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    Blue and white.......the project so far....

    Just a few pics I took of my Cup yesterday.......would be interested to hear people's feedback! She's sitting on a new set of Eibach Sportlines, and I've fitted a K-tec polished front strut brace under the bonnet. I've painted the wingmirrors white and done the same to the dash strips and gear...
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    Iceburg 1*2, Quinton Rd, Northampton.

    About 8.10am driving up to the wooton bypass roundabout, you gave me the thumbs up as you drove past.......
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    MOD HELP pls - Ebay Workshop manuals RS

    I thought I'd be nice......... I've just bought some nice .pdf versions of the guides on ebay and being the caring sharing gent I am would like to get them uploaded somehow on here so paid members like myself can download themselves a copy for free. Hopefully the info contained will be of use...
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    People who have retrofitted Xenons to a non FF 1*2....

    Guys (and gals) I'm looking to fit my Cup with standard Xenons from a FF 172/182. I know I'll need the washer system and auto leveling to be legal, but I'd like to know exactly which parts I will need. I'm hoping someone can give me an idea of what is needed. There is mention of a level sensor...
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    Random Limp mode and Error code P0711...

    Looking for some advice/ideas please guys: Had my car go into limp mode twice in the last two days whilst driving, both times engine was warm, and when changing throttle position. Once was when coming off the throttle and the other time was whilst accelerating. I had not driven the car for the...
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    182 - BU02 *** Wolverton Tesco MK

    Parked up, in (??) Artic Silver (w/ hint of blue). Lunchtime today......
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    172 Cup rear dampers....different?

    Are the Cups rear dampers different to the Full Fat variants of the 172/182? or is the only difference in springs? I have been advised the o/s rear shock on my car has a small amount of oil leaking from it.......
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    In the coming months......

    Hopefully this is in the right section...... Bought these yesterday to add to some new White Speedlines: Shall be buying 4 of these tomorrow: Tyres were bought on Kwik-fit's 30% when buying 4 deal......4 Contisports = £294 (including valves/balancing/fitting to rims when they arrive)...
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    Followed by RB182-Wooton Fields N'pton

    You followed me from the Newport Pagnell road roundabout for about 300m to the right turn (towards the community centre)......
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    Pistonheads/Autosport pics

    Link to Flikr Worth a visit over the weekend if anyone is interested. (let me know if the link doesnt work)
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    Pressed plates....where from?

    I'm looking into getting some pressed 'euro style' plates made up for my Cup on a standard plate as I like the look of them, any ideas where to get some from.....recommendations? (Northampton or Midlands area??) Also how much am I looking at, just so I dont get ripped off.....? I've had a...
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    New Brakes Options......advice required....

    Hi guys, I have a 53 (late 2003 registered) 172 Cup (so no silly ABS) on about 86k, and will be needing to be replacing my brakes (Front and Rear), discs and pads in the next month or so, and would like some advice/info on what I will need. Can I confirm the front discs are 280mm.......and...
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    Blue 182? RN04 *** N'pton, Quinton Road

    As above, followed me through Quinton (Northampton) on my way home 16:45ish.......
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    OBD-II outputs...to iPhone and iTouch...!?!?

    Browsing the iTunes Store and came across this : (link to developers website) DevToaster........ ........not sure on the connectivity, but they make reference to a WLAN OBD2 port adaptor........awesome......will be watching with interest! The GUI looks pretty tasty too... Too good to be true...
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    LY 182, Wooton, Northampton

    Pulled out behind you after giving you the thumbs up this morning about 8:10, just by the Quinton road roundabout.......wooton/wooton fields.......very yummy looking car!
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    WTF.....Ebay find.....

    Just found this on ebay.........http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Renault-Supercharger-Turbo-for-Clio........286.c0.m14 ......amusing to say the least!! Guessing it would potentially help flow ino the engine when a drop in revs is present, but surely putting a big lump of spinning ally in your intake is...
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    Tyre 'vulcanising'.....where? N'pton....

    I have a 500 mile old conti sport I bought as a set of 4........and this one has a puncture too near to the sidewall to be repaired 'normally'.......very frustrating..... Does anyone in the Northamptionshire area, or surrounding counties know of a place that can vulcanise the tyre so keeping...
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    Saw this on ebay.......

    If anyone fancies a project.....spotted this on ebay: (its not mine btw) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2002-RENAULT-CLIO-SPORT-172-CUP-BLUE_W0.......p3286.c0.m14
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    Clio 172 Cup - Hardingstone, N'pton

    Yes thats you Annarox, your very first spotted (I think).......saw you outside my house surprisingly lol :rasp:
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    172 Cup Northampton RO03 ***

    Turning off the A45 down the Rothersthorpe Road this afternoon, I beeped as I went by!
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    F1 197 Northampton BG*7 U*L

    Outside Tesco 15:40.......is that you steve? Very tasty car!
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    Exhaust midsection rattling......172 Cup

    Having a lot of resonating noise from my exhaust, mainly between 2 and 4k in all gears. I have heard of the centre section going on Cups however everything from the cat back if fairly new. The cat itself looks corroded so my thoughts are its that that is the main offender. Do these break...
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    Dark blue 172, Tesco R-about, Northampton

    Flashed me as I pulled up to the roundabout from sixfields direction yesterday evening about 9ish......
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    Uhh......saw this on Pistonheads.......

    Make your own opinions: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/421806.htm Liking the white paint and cage, however not the cowprinted porsche seats and alloys.....eek ....also not to mention how low it is.......
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    Standard remote key fobs.....

    I'm thinking of getting another fob for my car as mine only came with one when I bought it...... If I get a second hand one (for about a tenner or so), can that be reprogrammed, and if so is it cheaper than buying one new and have that programmed? Does anyone know how much the programming...
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    Standard front splitter price......?

    How much is a standard front splitter for a 53 plate 172 cup guys? Went into renault 'parts and service' where i live and i was told £30.......i'm sure i remember reading they are usually around £80......have they given me the wrong info?? part code: 8200074025 if that helps??
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    RA05 *** Lumbertubs, N'pton

    Light Blue 182 - about 16:45 today sat in traffic level with me but not sure if he saw me.......youngish looking chap with a white cap on......
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    Rob the noobie

    Hello ladies and gentlemen, I'm Rob, and on the 3rd Jan I bought myself a 53 plate clio 172 cup. Previously I was a Peugeot man, having a 206 2.0i diesel fo everyday running and a 106 Rallye S1 1.3i for kicks. I have a reasonable mechanical knowlage, as I had to rebuild my Rallye's engine, and...
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