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Anybody got any pictures of one painted and lacquered? Im currently doing mine. Just primed it, but am wondering if im going to need some high-temperature paint/lacquer. Just using standard cans of car paint upto now. Pics appreciated, cheers.

Was kinda half heartedly looking at a Meggy RS to hoon around in, but having been for a test drive in one, i really think im going to miss my current cars handling (172 Ph2). I'm now thinking on getting my hands on a Trophy instead, although i haven't driven one im pretty sure the handling must...

Hi folks, On way back from work today I noticed towards the end of my journey that the gearbox felt a bit scratchy, what i mean is when moving into gear the transition wasnt smooth, it didn't clunk/jerk/grind/crunch but it just felt a bit spongy and a bit scratchy. Looked under the car, and...

Well as of yesterday The PirateBay (torrent site) fell by the wayside and sank to the bottom of the copyright sea, after a barrage of gay camp sailors by the name of Vivendi/MPAA (and more). They've evaded the legal evangelists for sometime now, dodging behind the (once) outdated swedish laws...

Sorry mate didn't mean to blank you, just wondered who it was as couldn't see properly you cause of the solar screen. Take it you were getting a driving lesson from the better half? See you about.

For those of you interested, Renault just emailed me the preorder URL and car builder. http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/clio197/buildyourcar/ Not sure how old/new it is, but thought i'd give a heads up.

Basically needs a scrape taking out of my rear bumper and the whole thing spraying, also need a full bonnet respray and a ding (stone chip) taking off the bonnet at the same time. Got a quote for roughly £400? Figured i maybe able to get it cheaper elsewhere?

Hi there, Picking up some turini's (16" off a cup) this weekend for my mk2 172, and was wondering if the offset is liable to cause any rubbing if/when i get my coilies. Whats the offset difference on OE 172 wheels compared to turini's? Cheers.

Reet, this months pay is on the horizon. So do i buy some coilovers (thinking FK Highsports/Konigsports) and lower my car, or do i stick with what i have. Currently the car is sitting on Koni Adjustables paired with Eibach prolines, which gives a good enough ride quality and decent handling...

Needs a 182 surround which i'll be getting this week, 3.5" inside rolled stainless cat-back £320 from Custom Chrome Racing. http://xbmod.co.uk/movies/MOV00006.3gp http://xbmod.co.uk/movies/MOV00007.3gp Going to take it in this week to get the bumper cut-in wider and they're going to fit the...

Right went down to Chrome Custom Racing yesterday to have a new exhaust system fitted, after my OE one decided to completely snap in two. Was good service and very pleased with the attitude of the guys there, let you choose exactly what you want, and its lifetime warrantied. He also said they...

Well the Old Fosse finally took its toll on my exhaust last night, was driving along trying to get home and suddenly...BBB..BBBBBRRR...WWWOOOOORRRR...PHHHHEERRTTTTTT and then a horrible scraping noise! My worst suspicion is confirmed on pulling over, the sorry looking backbox hanging on the...

Just wondered if anybody had a Oink account that they could use to invite me. Lad at Uni is a member but he's used all his invites and the music files on offer looked fantastic. http://oink.me.uk/ Cheers.

Right i signed up with sky by broadband, setup my account and activated the service. Got a letter through post confirming this. My problem is i can login to the site fine, but i cannot for the life of me find anywhere or any hint of where i have to go to download this kontiki client thing it...

Was just looking on the Xecuter site as i haven't visited the forum for a while and found this news piece there. Proof that, hacks are on the way for playing (cough) back-up software on your very own 360. Might be worth buying one after all :) http://www.youtube.com/p.swf?video_id=XyZQ4k7Bi-8

Well was bored at work today so i decided upon making a website, its nowhere near finished and i still haven't added much in the way of content. But feel free to look, and obviously critique. Haven't designed anything for a while after becoming somewhat lazy, but im pleased with what i managed...

Was heading into leamington yesterday with the Mrs (yes +1), and just off the M69 I saw what looked like a legendary M-Coupe (i farkkkking love them), anyway we were cruising down past the Ben Hur roundabout down towards the A46. Down the A46 sliproad he booted it full whack, and i was at this...

Right, I've been paying £5.99 for the last 11 months on my contract for insurance against loss/theft/accidental damage on my K750i. Now after 11 months my phone is a little past its best and am looking at the possibility of what will happen if i somehow manage to lose the phone, but subsequently...

Well this morning rushing my girlfriend to work, i managed to crunch the corner of my bumper on the corner of driveway wall. The result is a scar verticalled down the bumper and its also creased on the left behind the wheel where it meets the rear wing. Luckily theres no damage to my wing/arch...

Right just coming back down lanes today and i noticed that when i booted it i got this crappy rattle from the front of the car. Just had it up on the kerb and revved it and it seems its coming from the heatshield directly above the cat. Anybody have any experience of fixing these barstewards...

My old man just bought a Boxster S, and the insurance company are stating it isn't covered for theft if a tracker isn't fitted. I've done a forum search and am aware of the RAC trackstar/Tracker products, but I was wondering if anybody knew of any online retailers for trackers around £300 or...

Right im due for my 48k service in about 500 miles, however im wondering will the SERV light come on when i hit 48k? Or will that only appear when the ECU reports and logs a fault?

So my exhaust starts blowing last week, and yesterday it really started blowing badly. Took it to renault to look at, and within 20 seconds of it being on the ramps i got a verdict - "Nah thats shot mate, you need a new exhaust. Will cost you £306" Took it to a renault specialist, and...

Just found these on letstorquebhp and found it interesting, cannot believe Renault have actually made a slower car if these are anything to go by. It best handle like nothing on earth if this is going to convert the performance nuts on here, or be easily modded.

Just realised tonight that my fking exhaust has started blowing on my 53 plate 172. Going to take a look at the damage tomorrow and see if it can be bandaged or welded, failing that i guess its time for a stainless steel exhaust. Bringing me to my next question, wheres the best place to go in...

Right kindly edde has forwarded me this guide for MK1 172 maintainence, i've uploaded it too: http://jamesosborne.ukisp.com/172guide.pdf I'm just wondering if there is a more recent release of this document as its labelled 1999 obviously for MK1 172. So feel free to grab it, view it. But...

This week i've noticed that on occasion when locking the car, the drivers side door is making a kind of groaning noise, almost like its straining. Just wondered if anybody had got similar experience of this, and if so how it was rectified. The door locks fine and it doesn't happen every time...

Right, im trying to do some 'research' and the site(s) i need to do this aren't appearing as such since last night: LINKS REMOVED - GRIFF Trying pinging them via cmd and they seem to ping ok, also tried a tracert which comes back ok so this leaves me thinking its my client/isp which...

Lo folks, Just reading my Renault e-letter, and it states the new RS is being released in May 2006? Just wondered, as i thought the release was June/July. Another chapter in Renault’s long history of producing exhilarating road cars is about to open with then unveiling of New Clio...

Right my rear seatbelt (the one on magnetics clipped to roof) really pishes me off sometimes with its stupid persistant rattling. Anybody else had this problem (im guessing so) and what was the easiest solution to fix it? Im thinking a think sheath of something to prevent the metal to metal...