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    OE pads?

    NAyhting harder than stock will squeek realy. Aslos depend how there fitted copperslip etc quietens then down.
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    seat rocking slightly

    It might be the runners there 50 a set I think from memory can get loose. check the bolts holding the seats to the runner in the car are tight.
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    Harness mounting

    I agree with your second point As regards it not being simple that not the point surly you shoudl be modificing a car so it better and so it could still sit a SVA test etc and be in a crash and be safe.
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    New brakes making clicking noise

    also check the wheel bolts are tight.
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    suspension help

    H and R do a few spec levels there basic stuff is very good though. you can change the spring on the coilovers though yep there a normal type of spring. sounds a good idea though but some people prefere to let speciailiast set the car up cover weight etc I don't see the huge point but it...
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    New brakes making clicking noise

    Could be a bit more copper slip needed or the calipers are sticking a bit,
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    OE pads?

    I don't think the reds are that great ds2500's are my preference but they can sweek and there a harder pads compound depends what you want.
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    Just doesnt seem to be fast enough!

    They feel quicker at lower revs due to there torque
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    1.2 16v feels restricted sometimes

    Probably ha ha A service and spark plugs is a good idea. as for the relasy open the bonnet and there under a plastic cover bhind the heidlight bit awquard to get the panel off as the battery is in te way but put it back correctly. the relasy get wet which can affect them.
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    OE pads?

    Nope won't make any difference realy. upgrade or should i say harder pads are a better idea for better stopping cost wise than disk by miles.
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    1.2 16v feels restricted sometimes

    Is the car due a service? is it ok regards mpg etc? check the relays and the ecu cover.
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    Creaking

    Its the round metal bar which cnnects the two wishbones cannot miss it if you get nder the car and look.
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    Driveshaft/Gaiters?

    check the top mount and there gap on the top hatch under the bonnet on full lock I'm bettering its catching.
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    cup springs vs ff springs

    Yes. Although it does give you the ability to rave on about how much better it is even if its in the head more than real.
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    Steering Fault?

    check the top mount also wheel bolts are tight could be the wishbones bsuhes but the racks have been chnaged before due to problems like this
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    abs sensor on front hub wont move.

    As fred said leave it in often you need to drill it out if you need to replace the sensor.
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    172 Clutch Change

    Nope stock is the best realy. just make sure the garage chnage the thrust realease bearing then again only real cheap places wouldn't.
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    Just doesnt seem to be fast enough!

    You get used to it.
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    OE pads?

    Yep.
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    knocking?

    check the top mount for play.
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    cup springs vs ff springs

    nothing much stiffness wise 5mm front 7mm at the back from memory but tolerances mean that a ff can infact be lower.
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    Alarm question

    Open the windows and lock the car then try get in the car or make noise etc.
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    what engine and box to upgrade to

    v6 is massivly heavy and big not realy a great choice IMO. if you want v6 get a vauxhall 2.5/3.0 or rover kv6 or that mazda 2.0 v6 5gtt is an idea but not amazing hp realy depends what you want though its easy enough to use. I'd be looking at a turbo there loads of hcie out there for turbo...
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    Starting Problems on Clio 1.5 DCI

    the fuel line when you open the bonet always has air in it its the way it is. as for the smeel inside the carI'd be worried unless its stains then you've got an issue as the fuel stays well away from there it runs under the floor and to the front of the engine bay nothing more.
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    anyone remember me??

    There no best the 65 or 80 are good though. I'd keep away form the 100 as its gearbox isn't great and is weak. Depends how you drive and how strong the remap is etc. nope 80 as the box is nicer to use and more reliable by loads. Good luck hope you enjoy it you'll save a fair bit by the...
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    172 ph1 gearbox and clutch options

    Rebuild get a good place to do the work and its all checked then. yep same ratios. Acceleration won't matter much. Nope not realy Cup one has slightly lower ratios but nothing huge. Best get one rebuilt or least a good condition one As you say take care with then and there fine people...
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    DCI Turbo Droping Off Boost

    high rpm yepyou'd hear it more but they do spin quicker anyway so might not be broken. life span depends on so much can be years and year other last just a year. It not just use it how there treated oil cooling down etc. There more like 70hp in real life.
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    starting problems

    Re: strating problems TDC sensor is the common issue. Only cheap realy to replace with the new sensor.
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    Diagnosis Please!

    Check the exhaust heat shields.
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    Tyres....And not another 'What's the best tyre?' thread!!!

    Best tyres on the back always. proven to be the best way of quicker stopping.
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