So I went to buy a 182 and came back with....

[banther]

An Arctic Blue 172 cup, 60k on the clock, mint body, cambelts, dephaser and waterpump done

So I have a list of issues / things I want to do so any help much appreciated;

Glovebox handle is missing, can't open at the moment - this is a major issue. Bothers me. Any ideas?
Wheels majorly in need of a return, very scruffy
Seatbelts need a clean
Annoying black sticky bits under the badge where someone has added and removed some halfords tat number 21 presumed birthday present)
Need a front splitter
Want to find a way to connect my iPod ... Any suggestions?
New exhaust - this one is far too loud. Suggestions?
New shoes

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

You mean mondial blue 172 Cup

The main mechanical bits are done, the rest is stuff that could be sorted for well under £400!

 

[Matt W]

It's Mondial blue if it's a 172 cup

 

[banther]

It's Mondial blue if it's a 172 cup

I stand corrected

In terms of exhaust.... I quite like the idea of quiet when I want but loud when I want some noise

Also, what's the beef with intakes?

 

[jon_r]

Using the search function will help you out no end.

 

[LEOGWC]

does it have tap player or CD player ?? would you want to keep standard HU or would you get a non standard and fit to be able to use ipod?

 

[Filippo]

Yeah, don't try and have a conversation on a forum, for God's sake.

Ive got a connects2 thingy for my stereo and that works well with my iPhone. Keeps things looking standard too.

Exhaust wise I've got a KTR stealth on my 172 and that's nice and quiet but still sounds good when you get your foot down. My Trophy has a KTR induction kit and decat which is also surprisingly quiet around town - but roars when you're going for it.

Sign up to the site and post an ad for a glovebox handle in the 'Wanted' section. You'll have one in no time.

 

[lee922]

there are a load of head units out there for under 200 with bluetooth and / or front aux jacks..

Front splitter would could be one of these , just need to trim a little off the ends and its a good fit..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-S...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a79ecbf7d

check to see if you have a silenced center section or even a cat... these would help to quieten down the exhaust sound, just done it on my exclusive..

how this helps

 

[Don]

Connects2 is the one to go for. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130850159...159919&_rdc=1&clk_rvr_id=461747581466&afsrc=1

It will charge your Ipod/Iphone, allow you to charge the device when car is turned off and you can put the device (Ipod) in the glovebox and control the music through the stalk controls.

 

[banther]

does it have tap player or CD player ?? would you want to keep standard HU or would you get a non standard and fit to be able to use ipod?

well I always thought after market were considered quite chavvy plus would lose the steering wheel functionality I think. It has a cd player

 

[Richyy182]

^^^ need this

 

[banther]

Yeah, don't try and have a conversation on a forum, for God's sake.

Ive got a connects2 thingy for my stereo and that works well with my iPhone. Keeps things looking standard too.

Exhaust wise I've got a KTR stealth on my 172 and that's nice and quiet but still sounds good when you get your foot down. My Trophy has a KTR induction kit and decat which is also surprisingly quiet around town - but roars when you're going for it.

Sign up to the site and post an ad for a glovebox handle in the 'Wanted' section. You'll have one in no time.

thats the exACT SET UP i'M GOING FOR OUT OF INTEREST... HOW MUCH DID ALL THAT COST? sorry... caps

 

[banther]

^^^ need this

ey?

 

[adi-kty-172]

after market cd player of all places Halfords doing some good deals ! i just got a philips cd with DAB radio plus remote usb/3.5jack for 80 quid ! exhaust find out what 1 you have and post a swap on here for a quieter 1 {keep cost down} glove box ebay/scrapyard ...new shoes ? brake shoes or tyres ? either way the best you can afford at the time

 

[Filippo]

thats the exACT SET UP i'M GOING FOR OUT OF INTEREST... HOW MUCH DID ALL THAT COST? sorry... caps

That connects2 thing is about £40.

The KTR exhaust was about £400 ish. Can't remember exactly.

 

[banther]

after market cd player of all places Halfords doing some good deals ! i just got a philips cd with DAB radio plus remote usb/3.5jack for 80 quid ! exhaust find out what 1 you have and post a swap on here for a quieter 1 {keep cost down} glove box ebay/scrapyard ...new shoes ? brake shoes or tyres ? either way the best you can afford at the time

hi mate... do the steering wheel control still work with this? cheers in advance

 

[banther]

That connects2 thing is about £40.

The KTR exhaust was about £400 ish. Can't remember exactly.

getting a quote from k-tec racing as we speak... that website is a money pit!!

