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Morning all
Thinking looking at this 197 in link below
Anyone know anything about it?
Also does anyone have a 197 buyers guide etc!
I just found a great car on Auto Trader:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710039916694
Thanks in advance
Does anyone have the alignment figures for a full fat 182
Seems my local tyre place struggling to get it so steering wheel sits straight
Going to another place tomorrow which has a hunter hawk eye system but I want to be armed with the correct info when go there etc
So yesterday I replaced inner tie rods, outer track rod ends and both lower ball joints on my 2005 full fat 182
Today took it to local tyre place as they one of few open on Sunday and they must have set the tracking about 6 times and still the steering wheel isn't sitting straight, the equipment...
Morning all
How often are people changing plugs on 172/182's?
I believe Renault say every 72k which sounds optimistic to me!
Mine were last changed about 2 years ago (17,000 miles) would it be good idea to replace again now?
Thanks
Evening all
Anyone know the correct length for the inner tie rods on a 182 with cup packs fitted?
Seems to be alot of confusion on this subject and people ending up with rods too short!
Today ive ordered some online which are firstline FTR5277
Have read on here that these work fine on the 182...
Hi all which size anti roll bar bushes for a 182?
20mm
23mm
25mm
Are they a big job to change or relatively easy if competent person on the spanner
Any how too's about?
Thanks
Evening all
Own a full fat 2005 (55) clio 182 on 69k mileage
Any recomendations on bits and pieces of running gear I should consider upgrading/renewing now she is 10 years old
Standard car with the exception of a resonated miltek exhaust system
Recently had new pads on rear and discs/pads on...
Morning all
My 2005 clio 182 has a miltek cat back system fitted by previous owner due to original system rusting away
I personally find it too loud and quite intrusive particularly as its my daily car for running to work plus occasionally my 2 year old daughter comes in the car
Looking at the...
Hi all been lurking round and posting on here since buying my titanium 182 ff in September, thought it about time I said hello and posted a few cheeky photos
Have owned many various hot hatches over my 13 driving years some of which include 172's, ep3 type R, mk1 focus Rs, mk5 golf Gti etc but...
Aftermarket injectors ok to use on the 172/182?
Mangetti marelli ones on ebay for around £25 each, also siemens ones for around £35?
Any experience of using these?
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Not 100% happy with the feel of steering on my 2005 clio 182
Feels a little vague!
Thinking of replacing a few bits on front end -
Track rod ends and inner tie bars
Maybe the steering rack bushes
Anyone any advice on where to get these at best price and is it a difficult job to change rack...
Hi guys Windscreen keeps misting up on my 55 plate 182
No leaks or wet carpets etc
Not been using recirculating air option on blowers
Have to keep using aircon to clear screen for first few miles of each journey!
Any ideas?
Thanks
Afternoon all,
Firstly which tyre size do people recommend running on my 182? Currently on goodyear 195 45 16's anyone run the 205's? Much difference?
Secondly I measured the bolt hole pitch on my front shocks yesterday which came in at 60mm, does that suggest my 182 has the cup pack?
3rd and...
Hi all
Just looking through my history and it seems previous owner fitted new ignition leads to my 2005 clio 182 about 18 months ago, they are cheapy £20 europarts leads
Would people advise I change them to decent ones? If so any suggestions or links to replacements
Car seems to run and drive...
Hi
Is there some secret way to find aux in setting on my update list head unit? Car is a 55 plate 182 and never came with a cd changer from factory!
Ive purchased a lead off ebay to plug into back of unit and other end has a standard 3.5mm headphone plug on it for ipod/mp3 player etc
Scrolling...
Afternoon all
Just a quick one, very occasionally notice when pressing on abit in my full fat 182 and got to overtake etc if hit cats eyes or bump in the road etc seems to make the steering go a bit iffy and need correction
Does this sound like normal clio sport behaviour or would you advise I...
Hello all
Anyone carbon vinyl wrapped there 182 dash inserts themselves?
Easy to do etc!
Really don't like the inserts in silver in my 182, think they look really cheap/tacky so its either wrap them or paint satin black
Thanks
Hi all,
Random one really, having recently purchased my 2005 Clio 182 does anyone else also feel the performance is a little bit sort of flat unless your ringing it's neck at 5k+ rpm?
Don't get me wrong its great fun as was my 2002 Clio 172 that I owned many years ago but I just feel they...
As title chaps I have a full fat 182 with the darker wheels fitted from factory
I prefer the wheels in silver so before getti g mine painted thought id ask if anyone is opposite and wanted to swap there silver for mine!
Must be straight and not kerbed as mine are almost spotless with exception...
Morning all
Pair of rear shocks turnedup today for my ff 182
Am i right in thinking that if I leave car on ground I shoukd be able to just undo the top nut and bottom bolt then swap the shock over easily etc?
The new shocks are genuine renault parts so already have the bush etc fitted in the...
Hi
What are the standard figures for a 182? 176 bhp im sure I've read somewhere!
What have people been achieving on the rollers from standard 182's
Rolling road morning coming up in few weeks with few chaps from work so might throw the little clio on there
Anything from 150-180 I guess?
Hello all what should the warm idle be on a standard 182?
Mine seems to settle at around 700rpm when warm does this sound about right?
Idle quite low dont they if so?
Thanks
Matt
Morning guys as title really
Will I be faced with a big mess if I don't drain the oil when removing filter?
Changed oil couple days ago but couldn't get filter off
Now have a decent wrench so ideally just want to swap the filter over and leave the fresh oil in there!
Thanks
Hi all
My recently purchased 182 has no locking bolts currently fitted on wheels
Anyone have any for sale or recommend a decent set that definitely fit etc
Lots on ebay but can't be sure they are right really
Is our bolts 12mm x 1.5 or 12mm x 1.25 ?
Thanks
Morning all
I recently blught a 55 plate 182
All original with original stereo still fitted etc
No sign of a cd changer or even the cable under passenger seat so assume it never had one fitted!
Question is can i buy some sort of cable to go from rear of stereo to my ipod possibly?
Any advice...
Evening all
Been giving car a good check over and decided to check slider pins on front calipers
One was seized solid and rusted in etc
I managed to get it out and grease it up etc but would ideally like to get a pair of new ones for that caliper now!
Issue I have is looking on evay there...
Hi all,
Looking to change rear pads on my 182, ahave ordered some mintex pads, have heard the sliders etc can be problematic for sticking etc, any advice on whether I should be looking to grease it all up or replace sliders etc while im doing the pads?
Do the pistons generally wind back in ok...
Recently bought a silver 55 plate full fat 182
68k miles
Service history
Retrimmed steering wheel
Belts and dephraser etc done last year along with new alternator and major major service
Recent goodyear tyres x4
Totally standard except miltek resonated system
Preety much spotless throughout...