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Hi Craggy Just wondered if you got to the bottom of this as mine is showing the same fault? Cheers Matt

As per the title after having a OMP boss on my car for nearly a year my horn wires decided to melt (and smoke) yesterday as they shorted to the steering column or boss. Reading on hear it appears to be a common problem, my plan is to put a new horn switch elsewhere so this doesn’t happen...

At a guess both of these about 5mm to short, just thought I would check Incase I'm missing something before I send them back

Thanks for the reply, they are pagid from eurocarparts, one of the old ones had snapped, I did lay the other one together the old one is slightly longer but I assumed this was because it had stretched a bit.

Hi Just changing my handbrake cable as one snapped, both new cables appear to be to short, I have the adjust nut loose as I can. Just before I send them back am I missing something? Thanks in advance Matt

cheer for the reply, I did find that Ktec have 172 non cup genuine drive shafts for £142, am I missing something as this seems a very good price for a new shaft especially from Ktec

Just found that Ktec have 172 non cup genuine drive shafts for £142, am I missing something as this seems a very good price for a new shaft especially from Ktec

Hi looking for the best place to buy a new CV joint, my nearside boot has split and needs to be replaced, I think the joint might be on its way out so might change that as well. Cheers in advance

Thanks for the info, can these ones be put on using the cone?

Cheers, did you take the driveshaft out to fit the new gator, also was it a cone kit off ebay?

Cheers for the reply da rok, has anybody ever used driveshafts from these people they are very well priced http://www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk/

After my last track day I discovered my NS outer driveshaft gator has a small split and has chucked all of its grease out. Just wondered what my options could be other than buy a brand new shaft. I have seen kits with a gator and cone to slide it on, has anybody successfully changed the gator...

Cheers for the reply, i have the 7217 which would explain the why i'm having problems.

Hi Hopefully someone has seen this before, just trying to fit an aftermarket steering wheel and have a momo boss kit, when I tighten the boss on it rubs against the plastic behind the wheel so much so that the wheel won't correct itself if you turn. It also makes an awful clicking sound when...

Apologies for the stupid question, fitting a new steering with momo boss and the cruise control connector won't fit through the hole in the boss. Just wondered how others had got round this. Cheers in advance

Sound wise is it the same as a standard.

Hi I need to get a new exhaust and having been looking at the Ktec stealth ones. Has anybody had either the Ktec Stealth or the Ktec Super Quiet Stealth, it appears the only difference is the 2.25 vs 2.5" bore. I don't want anything to loud as I use the car as a daily aswell as for the track...

Thanks guys I'll give it go!

Hi Hoping someone can help, I am trying to get my ECU cover off, I've seen a lot of people say just brute force but is there a catch or something to help it release as it moves a small amount. Any help would be much appreciated. Matt

Thanks for the reply.

Hi I apologise in advance but could some one tell me what this is and what it does. I am guessing something to do with the rear brakes Cheers Matt

Thanks all for the advice.

More road than track probably about 60/40

Would i be correct in assuming this a better ride? Also whats peoples options on Gaz or AP coilovers

Cheers for the reply, probably a stupid question but is the difference between normal dampers and coilovers

Hi Just bought myself 2003 172 and I'm looking to make some upgrades and after reading on the forum for a while thought i would ask for some advice. I plan to use the car for some track days but will also be used for a daily so needs be useable on the road. I would like to start with the brakes...