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  1. Martin_172

    does my 172 need coilovers?!

    for 2 years ive had my 1.2 16v clio, spent loads and loads on it and always drive it to the limit every time i drive it. and ive never once got bored of it (just always wanted more power, but always enjoyed driving it) a week and a half ago i got my mk2 172 in iceberg silver, I love the way it...
  2. Martin_172

    Pics of my new 172!

    Heres some quick pics of my new Iceberg MK2 172 that i got last week. Overall im VERY happy with it, looks brilliant, drives brilliant, pretty quick and love the interior. think this ones staying standard-ish apart from the ICE as im really not impressed with it! so thinking of getting a new...
  3. Martin_172

    Iceberg 172 - Falkirk Retail Park

    Saw a Iceberg Silver MK2 172 sitting at falkirk retail park lastweek, said to my bird "id love one in that colour" as we caught every speedbump in the 1.2 a week later and i spot it again as i park my shiney new iceberg silver 172 beside it :D:D anyone from here? would have flyer'd it if i...
  4. Martin_172

    burst flexi - AGAIN

    burst the flexy pipe on my downpipe/cat on my 1200 16v AGAIN 2nd time in 3 months, using an uprated lower mount to minimise engine movement so dont know whats causing it other than the exhaust catching the odd speedbump or 2. but i noticed the newer euro4 1.2 16v engines phased in arround 2004...
  5. Martin_172

    wooo hoooo ive bought a 172

    im so happy, bought a Iceberg Silver MK2 172 lastnight, 2003 model with 24k on the clock, serviced by renault at 12k and 21k, garage is doing an oil and filter change for me though before i pick it up, 1 years warranty, 1 years mot, 1 years free servicing. just insured it for £1500 a year...
  6. Martin_172

    going to look at a mk2 172 what to look for

    going to look at a iceberg silver mk2 172 tomorrow with 24k on the clock and was wondering what to look out for? its a 2003 03 plate. whats the cambelt on these due at, 5yrs 72k? i know about the banging in first n 2nd gear and know thats not a big problem as ive fixed one before with the...
  7. Martin_172

    are M1 top suspension mounts the same as mk2

    one of my top mounts is fucked and making a funny noise so going to replace both but looking on GSF they only have the Mk1 clio listed, i know they use the same setup as far as im aware so was wondering if they were the same part? also is there anything else worth changing while the coilovers...
  8. Martin_172

    supercharging the Dynamique

    managed to "aquire" a supercharger from a Cooper S and was just going to sell it but was thinking of supercharging my dynamique when i get my 172 next month as the dynamiques coming off the road. now as far as im aware i would need the following to make this possible... custom bracket to...
  9. Martin_172

    What suspension setup - Ph-Quick

    looking at getting a ph-quick in july and already thinking about what set-up to go for. now coming from a coilover'd 1.2 16v i do like my FK's but dont find them that much better than the Apex -60mm kit that was on it before. i dont plan on spending mega amounts of money on this car but when...
  10. Martin_172

    Blue 172 Cup with CS Sticker - Denny

    Girl driving a Blue 172 cup, coming out the BP garage in denny, i let you out at the junction and you gave a wave, was in the black dynamique with the same wheels as you :rasp: noticed a cliosport sticker in the back window, anyone from here?
  11. Martin_172

    trophy in stirling today

    saw a trophy in stirling at the craigs roundabout today, anyone from here?
  12. Martin_172

    Stirling Cruise Tonight

    saw the blue 182 with coilovers cams etc think the guys on here or atleast been on here, has a gdi sticker on the bumper. black 182 with fancy text reg plate on it, looked a bit weird lol white 1.2 with some "different" body styling yellow 1.2 also with "different" body styling some gay...
  13. Martin_172

    bye bye turinis

    turinis are sold, just waiting on my wheel spacers coming to get my 15s back on. so heres 1 last pic to wave good buy to them!! look good just dont like 16s!
  14. Martin_172

    172 cup parked up. falkirk retail park

    saw a blue (yes it really was blue!) 172 cup parked in falkirk retail park tonight at about 12am, anyone from here?
  15. Martin_172

    whats my car worth?

