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Hey guys, My Mk1 172 is an import from Germany. It has the standard Renault immobiliser and a Cobra Alarm - all factory fitted before I bought the car. Its recently stopped working properly. I can set the alarm. Open the door manually (using the key), put the key in the ignition and start...

Ordered some new brakes on Friday! - My front nearside disc is warped anyway so needed replacement - bought Red Dot 6 groove discs and pads! Only thing is, I need new pads for the rear. I have standard discs (which are fine at the mo) so cant have kevlar pads such as green stuff as they will...

Hey guys, I was coming back from Southend towards the M25 on the A127 and I was conscious all the way that there are speed cameras on this road. I stuck to all the speed limits and got past the 40mph bit - then opened up to 70 on the national speed limit dual carriage way. There were no...

Hey guys, I have had problems recently when braking at 60-70mph where the arse of my car starts weaving about and skipping on the road behind me. This doesnt happen on a dead straight but will do on the slightest turn. I also noticed that my rear pads are nearly gone (which for 27K is a bit...

Dear all, I want something different for the ass of my clio but all that seem available are Lexus lights or Mk2 Phase II lights. I dont really want to butcher the back of my car but am just getting bored of seeing the same clear lights on cars at the mo. K-Tec do a slightly different style of...

I think (but am not sure!) that I have EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution thingy) on my Mk1 172. The problem I have noticed is that when braking hard(ish) at high speeds my car wobbles/weaves about slightly on the road which feels very hairy!! Could this be the EBD thing? If so what the hell...

Just a question really. Havent had mine RRd yet. Sometimes I have races that really suprise other cars (N/A GTO couldnt overtake me till we got to about 80-90), (Mk2 Golf GTI 16V that I kept leaving behind but the driver was mental and wouldnt give up!) Then other days it doesnt seem as fast...

My car has recently started squealing constantly on an average drive. It has to be something to do with the brakes because as soon as you touch the brakes slightly the sound dissappears. If you wobble the steering wheel a bit whilst driving the sound changes pitch etc too. This is well...

It was quite a suprise!! We were tearing down a dual carriage way in Stevenage and because it was about 12:00 there was nobody on the roads. I had already overtaken him so he lost his rag and pulled out to race me down to the next round about. When we came onto the round about we both had to...

Anyone got/driven one of these? Are they on par with a VTR/VTS/106 GTI? Just interested really as you NEVER here of them (apart from some bloke in Max Power who was thinking of getting it supercharged.) What are the 0-60s? Top Speed etc? My local Renault reckons they sell more 172s than...

Hey guys, I would like to get my 172 rolling roaded. I live in Herts but can travel. Does anyone know of a reputable place that can do this for me? (fairly local)

In Redline this month there are a load of facts about Renault (somewhere near the begining of the issue). One of these facts is that: "..contrary to believe a Clio 172 doesnt have 172bhp...it just doesnt!" What do they mean by this? I know that 172 is measured at the flywheel but this is the...

**HELP** Disconnected the battery whilst fitting my car stereo yesterday. When all was finished went to start the car and there is no sound from the fuel pump!! (the electric whining noise you get as you set the key to the second position). It would appear to be the immobiliser however this...

Hi Guys, I have arranged a ClioSport discount for my mates Car Stereo shop. Check out http://www.LMCarAudio.co.ukwww.LMCarAudio.co.uk. 5% off advertised prices for Hardware (This excludes special offers) 10% off installation prices He intends to sign on to this forum as a guest user...

Took my car to the garage today and fully expected that the waterpump was on its way out (Big expensive job if youve got no warranty left!!). As it turned out my fanbelt had caught on something and pulled a pulley (!) loose. Looks like its only going to cost me £100 - 150 as opposed to £600ish...

Can anyone help? I did a search for similar topics and it seems that on most Mk2 172s people have been able to run power cable from the engine bay through the bonnet release hole in the passenger side and into the boot. I cannot find this hole on my Mk1 172 and dont know if it will be the same...

Two of my friends have just opened a Car Stereo Shop in Knebworth, Stevenage. They get hold of virtually anything at mail order prices. They do custom installs, door builds etc. Massive range of trim options from carpet to colour coded fibreglass. Window tinting, CAT1&2 alarm fitting. Check...

Hey guys, I fitted my induction kit today as I was bored as poo. Half way through ripping out the old filter housing I decided that surely it would function fairly effectively as a heat shield for the induction cone? (Had to be better than leaving the cone open in the engine bay) + The...

Any ideas as to who would come off better? On paper there isnt much between them (then again I am refering to Max Power who are proper poo!!);)

Any ideas as to who would come off better? On paper there isnt much between them (then again I am refering to Max Power who are proper poo!!);)

Hey guys, I bought a Ram Air induction Kit for my 172 at the Extreme show on 15th. They had a deal on them and I got it for £65 instead £86. (Result!!) It comes with everything you need to fit it, but from what I have read on this forum it makes sense to have a heat shield to get any bhp...

Hi, can anyone help? I have scoured the forum search but cant find if anyone has had to put better/larger brakes on their car after fitting 17s etc? The brakes on the 172 are notoriously good anyway, however I was considering putting better disc/pads on to compensate for my 17s. Do bigger...

Hey Guys, I drove to work this morning with a fairly loud squeeking coming from somewhere around the wheel. It must have been the brake pads or something on the axle because it occured at the same point on a revolution. It stops when I put my foot on the brakes, then reappears more or less...

Just had a rather unenjoyable race in Stevenage!! A Golf GTI 16V loaded with three people tried to overtake me so I thought Im having none of that and floored it. I overtook him from standstill and corners but he was nailing it hard and I had difficulty keeping up with him!! Especially when I...

Just had a rather unenjoyable race in Stevenage!! A Golf GTI 16V loaded with three people tried to overtake me so I thought Im having none of that and floored it. I overtook him from standstill and corners but he was nailing it hard and I had difficulty keeping up with him!! Especially when I...

Does anybody elses car drift (or feel like its drifting) slightly from side to side when they brake hard? I have noticed it recently but dont know if its because I have fitted alloys or if I have just never noticed it before.

Does anybody elses car drift (or feel like its drifting) slightly from side to side when they brake hard? I have noticed it recently but dont know if its because I have fitted alloys or if I have just never noticed it before.

Hi anyone, I have just bought some 17s for my 172!! I was really debating between 16s and 17s but I saw an offer for Team Dynamics Tornados with Toyo Proxes TS-1 205/40/ R17 for £599 inc fitting etc. they are Hyper-black, a sort of gunmetal tinge and look wicked next to the titanium silver...

I have noticed that K-Tec are now selling strut braces for a variety of renaults. They are chrome effect front (and possibly rear) application. Can anyone tell me what they do, and if they are worth getting? I understand that they prevent chassis flex but is any change noticeable when they are...

Does anyone know if Kuhmo make good tyres? Carnoisseur are selling 17" Wolfrace Voodoos with 205/40 R17 Kuhmos for £566.99 inc VAT and Delivery!! Thats a pretty sweet price and I think that would look pretty horny on my 172! Has anyone got a picture of a clio II on these rims?