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hi, does anyone recommend any particular make of spark plugs for the 172 or is eveyone happy with the standard issue for the 172 sport mk 2? plus is there any out there that will increase throttle response times ? cheers Pete

Oh yes ! even if i got mullered ! but i didnt and that made my day ! even better than upsetting BMW drivers !

Just had a race with an old 308 gtb - the guy wasnt happy !:devilish: Sat behind him in Shoreham west sussex on a dual carriageway next to the airport and waited for lights to go green - he drove off and i floored the 172 - the distance stayed the same until around 70 when the 172 actually...

Hi Mav I totally Agree with CB1A - Renault are a Joke when it comes to servicing intervals for the 172 !- My local dealer sold me the car yet when i ring them to check the service intervals they didnt know ! I found out the necessary info on here to start with. I went to my trusted local (VAT...

What would be your choices of performance mods (to increase 0-60 time !) to the mk 2 172 if you had a budget of ? A : £500 B : £1000 Anyone ?

Hi , CD SYSTEM :FOR SALE Ive got my Renault Multiplay cd Changer for sale PLus a Sony "Face off" Head Unit with single CD player / Radio - It comes with receipt, and came out of my clio 1.4 when i bought my new clio which has a changer in it so i dont need this one. The condition is...

Hi GirlRacer, Thats a good post of yours :) The main dealers in my experience worry me when i have dealt with them as they dont seem to share the passion of the 172 as we all do - They seem very lost when i speak to them about the car as i think they are more used to servicing basic...

Hi Jeremy, I checked this out as i was concerned before i took the car to my regular mechanic and this is what i found out ... As long as you use official parts and the mechanic is VAT registered the warranty is still valid. I checked with Renault UK at Rickmansworth and also our family...

Viv, is that a main Dealer ? and let us know what the final price is when you collect your 172 ? cheers mate Pete

Chogg i know how you feel mate ! spok to renault worthing and they didnt even know what the 172 is ? !! they also told me it didnt need servicing until 18,000 ! thats after they had to check and ring me back as they knew nothing about the 172 ! I got my parts from renault and got the service...

Hey Guys. Just got my 172 serviced by my local Mechanic who does all the work on our cars. Cost £114 including Pollen Filter and Oil change etc as in accordance with the renault servicing schedule. Renault wanted £167 for 12,000 service and another £30 for pollen filter ! Total = £197 +...

Yeah I Agree totally 172Loony The cars look like a "bolted" on attempt to compete with proper performance cars liks the 172s - They look sh*te and they always have estate agent type people driving them !!! hahahaha :) I cant stand the colours they make in these cars - worst attempt at a...

Thats what I thought ! - It looks like an "Old" salesmans car !!!! 172 Rules !

What would be quicker 0-60 and the fastest overall ? A 172 Mk 2 or the MG ZT 190+ Has anyone raced one of these mgs Yet ?

I was under the impression that you would take of half a second from the maufacturers figures due to the fact that they use 2 people in the car and half a tank of fuel. I could be wrong though but the car always feels quicker personally than that published stats. It does embarass a few...