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    Whos had 172 Problems

    Nowhereman, This limiter is normal at 6K RPM when the oil temp isnt up to normal (even though water temp is normal. Sometimes for me it can take 20-30 mins for the limiter to go to 7200 in winter or if im not driving hard even longer. Maybe this is the cause? When I think the oil is hot...
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    Clio Sport Rear Brake wear

    I am in Aus and know of many Clio Sports with weird brake pad wear... Mine are fine after 23K, but some had shat themselves after 10,000k. Apparently Renault have been replacing these if you kick up a fuss.. Which dealership are you going to?? Good luck. :D
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    Bent Jacking Point on Mk2 172

    I had the same problem on my car last week when I did a rotation!!! Couldnt believe it!! I think i will get it sorted under warranty.... But still, how much weight do they really strip out of these cars?? I thought that the jacking point should be the strongest part of the underside??? :( Paul
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    headlamps, xenon etc

    OK, here we go..... Normal bulbs are incandescent, which means they have a filament (little wire coil). Most car bulbs are sealed bulbs with halogen gas to help stop the glass from shattering from the heat generated. Lately they have been using Xenon gas to allow the filament to run hotter...
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    Conti Sport Contact’s on a 172. Sh**

    Guys, ALL FWD cars suffer from torque steer to some extent. My 172 does torque steer, but it has more to do with the road surface (tramlining) and the tight front end. Its not fair to compare FWDs with heaps of power to AWD or RWD. One of the strenths of RWD is balanced steering, as thats...
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    Conti Sport Contact’s on a 172. Sh**

    Guys, ALL FWD cars suffer from torque steer to some extent. My 172 does torque steer, but it has more to do with the road surface (tramlining) and the tight front end. Its not fair to compare FWDs with heaps of power to AWD or RWD. One of the strenths of RWD is balanced steering, as thats...
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    hankook tyres

    I would stay well away from Hankook, Kumho, and all Korean tyre brands. Its either cheap or its good. I have spoken to some tyre people who have nearly hung up on me when i have asked fro prices on Hankook et al... Just trying to make the road a safer place... Paul
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    hankook tyres

    I would stay well away from Hankook, Kumho, and all Korean tyre brands. Its either cheap or its good. I have spoken to some tyre people who have nearly hung up on me when i have asked fro prices on Hankook et al... Just trying to make the road a safer place... Paul
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    AUSTRALIAN 172’S

    They are about $35,000AUD, which equates to about 10,000 quid. pretty cheap i suppose. And they are finally in unlimited supply. Hoorah! Sean, I see your point. Let him know, and give him my mobile, and get him to call me. Mine has done 13,000k now, so it up for a well good thrashing...
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    AUSTRALIAN 172’S

    They are about $35,000AUD, which equates to about 10,000 quid. pretty cheap i suppose. And they are finally in unlimited supply. Hoorah! Sean, I see your point. Let him know, and give him my mobile, and get him to call me. Mine has done 13,000k now, so it up for a well good thrashing...
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    AUSTRALIAN 172’S

    Sean, are you in Syd or something? I imagine that is why you cant go and show him your Mk2??? Cheers, p
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    AUSTRALIAN 172’S

    Sean, are you in Syd or something? I imagine that is why you cant go and show him your Mk2??? Cheers, p
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    AUSTRALIAN 172’S

    Oops!! Silver, the only choice!! Oh, with some lurvely big key marks on the bonnet... Cant justify the er-spray cost b4 some other ..... does it again. p
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    AUSTRALIAN 172’S

    Sean, yeah i could meet your mate in the city. give me a call on 0411 468 508, and i could drop by! anything to help a possible clio owner!! cheers P
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    AUSTRALIAN 172’S

    Oops!! Silver, the only choice!! Oh, with some lurvely big key marks on the bonnet... Cant justify the er-spray cost b4 some other ..... does it again. p
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