G'day CS guys and gals! Greetings from Adelaide SA. Just thought id put up a post of my little 2003 172 which I picked up a week or so ago. These cars arent really a common sight over here so its nice to have something a bit different (+ it has good sleeper value 
) Its pretty clean and the previous owner did not skimp on looking after it so I think it will be a good car for me. It has just gone 100K kms (62,000 miles) and has just had timing/acc belts etc and full service earlier this year (which cost him a bomb on the reciept).. We dont have the winters like you guys so I think the cars have a nicer life here - (my other car is a 1965 ford falcon )
The car is pretty stock but came with some tasty little extras which I quite like personally - I think he did well and now I dont have to shell out for them!
-new koni adjustable dampers
-new Michelin Pilot Sport 3's
-RS tuner running latest 172 map
-slotted front rotors (unsure of brand but the thing stops on a dime..)
-stainless braided lines
-2 sets of new mintex pads - when I got the car it had the 'extreme' pads but I have already swapped them out for the 'sports' pads. I found the extremes were too grabby around town and squealed like a b**ch on light applications. Sports pads are much nicer with a more modulated feel. Keep the others for track days if that ever happens!
-K&N panel filter
-ipod integration - nice and neat with stalk control
-upgraded speakers
-nice premium tint for the harsh Aussie sun!
-nice Rs floor matting throughout
-Ktec enigine/gearbox mounts
-new exhaust hanger, RHF driveshaft, clutch cable, plugs, leads and other bits and bobs.
-FSH with thousands of dollars of receipts - nice. Nothing s**t has been done to the car IMO. Underneath its very clean.
Plans are - not much! Maintain and enjoy, im prob a bit old to be faffing around modding cars these days lol. Been there done that and I think these cars are already a pretty good package as is.
Having said that Ive already chucked a ally footrest, silver bulbs, clear repeaters and am tempted possibly to put some spacers and sportlines in it... although I am over having a s**t ride just for the sake of looks - opinions welcome!
You may or not be aware that our 172's came with the 15' wheels as standard here. I guess the frogs thinking was that we all just drive on dirt roads over here lol. It wasnt untill I joined this site that I found out you guys have the same wheel but in 16' - love to get some of those but shipping would be a b**ch! Anyone know how much they weigh w/out tyres? Car prob is suited to 15's more tbh dynamically.
Impressions of the car are good so far now that I am getting used to the oddball driving position. This thing is on rails compare to my 90 cressida that I just sold! Have'nt noticed any of the rattling problems people seem to bang on about - slight vibes through the wheel on idle but I put this down to the ktec mounts I rekon. Good power for the size of the car - my wife has a subaru forester turbo which has been tricked up a bit and its not all that quicker in a straight line than the clio tbh!
Anyhoo thanks for looking! Sorry if the pics come up small - photobucket has gone retarded and wouldnt let me sign up...
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) Its pretty clean and the previous owner did not skimp on looking after it so I think it will be a good car for me. It has just gone 100K kms (62,000 miles) and has just had timing/acc belts etc and full service earlier this year (which cost him a bomb on the reciept).. We dont have the winters like you guys so I think the cars have a nicer life here - (my other car is a 1965 ford falcon )The car is pretty stock but came with some tasty little extras which I quite like personally - I think he did well and now I dont have to shell out for them!
-new koni adjustable dampers
-new Michelin Pilot Sport 3's
-RS tuner running latest 172 map
-slotted front rotors (unsure of brand but the thing stops on a dime..)
-stainless braided lines
-2 sets of new mintex pads - when I got the car it had the 'extreme' pads but I have already swapped them out for the 'sports' pads. I found the extremes were too grabby around town and squealed like a b**ch on light applications. Sports pads are much nicer with a more modulated feel. Keep the others for track days if that ever happens!
-K&N panel filter
-ipod integration - nice and neat with stalk control
-upgraded speakers
-nice premium tint for the harsh Aussie sun!
-nice Rs floor matting throughout
-Ktec enigine/gearbox mounts
-new exhaust hanger, RHF driveshaft, clutch cable, plugs, leads and other bits and bobs.
-FSH with thousands of dollars of receipts - nice. Nothing s**t has been done to the car IMO. Underneath its very clean.
Plans are - not much! Maintain and enjoy, im prob a bit old to be faffing around modding cars these days lol. Been there done that and I think these cars are already a pretty good package as is.
Having said that Ive already chucked a ally footrest, silver bulbs, clear repeaters and am tempted possibly to put some spacers and sportlines in it... although I am over having a s**t ride just for the sake of looks - opinions welcome!
You may or not be aware that our 172's came with the 15' wheels as standard here. I guess the frogs thinking was that we all just drive on dirt roads over here lol. It wasnt untill I joined this site that I found out you guys have the same wheel but in 16' - love to get some of those but shipping would be a b**ch! Anyone know how much they weigh w/out tyres? Car prob is suited to 15's more tbh dynamically.
Impressions of the car are good so far now that I am getting used to the oddball driving position. This thing is on rails compare to my 90 cressida that I just sold! Have'nt noticed any of the rattling problems people seem to bang on about - slight vibes through the wheel on idle but I put this down to the ktec mounts I rekon. Good power for the size of the car - my wife has a subaru forester turbo which has been tricked up a bit and its not all that quicker in a straight line than the clio tbh!
Anyhoo thanks for looking! Sorry if the pics come up small - photobucket has gone retarded and wouldnt let me sign up...
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