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May sound odd, but as Im starting to get a bit into detailing (sigh, I know!), I was just wondering if polishing your car too often had any negative effects? I ask only because a couple of weeks ago I gave my 182 its first treatment with AG SRP (after a good wash first!). Recently I bought a...

As per title really... If anyone has a bike rack for a 182 (mark 2 phase 2), can you tell me where you got it from, and what it is?! I tried to get one for my x reg 1.2, but no luck :(

Im THINKING about considering to refurbish my own alloys as the fronts are in a bit of a state. If I do go ahead, obviously I will need to choose what colour I respray them. I always like black alloys, but I think they only look good on certain colour cars, and I'm not sure about mine...

Pics of my front alloys :( So instead of paying over £100 to refurb both alloys, whats the easiest way to tidy up these marks myself? As you can see from one of the pics, one of the previous owners has tried to fix them by putting some sort of paste over them, which makes it look worse...

Hopefully this weekend Im gonna have a go at changing my rear pads. Im about to go to halfords to get some axle stands to make the job easier (also is the jack that came with the car sufficient enough to lift the car to get the stands under?). But before I go I had a go at taking the wheels...

I think I'm in way over my head here, I just wanted to have a quick look on the halfords website for some stuff to clean my car, and there's hundreds of things! My usual clean is just to do a simple clean with a soapy bucket, then rinse. But as Im using it a bit in the winter, I want to do...

As Im under 25, Ive been told I cant make any mods to my car :( But Ive read a few times on here that ecu chipping is very hard to detect. Has anyone had their car chipped and not told their insurance? Also, is chipping/remapping worth it for the price? The thing I dont understand about...

Just saw this photo on a thread: What's the purpose of the hole/vent in the bottom grill? (the one between the fog lights) Ive seen it on a few cars here but have never worked out what the EXACT purpse of it is. I assume its just an induction vent. What's involved in fitting it? Im only...

Can people who have upgraded their brakes tell me if they declared it to their insurance comp, and if so if it made any difference to their premium? I would have though you do have to declare it, but I cant see that it would make much more difference. After all, it doesnt make your car faster...

Im looking for some new front pads for my 182. Ive read a lot of posts about the EBC pads. Im confused as to which 'colour' pads to get, and a lot of people arent recommending them at all! Basically, which are the best all round pads (no track use), and which is the cheapest place to get them...

Ive lingered on here for a while when I was contemplating getting a clio 182. And now, Ive finally got one!! An 05 plate 182FF:D (excuse the crappy pics, I havent had a chance to shoot this car properly yet, the weather isnt helping either!!) I bought it Saturday, and I couldnt be happier...

Got back from having two new PE2s fitted, and the mechanic informs me that the offside front alloy has a slight buckle in it. He said it was not disastrous, or really bad, but he did recommend that I look into it. Ive forked out quite a lot on this car this week, and I really dont want to...

So Im trying to setup my new head unit so I can keep the stalk controls. (btw my car is a clio 182 2005) Ive bought what I think are the correct leads. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_230735_langId_-1_categoryId_165626...

I was just wondering what mods are possible that don't affect the mpg significantly. I've heard mixed things about ECU remapping etc, some say this has no effect, other say it does. What about induction kits? Any effect? Opinions on this?

When I get the clio im looking to buy, I will need to change the brake pads (front and back). I have a mate you says he'll do it for a few beers, but my question is do I need any specialist tools to remove the callipers etc? Or to put it simply, do I need any other tools apart from the obvious...

Im looking at a Clio 182 Cup to buy, the one im looking at needs two new tyres, so I will need that done asap. But it will also need a service in about 4000 miles (its at 42000 atm). So how much would the usual service be INCLUDING 4 new brake pads and an anti freeze top up. Im new to Clio...

Im going to see a Clio 182 Cup some time next week, Ive had an AA check performed on the car, and the overall result is that the car is very good, apart from a few little niggles. 1. The two front tyres need replacing ASAP! 2. The rear brake pads need changing, and the fronts could do with...

Hello all at CS!! Basically my situation is that Ive just got my first job (im 21 btw) and I am seriously looking at upgrading my Clio 1.2. It is my first car, and it hasnt put a foot wrong, but I would like to upgrade to something with a bit more va va voom!!:rasp: I am considering a 182, I...