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Quote: Originally posted by Rhys on 15 November 2003 Dont know about the Cup, but I had my mk1 172 lowered today and my whole body is now aching from the harshness of the ride. Worth it though. LOL thats hardcore!

Dont forget to add all the on the road costs (they even charge for a PDI on brand new cars!) When I was looking for mine I rung them but was totally unimpressed with all the things they add on and their attitude) Try car people in wakefield, much more straightforward and honest pricing!

Quote: Originally posted by bambam on 16 November 2003 TRADING STANDARDS ANYONE????? Its basically builders from hell with cars innit?

Basically what the guy was saying was that I didnt need to know what work they did, just that its good cos a magazine said so and theres a 2 month waiting list (yeah right) so it must be good. LAD for me are very definately on the list of dodgy outfits in the tuning game that seem for some...

Thats just what I was thinking m8

A few things have cropped up about LAD an their "optimistic" power gains. I emailed them about their "200" conversion for the cup. Heres a few extracts from emails that got sent to and fro. If you cant be assed to read it all the basic point is that LAD will NOT tell you exactly what work is...

got mine done by chips away. Mint job, you cant tell they were ever kurbed.

got mine done by chips away. Mint job, you cant tell they were ever kurbed.

Is buying a cup wise? NO! Buying a Saab or a nice little 1.1 saxo is wise! Choose life, choose 172!

Mines sluggish at low revs, worse since I put an air filter on. Keep it above 4,500 RPM and your laughing

I thrashed mine from day one, no probs

the 172 is a very desirable model. Proper limited edition. Ive only ever seen 1 and that was at a cliosport meet. Should help with the resale value too.

Swap the Head unit and front speaker youll be amazed at the difference

Just wondered if anyone has had one done and how much it was? I know someones had a cup with two pipes cut into the bumper. Thats the sort of thing Im wanting. Cant seem to find a website for powerflow either!

no 172 are as bad! having said that its more little things like rattles rather than massive probs

30 mpg and 0-60 in 7 seconds is nothing short of amazing all round performance. Sad as it might sound I actually chose my car by looking down all the performance stats in the back of top gear magazine! There just nothing to touch it for the money. Mines got 6.5k on now and it just keeps...

Aaah the memories. This was my first fault on the 172. Had a window runner replaced.

now got a rattle coming from behind the ESP switch!

nah reno quality is just AWFUL. My new 172 was delivered with basic stuff like trim missing. The engine doesnt tick over properly, it has about 3 seperate ratttles, bad suspesion and wierd feedback from the cluth when you reverse it. Thats the first 6 months! If it wasnt such a fantastic car...

Mine does just over 60 in second

6.5 k Booking into reno for suspect suspension (possible knackered damper) Clicking noise coming up through the clutch when reversing Still running lumpily This will be the third time in!

yeah the main advantage of getting older is that you can get the insurance on top motors. If I were you m8 I would sell the valver........to get an EVO!!

Quote: Having said that getting a good quote is 50% luck, and 50% your attitude, by that I mean its the way you come across on the phone, theres always a way to get a cheap quote, just remain polite and professional and make sure they know you want to do business and theyll be more willing to...

Quote: Originally posted by poundrick on 06 November 2003 Just had a custom built put on my cup be a powerflow dealor in Burnley called Topgear, no regrets, not sure about any power gains, if anything goes wrong with the exhaust you get a lifetime guarantee, just take it back and they will sort...

Quote: Originally posted by stevo20 on 04 November 2003 robfenn i wasnt saying that it sounds exactly like a porsche, i meant its a great sound (like a porsche) i wasnt being technical and i didnt mean it would go like a porsche, im sure jonnyboy didnt mean it that way either, dont take things...

Quote: Originally posted by RobFenn on 04 November 2003 I somehow doubt an induction kit will make your car seem like a Porsche..and why a 911 imparticular? Also..a Ferrari?! Get real..that sound is distinctive because of the firing order..something the Renault doesnt share..especially as it...

Would be very intrested if I didnt have the 172. With the spangly new interior bits and groovy zorst/power increase its gonna be a top if not THE top player in the clio/ibiza/cupra/civic type market. Im personally gonna keep the 172 for a couple of years then get a V6 or might go turbo and...

thank fook someones cleared it all up. New model sound groovy cant wait to see it.

Quote: Originally posted by White16valver on 04 November 2003 Quote: Originally posted by jonnyboy on 03 November 2003Cop cars are now allowed brigther lights still...which is why you can get xenons for normal cars now. Tell me more!  Its just a law that nothing on the road can have...

Quote: Originally posted by edde on 03 November 2003 Your mad not driving round will all mods declaired if you crash your not insured. So the police and other parties will be after you. Its not worth not declairing them.I think someone on the forum manged to get a friendly person at Renault...