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Yeah but since when were MR2s any good?
The thing to remember about the valver is that you can get one for under 3 grand, think its a bit of a bargain myself. They look good and go good!
Is there anyway of working out how fast a 172 could potentially go using the Drag/aerodynamic factors? Guess we need someone who knows something about physics!
Im so paranoid about not having any no claims that i get no where near the limit anymore. I now play to its strengths, economy, comfort and a chassis which is up for a play sometimes. I just hope i can hold back when i get a Cup!
Is yours modded?
My cars nice and neutral since i swapped my front tyres with the backs. Ive only scared myself once, i was understeering and thought ah f**k it press on but it snapped into oversteer, wasnt expecting that! Ive slowed down since funnily enough..
You must of been going very fast Steve to make a 1.2 go sideways, as its to set to understeer on the limit (which isnt set very high), you have to deliberatly provoke the car, so tut tut ;)
Almost every car made has a defect similar to this, one which is hidden by the manufacturer, its not a Renault only thing. Although its not acceptable i dont think it should be a sole reason not to get the car. Maybe its worth doing something as a club to try and make Renault do something about...
Do i get to join this group bonding session?
Anyway as usual Renault Bexleyheath were low on courtesy cars, they never have 1.2s left which is the norm id expect. It was down to a grubby mk1 172 or a new diesel clio van, after persuasion and the fact my car was going for a diagnositc check (so...
Theyve fixed my car in under a day, spanking! I had to book it in last week and they told me its a 3 week wait so looks like i jumped the queue :)
Bye bye 172
Hello 1.2!
Youll have to get a new back cover from your local dealership. Take it to a bodyshop where they will get a colour match, then paint it for you. I think the cover costs around £20, the bloke at my bodyshop charged me a tenner, but hes a nice bloke, expect to pay more.