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according to this ebay sale... mine only does 140mph, should I complain to renault? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9861&item=4556424318&rd=1http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9861&item=4556424318&rd=1

Im thinking of starting a website for owners of renault 5 turbos.. theres already a popular one on the net but it charges £££ to be a member, which I think is a bit much for people who just want to access a forum to speak about the car and related matters... If I was to setup an alternative...

I need to source some, but renault have quoted £80 per side... anyone know where I can get some cheaper? cheers!

Who was it who flashed me on the opposite side of the dual carridgeway on the spine road last week just up from the moorfarm house roundabout... ?? I didnt have time to react to return the flash.

Ok, Just got my renewal from Direct Line on my 2003 CUP... 25yrs old (26 in june) 6yrs NCB 3 points SP50 parked on driveway just outside city (newcastle) no accidents licence since 17yrs old girlfriend on policy (25yrs old) £447.30p (but £1000 voluntry excess), includes legal...

NK04 *** if I remember, I think you turned off for northshields, gosforth etc.

I musta passed about 5 different people today round newcastle area today, only 1 of the 5 smiled back with a wave... Anyone from here!??!

I just bought some of that wonder wheels stuff to try on my cup 172 as even with hard scrubbing and jetwash I cant get the brakedust off. I want them to look like new again ... is it any good ?

After 17000 miles on my original tyres with 2mm left on the front and 5mm left on the rear, ive just paid £207 today for 4 new toyo proxies all fitted. Good deal ?

is £208 "FITTED" a good price for 4 new toyo proxies ? [Edited by chris79 on 1/12/2005 1:51:25 PM] for 172cup sorry

is £240 fitted for 4 brand new a good deal ? www.kwikfit.co.uk doing a 25% discount if you buy 4 in one go.... [Edited by chris79 on 1/11/2005 3:10:35 AM] for 172 cup - 195/45/R16

where can I get the cheapest 172 cup tyres from ? Ive no longer got a job and I need 4 of them /o\

Is it possible to stick 195/50 R16s on instead of 195/45s to save a bit money ?

ok, ive covered about 16500 miles in my cup since new, and I think my front tyres (maybe all tyres) need replacing as the car seems to have really sh*t grip now. I darnt accelerate round a corner or it goes in a straight line... Anyway, what tyres should I be looking at as replacements, and...

Im thinking of getting a v6 clio or maybe a vx220 turbo ... how much do u guys think my clio cup is worth heres the details :- Registered May 2003 on an 03 plate 14500 miles FSH stamped (1st service @ 12000 miles) Excellent condition both inside and out, no damage at all except 1 small...

Right, I need to get this right, is the belt down the left hand side of the engine (supposing you have the bonnet open and are standing in front of the car), is it the timing belt, or the fan belt. Basically mines started to frey on my 18 month old cup and its booked in to be changed with...

Just got my cup 172 first service today. £135 all in, however ive been told that whilst servicing theyve discovered something leaking @ my power steering pump or something wrong, so theyre ordering in a new pump etc and its all under warranty .... Was quite pleased that they goto the extra...

Ive got a cup, and im on 12,100 miles ... Can someone put my mind at rest and assure me that the guy on the phone @ renault was telling the truth when he said it had to be serviced 1000 miles EITHER SIDE of the 12000 mark ?? ... i.e. I still have 900 miles left before it would invalidate my...

Im currently at 11500 miles, so I guess I need my clio cup serviced, does anyone know roughly how much it costs and what you get for your money ? Any tips ? thnx.

after ringing around, i found the ultimate quote which I took out today :- Direct Line £498 fully comp with £850 excess. 24yrs old (25 in 3 weeks), 5yrs NCB, license 7yrs+, 0 points/accidents, garaged, just outside city on my 03 plate clio cup. Sorry Tesco, I wont be renewing for £630. ^^

ok, 25 next month, 5yrs NCB, no points/accidents, garaged, 10000 miles with a 172 cup. Last year I paid £636 with £850 excess with tesco This year they quoted me £630.... save £6 ??? nice one. I rang Direct Line and they quoted me £498.75p, they also noted that they supply insurance to...

I came to tax my clio (1 yr old now) and realised that I havnt recieved the logbook since I bought it, I went to the post office hoping to fill in a V10 but the laws have changed and they wouldnt issue me a tax disc. I rang DVLA who confirmed the car is still registered to the supplier, and...

Quite interesting this :- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2471058007&category=32094http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2471058007&category=32094 Anyone done this before ? quite cheap for the price, but states prototype, wonder why its being sold.

ive owned a few r5 turbos, but check this baby out http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2457258389&category=9861http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2457258389&category=9861 correct me if im wrong, but did that person spend £30 grand on a bodykit, some strange...

only done 8000 miles and had a puncture this week on front left tyre near the outside wall. New contintental - £76 ! i hope i dont get another puncture too soon !

When I first bought my cup back in april I heard rumors on here that renault were going to be offering a 200bhp upgrade by xmas for 172 owners ? Anyone know if this is still happening ? or if not who else does it aftermarket and whats involved etc ?

Check this out :- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=6385&item=2433754309http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=6385&item=2433754309 Does that look dodgy as f**k ? somethings not right imo.

Dont make the mistake I made today with my clio cup, and attempt to extend the nosle of a bottle of oil whilst resting it on your engine bay area. I pulled up the spout and it broke and came off but caused the bottle to jerk up spilling new oil all over the left area of the engine. It went all...

Ive got a clio cup, and noticed yesterday the SERV light on my dash illuminated whilst I was driving and stays on. Ive done 5350 miles in the car, is it telling me im due a service with renault ? or is it something else. The manual only says I should visit a renault dealer in the near future if...

Hi, I want to start a thread in the hope of us all learning who is maybe the best insurer for our cars, just give a post with the following info (like mine) :- Age : 24 Car : cup NCB : 4 years Full Licence : 7 years+ accidents/points : none modified? : no City/Rural : Just...