Soon to be Cup Owner need advice

[Owzy]

Hi all,
Im getting my Cup on the 25th Nov, can anyone give me any advice info about the first few weeks with the car, things to look for expect etc

thanks

 

[telford_mike]

Get a cheap internet subscription so you can spend enough time on this board!

Theres nothing really troublesome about the 172 really. Expect a few rattles and squeaks, and other minor build-quality issues that youd expect to get with a car costing 12k. They dont need much running-in - just a few days to make sure nothings going to fall off. Expect to get an airbag warning light on at some stage - nothing to worry about - its just the wiring under the seats and your dealer has a tech-note telling him how to fix it.

Buy lots of tyres whenever you see them for sale at a good price! Save up loads of ££££ for track days!

 

[Owzy]

Thanks

Ill be in here loads (especially when i get the little beast and need to talk about it 24/7)

Top forum btw

 

[GRANT]

Hi Owzy.good to see youve seen the light.

first things first,a radar detector.you WILL need this! second bin the filter, go for a k+N or green.and thirdly clear side indicators.now theres a christmas list for you.happy shopping/driving.

telford mike,talking of tyres.ive got a pair of yoko A032rs.holy f**k.talk about grip.it just grips and grips and grips. got them for track days, but (as expected) there still on the car!,makes driving to work a lot more fun.umm tyre life.....................year right.

 

[Owzy]

I saw the light some time ago, only just been able to afford it

 

[vroom_vroom]

Hi all,

Hi there Owzy, Im looking forward to having a go in your Cup. Just make sure you get in run in ASAP then come round for a blast.

Talking tyres, I was just going to mail Owzy, but as this will be of use to everyone, and its where Ill be getting my tyres from now on.

http://www.topgear.co.ukwww.topgear.co.uk

I dont know about clio tyres, but the bridgestones I use are half the price most places quote, £74 quid each compared to £120-160.

 

[telford_mike]

Have you used them yet? The tyres that I was looking at look a little pricey (Toyo), but the wheel & tyre packages look really good value.

 

[vroom_vroom]

No, but a few people on the Honda-R & Evo forum have, think the price includes fitting or postage.

Just noticed that if you search here for topgear.co.uk , in March one of your guys negotiated a 10% discount for cliosport.net members.

 

[Dansta]

check that the punture foam canisters are in the boot!

and that its got 4 wheels!!!