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Saw a blue cup on way home. A lot of stickers on it and a HORRIBLE exhaust (imo) Who ever you are.. what's with the exhaust man? I'm sure it's prob a good one but looks tacky. Also you made it clear it's a cup with all them stickers ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clio-172-Powerflow-exhaust-/281350093635?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4181c5bb43 Looks odd. How good you think that is?

Hey My Box is whining when in 1st and 2nd gear, Its not loud, but if you turn the music off and listen its there. Is it anything to worry about? I'm going to book it in for a service in about 4 weeks, would it be a good idea to ask them to drain and renew the gearbox oil?

Hey I know I should be searching, and I have. I had the Dephaser, Timing Belt Kit, Aux Belt Kit, WaterPump, Oil Drain and refresh, New coolant... All approx a month ago. I hadn't noticed any ticking till today as I was putting the engine cover back on. (it ticked before I put it on so not...

Hey Got my car back from SRS today, Seems my Non heating issue is due to the flap motor not getting told what to do. They first thought it was down to the control panel but they tried a working one and it didn't work again. I have watched the motor when I try to get from hot to cold and indeed...

hey So... Yea on to the subject of Fuel consumption. My 172 Was drinking petrol to the sum of 1 Tank to 100 Miles before it had new belts and dephaser fitted... Which was MENTAL! Since its been repaired and serviced it so far has done: 233 Miles and has Just over 1 Bar of fuel left. Lets...

hey Each time i start my engine there is a loud whine from the engine that increases when i rev it. After a few mins (when engine is up to temp) the sound is gone and its fine. I had the Belts, Dephaser and waterpump replaced 3 weeks ago. Any idea? As if its something in that area then the...

Hey a problem brought itself to my attention just as i was going through a speed camera... My Speedo wasnt working... ARRRGH Then i said bye to the wife who was on the phone (via a CK3200 Parrot) and within 10 seconds my speedo was working again... So i tested it, When i turned the Parrot's...

Hey. Anyone in hinckley got the tools of the trade per say? Want to restore my paintwork, got lots of scuffs and stuff. I want repair it all but I lack the tools and experience to do a good job. I'm willing to pay for your time and any sundries. Obviously I'm going to help you ha Let me know...

Hey. Removed the plastic in front on my steering wheel to fit my parrot kit. As I was putting it all back I somehow broke one of the screw placements so now it won't screw back up.. It is all wonky and causeing my indicator stalk to not go up so can't indicate right and rubs on the wheel and...

Hey got a ck3200 from a member here. Tried fitting it today but I have a problem ;( It turns on but then 2 seconds later it says goodbye and shuts off. All cables seem connected correctly, radio works as normal. Anyone got any idea?

Yo I cant get on with the seat in my 172, I broke my back last year and due to that have a problem with chairs. Unfortunately this one doesn't agree and is causing more pain than i want to put up with for 2 hour a day. The wifes car is a 2008 megane, the drivers seat is one i can sit in for...

Hey Got a ck3200 parrot kit. Want to fit it to car before tomorrow's commute. Anyone got any tips on install? Ta

Yo Need to get the right paint to carry out some repairs. Halfords said it's 676 but i'm not sure. So what is this? Looks like black with gold specs?

The exhaust on my Clio is loud, as one would expect being the engine it runs... But my wife hates it, it gives her a headache thus she wont go in it. Its having the Belts and Dephaser done and i get it back Monday, Is there anything I can have them do to try and silence it a bit? Its an odd...

hey So Garage said my heating issue isnt down to the heater matrix but the actual control pannel. Can i ask anyone here who as the same car, to put your heating on do you have to do the following: Press Auto > Turn off AC > Put up temp Then it should push out some heat? he said it should...

Saw a nice example I was in the gold meg lol

Seen an orange 182 on roston drive in hinckley today :)

Spotted a silver Clio @ SRS in nuneaton, I dropped off my 172 for diagnostics so I can get her sorted and on the way out this silver one was parked up close! Here is a pic Ofc mines the black one, but for some reason the silver looks more slick? Although it needs a clean ;)

Hey. Two issues that need sorting on my 172. First is the coolant sensor, I have a feeling it's broken as my fan doesn't come on too cool the engine but works with ac on. Second is the heater. Just pushes cold air ;( Any ideas where the sensor is so I can replace it? Also what needs...

Hey driver door rattles when windows up. Put it down and it's fine. Any idea what to do so it would stop?

Saw a nice silver 03 clio sport waiting at lights on bridge next to amg garage. I was in the smart behind you.!

Hey. Seems my engines cooling fan is dead. Major overheat on way home. I want to replace it myself, any idea which fan is ok to fit? I need it fixed by Friday so need the fan delivered Friday. Any guides on how to get the old one out? Thanks

Hey. Something tells me my car isn't performing as it should. Is there anywhere close to le10 0rw that can have a look and tell me what if anything is under performing? Thanks

Hey My windscreen is marked kinda bad. Seems its had some poor wipers on it for years that have caused ALOT of minor scratches. so much so that any lights cause major glare at night. I could just smash the screen and have autoglass stick a new one on for thr £75 excess but rather not tbh...

hey Wondering if its normal for the 172 gear stick to vibrate a bit when driving? Its not an issue as such but i just was wondering. only notice it when my hand is on it ta peeps

hey Anyone know of a good competent place local to Hinckley LE10 that can do the Cam-belt and other stuff correctly?? My Local garage will do it for £707. Thats the cam belt, Aux, timing and water pump replaced with 8 hours labour. That's a bit too rich for me... Ta all

Hey. Got my car today, found that the heater blower is non working. All i can hear is what sounds like a gear turning yet not catching anything? Any idea what may be the issue? and if so how i can fix it cheaply (broke after purchase, tax and insurance!) I will be making some new thumbgrips...

Hey there. Thought I would say hello before i start pestering you all with simply questions ;) Bought a Clio Sport 172 today, 2004 with 62k on the clock. Has a couple of issues, and i hope you can help, will make a post later about them though. I'm over the moon as Direct Line only wanted...