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I got 4 Goodyear Eagle F1-GSD3s in 195/50/15 for my 172 a few months back from mytyres.net - good service, arrived before they said they would and came shipped from Hanover (I dont know whether that implies theyre European or not). They have E13 stamped on them which is exactly the same as my...

Tim - what engine mods are you running to get a 14.5?!!! :o Thats fookin fast!

Tim - what engine mods are you running to get a 14.5?!!! :o Thats fookin fast!

Rich-D Cheers for the speedy reply! Id be interested in finding out exactly what is different between the gearboxes of the Mk1 and Mk2 172s (might change to a Mk2 box if mine ever gives up!;)) Totally agree with what you say, and Ive pressed the same point on here before too - reviews are...

Rich-D Cheers for the speedy reply! Id be interested in finding out exactly what is different between the gearboxes of the Mk1 and Mk2 172s (might change to a Mk2 box if mine ever gives up!;)) Totally agree with what you say, and Ive pressed the same point on here before too - reviews are...

I had a 93 Clio RSi a couple of years ago which I fitted a cat-back magnex system onto: It was the 3" round (possibly 3.5" - cant remember) and it was sooo loud that my Dad used to go and open the gates to our driveway when he heard me flooring it along the main road near our house in the...

Sheesh! Sorry to hear that mate... Id defo go the modded 1.8 route myself - seems like everyones getting a 2L conversion at the moment and youd end up with something really special (who else has had head work by the mighty BenR for example? - that sounds like a gay reference, sorry...:devilish:)...

Rich-D Ive heard similar things about the Mk1 having longer gearing (I know its true of 1st and 2nd gear, but not sure about the others) but Ive never actually noticed the Mk2 having an advantage at higher speeds... I went on a trackday in November with a couple of Mk2s from this forum, and in...

I had a 93 Clio RSi a couple of years ago which I fitted a cat-back magnex system onto: It was the 3" round (possibly 3.5" - cant remember) and it was sooo loud that my Dad used to go and open the gates to our driveway when he heard me flooring it along the main road near our house in the...

Craggy Just out of interest, how does Paddys Mk2 compare to the Mk1s youve been in (such as Forest172s)? Those vids of your Saxo will make me think twice before picking on VTSs again mate!!! :o I wouldve come along to the meet, but didnt know anything about it until late Sunday night when...

Rich-D Ive heard similar things about the Mk1 having longer gearing (I know its true of 1st and 2nd gear, but not sure about the others) but Ive never actually noticed the Mk2 having an advantage at higher speeds... I went on a trackday in November with a couple of Mk2s from this forum, and in...

Craggy Just out of interest, how does Paddys Mk2 compare to the Mk1s youve been in (such as Forest172s)? Those vids of your Saxo will make me think twice before picking on VTSs again mate!!! :o I wouldve come along to the meet, but didnt know anything about it until late Sunday night when...

..lets just say insurance issues... ;)

..lets just say insurance issues... ;)

K&N replacement element for Mk1 172 is part number E-9131 (its the same filter as that used in the Renault 2.5 V6 engines). Ive had mine on for about 11000 miles now and all seems well - needs a bl**dy good clean though! Like everyone else says - dont expect miracles - theres nothing wrong with...

K&N replacement element for Mk1 172 is part number E-9131 (its the same filter as that used in the Renault 2.5 V6 engines). Ive had mine on for about 11000 miles now and all seems well - needs a bl**dy good clean though! Like everyone else says - dont expect miracles - theres nothing wrong with...

Simon172 Which abandoned airstip is it that has a slip road exactly? ;) Matt

No. They played with the formula for Glass and discovered they could make it lighter, without making it thinner. Those Renault guys are just too good... :p Maybe its sugar glass (the fake glass that they break over stunt men in movies) ? Thats lighter isnt it? (sorry)

Simon172 Which abandoned airstip is it that has a slip road exactly? ;) Matt

No. They played with the formula for Glass and discovered they could make it lighter, without making it thinner. Those Renault guys are just too good... :p Maybe its sugar glass (the fake glass that they break over stunt men in movies) ? Thats lighter isnt it? (sorry)

Wow! :o What else did you remove to get rid of all that weight! Matt

Wow! :o What else did you remove to get rid of all that weight! Matt

Why not try http://www.mytyres.netwww.mytyres.net - I got 4 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 in 195/50/15 delivered to my door for £164 all-in... Only thing is, you have to wait a week or two for delivery. :( Matt

"...most of these 172ers have not even properly tracked their cars let alone had 3 years driving in a 106 GTI, so how do they even know what theyre talking about" BigBash - sorry to pick up on this, but I (and quite a few others on this site) have been on track in my car. Yes, its a Mk1 so I...

...hmmm... just been reading the TopGear review of 172Mk1 vs Ford Racing Puma vs Integra TypeR (http://www.cliosport.net/articles/RenaultClio172.pdfhttp://www.cliosport.net/articles/RenaultClio172.pdf). Makes interesting reading for anyone who thinks the Integra will destroy the 172 on either...

I aint scared of ya Craggy! ;) <oh sh*t, I forgot Craggy was getting a VT(Cough)>

Hi Mike! Well, when the Cliosport posse went to a weighbridge, they found the following: 172Mk1 + Alloy Bonnet = 1093Kgs 172Mk1 + Steel Bonnet = 1100Kgs 172Mk2 = 1120Kgs The cars were measured on the same bridge at the same time, with a totally full tank of petrol. The difference...

BigBash Ever thought that maybe you just dont get on with the way the clio handles? Maybe theres nothing wrong with it at all (I fope so for _KDFs sake!) and its simply that different people like cars that handle differently (oversteer/understeer/reactive/dull). Ive had my Mk1 172 for over two...

Hi Mike! Well, when the Cliosport posse went to a weighbridge, they found the following: 172Mk1 + Alloy Bonnet = 1093Kgs 172Mk1 + Steel Bonnet = 1100Kgs 172Mk2 = 1120Kgs The cars were measured on the same bridge at the same time, with a totally full tank of petrol. The difference...

I think maybe the Exclusive you drove was unwell? See my post above - Mk1 is lighter and longer geared so comes in at almost exactly the same pace as a Mk2, maybe an eensy-weensy bit quicker at higher speeds... Glad you like your motor BTW and welcome to the club! :) Matt