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Right, Ive just had a look at fitting my 172 cup spitter and there are screws that need to be removed first. They just seem to keep turning :( Any ideas? Also, on the splitter are screw holes where the screws go, but the last one at each end is like a large triangle cut out, and so I...

Anyone running Sat Nav off an Origin b2? Whats the easiest way? Does TomTom work with it? AutoRoute 2004? etc etc? I would prefer to use the GPS side of the b2, rather than have yet another GPS receiver in the car. Cheers, Lee.

Only just got my 172 back from Reno, and now Ive got a bloody stone chip! :( Its up near the rear view mirror, just on the edge of the shaded bit. Nice Spider crack, about the size of a 50pence coin and it appears to have split the layers :(

Just fitted my PiperCross Viper kit. OMFG!!!! The noise it makes, truely sensational. Pick up is better, engine seems more responsive. My love for my car gets more each day. Started with a standard 172 in Jan, now have a K-Tec Twin 3" and a Pipercross Viper, combined they make the...

Ive just collected my 172 from the dealer. After driving a short way I tried the brakes. At 30mph I could press the brake pedal to the floor and the ABS did NOT cut in :confused: I guess this isnt normal? Where is the Brake Fluid resevoir? So I can check the fluids?

Whats the chances of my Origin b2 surviving a Wash Cycle?? My dopey wife didnt check my suit trousers when she washed them!!! :( So my Origin b2 has now been washed and spun. I guess the only saving grace is that there is no power in the origin b2 when its unplugged from the car, so the...

Ive got a 1.2 Corsa SXi for a week whilst my Clio172 is in the garage having its alternator replaced. I know going from a 2.0 Clio to a 1.2 Corsa is gonna be slower, but this thing is like a slug. I raced a milk float and the milkfloat won!! As for Ragging Hire Cars... jeeeez at least when you...

Ive just gone out to my year old 172 and it has a flat battery!?!? Its been parked for less than an hour after a 1/2journey down the motorway, so how the hell is the battery flat?!? The battery is a sealed battery, and so does not allow me to check or top up the battery fluid levels...

Im looking at getting a new job, which comes with an Astra as the company car (no option on car or money, its astra only) Ive only just purchased my 172 in Jan (it was regd March 03) so its only a year old. Should I keep it or sell it? I paid £10,750 2months ago, so really dont want to sell...

Ive had my 172 for 6/7 weeks and its making its first visit to the dealers. Its in for them to have a look at the drivers seatbelt coz it never rewinds properly and Im forever shutting it in the door [:(] Also asked them to have a look at the engine mounts coz of the noise when accelerating...

On jap cars, there is a big thing made about exhaust manifolds, and they can release some quite high figures. One particular brand, HotShot, make quite a few. So my questions is can you get any for the 172? Or is the exhaust manifold already that good that you cant gain any more?

How much is a 2003 172 spoiler worth? Im considering replacing it with the Renault "Double Spoiler" so to lighten the costs Id be selling the standard 172 spoiler.

I noticed this morning that when I use the drivers leccy window in my 172, a relay clicks under the dash somewhere, yet when I use the passenger window there is no relay click?? Should the drivers window have a "one touch" function for up and down? I have to hold the button down to move the...

Just fitted an ITG foam filter to my mk2 172. mmmmm, thats a nice induction roar. Im sure the pickup is better as well. Also followed the advice of some of the guys here, and disconnected the feed So it bypasses the narrow air feed.

Right, 2 questions for ya :) 1.) The idle on my 172, seems very lumpy. The needle doesnt jump around, but even sitting in the car, you can feel the car judder about with the idling engine just ticking over. Its the same cold or hot. Ive been told its down to "wild cams", but is this really...

I fitted my origin b2 over the weekend and discovered that my speedo over reads. When the speedo says 80, the origin says 75. It seems to be roughly 5mph above the actual speed? I am running on the standard wheels/tyres combo. Is this normal?

Just took my car to a rolling road that Ive used on previous cars, so Im happy with the RR itself. My car came out at 160bhp, is this correct for a mk2 172? Heres the figures:- Max 160 BHP at 6562 rpm Max 137 lb/ft at 5500 rpm There is a definit drop and then pickup in the graph between...

Wot is the model number of the standard headunit in the mk2 172s? Is it a VDO or a Philips? Is it one of these:- Philips RC594/DC459/DC461 VDO 22DC279/22DC259 Any ideas? I did try and search, but didnt come across anything.

I fitted a rear strut brace to my 172 last nite and it keeps squeaking :confused: Now, I know that the reason behind it, just need to know how to stop it before I go mad!!! The reason as far as I can see, is the strut brace sat on top of the rubber suspension mounts and even with a little...

If you had 500quid to upgrade a mk2 172s ICE, what would you do? I wanna keep the steering wheel controls, so will need the HU to utilise them. I have a 10" pioneer sub that Id want to keep in there, just needs a new amp to drive it. So, 500 quid, go spend and then give me the break down.

Anyone know where I can get the ATMO Grill for my mk2 Clio 172? What kind of price am I looking at? Cheers, Lee.

Collected my 03 plated 172 this morning. So far Ive only done 50 miles or so, but shes soo nice to drive. Already run in at 10,950miles. Pics to follow on a nicer day :)

So what should I run my 172 on? Its already done 10,900 miles so I dont know what its been run on before. So is it worth the extra cost of the "fancy fuels"?

If I wanted to add a simple splitter to my 172s Front Bumper, then is the Laguna splitter the best/cheapest/easiest option? Any others that fit straight on?

The clio Im buying is a UK car(See "Ive paid my Deposit" thread), and hence comes with the standard alarm, armed by they keys etc. However, when looking at the car, I shut the doors and opened the bonnet to check the oil. The alarm kept arming itself and beeping coz the bonnet was open. Is...

Just got back from Hemel Hempstead where I have put down a deposit on an 03 plated Red 172 :D Pick it up next saturday. 1 owner 10,949miles (Serviced at 10,931 by Renault Dealership selling the car on 12/12/03) Bought from Camden Renault Milton Keynes originally 2 new Contis (other 3 are...

Took the wife and had a test drive of the Clio 172. The car we tried had done 10,200miles, so was nicely run in and ready to go. First Impressions: Comfy Seats (even the wife agreed) Very quiet (I was expecting rattles/road noise) Very nippy Overall, I was most impressed. The wife...

Recommendations and prices Guys, thats wot Im after. Must have the following:- CAT 1 approved Tilt Sensors (Stop alloys getting pilfered) Full Boot/Bonnet/Interior protection Nice features Ive seen and would quite like, but not essential are:- Remote Start Automatic Window Closing on arming...

They have some new Clio Sport 172s listed at £11k, which when I see used ones on AutoTrader for that price, they are tempting. Are they UK cars with 3 yr warranties or imports with 1yr warranty? Do they take P/exchanges? Im certainly leaning towards them as theyre prices are very keen...

Hi, I currently own a Primera (Yes, stop laughing now) I want something more sporty, dont need the 4doors etc. Need a bit of Va Va Voom in my life. So, Ive been looking around and the 172 looks a likely candidate. I stumbled across your humble abode and after wiping my feet at the door...