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This is a common experience with 172 Cup ownership! The basic principle of the compensator valve is to regulate the brake fluid pressure to the rear calipers depending on the load over the rear axle and is actuated via mechanical connection to the rear suspension beam. The purpose of this is to...

Probably just pulling your leg. Take care of your 172 and it'll take care of you

It's best practice to replace all 4 spark plugs at the same time - I don't know why you would only replace one. Misfiring could also be dodgy ignition leads. Check condition and resistance over the existing ones, and replace with OEM Renault if necessary.

Yes to aux belt. Its failure can result in the cambelt being taken out too, so worth reducing the risk by getting it changed.

Too late for me; 125k and counting :smile:

Cit-Ren in Norfolk are worth a shout. I had excellent service from them and other members on here seem to endorse this view.

Unfortunately there aren't any Haynes manuals for 1*2 Clios, but there are a suite of helpful user guides on this forum - including one for upgrading the dogbone mount with Powerflex bushes. These can be accessed by signing up for full membership, which I can assure you is worth every penny.

I wouldn't dismiss a car just because of the colour, go on maintenance record and general condition. But having said that, stalling at idle isn't a good sign. Timing could well be out given the evidence of camshaft and belt changes and rectifying any issues won't be cheap.

If you're going for a 182, most members recommend going for a Full Fat as the 182 Cup does away with luxuries that aren't worth the weight decrease and they share the same Cup suspension regardless. Silver 172s are fairly plentiful, but Cups in the same colour are quite rare

It won't be the first instance where an owner has replied to a Spotted thread. I've seen this Trophy before. Warwickshire area

I'd put my money on the 200T

Congrats on obtaining a Trophy! I'm local and will keep an eye out on the roads.

Haha I had thought the same, but I felt conspicuous enough standing in middle of the lane taking pictures & didn't want to hang around!

Spotted in Tesco yesterday; Can't be many in this paint code!

Ah right, fair doos! Need 4 x 100 PCD and of at least 15" in order to fit to hubs and clear front brake calipers. Could always check Sales section of forums and/or a Wanted ad up to see if anyone on here has some old & cheap wheels with tyres suitable for the job. Nice one on the centre caps -...

Wheels wise, stick with the OZ F1s and see if you can source some Renault centre caps. However, they're becoming as rare as hen's teeth so here's another option http://www.cliosport.net/threads/make-your-own-oz-f1-centre-caps.714721/page-3 if you wish to avoid expense and maintain an OEM look...

Opinion; Leave the Audi Titty and stick with the 182. You won't regret it

Whatever you do in terms of modifications, make sure it's returnable to OEM spec, as 172 Cups in original or near original spec are becoming as rare as hen's teeth! Mods wise, I've only Powerflex'ed the anti-roll bar bushes and lower engine-gearbox 'dogbone' mount. Otherwise, stock powertrain...

Thanks! Agreed. Given what's on offer in terms of motor racing, car clubs, live music, infrastructure (free shuttle buses to and from Wing etc), I'd say the ~£90 weekend ticket is worth every penny. Forgot to mention; everyone's welcome to post their own pics in this thread should they wish :up:

An absolutely brilliant event that I would recommend to anyone with even the slightest interest in motoring and motorsport! Some favourites of mine from the car clubs & Wing;

Have you experienced clutch judder at all? I endured this when the clutch release bearing in my Cup was on it's last legs.

Have you experienced clutch judder at all? I endured this when the clutch release bearing in my Cup was on it's last legs.

195/45/R16 tyres if Ph2 172 I picked up an owner's handbook from eBay for less than a tenner if my memory serves me correctly

195/45/R16 tyres if Ph2 172 I picked up an owner's handbook from eBay for less than a tenner if my memory serves me correctly

I've noticed this cold start condition is most noticeable when the outdoor/ambient temperature is roughly between 7-15C, but outside that range it feels less severe. Good ol RS Clio quirks!

New compensator valve, copper brake pipes, and HEL braided brake hoses. Before; After;

I ended up buying a Belkin N300 extender; http://www.argos.co.uk/product/2598493 Works a treat!

This ^ For me, a forced induction tune is not a sensible option when there are more cost effective and reliable ones available.

Apparently the lower suspension arm interface on the Cup's subframe is further outboard in comparison to a standard 172. As a result the distance from hub to gearbox is greater which requires the driveshafts to be longer.

Wider track too (if that's a priority)