Recent content by pete001

First time i washed the Clio with a sponge.LOL...OMG, swirl marks everywhere!! Now between regular SRP/EGP, i find a wash mit,microfibre cloth for drying and turtle wax,WAX IT WET, the results are great!

Hi guys, Went for a blast down some country lanes yesterday as it was so nice. Engine sounded very "tappity", not heard it a lot before,think the quiet lanes accentuated the noise. Is this normal for the 172 engine!!!

Used EGP last weekend, hot day,very sunny,NEVER AGAIN!LOL

Looks good on Silver.

Flamer for me!!

Never used a wax yet.OOOOOPS

Thanks Al, do some waxes bring out the flake better than others then!!

Never had an issue with cleaning cars until i bought my 172 in Pearl Black. Oh my god!! I've now thrown my sponge away,use a wash mit,SRP & EGP used with an orbital polisher. Can anyone recommend a good wax for this colour and a good shampoo.Use a cheap wash n wax from Turtle Wax at...

I'm deffo gonna get another ST200 after i've had some fun in the Clio.Totally different car eh!!

If its a Renaultsport 197,then hell yeah!!Go for it.

Still cant decide whether to go stealthy. But that Ragnotti..WOW

Now that MUST rank as one of the best colours..

Thanks guys.Think i'll have to find someone close to where i live an persuade them to let me have a drive lol.

Just bought a 172 (2001) and in first gear, torque is monstrous, third an fourth are the same but second to be honest is a disapointment. Last car was a Mondeo ST200 so dont know if i'm trying to compare it as low down torque was fantastic!!! Any help please. Car is as standard,only thing i've...

Thought Mk2's were good looking cars, just seen new 197 sport.WOWWWW!!!!!