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    172 Handling probs - shocks?

    Hmm - did you notice 'ought wrong with the original springs after they'd been removed? Which end was one side lower? Rear or front? Must admit I've contemplated chucking a set of Eibachs on there to see if it does the trick. The problem is I've had the rear springs off and they look...
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    172 Handling probs - shocks?

    Well it's a mystery! I've had the car looked at @ eurocarcare in Derby. Top place by the way, reasonably priced and very friendly and helpful chaps - a breath of freash air compared to Renault Service departments! They had it in for one day last week - they confirmed it's lower on the...
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    Garage in Nottingham?

    Dunno mate. I'm from Notts and had similar probs finding a good place. I'm trying this place on Thursday: http://www.eurocarcare.co.uk/ I've heard V good things from folks that have used them before, decent price, friendly and reliable. When I called up they were V friendly and seemed...
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    172 Handling probs - shocks?

    Well I had a spare hour this afto so I took the rear springs off. comparing them they both look fine - no damage. I also had a good look round the area and made sure both springs were seated correctly when I refitted them. To prove a point I swapped them over and went for a drive. No...
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    172 Handling probs - shocks?

    The rear passenger stub axle was replaced a month back after the garage fucked up one of the bearings when the discs were changed. The bearing collapsed taking the stub axle with it! I don't think they wouldn't have touched the springs for this though and the problem is on the opposite side...
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    172 Handling probs - shocks?

    Jees I'm having probs today! This should be 106mm drivers and 126mm passenger!
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    172 Handling probs - shocks?

    Sorry I meant the other way: 10.6 mm drivers side 12.6mm passenger!
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    172 Handling probs - shocks?

    Just checked mate. Springs look good. I've taken a ruler out to the car and it's actually 20 mm from the top of the arch to the rim of the wheel lower on the drivers side. 10.6mm passenger side 12.6mm drivers side.
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    172 Handling probs - shocks?

    Hi all, Been having problems(again) over the last few weeks. The handling has gone to pot. The car seems to lean into left hand turns, giving an oversteer kind of feel. I though that one of the drivers side shocks could be shot, but I've bounced the car on all four corners and it...
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    Changing 172 for 225 (value of 172)

    Im thinking of doing the same in a couple of months. Howd the 225 Trophy compare to the standard 172? I still love my 172 and dont wanna sacrifice the amount of fun I get from blating around in her so my next car needs to be on a par fun factor wise so Id be interested in your comparison...
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    Advice needed - cambelt snapped

    Just to let you know, Renault UK have footed 75% of the repair bill. Which has left me with £750 to pay. TBH Im happy with this - Renault Customer Services replied to my post on the renaulsport.co.uk forum asking me to call them. I did and they offered me 75% as a good will gesture. They...
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    Advice needed - cambelt snapped

    Ouch! Just had Sunwin call. All the valves are dead and the engine needs a new head! Renault UK will only pay 50% of the cost leaving me with a bill for £1,519. Not what I wanted to hear. How can it costs three grand to rectify this! Looks like its going to be more economical in the...
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    Advice needed - cambelt snapped

    Quote: Originally posted by os1so on 16 July 2005 The cam went on my old mk1 172, 4.5 years old, 19000miles with on the clock. she let go at 80-mph on the A23 cost £2500 to fix, but with the help of Renault UK it cost me £250 they paid 90% as a bit good will. push them and they will give you a...
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    Advice needed - cambelt snapped

    Quote: Originally posted by stusV6 on 15 July 2005 A 52 plate................so that makes it 3years old yeah?What Im driving at is if it is only 3years old and at 47k miles its WELL within the Reno recomendations, which are 72,000miles or 5years, add to that the fact that it has been serviced...
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    Advice needed - cambelt snapped

    Quote: Originally posted by jonnyboy on 15 July 2005 try posting this on the renaultsport forum m8, Ive noticed lately that they have a customer service person on there now, make a fuss on there and see if they will help. Cheers will give that a go.......
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