Recent content by Brooktop

Must say though ...it does seem tempramental about CD-Rs. Sometimes it's fine...then I'll switch back on and get the beep/Error CD. How much is a decenr head unit that can play mp3s?

Thx Bryan - thought it would be too convenient if it did! I know someone who has an itrip...so I'll try theirs. They say it works fine in one of the family cars (an alfa), ok in the mini cooper and no good in the Beetle. Cheers

Hi - does the 182 stereo (Carbasse) play mp3 cds? If not, my other option is a FM transmitter for my ipod mini. How do people rate these?

25?????????????? you definitely want the clio - ya young whipper snapper!:cool: my mate with the 172 has 2 kids...Ill get him to post some advice!!

How old is a bit? Im 37 and still think Ive got years of fun driving left!!! :devilish: An Omega will actually make you look older...its a scientific fact. You mention the kids...I bet I know what theyd rather be seen in :D

hmmmm...motorised sofa or pocket rocket...tough one! ;) be interesting to hear what people on the Vauxhall forum will say

Believe Omegas cost quite a bit if they go wrong. My mate has recently changed from an Omega (he was a big car person) - to a 172. I know which one he enjoys driving most! If you do a lot of town driving (like I do) - then a hot hatch like the 172 is ideal. What with all the speed cameras - its...

The service light came on on my 05 plate 182 today. When I switched the engine on again , the oil warning light came on. After stopping and finding the engine was too hot for me to get at the dipstick, I restarted and no warning lights. Just a glitch? Should I take it to Renault - its only 4...

Im working on it! Shame most of my driving is round town. Looking forward to a run over the tops on Wednesday night. Cue much nervousness from er indoors! Speaking of long threads though, he uses standard 95 ron and I use 97...I wants me money back!!!!!!!!!

Im sure this has been done to death but I cant find a definitive answer. I was wondering which was fastest to 60 (or 62) - the 182 or 172. I thought Id got the answer from a recent thread...which led to a performance site, which put them in order 182, 172 Mk1, 172 Mk2. I wondered because I...

Running in is a funny issue. I was told to not take it above 70% throttle for the first 500 miles, but then to make sure I went up and down the rev range - otherwise the car would always drive sluggish. I rarely get chance to go much over 5k revs cos I mostly drive round town. Never leather an...

whats your car reg?? Not that it makes a difference to the traction....just so I can make a mental note not to buy it 2nd hand :o

visit http://www.pepipoo.comwww.pepipoo.com . If there is a loophole, that might help you find it. For example, are you aware that many road limits are illegal? Thats because the authorities didnt go through the proper procedures when they changed a limit. Search the site, itll show you how to...

I use Optimax or Ultimate - whichever is convenient,,,but Ive also noticed that Esso do a 97 Ron now, and they only charge 3p more per litre than 95. Cant say Ive noticed any difference, no matter what Ive put in. If Ive been getting low on juice, Ive occassionally put in a bit of 95 ron in...

mine was £12024 with 3yr warranty and 1 yr RFL - standard with metallic paint...bought in May. Picked it up in Stafford. [Edited by Brooktop on 13 July 2005 at 4:46pm]