Project Log - Ph1 Flame Red 172

[Bubbles]

i cant believe you took the CS sticker off!

I found that sticker when i was moving out... must of been about 3 years old (i havent had cs stickers on my car for a long time) and it was only on 5 mins

but... she looks amazing! well done babes, looking forward to more progress

 

[Djw John]

Sorry! Just wasnt where I wanted it! If you'd oput it right down in the corner of the black bit of the window I would hvae left it!

More progress today but very very boring one, bought a new rear wiper!

 

[Big Iain]

I prefer it with no stickers mate even without a cs one!!

 

[Big Iain]

looks cleaner imo oh and so u can see what the ph2 lights could look like (GET EM ON!!!)

 

[Djw John]

Cheers Iain, Im gonna keep looking for the ph2 lights, not many about at the moment for sensible money.

Yeah does look better without a sticker tbh

 

[davebem]

I tried ph2 lights on mine and tbh it didnt look right, so I swapped back to ph1s but got clever with the wiring so the bottom lights light up instead of the tops.

 

[BREMBO]

Really nice, I have never seen one in that colour only in pictures

 

[Djw John]

I tried ph2 lights on mine and tbh it didnt look right, so I swapped back to ph1s but got clever with the wiring so the bottom lights light up instead of the tops.

Any pics mate? Of the ph2 lights and the current lights switched on?

 

[GinandGasoline]

Looks great - i thought that FM had only just got it though ??

yeah i hadnt had it long... changed my mind about my next car though so ended up selling much sooner than i originally thought.

glad the car's stayed in the club and has gone to a good home though :approve:

 

[GinandGasoline]

Cheers guys, yeah gotta admit Mark that this is the first car Ive had where im not itching to lower it! May just get some pros for it but it handles like a dream just now. Got plenty of time to think about it, not rushing things this time!

don't lower it, you know my views on how great it handles!

 

[GinandGasoline]

I'd even think about keeping the rear lights as they go so well with the colour

I agree... tempting as PH2 lights are i reckon you should keep the PH1 lights too

 

[GinandGasoline]

engine bay looks better for a bit of a scrub... i never got round to it but looks like it won't be long til it looks as shiny in more ways than one as the bodywork

 

[John185k]

i'm keepin the phase 1's on my black 172. Look right imo, need a pc tho.

I'm putting pro-lines on mine, lower about 10mm but slightly firmer.

 

[Djw John]

Yeah Prolines are an option, will wait and see what you think of yours John.

i know what you mean about he rear lights Gareth but at the same time a more modern look might be good, will wait on Daves photos! And yeah it handles very very well!

 

[GinandGasoline]

any more progress??

 

[Djw John]

er, na still waiting on the plates!

Went for a blast down some back roads back from Edinburgh tonight with Djw Dave in the passenger seat, one word describes it...............WEAPON!!!!

I have honestly never driven such a complete package, my old 1.4 handled superbly, my old 172 went quickly in a straight line as does my Marea and a 820 turbo I used to drive but this just does everything extremely well, had so much fun!!

 

[GinandGasoline]

I have honestly never driven such a complete package, my old 1.4 handled superbly, my old 172 went quickly in a straight line as does my Marea and a 820 turbo I used to drive but this just does everything extremely well, had so much fun!!

told you

glad you're enjoying it :approve:

 

[Djw Dave]

er, na still waiting on the plates!

Went for a blast down some back roads back from Edinburgh tonight with Djw Dave in the passenger seat, one word describes it...............WEAPON!!!!

I have honestly never driven such a complete package, my old 1.4 handled superbly, my old 172 went quickly in a straight line as does my Marea and a 820 turbo I used to drive but this just does everything extremely well, had so much fun!!

Twas good. Although my finger hurt after holding onto the J/c handle for dear life.

Was funny at that roundabout with my

'Were going to hit that!' and quickly reaching for the J/c handle!

Ha ha ha

 

[Djw John]

lol yeah was funny, but we had right of way so should've been he's gonna hit us

French plates have arrived

 

[Saner]

Look like youve got an excellent example there! liking all your plans, same as mine so far. Although I disagree on the French plates!

 

[Djw John]

Defo a love or hate thing the plates, loved them on the coupe so thought Id get some for this! Will fit them tomorrow.

 

[Leeshez]

Very nice line up

 

[Djw Dave]

lol yeah was funny, but we had right of way so should've been he's gonna hit us

French plates have arrived

Yeah, i shat it!! lol

Great success for the plates!!

 

[Martin_172]

think i need to get 15" wheels for mine because im still not having as much fun as i used to have in my coilovered car on 15s!!! ill give them a go on monday!

 

[Djw John]

Shame cant just have no front plates at all, looks much better without any!

Still the French ones look ace imo

 

[1.4RT]

looking good

whats on the bonnet above the badge?

 

[Djw John]

Ah, yeah thats evidence of me f**king up

First go of a PC polisher on my own, managed to hologram the bonnet, didnt even realise till the sun came out today, bit gutted but Im sure it'll come out. It better!!

 

[renclio]

Cars i looking amazing need to meet up sometime and get some pics.

 

[Nafoff]

looks very nice,

keep it as standard as poss mate, leave the rear lights, your spending money for the sake of it imo....

looks better de-stickered, now loose the security stickers, the airbag stickers...etc etc

 

[Djw John]

Cheers mate

The security stickers and airbag stickers etc are in the ashtray, have been for a week now!

Yeah ph1 lights have grown on me a lot. Silvervisions and clear side repeaters will do for me just now

 

[Nafoff]

i still don't have silvervisions or clear side repeaters, i still have the original HU too...nowt has changed so far. only the exhaust and that was more a case of having to be...thats a stealth though

i am suprised it has stayed like this after the nack i had with the valver,

 

[Djw John]

Ive still got the original hu as well atm but not for ever, just trying to decide what to get to replace it.

Its stayed standard longer than any other car Ive had, and Ive had a few!!

 

[Nafoff]

i don't see any point in changing the HU really, its got the 6 disk changer what more can you ask for

 

[JR]

looking good bud, got a link for the french plates ?

 

[Djw John]

i don't see any point in changing the HU really, its got the 6 disk changer what more can you ask for

Sound quality?!

Yeah will find it for you Justin

 

[Djw John]

Same company as at FCS

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/French-Euro-S...ryZ52638QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[John185k]

really like it son, looks superb. You shouldnt have too many issues i would have thought...

I painted the calipers on mine today Matt Black

 

[JR]

Thanks bud, will look into it.

 

[Djw John]

really like it son, looks superb. You shouldnt have too many issues i would have thought...

I painted the calipers on mine today Matt Black

Na, its been grand so far! Gonna do all mine silver i reckon

 

[_Kenny_]

looks very nice,

keep it as standard as poss mate, leave the rear lights, your spending money for the sake of it imo....

looks better de-stickered, now loose the security stickers, the airbag stickers...etc etc

this boy speaks the truth. Looks mint as is imo