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Ive got a 172 cup and I find its fast but its let down by wheelspin in 1st-3rd gears when driving hard in the dry. I even get a chirp in 4th as I change up off the limiter in the dry! Ive ordered 205's to replace the 195's which should help, but what other things can I do? Im running 32 psi...

Ive just seen this on pistonheads, and it caught my eye. A bit higher mileage but Im sure you could knock the guy down to about £15k. Opinions please.... http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/93852.htm

Just got off the phone to mytyres and two michelin pilot exalto 2's in the above size for £145.70. That includes delivery.... Or £72.85 per tyre.... Not bad eh ;) The only issue is that Ive got two new 195's contis on the front. Should I put the wider 205's on the front or put them on the...

Hey guys I finally had enough of the renault dealerships excuses and attempts to fix my original head unit... So i bought this 2day from halfrauds for £199 which included all cables for ipod and installation. Next all I'll need to get is the steering wheel remote adapter and maybe the dash...

Could ppl post up pics of their lowered 172 cups with the amount lowered as I'm definitely looking at lowering mine. Both coilover and springs would be great. Cheers Fraser

As title Im looking to get rid of the 4x4 look of my cup. Any ideas? Cheers Fraser

I've just seen this on ebay. I was thinking about that in a used elise s2 chassis, with some engine work.... Would be a good project and a nice track car... How easy would it be to slot it in? Cheers Fraser http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160022856156&fromMakeTrack=true

Saw you in the middle lane going towards the city centre, stuck in traffic. around 7pm i think

I've just had my front tyres replaced with the std contis and Im getting alot of steering wheel wobble at 50 + mph. The guys at kwik fit say that the wheels are perfectly balanced. Could it be anything else? One of the front wheels is a refurbed alloy. Cheers Fraser

Hey guys I was wondering if one of you could help me in relation to the work that the renault garage is carrying out on my car for a leaking seal at the top. Here is a link to the parts they have ordered in for my car. http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=156270 Cheers Fraser

Ive just come back from dropping my car at the renault dealership after the seal round the top of the engine was found to be leaking. Im now sh!tting myself as the car came back from the garage last time with some nice new dents in the bonnet which they tried to deny... Just have to wait in...

After all the good things Ive been hearing about the 197 in the press I decided to go to my local dealership and see if I could get a test drive in one.To my suprise the guy said that wouldnt be a problem, asked what car I had at the moment (172 cup) and asked if I wanted him to give me figures...

I need your advice guys on my 172 cup. I dont know if you saw my post a while back when my sump plug just "fell out" of my engine on its own accord but my car is now developing some more engine related problems. Ive noticed it is still using a fair bit of oil and its covered just over 31k...

Was driving home last night and managed to get a nail in my tyre. Its too near the wear indicators to repair according to the tyre place so I'll need new tyres. I was thinking about putting the 182 michellins on in the 205 size. Would that invalidate the insurance as the original fitment on the...

I was coming back from a bit of a run today and noticed blue smoke pouring off the back of my 2 year old cup.I pulled over straight away to find the engine emptying its contents all over the road! :( Huge black oil slick and a call to my bro and uncle to hopefully tow me to the garage. When they...

Hey ppl ive just got a quote from privelege insurance of £464 with 6 years ncb, my mum added to it with £250 excess. Its also covered for use with my business. The best bit is that Im only 24. What are everyone elses quotes like and do they think this is a good deal? Cheers Fraser

Got my new alloy fitted by recoat and they took in my old one to refurbish! Im happy again :) I'll get some pics up. Cheers Fraser

I got a phone call from my local renault dealer to say my part was in.... What do ppl think? The only problem is i think this wheel has the wrong E.T for a std 172 cup wheel.... I think this says it is et 43???? I thought the cup was 38..... :( Can someone please enlighten me? Cheers...

Im needing to refurb one of my wheels on my cup. Does anyone have a spare one I can buy? Renault are wanting £130 + vat for one 16 inch turini!!!! Cheers Fraser

Im in the process of getting my turinis refurbed and I would also like to lower my cup which i think sits too high std. What would ppl suggest? 40mm all round? 60?? Also would it be better getting fk coilovers which are height adjustable with fixed damping or gaz's which are adjustable in...

I wasnt paying attention last night when parking and managed to gouge about a third of the rim off my front turini on my cup. Gutted and I felt absolutely sick. First kerb ive had in 2 years. Think it may be a new wheel. :(

Vids and Pics from Braehead Motor Show yesterday I went along to the Braehead Motor show yesterday and was slightly disappointed and the number of cars and manufacturers present. But i got in for free which isnt too bad ;) Ive taken some pics of my favourite cars but they also had a megane cup...

I had a shot on a private road just the other day against a old model boxster s from a standing start. He had a passenger and I was on my own and there was nothing in it. Neck and neck, up into 4th gear.. After that I think he would have had me. He got a slightly better start due to the rwd...

Heres a pic of my cup from 2day taken with my new camera phone. I cant be bothered to clean it because of the roads! Argh! What do people think?

Saw you the opposite side of the renault garage getting out the car. What mods have u done to it? Cheers Fraser

Whats the widest rubber I could go for on a std 172 cup with turinis? I know the alloys are the same width as the 182 so 205's should be a prob. Can they go as far as 215's? And would this affect handling or acceleration? I wouldnt have thought so as it isnt increasing the rolling diameter...

I saw a 172 mk1 with a big cliosport sticker on the back window as I was leaving mc'ds in Milgavie yesterday. I drove away in my 172 cup with my bro. Cheers Fraser

Ive just given my car a proper wash after ages and noticed two dents in the passenger door and rear 3/4! Argh! Why cant ppl be careful when opening doors? Fraser

One of my mates txted me to let me know that a blue mk2 v6 was heavily damaged on Maryhill Rd on Fri nite, just out of Bearsden. From the damage that was described it sounded if it was a write-off. And I think it was the new one down the road from me! :(

Just a quick check to see if anyone who has bought a coilover kit for their 172 cup or 182 cup has bought camber correcting bolts to put the camber settings back to the default amount? Fraser