VikkiB's 2nd 172.

[Dan@SJM]

Well, after tipping the black one over, she needed a replacement. And as the black one held up so well she felt safe in another one.

Here's the mess of the black one.

And here's the replacement.

Collected it today, due to a very badly frayed aux belt that somehow has avoided the cambelt. And I'm no lucky man so I certainly wasn't risking driving it home.

Plans are take the following from the black one:
197 cams
Yozza
Cup spoiler
Refurb the 2118's

Replace the belts and dephaser this week amongst other things. And then drive it for a week to create a snag list.

H&R's from chip, and a remap.

 

[McGherkin]

And the most important bit, this one's called Wurzel.

 

[rdoxenham]

Wow, glad everyone got out safe!

Are the 2118's salvageable?

 

[McGherkin]

The 2118's are going on the new one. Nice try though

 

[rdoxenham]

The 2118's are going on the new one. Nice try though

Haha, I have two sets already, was more concerned that they could even be refurbed!

 

[Rob]

Jesus Dan didn't realise it was the mrs' car you were breaking, how did she manage that one?

Replacement looks good, silver ones are awesome, it's a timeless colour.

 

[Mr Plums]

These little car do seem to hold up well for 10 years old.

 

[Dan@SJM]

Was unfortunate, completely dry road, up to the corner where she crashed, which was greasy to the point of being slippery under my feet. It looks to have snapped round on her as it's a 100yard bend and she was less than half way round it where it's gone into the grass bank.

 

[piranhamatt]

According to the posts on the facebook group you/Vikki are local so I'll keep an eye out for this Clio drivingas there's not many cliosports local I've seen

 

[Dan@SJM]

We're based in somerset, street/Taunton/Yeovil usually.

 

[Cub.]

Ouch. Glad Vikki is ok.

New one looks clean and tidy and the 'transfer' plans sound good!

 

[MicKPM]

Good plate... hers is an 'L' and mine is a 'G'

 

[VikkiB]

Hey guys yeah I'm ok.... Still a little sore and tender, head hurts the most today!

Mick its it's a good reg! X

 

[Kyle 86]

Good to see uve got another 172 vicks

 

[SharkyUK]

Lack of driving talent?

Nah - just kidding of course, I know Vikki can drive perfectly well! It was a bit of a shock hearing the news and seeing the aftermath, but extremely happy to hear that no serious harm was done. Good luck with the brusising and tenderness and I hope Wurzle is good to you. See you guys soon!

 

[Bobby.]

Try and look after this one

 

[Dan@SJM]

Well small (and picture lacking update)

Belts and dephaser done, 197 cams fitted, rocker cover cleaned up as it had quite a major leak.

H&R's fitted too.

 

[MicKPM]

Mapped it yet?

 

[Dan@SJM]

No, haven't got the stealth yet. Picking it up Saturday so I've got time to map it next week. I've done a datalog with it and there's certainly power to be made from it. Down in the 12.0 - 11.8 range up from 6500-7200, and in the 4000-6500 range it's up in the mid to high 13's.

 

[lemonnobby]

That clio did you get it in bristol?

 

[Dan@SJM]

Yeh it's maces old one

 

[MicKPM]

No, haven't got the stealth yet. Picking it up Saturday so I've got time to map it next week. I've done a datalog with it and there's certainly power to be made from it. Down in the 12.0 - 11.8 range up from 6500-7200, and in the 4000-6500 range it's up in the mid to high 13's.

I fitted some to Clarkeys 172 recently and even with a restrictive inlet and a knackered U/S H02 it still did +10hp over standard on standard inlet so with those bits fixed I expect it to make a smidge over 180hp

 

[Dan@SJM]

I honestly think they're a great alternative to 428's.

 

[MicKPM]

They also make a seriously amazing induction noise

 

[Dan@SJM]

Well I've had the opportunity to get this mapped now, 7600rpm rev limit, it pulls like a train tbh, like goes *really* well.

Current spec:
Suspension/wheels/tyres
H&R coilovers
New OEM Top mounts with revised spacer
Eibach camber bolts
OZ f1's with pilot sport 3's
SJM alignment settings

Engine
Yozza cat back
Decat
197 cams
ITG Panel filter
SJM Custom Remap

Exterior
Standard
Cup spoiler

Interior
Retro fitted cruise control.

We did Bedford in it, following me with the van and trailer Vikki managed an average of 48mpg!

Car again performs faultlessly, tbh in the wet conditions of the morning I'd say I was able to lap quicker than in my supercharged one.

A few pics...

 

[Mr R.]

And she's better looking than you.

 

[SharkyUK]

Nice - sounds like you've got a good/strong one there

 

[mace¬]

lol, just seen this. Never would have thought the old dog could do that!

 

[Dan@SJM]

Tbh with how strong it feels I wouldn't be surprised if with an RS2 fitted, it'd crack the 200 mark aswell.

 

[Dan@SJM]

Few more bits, induction kit, and some matched inlets.

Pretty much Finished now, unless and RS2 comes up cheap.

 

[Alex Conway]

Looks good! Planning a next step?

 

[Dan@SJM]

It needs a new clutch as the release bearing is rattling its tits off.

Other than that it's needing a front end refresh (track rods and ends and a pair of wishbones)

 

[Kyle 86]

Looking really good dan

 

[Midnight]

How do you find the 197 cams?

 

[Chris_Beer]

^ Remove the rocker cover


Cars looking better !

 

[Midnight]

^ Remove the rocker cover


Cars looking better !

Knew it wouldn't be long before someone tried to be witty lol.

 

[Dan@SJM]

How do you find the 197 cams?

I like them a lot. Much better value for money than 428's with the same gains.

 

[Midnight]

Dan, are the gains worth removing the belt etc or is it something which is only worth doing on a belt change? For general public not a self mechanic/specialist i.e labour costs etc.

 

[Dan@SJM]

I'd only advise it with a belt change, especially as it's only myself, and mike Woodford who know how to time them up.