Greetings,
Thought I would put up a Progress Thread, now that I've had quite a bit of work done to my car in recent weeks and have a decent amount of content to put up.
When I bought the car, it was an honest original example of a Flame Red Phase 2 172, 'Full Fat' bought from a chap on this forum.
Here are a couple of shots of the car when in as-bought condition & spec (pretty much 99% OEM):
So, first thing I tackled was the cambelt & auxbelt which was done by Mick @ Diamond Motors.
Soon after it was time to pay the Flamer some TLC, in and out, which also included a headlight refurb:
A mate of mine shortly bought a 182, which was far removed from OEM - on 2118's, Coilovers & aftermarket exhaust - I got the bug and wanted to transform my Flamer into something a bit more racey.
My ideas are far from original, but I think thats for good reason and a result I placed a sizable order at K-Tec, consisting of:
- K-Tec Coilovers
- K-Tec Solid Top Mounts
- K-Tec Recessed Exhaust (with centre silencer)
- K-Tec Induction Kit
I also had bought a Cup Spoiler already painted in Flame Red from a forum member and put a deposit down on a set of freshly refurbished Anthracite Turini's (no tyres).
(Also from this point, the picture quality is much better as I'm using my Xmas present, a Samsung NX1000 Compact System Camera opposed to my Sony Xperia smartphone!)
Yes... I went crazy!
So on the day of getting my Coilovers and Top Mounts fitted, I borrowed my flat mates car (Phase 1 Clio Sport, 1.2!) to pick up the Turini's; a 2.5 hour drive away. I had also booked myself in to a nearby Tyre Fitting place to get the new Turini's clad with some fresh Kumho KU39's so I could drop them off at my mechanic's for when the Coilovers were fitted.
So in one hit the suspension, spoiler, wheels and tyres were done:
I quite like this shot, but I don't know why...!
So I still have to fit the K-Tec Recessed Exhaust, Induction Kit and Centre Caps, which are on their way.
I have also bought a V6 Airbox from a forum member, as I was unsure which I'd prefer... so either a K-Tec IK or a V6 Airbox will be up for grabs soon enough!
More pics to follow as I finish her off...
Thought I would put up a Progress Thread, now that I've had quite a bit of work done to my car in recent weeks and have a decent amount of content to put up.
When I bought the car, it was an honest original example of a Flame Red Phase 2 172, 'Full Fat' bought from a chap on this forum.
Here are a couple of shots of the car when in as-bought condition & spec (pretty much 99% OEM):
So, first thing I tackled was the cambelt & auxbelt which was done by Mick @ Diamond Motors.
Soon after it was time to pay the Flamer some TLC, in and out, which also included a headlight refurb:
A mate of mine shortly bought a 182, which was far removed from OEM - on 2118's, Coilovers & aftermarket exhaust - I got the bug and wanted to transform my Flamer into something a bit more racey.
My ideas are far from original, but I think thats for good reason and a result I placed a sizable order at K-Tec, consisting of:
- K-Tec Coilovers
- K-Tec Solid Top Mounts
- K-Tec Recessed Exhaust (with centre silencer)
- K-Tec Induction Kit
I also had bought a Cup Spoiler already painted in Flame Red from a forum member and put a deposit down on a set of freshly refurbished Anthracite Turini's (no tyres).
(Also from this point, the picture quality is much better as I'm using my Xmas present, a Samsung NX1000 Compact System Camera opposed to my Sony Xperia smartphone!)
Yes... I went crazy!
So on the day of getting my Coilovers and Top Mounts fitted, I borrowed my flat mates car (Phase 1 Clio Sport, 1.2!) to pick up the Turini's; a 2.5 hour drive away. I had also booked myself in to a nearby Tyre Fitting place to get the new Turini's clad with some fresh Kumho KU39's so I could drop them off at my mechanic's for when the Coilovers were fitted.
So in one hit the suspension, spoiler, wheels and tyres were done:
I quite like this shot, but I don't know why...!
So I still have to fit the K-Tec Recessed Exhaust, Induction Kit and Centre Caps, which are on their way.
I have also bought a V6 Airbox from a forum member, as I was unsure which I'd prefer... so either a K-Tec IK or a V6 Airbox will be up for grabs soon enough!
More pics to follow as I finish her off...
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