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With the standard suspension I didn't think there was anyway to change the alignment of the rears - so what is the point? Is it any different with coilovers? Surely you just need the fronts done?

It is stuck tight on the spindle into the motor. Any ideas for getting it off? Can you get the motor off with the wiper still on - would be easy to apply more force then. Thanks.

Are the sport 172/182 front fog lights the same for all phase 2 models i.e. non sport ones as well?

I can't get the rear wiper arm off the spindle that goes into the motor. Any tips anyone? I've even had a puller on it but the arm is not strong enough to take the force and bits keep breaking off. Alternately I just need to reposition it so if you can do that without removing it that would...

I've got a new boot for my car after a little track day incident ;). What is the best way to remove the bits of double sided sticky tape that have been left behind by the old number plate? Thanks

At a track day today, Castle Combe. Must have locked my rears braking for Tower corner from about 95mph. Next thing I know I'm sideways on the grass. Cue front end hitting concrete barrier, which spins me round for a go at the rear. Here's some pics: So looks like I'm in need of front...

Was thinking of trying the EBC dimpled and slotted discs on the front of my 172. Probably going with DS2500 pads. Anyone got any thoughts/experiences on the discs? I know the conventional wisdom is Bembo HC or Max Groove but thought I might try something different.

What is the thread size for the bolts that hold the front disks to the hub on a 172? I'm thinking I don't really need them, as they are only there to hold the disk in place when the wheel bolts aren't in? Anyone disagree? Thanks

Mk2 Ph2 172. Are they Renault only? If not where's the best place to get them? Thanks.

Should there be any? My brakes are s**t in the wet and getting worse. Took the callipers off today. A little play in one slider of each calliper i.e. I could move it side to side with my fingers. Also the pads were a bit tight in the surround, needed to use a screw driver to prise them off...

I've got a 172 cup. When it's really wet the brakes take ages before they actually feel like they might stop the car any time soon. I guess it's while they heat up and vaporise the water. I have cheapest pads I could find, so maybe that's a problem but they are fine in the dry. Anyone else get...

Hi I've acquired a K&N filter off a 2000 Clio 172 but it won't quite fit the air intake pipe for me 2002 172 cup. Did the air filter change? If so can I just get the 2000 172 pipe that connects the airfilter to the manifold/plenum chamber as I assume the manifold/plenum chamber didn't...

The near side rear on my 172 cup is wearing unevenly. It's starting to look like a 50p piece! It's the second one that's done it. Been on for 20k+ miles. Is it normal for the cups? The tyre guy reckonned it could be a suspension fault but was most likely just that the back of the car is so...

Hi My 172 cup has the engine management warning light on. Fault reader reports P0135 which is lambda sensor heater fault bank 1 sensor 1. It is also running like a dog. OK when cold then really low power plus mis-fire when warming up. Once warmed up still mis-fires quite often and and has lots...

Hi I have a 52 plate 172 cup. When I came to change the cam belt the bonnet won't open! When I pull the lever you can hear the cable/mechanism move under the bonnet. I've tried all the tips I can find on the forum. Pull cable harder, wiggle bonnet, etc to no avail. I can't see anything to...

Hi I have a clio cup 172. Its just failed its first MOT due to low rear brake effort. The handbrake is fine its just the foot brake. I got Renault to take a look and they said its the compensator not working. I took a look myself and there was no link between the compensator and the rear...