    This is a question im regularly asked by a lot of mates and i honestly dont know and just tell them its not worth selling! but if i was to sell it how much would i ask for? obviously id be better puting it back to standard but would like rough guesses for standard and modded prices. 2002...
  16. Martin_172

    no dash lights, N/S lights not working.

    got a problem where my dashboard lights arn't working and my N/S rear light and sidelight doesnt work (N/S indicators and main beam/full beam work though!) ive found the fuse that its blowing when i put them on but ive tried changing the rear stop/tail lamp and sidelight as thats what caused...
  17. Martin_172

    couple of 172/182's in central scotland

    seen a load lately, passed a cup a couple of times coming back from cumbernauld on the D/C i was doing about 120 on the massive downhill bend passing loads of cars cant have missed me lol. also saw a silver 182 with no cup packs passing me in haggs. anyone from here?
  18. Martin_172

    black dynamique - Cumbernauld

    passed a black dynamique with tints and angel eyes on the D/C coming into cumbernauld, anyone from here?
  19. Martin_172

    Coilovers are the future.

    as the title says! just had the geometry set up at progrip in central scotland (VERY Highly recomended) guys been doing lazer geometry for 15 years now, knows his stuff. first thing he told me was, if you want it to handle, thats too low! so raised it a bit then got it all set up and its spot...
  20. Martin_172

    K-Tec 285mm 4 pot kit, opinions?

    anyone got the 285mm 4-Pot brake kit from k-tec? think its a highspec one? looking at getting it to finish off the car since ive got a 172 rear beam coming with a disk conversion, along with k-tec's uprated rear 172 disks. i remember a guy had the kit on his black 1.2 with turinis? any...
  21. Martin_172

    can someone show me where my dipstick is?

    been looking for my dipstick to check the oil but cant find it anywhere? any one know where it is?
  22. Martin_172

    tit in a silver mk2 ph1 clio - falkirk

    your sooooo coool!!! wish i was cool enough to miss a cars back bumper by inches swervin all over the road round the other side of traffic islands just to overtake me in a 30. all because you were pissed off i overtook a car and you didnt have time to when you were sitting up my arse in a...
  23. Martin_172

    Show me your buckets!

    looking for a set of buckets but dont know what ones to go for, lets see what everyones got! cheers
  24. Martin_172

    pic request: Dynamiques on FK's

    want to see how low i can go! got FK Silverline X adjustable ride height and damping coming this week sometime i hope and just want to see how low i can. prefer to see pics on 15s but any size wheels will do! cheers martin
  25. Martin_172

    Do all clios have 2yrs unlimited millage warranty?

    just wondering if all clios have 2 years unlimited millage warranty or if its just the business use ones? cheers
  26. Martin_172

    Been on a spending spree again :D

    as some of you may know i recently blew up my 1.2 16v after 140k of hard miles, looked into 1.6 16v conversion and even buying a 1.6 16v but too much money for another black clio when ive already got one, and insurance was going to sting me for a conversion, so anyway went on a spending spree...
  27. Martin_172

    Opinions on this clio for sale please

    thinking of going to look at this on friday, anyone got any feedback on it, is that a resonable price for year/millage/spec? looks in good condition and the fact there is a 182 behind it on the drive give the impression the guys probably an enthusiast and looks after his cars!
  28. Martin_172

    Finally the 1.6 16v Conversion Begins!

    well after nearly 7 months of planning and saving etc its ready to go ahead and get started. Waterpump went on the 1.2 16v engine (been leaking for ages!) pissed coolant everywhere, waterpump bearing is completely screwed. engine overheated, was running very low on oil at the time due to the...
  29. Martin_172

    Anyone got Matt Blacks number

    need the number for Matt Blacks scrappys, its time for my 1.6, just killed the 1.2... AGAIN! cheers
  30. Martin_172

    Photoshop my wheels please :D

    could someone please do me a couple of photoshops? im looking for Anthracite, Black and White cheers what ever pic is best (none are great)
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