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Yeah, I would have thought so too. I looked earlier today for it and could only see the old edition. I don't think I'll bother with EVO again though, I just can't get my hat on, over anyone saying a clio is better than an RS Focus! Cheers, Rob669

Does anyone know if the lower balljoint on the 172 is different to those on the other clios? One shop says it is a different part and another says they are all the same. Anyone know? Cheers, Rob669

I got my best ever score the other day, 75 miles along the A30 down into deepest Cornwall, 43.8 mpg. This included a bit of fast stuff to avoid boredom, but mainly kept to 65-75 mph. Using Optimax but I've changed today over to Sainsburys 97 RON cos of the cost. I'll see how it compares...

Gazcaddy, I agree. I'm a fan of my clios and in particular the Williams, but in no way are they better than the last RS Focus. Cheers, Rob669

Yes, I admit it. My daughter was with me too. Cheers, Rob669

Whatever that Willy was wearing today. Rob669

'Bout time we restricted 'our club' to comments from members only IMO. Too many Forum Users really! Rob669

Great review, but I can't quite understand why that Williams is on a P plate? Really looking forward to next edition of Evo though, it should be a classic and one to keep! Cheers, Rob669

I had a close-up look at one in Renault in Southampton, it was a nice red colour - but that's about all I can say in its favour TBH. Just too big a car now for my liking, too heavy looking, nothing bad-boy about it (Williams are the best looking IMO). Maybe a lightweight version will come out in...

I've had braided lines fitted. Never had a problem but only done airfield days so far. Braided lines seem to me to be sensible choice for track use. Not expensive either. Cheers, Rob669

Phase 1s I think are clear, at least that's what I think mine are like (2000 172), must be that phase 2s are diff. Rob669

Thanks for the info, but blimey £18 for one strut bearing. There must be other suppliers out there.

I'm after the best place to buy some parts from. I prefer to buy genuine Renault parts but not at daft prices. I need to get: lower balljoints, track rod ends, bushes, dog bone engine mount, suspension strut bearing and probably a set of Eibach pro springs. Any advice? Cheers, Rob669

Inlet manifold work by BenR? RSport group N chip? DS2500 brake pads? Better oil and gearbox oil? Decat, yes. Just my thoughts. Cheers, Rob669

Thanks Edde, that probably explains why some of us find no difference when replacing the OE filter - the engines perform differently. I bet AMG Mercs and BMW Ms wouldn't. But our cars only cost 15 grand rather than 45. Cheers, Rob669

I disagree chaps. My car is definitely, absolutely and completely quicker with a green cotton filter than with an OE filter. No doubt about it in my view. The OE filter was quite new and I keep my after market filter clean as well. After fitting it, the car felt far freer reving and had much...

She wears glasses I think. I flashed her once, long time ago. She gives me strange looks now. I see her quite a lot. There's also a bloke in a silver 172 like ours. Saw him this morning heading towards Exmouth at Clyst St George. Cheers, Rob669

Thanks Fred, I thought though that they still gave you a small drop - possibly only 20mm so I guess I can live with that. Cheers, Rob

I'm after some advise. It's time to change the front and rear springs on my 172 phase 1. I don't want it lowered only stiffened up a bit. Would a set of cup springs work I wonder, should be a bit stiffer? Any thoughts? Cheers, Rob669

Yep, I'm having some squirting problems, please help. Twice during the day I floored it (a 172 phase 1) and when I did it squirted a little screen wash from the jet over the rear window. It defo did it. Totally weird. Anyone possibly know why? Cheers, Rob669

For Rsport details try www.renaultsport.co.uk. I think it's their phone number you can get and they post you the details. Someone on that site will tell you if no one can here. Cheers, Rob669

I had the RSi, a phase 3 jobbie with all the gauges like on the Williams. Bit old now IMHO. Why a VTR rather than a VTS, same as the GTi? Go for the Pug if it was me. Cheers, Rob669

Must of been Dan! Only joking. I'm in Exmouth too, must look out for Danlp6 then. Cheers, Rob669

Cliosports are becoming popular in our patch. Did I hear that Danlp in his blue 172 is also knocking about town? Cheers, Rob669

All of 'em the same colour, yes. Cheers, Rob669

It might not help but on the 172 it's located in a black box that's above and behind where the brake master cylinder is. Easy enough to get at without removing the wipers. Just take off the plastic section that's below the windscreen on the drivers side. Remove the two screws on top of the black...

Yes, more or less. If you're local you should come up to the next Airfield day. If there is another one that is. They're held at Smeatharpe near Honiton. At Dunkeswell kart track on Sunday there's a Renault 5 Turbo 2 racing, worth seeing I reckon. Cheers, Rob669

About time for a sticky for this topic I reckon, anyone? Cheers, Rob669

I'd recommend some track days before the winter as well. No ABS, get some high speed practice. Sounds like a good deal, I'd go for it. Cheers, Rob

Buy a vee. Cheers, Rob669