this the car that had quit bad front damage? if so looks very good.

well ithink thos wheels look nice i know what others say bout 17" as it would look very nice, but them wheels look very good get some 40mm apex springs cheap and lower nicely, till you get coilovers same route as iv taken! if you was to change intake get a hole new filter like (viper, BMC,itg or others)

hope this helps. i can get you a good price on them springs + filters if you like?? PM me

 

[Remedi]

I reckon 17" Turinis would suit your V6 bumper kit.

Lowered around 40-50mm on coilovers.

How about some colour coding too?

http://img229.exs.cx/img229/9737/harrys4px.jpg

 

[sun7]

theres one EXACTLY like that in ilford with for sale stickers on it, unless that is urs?

 

[harryr34]

Quote: Originally posted by Darth Oli on 18 March 2005

I reckon 17" Turinis would suit your V6 bumper kit.

Lowered around 40-50mm on coilovers.

How about some colour coding too?

http://img229.exs.cx/img229/9737/harrys4px.jpg



I like the look of this, i think i may have to change to 17 inch white turinis when funds allow and slam it on coilovers.

Yh this is the one that has had front damage, i think i might go for apex springs until i can afford anything else, what are they like for ride quality/handling?

 

[harryr34]

Quote: Originally posted by sun7 on 18 March 2005

theres one EXACTLY like that in ilford with for sale stickers on it, unless that is urs?

Hi mate, thats not my one, if you see it again could you get me the phone no. from the ad. Thanks

 

[harryr34]

Can anyone help me identify these springs, The rears have apex markings the front have no markings,

Thanks

http://img134.exs.cx/img134/2083/dsc011998ro.jpg

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[Edited by harryr34 on 18 March 2005 at 8:12am]

 

[Andyman]

errr well id say there both apex due to them being yellow.

Iv taken the front fog light out of my mk1 and put the air feed and trumpet in its place. ...all fog lights do is pi** of other drivers anyway !! LOL



Apex springs do a great job on mine. slammed into the weeds and not too hard although im running Koni top adjustables and there on there softest setting

 

[Djw Dave]

Get it slammed and some nice clear side reapeters IMO.

Dave

 

[Type_Mo]

Quote: Originally posted by CupCake on 17 March 2005


Mk2 Ph2 rear light cluster conversion

35mm drop or maybe more

cold air feed on a mk17 172 - good luck.







oooooooooo that sounds kewl, get me sum piccys plz

 

[harryr34]

Ill post pics up as soon as ive done the changes, probably wont be for a couple of months yet because i am having problems getting the car registered in the UK.

http://img218.exs.cx/img218/4669/dsc012036vp.jpg

I also want to change the spoiler to either a Cup or a Trophy spoiler. What do ulot suggest?

Trophy spoiler:

http://img217.exs.cx/img217/771/m25318cl26ph.jpg

Thanks for all the comments/suggestions.