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Sorry this has happened to you. Hope it works out ok. We should all check every fluid level regularly though TBH. Rob669

Is it possible to put a photo up to see the brake fluid reservoir? Rob669

WRONG! 172 mk1 is 1035kg and the 172 Cup is 1021kg which is 80,000g less than the 172 mk2 (I have the brochure). Cheers, Rob669

I have heard about a whistle from the airbox before. I suggest you try a search on the forum as I'm sorry I can't remember what the answer was. Rob669

I think they handle better with a little more than 32 in the front, I run with 34 in mine. Personal choice I think. Cheers, Rob669

Mostly people only change them when they break I reckon. If in doubt though change it, does no harm. Rob669

I think that's what the RS Clios are all about - you just want to have one. I think they are pretty robust unless they're been modified and then it's a lottery IMO (aprt from modified exhausts as you'll need a new one if it hasn't). Look for one with less than 70k miles and makes sure the...

I've still got the 172 Cup brochure and it's 1021 kg, 80,000g (they say) less than the MkII Clio 172. The 172 Mk1 figure is 1035 kg. If you took all the spare parts, nuts and bolts out, Dan, your car would probably weigh 950 kg!!! Cheers, Rob669

Link to the guide as mentioned above and thanks Fubar. http://www.fubarnet.com/guides.html Rob669

I found out all about doing this from Fubar's web site, this guide works a treat! You can replace the bearing only and I'd be tempted to do both sides at once - Clio's driven hard will wear them out. The only hassle is getting the bearings pressed out and in, if you don't have a press you need...

Fitted a set of new rear discs yesterday with new bearings, ABS rings and pads. Was a piece of wotsit to do, looks miles better than the rusty originals. Pics attached. Rob669

I had one previously. Not bad, a nice power kick at 3500 rpm I remember. If it was mine I'd strip out the interior first. The uprate the suspension and definately overall the brakes (they arn't bad but can be better) with better pads and lines etc. Finally I'd find out about getting a bit more...

Check under the passenger seat first then the drivers seat. You will see some block connectors for the wiring. Fiddle with them and it usually makes the light go off (hopefully it won't make the airbag go off!). It takes a few seconds before the light goes. Then tape them up with some duck tape...

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Don't buy a non-genuine clutch cable. Get one from Renault and only from Renault, thereby making sure it's the right part. It takes an hour and a half for someone like me to fit one (and I have zero patience). In other words, it isn't difficult to do it yourself and there was a sticky posted to...

Sounds like it's gone into limp mode for some reason. I think this happens to protect the car when the ECU detects a fault. Might be in need of a trip to Renault to have it diagnosed I reckon. Cheers, Rob669

I don't find that my car jerks when I hit the limiter to be honest with you, I wouldn't decribe it that way. 5,000 RPM is a bit low to hit it anyway (unless engine is cold). I'd be tempted to say it could be suspension or steering related. Maybe even a buckled wheel? A cracked spring? Either...

I think it's just a special offer, that's all. I'm tempted by it although I don't really want the springs. Cheers, Rob669

Oil change, air filter change and fill up with decent fuel like Optimax if you're not already using it. Might help. Or else you could have got too used to it. Buy a motorbike instead perhaps! Cheers, Rob669

Coolpix gets my vote. Even a 3 million pixel one gives good results and they do short movies to boot. Cheers, Rob669 PS I've posted you something.

I keep getting a stupid flashing yellow triangle and my spyware can't seem to kill the damn thing. Keeps saying System Alert:spyware detected. My AOL spyware can't finish it off, might be something called Nuvens I think.

Actually I'm wrong, that was the steering arm. Top photo has it in the background (rubber bit is the boot). Cheers, Rob669

See picture 4 it's the rubber bit. Check it all over for any splits. It might be worn out though, but you need to know what to check to test this (I don't) problem is usually given away by a noise from that area of the car. Rob

Renault gave me a discount last time when I bought three oil filters and sump washers - the filters cost me about £3.50 a piece and the washers about 75p (cheaper than Halfords). Cheers, Rob669

Spotted unfortunately heading straight for the Mother of all traffic jams today about 2.30. I was luckily flying the opposite way! Cheers, Rob669

Not much in it I reckon, really. Maybe the small difference was due to the Cup being older and hence the engine being a little looser - who knows? No timings are given in EVO for the 172 phase 1, just for the phase 2 (a slightly heavier car). A good article I reckon. But it's a better read...

Mk1 cats look like the twin tanks from scuba gear. Cheers, Rob669

Oms, was it easy to fit (or did you ask Alex to do it)? It sounds like an improvement I need / want urgently! Rob669

Trophy 298/525, well I hope I enjoy reading the article in EVO. Thanks M8 and have a great evening! Rob669

Thanks both. Cheers, Rob669