Al S16 Posted 27, July 2013 Report Share Posted 27, July 2013 Hey everyone, new to the forum just saying whats up. Have had my great 172 for about a month and I absolutely love it, picked it up with 158,000km on the clock for a great price by Australian standards, only problems in a small split in one of the seat seams that will be fixed soon, and small key damage on the right side of the car, I have already ordered the touch up paint to sort that out. What I plan for the car: Blacking out the badges probably this weekend Possible Fabia front splitter if I can cheaply source one either here in Australia or find one online where the shipping isn't outrageously expensive Powder coat the stock rims black or get an aftermarket set of wheels Rear muffler (possibly full system) Lowered springs K&N filter Any suggestions or modification ideas is definitely welcome, share your experiences and suggestions with me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eire Posted 27, July 2013 Report Share Posted 27, July 2013 Welcome mate, I had a Flame red 172 my self. What part of NSW are you in? For a splitter if you want to opt for a cheapie option you can get one direct from skoda or I think they sell them on eBay UK also, a lot of guys on Ozrs are running them. Link: viewtopic.php?t=20297 Cheers Sent from above.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrRS250 Posted 27, July 2013 Report Share Posted 27, July 2013 Welcome mate, nice pickup. I grew up in Connells Point - I assume you live close by? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SamR Posted 28, July 2013 Report Share Posted 28, July 2013 Welcome to OZRS! That numberplate looks familiar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dish Posted 28, July 2013 Report Share Posted 28, July 2013 Welcome to OZRS! That numberplate looks familiar... Yeah, now that you mention it, wasn't there someone named Anoosh here? Welcome to OzRS, AI S16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Al S16 Posted 28, July 2013 Author Report Share Posted 28, July 2013 Anyone know what size alloys the Aussie delivered 172's came with? Mine has 15's but people on Cliosport dot net are saying that they came with 16's. Was that the case in Britain and not in Australia, just looking for someone who can shed some light on this situation. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dish Posted 28, July 2013 Report Share Posted 28, July 2013 Correct - Australasian market 172s came fitted with 15s, and Europe got the same design in 16s. IMO they look a lot tougher on 16s, even though the wheel's design is the same. I believe there's at least one member here who has bought a set of the 16s from a UK seller - can't recall who, but I think it was someone in QLD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al S16 Posted 28, July 2013 Author Report Share Posted 28, July 2013 Correct - Australasian market 172s came fitted with 15s, and Europe got the same design in 16s. IMO they look a lot tou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 28, July 2013 Report Share Posted 28, July 2013 To add to the info - they're a 15x7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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