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Freebone, good video buddy. You certainly ate-up a few cars on that journey. If you do a breakfast run when I'm without the kids I'll defo join in. Cheers, Rob669

Welcome and enjoy. Expect some interior rattles because of build quality but generally they're good cars. Cheers, Rob669

Welcome, nice cars. I reckon though that you need to put some engine spray on that protector jobbie on the front of the Clio engine. They always get 'crusty' with oxidation but do clean up nicely. Cheers, Rob669

Sounds like a timing belt change that went horribly wrong. Car must have done either 72,000 miles or be about 5 fives old, this is when the belts are changed according to the manual. As Danlp6 says, make 'em pay - and for all of it! Cheers, Rob669

With my boyish good-looks I might pass for 30 ish (I'm a bit older really!). No blonde with me, just my kids! Any blondes wanting to be my passenger are always very welcome. Cheers, Rob669

That's fab!! Rob669

I have a 172 and get beaten by really lame cars sometimes. But at other times my car really flies. Sorry to say this M8 but maybe he's a better driver. Perhaps what you and me both need is to learn to drive our cars on a track i.e. learn properly. Another bonus if we do will be that we won't...

It seems that regular fuel (diesel and 95 RON) is their priority at the mo. Guess we'll all have to wait! Might still be a few weeks according to Shell. Cheers, Rob669

Might have been me? But I think I was there a little later than the time you say. My CS sticker is on the side window! Cheers, Rob669

I tried BP ultimate, at 99p/litre! Back on 89p/litre Sainsburys 97 Ron and car feels much better. Cheers, Rob669

They told me it will be in again shortly but then another week passed by! Wonder why it's taking so long to come back on line? Rob669

Thanks all. Maybe not worth it then. Rob669

Yep, mine is the version with a throttle cable. Thanks. Can anyone second this view of the R Sport chip? Cheers, Rob669

Still dry in Exeter. How much longer I wonder? Tried BP ultimate and consumption dropped by 3 or 4 mpg and it doesn't pull as well. Using Sainsburys 97 now. Much cheaper and it suits my 172 way better! Rob669

Does anyone have an R Sport group N chip. I'm thinking 'bout it for my Mk1 172 and want to know if it's worth it. Is it easy to fit yourself, is the power gain worth the cost and how much did you pay? Cheers Rob669

As you said, sometimes it isn't worth bothering driving fast: a question of right time and right place (private airfields best). Glad you aren't hurt or the car damaged. Rob669

Hope you get it sorted and it ain't expensive. Lucky in one way to miss that pole. Rob669

I read it too and what I got from it was that the expensive fuel is probably worth buying if used regularly and if it is nice and fresh from the refinery. With the current shortage of optimax it's been interesting to see who still has it! I won't buy from them from now on as it is most probably...

If you can change front brake pads you can change the rears too. Assuming you have discs that is - just make sure the springs go on in the same position as they came off. Rob669

Nice pics. Where'd you get those number plates, I like them? Rob669

I find that my 172 Mk1 wanders about now the front tyres have got a bit worn. My old Clio RSi was much worse though. The amount it wanders also depends on the road I'm on I find. Hope it helps. Cheers, Rob669

I need some new rear brake discs for my 172 Mk1. I'm fitting them myself and I can't be ars*d with pressing bearings into hubs and so need a set with them already fitted. Does anyone know the part number and the best place to buy them from i.e cheapest? Cheers, Rob669

Autoglym as well for me but it doesn't last all that long. Rob669

None at the large Shell station in Exeter too so had to use Sainsburys 97 instead. Rob669

Can't believe how many I spotted over the weekend: Williams on Sunday at Marsh Barton and a Naples Red 16v at PC World. On Sat: another Naples 16v in Sidmouth, blue 172 Cup in Exmouth and a Shiney Black Vee in Exeter on the evening. Also sat behind an Evo 400, nice throbby sound! Rob669

Thanks people, loads of lovely white Clio pics! I got the idea after following a non RS Clio in white the other day. I've also seen the racers in white. I just think there's something about the Clio in white that looks well cool. If you do get hit by a white van then there's less damage. Rob669

Who else thinks white is a good RS Clio colour? I know there were some MkI 16v's in white but I don't think RS MkIIs were available in white. Rob669

I think Hector was closest - it's how you feel. In the summer mine sometimes feels lightening fast too. Rob669

All cars with rear discs suffer this annoying problem. Work colleague's Lotus does it and so have both of my Clios. I park my 172 in a flattish garage and never use the handbrake - I just have an old rubber car mat behind the front wheels to stop the car rolling backwards. Cheers, Rob669

Brake calipers I reckon. Take the pads out and give it all a real good clean (you'll need to buy a set of new bolts - about £1.50). It might cure it. Rob669