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I thought they revised the 225 this year and made an improved version? I'm sure I saw it on topgear or something.

*NOTE TO FORUM MODS* - this is not a racing tale, it's a car comparison discussion. Had some blonde lass behind me from the lights today in what I think was a megane 225, not sure whether it was the new model or the old, but she was sitting right on my bumper as we pulled away normally...

:Update: Got my car back, complete with new cylinder head and service. Seems to be running ok, I took it for a quick "test drive" tonight once I got home (had to get the baby and g/f out the car etc), and it seems as powerful as it was, if not maybe a bit tighter as it hits the 5k mark...

i had a look at the changing pads guide in the mechanical section, but the picture links are broken.. :(

170 was all fitted... the 24,000 mile service is costing me £199 ... ?? i didnt know i could go elsewhere now otherwise I would have... too late though they've already done it.

Right, got my cup in for service.. gets a call saying that the bad news is i need both front and rear pads... £170 ... I told them just to do the service (as the only reason i do it through them anyway is to keep the warranty)... but am I right in thinking to stuff the pads and fitting...

22 inch wheels with tiny drum discs just don't go :(

nah, got my girlfriend having to climb in the back, and i have to take the parcel shelf off to fit the buggy in... dunno why, but i'm having this feeling that i'd be happier with a scenic.. i got to borrow one as a courtesy car a while back and i loved it...

well im sure we'll find out if more internal damage has taken place once they fit the new head and start the engine... be assured i'll be taking it to 7250rpm once in a while to ensure the engine is tight within the remaining warranty period.... funnily enough i was thinking of changing...

just had a call, they've said that the valves only are damaged and that they are going to replace the cylinder head only... so no new engine :( I asked about the state of the pistons and apparently theres no marks at all on them. As long as it drives as good as it used to i'm not bothered...

6 months left thankfully !!

I posted a few days ago to say my engine died on the motorway... Anyway, just spoken with renault now and they've confirmed that the cambelt has indeed snapped (due to the auxillary belt tearing off also), and that they are going to remove the head to have a look at the damage... They've...

nah, northumberland....

I guess the only consolation out of all this is that it was me in the car at the time, and not my girlfriend who would have taken out our 2 week old son if it wasn't for the fact I had to go out in it at the last minute today... we only share 1 car now and if she'd rang me to say she'd broken...

is it a new engine do you think? if the timing belts gone im assuming the damage will be so bad they will just replace the block?

Right, where do i start ... basically at about 12000 miles i had my power steering pump replaced, i was told it was faulty when i went for my first service... not long after, the auxillery belt started to frey around the edge, so i booked it back in and got it replaced under warranty...

sorry but it looks sh*t.. Im guessing it will only appeal to 18yr olds... id rather spend £2k on a mint 5 turbo and pay twice the insurance than spend £8k on a body-kitted dynamique.. I bet all 18yr olds at the lights sh*t their pants when they spot the "GTR" badge on the grille after all...

ive had my cup for 2 years, and despite using "wonder wheels", theres brakedust etc in the corners which just refuses to come off.. i want them to look like they rolled off the production line again... any suggestions?

if you want a clio which is much faster, feels more raw, is the real "renault sport".. get a cup. if you want a rebadged dynamique get a "full fat?"... :p [Edited by chris79 on 7/25/2005 4:30:04 AM] p.s. the cups are wider too..

hmm, not a nice story. interesting to read a few people have also had people following them. I had some guy following me in my cup a few weeks back, he was definately following me as I doubled back on myself at a sliproad and allsorts but he kept with me.. it was only when i got into my estate i...

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Justin was it you in front of me tonight on the spine road?? I was in 172 cup...

Anyone from here? I joined the spine road as you went past and we both floored it.. i was in 172 cup, you were in silver 182 with private reg...

Ok, Ive noticed if I go over any bumps with my car turned on full lock to the right, theres a strange knocking sound as the suspension is put to use.... anyone got any ideas? Ive had it for months but because I rarely have to drive over bumps on full lock ive not bothered to get it...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9861&item=4562273113&rd=1http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9861&item=4562273113&rd=1 never known a 172 to be converted, sounds amazing to get nearly 300 miles for £14... what are the negative things about...

Sigh, Ok... as you might or might not know, I bought a minter on ebay, 1 previous lady owner etc etc... totally standard.. Anyway, I got it MOTd and taxed this week as its spent its life so far in my garage waiting for the hot summer weather... After driving it about a few days ago I...

JayGTT how much you wanting for your 5 ?? (just out of curiosity?).... looks nice and tidy, what kinda power is it pushing?

I read on the rtoc forum someone managed to check with the DVLA and theres only 3500 or so r5 turbos left on the road in UK... certainly getting rarer and probably more valuable for minters... Bought mine totally standard 1 owner from new, not gonna mod it, keeping it the way it came out the...

cup 172 2003 plate - 20k miles - runs mint

lol... £10 grand and its yours !! :p