 

[adi-kty-172]

hi mate... do the steering wheel control still work with this? cheers in advance

hiya no would have to be factor fitted player...DAB in car is damm good tho very clear

 

[banther]

hiya no would have to be factor fitted player...DAB in car is damm good tho very clear

dont spose you have a link?

cant find it

 

[Cookson]

You could always find a second hand stealth on here/ebay for it, save a few quid

 

[banther]

You could always find a second hand stealth on here/ebay for it, save a few quid

posted in the wanted section

 

[adi-kty-172]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_788133_langId_-1_categoryId_265865
there you go it was 200 u get a free DAB Arial aswell i mounted mine on parcel shelf and works fine ..plus jack plug for ur ipod

 

[banther]

Thanks mate

 

[JDA92]

Halfrauds sell a connector plug so you can connect the steering wheel controls but only available with certain makes like Kenwood, about 20 quid

 

[banther]

Halfrauds sell a connector plug so you can connect the steering wheel controls but only available with certain makes like Kenwood, about 20 quid

Even better!!!

 

[Rob]

Welcome to the club, few things to help you out.

You want a skoda splitter, they're a 10th of the price of the Cio item and a will bend, not snap. Part number is easily available if you search.
Wheels, there's a recent thread in which Daniel recommends someone really good in bristol, why not contact him and see how much he wants? He's in bristol too.
iPod, contact MT audio on here, he'll sort you out with EXACTLY what you want for a great price.
As for the exhaust, best one I ever had was a custom powerflow, it wasn't quiet, but it wasn't too loud at all.

 

[richwilkins50]

I may be able to help with the wheels bud. Drop me a pm if you're interested.

 

[john182rs]

Glovebox handle is missing, can't open at the moment - this is a major issue. Bothers me. Any ideas? Use a screw driver to catch the lock and open it till you can get a new door.

Wheels majorly in need of a return, very scruffy - Send it to either a wheel specialist or just take them to a body shop with no tyres on and ask them to refurb the wheels, minimal cost in body shops but about £50 a wheel in a specialist.

Seatbelts need a clean - Fully extend the seatbelt outside the door, shut door and jet wash it against the car, even better is get some one to hold the buckle tight to the car and jet wash it.

Annoying black sticky bits under the badge -Get some tar and glue remover, use some kitchen towl and drench that and stand it on the part you want removing for 20 mins.

Need a front splitter - Buy one... get a skoda one thats £15 or so.

Want to find a way to connect my iPod ... Any suggestions? Connects2 or pm MTAudio on here.

New exhaust - this one is far too loud. Suggestions? Buy one? Milltek with a cat, check yours has a cat.

 

[banther]

Welcome to the club, few things to help you out.

You want a skoda splitter, they're a 10th of the price of the Cio item and a will bend, not snap. Part number is easily available if you search.
Wheels, there's a recent thread in which Daniel recommends someone really good in bristol, why not contact him and see how much he wants? He's in bristol too.
iPod, contact MT audio on here, he'll sort you out with EXACTLY what you want for a great price.
As for the exhaust, best one I ever had was a custom powerflow, it wasn't quiet, but it wasn't too loud at all.

Thanks mate... have done all the above

Just waiting to put the wheel refurb in the diary - well looking forward to that!!!

I think I'll run it up to BTM for a full service cambelts etc. receipt looks a little dodgy and dont want to take the risk

 

[banther]

Booking in with BTM - Cambelt, Dephaser and Major Service all in for £520..... Bargain!!

 

[banther]

So noticed a few erm.... "Quirks!" - Again, help mucho appreciated.

So, the front headlights are extremely dim - Night Breaker + Gold on the way

The brake lights dont work!!!!!!! When the car is turned on the red lights illuminate at the back, but under braking this light doesnt change. Also the spolier brake light doesnt work... any suggestions!!??

When I pull up the windows the interior lights dim.

The car failed to start - rolling forwards it did

Serv and Airbag light are on. Stop light also comes on intermittently - but it hasnt limited the driving in any way

 

[Filippo]

So noticed a few erm.... "Quirks!" - Again, help mucho appreciated.

So, the front headlights are extremely dim - Night Breaker + Gold on the way

The brake lights dont work!!!!!!! When the car is turned on the red lights illuminate at the back, but under braking this light doesnt change. Also the spolier brake light doesnt work... any suggestions!!??

When I pull up the windows the interior lights dim.

The car failed to start - rolling forwards it did

Serv and Airbag light are on. Stop light also comes on intermittently - but it hasnt limited the driving in any way

Brake lights could just be the little plunger style switch above the brake pedal. Twist it 45 degrees and remove it. All your btake lights should now be illuminated. Pull out the plunger to its full extension. Now put the switch back in its holster by the pedal. You'll just need to play about with it a bit - adjusting it a few clicks at a time until the brake lights come on when you tap the brake.

 

[lemonnobby]

sounds like a great car.

 

[banther]

sounds like a great car.

Haha thanks!!

Fixed the brake lights... had just stuck on. Need a new battery is all.

Got Matt the Motor Medic on the case