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Are there no specialists near you? Renault dealerships can't be trusted imo. they just want maximum profits in exchange for poor workmanship. Id rather break my car and buy a bus pass than allow a dealership to get there money grabbing mitts on it. I know this won't help now and sorry to rub it...

Don't take it to the dealership!

Could be leaky piston ring allowing oil into the cylinder causing it to burn during the combustion cycle or maybe a dodgy valve. Blue smoke normally means burning oil tho.

Give it ago mate, save yourself 100 quid. Its real simple, same as anything on cars really, once you've done it once its a piece of piss. Gotta remember they are designed to be taken apart by retards lol. Just think of the Renault techs.

I'd of done it myself personally, remove 1 nut from top, crack it lose, twist off, twist new one on tighten, alignment check £30 - 35) all in.

I agree with you completely mate, im after something purely for fun, a car literally just for driving. The money doesn't really concern me tbh, cars are my passion and i've worked hard to get into a position where i can afford to have something abit crazy. I do love the clio to bits and...

That is insane that like! I pay £630 on a 172 cup and i thought that was bad.

f4r lump + box and ecu. Can be picked up pretty cheaply. Everyone loves a good sleeper.

Get a mint ph1 or save some pocket money.

Sounds dodgy that to be honest mate. Any proof of the new engine mileage? receipts for belts? services? Id wouldn't swap a uncrashed car for the same type of car with higher miles, skeptical sounding engine swap and a cat c. Id steer well clear of that if it was me! plus the 172's are better...

Emissions light is more of a lottery i think, mine has never came on for decat and i know another lad who's didn't either. Id recommend one, they sound awesome decatted imo. Plus after all even if it does come on its only a little light? my dash is littered with service and airbag lights, you...

I'd personally keep the 172! he obviously wants to swap for a reason, my guess is its a mine field.

Single figures are for heroes! Im not after a daily, i want a absolute weapon lol. Prob only gonna insure it June, July and August in less i can get a decent multi car deal or something.

Try disconnecting the batterys positive terminal and leaving for half an hour or so. I had a 1.2 for a brief period when i was younger and whenever it wouldn't start which was quite often lol a cheeky battery disconnection normally got it going. Gotta be worth a try.

Cheers gaz, im 99% certain ill be getting a 7 and hopefully within the next few weeks so will swing you a pm if thats cool? Oh and gally best learn to spend cash from time to time(girls like it), or you'll be a virgin forever. Although i imagine its hard on a maccy d's wage :)

Love supra's aswell! just always thought they are a little big, especially for where i live its mostly all b road blasting.

A summer toy mostly for fast road but occasional track use. Im not concerned with resale prices tbh id probably never sell it, i get very attached to my cars and treat them in a extremely anal way lmao. Will be serviced bang on the dot etc etc. That Quad-rotor sounds gorgeous btw. That could be...

You only live once mate! Got plenty of time for been sensible later in life. You could say the same about anything... people go out spend 3k on a big fancy tv, half a year later its out of date and worth pennies in comparison to what you paid, thats just life. Buy what makes you happy and enjoy...

Im young and stupid to lol, well 25, not sure if you can call that young, certainly doesn't feel it lol. Got a max budget of around 10k for the car in less i see one that i must have for a little more. If i can get one that sounds like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eIIKKwjV0A it will take...

I hear you there mate, been my dream car ever since i can remember. I can finally afford 18mpg and oil changes every 600 miles and all the other servicing costs of a highly tuned 7.

Aye spot on mate, ill let you know :) get paid at the end of the month so got some decisions to make. What power/torque you running?

Been offered to me and at a very nice mates rate deal but im after a turbo tbh the s2k is epic on vtec but takes far to much winding up, doesn't start pulling properly til 6.5/7k lol. Makes my cup seem like it has v8 torque in comparison.

That would be awesome mate, you planning on attending any north east meets? my main problem is my wallet is burning a hole in pocket atm! i want boooost and im very impatient lmao.

This. The best part about owning a car for a decent period of time is you know its strengths and weaknesses. Nothing worse than buying a car and uncovering loads of unwanted hidden treats.

Im having a dilemma, im looking for a new summer toy. Im torn between sticking a turbo or maybe a s/c on the cup and buying a cheap run around for the winter and pottering to the shops etc. The second option is buying a nicely sorted, high boost rx7 fd3 :D and using the cup for a run around...

Hi, was wondering where people have had their coilovers setup in the north east? or if anyone has any recommendations of any good places? looking for a track/fast road setup. with camber adjustments and toe etc etc. Based in Middlesbrough but willing to travel if necessary. Cheers Rob

Strip it shot some lightweight 15s on and you will take the ep3's anyway I'm tortured loads of civic's and my mates s2000 can only start to pull away after 120. Vtec is over rated tbh its like turbo lag but without the boost.

Lol! i knew i should of got them seats off you while i could! Atleast i snagged your whiteline tho :D What you going for them RS2? boddies? charger? :p

Ill be up for a meet sometime soon. How's the cup pete? Completely back to stock now? Or you still got coillies and exhaust on?

Pre cat, the second one just tells the ecu something is wrong. Try swapping them over wheb my cup developed a misfire I simply swapped them and it sorted my rough running issues for a fair bit till the second one finally failed to