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Was on my way to my a relatives house where my new cup is being kept when i realised i had forgotten the keys to it, so did a quick 3 point turn and the front end of my old dynamique was on the grass bank.... then reversed back and SNAPPPPP! The bumper which is low must have caught on something...

About 10.30am on his fone!

When hitting high revs coming out of first and second gear in my 172 cup there is a knocking noise... Iv had a few mates look at it, and they think its the heat shield knocking the manifold. Looking behind the engine you can see that its moved forward, maybe came lose or soemthing. Engine mounts...

Anyone ever used these? looking at a car tommorow which has these on, honest opinions welcomed!

Picking up my first cup this weekend! Needs new front tyres though, i usually go for Eagle F1's but from what i'v read they have been discontinued... Whats the replacment called? Or any other tyres you rate for a cup? cheers

Would insurance companies charge the same price for a 172 cup as a standard 172? Or would it be more? thanks

Im possibly getting a 172 cup this week but obviously it has the cloth interior. The leather sport seats is something i have always wanted in my clio so will be looking at buying a half leather clio interior and fitting it into the cup. Is this viable, and how difficult a job is it? cheers

Who would have the edge, my mate is sure his R5 would be quicker, im not convinced?

Looking for a 172/182, this seems too cheap? What do you think? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/356610.htm

Anyone recommend anywhere in the south west or Wales to get a 172 cambelt done?? Thanks

Looking to sell my car in the coming months and fixing up any problems i have with it.. Un fourtunatley BOTH of the levers to allow entry to the back have broken, therefore it is very difficult to get people in the back of the car. This has also happened before but was under warranty then. Any...

Had a decat fitted last week and the engine management light has come on, what can i do to turn it off? Also will it cause any problems? Reving has been perfectly fine and no wild idling. thanks

My newly fitted exhaust is blowing inbetween the decat and the centre section, i have tried tightening the bolts up to the max but its still blowing abit. Tomorrow its going to be re-fitted with exhaust paste, any tips on doing this? cheers

Whats everyones views on the best springs for a 1.2 16v? Eibach im guessing? Also whats the cheapest places to get them from thanks

Getting my 2001 1.2 16v serviced and MOTd this week and getting the cambelt done aswell. I got quoted £125 + VAT for the whole kit and fitting? How does this price sound, i know the guy will do a good job so dont mind paying a few pennies more. Thanks

I never use my foglights so am thinking of replacing one of them with a cold air feed. Iv seen a few people with a metal surround thing which fits perfectly into the foglight, anyone know who makes and supplies them? Or any other infomation

Car recently has been cutting out on occasions and test told me that i needed a new MAP sensor... got this, now it says i need a TP sensor!! Anyone had to replace these??

Hi, BOTH of the handles which allow you to move the seats forward are now broken!! They have broke before and i am wondering if anyone knows how to fix them? They pull back but do not actually move the seat!! thanks

Hi, after having my car keyed a month ago i have been looking into insurance based for malicious damage. In previous topics there was someone offering "malicious damage cover" for £39 per annum, and i would definatley purchase that.. Does anyone know of any companies that do this? I dont...

About a year ago i purchased a stainless steel backbox for my 1.2 16v dynamique, now i am looking to replace the centre pipe between the cat and the backbox... Is this worth doing? ie will i notice any difference in performance or sound? cheers

Hi, had my car keyed on the door and front wing a few weeks ago. I fixed the front wing by filling it with paint then sanding it down and then buffing it out. I am in the process of doing the door which is far longer. I have sanded down the key line so it is smooth but am having trouble...

Hi i am possibly in the process of buying a decat for my 1.2 16v, but the ktec website claims that the engine will just rev eratically. Has anyone had any experience of a decat on a 1.2 16v? any opnions welcomed

Whats everyones opinions on the best exhaust for this model... i am looking for a raspy exhaust definatley not a deep noise? Also am looking for the best in performance, rather than sound.. On a side note, what causes exhausts to "pop" when changing gears ect, i love it when the car does...

Have been running goodyear eagle F1's for the last 2 years and am thinking of a possible change to michelin pilots? what are your opinions on best tyres and where is the cheapest place to get them from? thanks

Hi, somehow managed to snap the end of my key, therefore i am using my spare as my only key. Any idea how much a replacment is or any other info? cheers

Hi, anyone know where to purchase an ITG panel filter for a 1.2 clio dynamique (2001) from? Found a few places online, where did you all get yours from and how much did you pay? thanks

Going up Newport Rd, very dirty!!! but still looked good

Spotted a inferno 182 with cliosport stick in rear passenger window, in KFC drivethrough on newport road cardiff about 4/5 days ago. whos is it???? it was nice

saw you down riverside las nite, u probably saw me aswell, ur car was looking well nice!

Have recently fitted 35mm Pi springs on my 1.2 dynamique and have heard many bad things about them, they seem to handle better especially on smooth roads but on bumpy roads it feels skitish. I have seen pictures of the rear springs on a photo on here where the spring is completley compressed...