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I've done a search, but nothing as far as I can see Why do people fit CUP shocks to standard 172s? Just asking as mine needs a refresh, and they seem to be the same price?

Also, my Mrs' JCW MINI

For a ph2 172 please Basically mines too long so I can't fit the standard CAF in, so what is the correct size? Thanks

My airbag light is on now that I've changed the clocks as the previous owner got rid of the LED The reason is this The pretensioner has had the plug cut off, and so has the car side of the wiring. However, then no attempt has been made to reconnect them!? Im now left with 8 or 9 different...

The other say I discovered none of these lights worked on my newly purchased Clio! As the clock bulb also needed doing, I removed the top dash and thought I'd have a quick look at what was going on This is my discovery I ran a scan on it, and the EML isn't even on! So, my question is -...

Thought I'd start a little project thread, and update it as I go along So, I bought this 172 off a forum member who'd only had it for 4 weeks or so. Basically it's got a few issues, but nothing major! The main part is the paint is immaculate! Its had a full spray in Storm Grey, and the...

Had my newly purchased 172 on the ramp at the weekend, and noticed this? Looks like the fuel return pipe? Also, it's blocked off at the engine too? Why would anyone do this?

Before I start, I'm not saying 6 is a record, it's merely a fact :rasp: It all started at the end of 2006 when I sold my Saxo VTR and bought this 172 off a forum member, via the For Sale section All went well for 4 months, until a blind Escort driver killed it So, set about finding...

http://auctions.motorhog.co.uk/vehicle-list/details/2012-renault-clio-sport-raider-1998cc-petrol-manual-3-door-hatchback-at-s---i-thompson-s---i-thomson/197027?x=0&type=0&memr=0&make=RENAULT&trns=0&fuel=1&catc=0&dist=0&sort=5&srch=clio Reserve met at £1330, but internal engine damage

I've given her a final wash, and a coat of HD Wax, and she's looking good Didnt even advertise her, had a lot of interest, but the new owner was the 1st to put forward a serious offer, and they're on their way as we speak Ill be sad to see it go tbh, my final shots...

Well the intention was always to keep it from April, when my A1 went back, until September, when my new A3 arrives Well Sept the 1st is creeping up, and the Sunflowers days are numbered Its been a brilliant summer, I've done one trackday, where it performed faultlessly, and had some good runs...

PH1, few conflicting threads on here saying pull, or twist? Obvs don't wanna snap in so I can't get it out, but it neither pulls, or twists! Noticed there's a 21mm head on it? Is it pull, or twist?! ​Ta

What a day it was yesterday, went to the 'novice' Blyton Park via Javelin Trackdays, along with a Rover 25 GTi, Seat Ibiza Cupra and a 172 CUP and had a brilliant day! When I did the Clio i put Mintex M1144 fast road pads on, and my god were the brake good! Absolutely no fade, even lap after...

I'm rubbish at making decisions! They need doing, so do I stay black, go silver, or anthracite? Hate white, so no go! The cars running black side strips etc

Not washed it since I got in I'm January, but only been on the rd for the last week Still had all the dust etc from the body shop etc, so was desperate for it Bought some Autoglym HD Wax so snow foamed it, washed with AG shampoo, applied AG Super Resin Polish the the HD wax Took off the...

So, the Sunnies been in the body shop for 2.5 weeks, and today I picked it up My A1 went back today, and I'm gonna be driving this til i get my new A3 in Sept It passed it MOT last month, with no advisories, and today I taxed it and insured it, so it's the first time I could really drive it...

No markings, but the previous owner says he thinks it a K-Tec Im wondering if its this one? http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2069&catid=&appid=2&pic=2 The end is the same, but the pipe bit isnt, i wonder if theyve updated it....

My airbox is tight as fark, just wanna see if im doin something wrong!

So i went with the eBay special, people are giving them good reviews so why nlt I understand it needs setting up, is there a correct way to do this lr just poke with a screwdriver to adjust the plunger?! Started car but its revving at about 3k so theres obv some setting up to do!

As title, not sure if there sbould be a sealing gasket or anything? PH1 172

Ooookay, so I did the belts on my PH1 and checked and rechecked the timing - all good Build it up and it won't start, unless I press the accelerator Got it going, and all seemed well (ran it for about 30 secs) so turned it off and left it for a week Come to it tonight, and its hunting -...

What are the torque settings for the dephaser pulley, tensioner and idler pulleys please 2001 172 btw

Anyone recommend anywhere, with a contact number? Wanting just a nice quiet system Cheers

Now I've done a search but can't seem to find anything My Ph1 already has a Ph2 rear bumper done by the previous owner, but it doesn't fit right Is there a guide for this, or a list of what parts are needed or need to be modified? Doesn't fit right right on the edges, and was stuck on with...

As title, can I put a cat or decat off a ph2 onto a ph1?

Ok so i thought id start abit of a progress thread, so here goes! I currently drive a remapped Audi A1 Black Edition, but this is going back in April, and my new A3 Sportback isnt due until September. I lease these via work, and my plan is to have an new Audi from Sept to end of Feb, then run a...

As title, heard that stock pads wear down after 1 track day, but don't want full on track pads as will prob only do one or two track days Cheers

As title really, looking for some for my new purchase Where's the cheapest place? Cheers

Well went upto Newcastle for this yesterday - bought it for abit of trackday summer fun, but also to use as a daily from April to Sept Im sure the seller will agree, he very very vague with his descriptions! I really went blind, but for the price i wasnt bothered! All i know so far is its...

I'm looking at cars for when my A1 goes back in April, the idea is to drive the 'new' car for 6 months, and then tuck it away for the winter and get another Audi for 6 months via my works scheme So, I loved my Flame Red 172, so I've been looking at getting another one of those, but I've also...