Hi Guys (& Girls)
Got my 52reg 172 a couple of weeks back, mint condition and low mileage so still very chuffed. Bit gutted the sun is out so much now as i got rid of an fully loaded Phase 3 MR2 convertible
Anyway back to the post - a couple of things have come to my attention since driving the car everyday that you wouldnt notice on a test drive/look around. The car had its 36k service as part of the deal when i bought it but...
1 - After a lengthy drive i opened the boot to get something and noticed it was very warm inside, i lifted the carpet and felt the area above the exhaust box - it was very very warm, i looked under the car and the heat shield is there and the exhaust looks a-ok - does anyone else suffer from the same problem or know what this might be??
2 - The aircon blows in hot air on the motorway when its turned right up for fan speed but right down for temperature???
3 - When i reverse out of my drive in the mornings on about half lock (reversing to the right) as i drop down onto the road there is a 'knock' noise from the right hand front side, maybe suspension?!?!
Thanks for any help advice you can give. Oh and im very broke at the mo but would like to lower the car in the future - standard 16's, continental tyres but what would be the best kit for a nicely decked look - beyond 30mm ideally...
Cheers,
Marcus
Got my 52reg 172 a couple of weeks back, mint condition and low mileage so still very chuffed. Bit gutted the sun is out so much now as i got rid of an fully loaded Phase 3 MR2 convertible
Anyway back to the post - a couple of things have come to my attention since driving the car everyday that you wouldnt notice on a test drive/look around. The car had its 36k service as part of the deal when i bought it but...
1 - After a lengthy drive i opened the boot to get something and noticed it was very warm inside, i lifted the carpet and felt the area above the exhaust box - it was very very warm, i looked under the car and the heat shield is there and the exhaust looks a-ok - does anyone else suffer from the same problem or know what this might be??
2 - The aircon blows in hot air on the motorway when its turned right up for fan speed but right down for temperature???
3 - When i reverse out of my drive in the mornings on about half lock (reversing to the right) as i drop down onto the road there is a 'knock' noise from the right hand front side, maybe suspension?!?!
Thanks for any help advice you can give. Oh and im very broke at the mo but would like to lower the car in the future - standard 16's, continental tyres but what would be the best kit for a nicely decked look - beyond 30mm ideally...
Cheers,
Marcus