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I notice a lot (most?) people with Clio 182's seem to like changing the wheels, either to those turini wheels or more tragically, to some 17" halfords specials which makes the car look like a rollerskate. I think the standard wheels are really spot on. OK, some say the have poor venting, but...

Is it possible? I'd rather like increased induction roar. Not bothered about power gains. However, definitely do NOT want to lose power or torque. I've done a search and there seems not to be anything conclusive about this that I can see. Dont want a panel filter as it wont increase...

OK, i'm pretty sure i need new brake pads. I'm also pretty sure i want to upgrade them to Ferrodo's for increased braking power. I will also change the hoses to braided ones for better performance too. One question though, do i need to change the fluid with all this, or will the existing...

Sometimes, pretty rarely mind, i can be driving along and the STOP and handbrake lights on the dash will light up. They usually go out again within a few seconds. Any ideas what might be causing this?

I see that the Cup does not have one. Therefore, its not needed. Or is it? What exactly is meant to be the purpose of it, except for it being cosmetic? How much does it weigh?

When I'm not using them that is. I can be driving along, and I'll hear my brakes squeeking, not constantly, but like on off as though you can hear the wheel rotating. It always seems to be as I steer towards the left hand side, and, if I straighten out or use the brakes it shuts up. Last...

Just had my Blueflame 182 exhaust fitted today by the very guys themselves. Took them around 2 hours from me going in, to me leaving, and the service was professional :cool: Pictures - search the forums if you want to see them - if you REALLY want to see pics of mine then I will take some...

Not sure if this is a repost, its possible... if so my apologies. http://www.channel4.com/4car/feature/feature.jsp?id=2074 Quite a disappointing write up, criticising steering, lofty driving position, gutless engine, and lack of character and sparkle compared to the old car.

And the Clio is here to stay after all of that. My overall impression is that you should be proud of your Clios. OK the build quality is pants, but there is very little out there at the right side of £20k that is more fun to drive, even though it might not be the fastest thing out there. So...

Because in Newcastle today I was wandering around at lunchtime and saw a blue coloured mk2 that looks like it had just ram raided halfords, with a big spoiler on teh back, great big wheels, in fact in short, just about any tasteless cosmetic accesory you can think of was bolted to this thing...

Just had a little encounter on a dual carriageway (one with several roundabouts breaking it up) and had a Jag XJ6 with a young bloke behind me, obviously looking to try and get me to put my foot down... so oblidged. Now, I dont know what size engine it had, but it was a big car and I was...

As title really, just wondering what the cost per mile to run an RS is in pence, I'm curious as I'm trying to work out whether its really worth me using my car for work at the rate of mileage I get (around 42p / mile but presumably with tax taken off also).

Short of putting the proper Trophy items on, is it possible using normal springs + dampers or coilovers to give as good handling as a Trophy to a normal 182? I am happy with the way the 182 handles, but in the future sometime, I think I would like to improve its handling (and perhaps...

As title really.... I'd never really given this much thought really, as I had bought it from a dealer. However, when I went to have a test drive of something else the guy wanted to talk figures before he would let me out in it. He actually asked me if it was an import... I said I didnt think so...

My 182 is now at Reno and today I got use of a mk3 diesel, pretty much poverty spec to tell you the truth, so i dont know if its a 65 bhp model or the 80 bhp model, but I'd imagine its probably the former. Anyway I just thought I'd give a few basic thoughts on the car in comparison - although...

I've always been reading that driving the Clio HARD all of the time somehow gives it more power. But why? How? What proof is there? By my reckoning I should be on my way to a quick'un because its rare that I dont give it some pasty, but as of now (11k miles) I dont really think I can say it...

Every time I get to a particular speed, I get a squealing sound filling the cars cabin, and it is dependant on wind speed... sometimes you can hear it at 70 mph, other times its 100 mph. Once it starts, its more or less constant until you slow down. The higher wind speeds the car is travelling...

OK, this ISNT a typical versus thread, it isnt about a race or anything, I just want opinions. Basically as much as I like the 182, and boy I really do like it, I just fancy something a bit different, and have been looking at the MX5, in 1.8 form. I just fancy something RWD, and the fact its a...

Took the car to my dealer (Benfield Renault at Newcastle Scotswood Road) and so far I have had good service. My car is 18 months old and one problem i took it in for is exhaust rattling -well they just rang me up and told me they are replacing the whole exhaust - now considering the warranty...

OK not literally, but i was "making progress" the other day, and the windscreen wiper almost started to look like it was going to snap off! Please tell me the windscreen wipers wont fly off when i am making progress! :eek:

Some shots of the "cobweb" run i went on on sunday.

I notice if i play something like dance music, the bass causes the rear speakers to rattle. I presume this is the covers as I cant imagine its distorting considering the bass setting is on 0 and the volume is on 20. This is on a standard Clio 182 stereo system. Just wondering if anyone else...

Just curious really - I searched the forum and did a quick look on google but didnt really seem to see anything. I am aware that the standard exhaust system tends to fail rather prematurely - the car has just over 10k miles on it, and already its showing signs of the "4k rpm noise"... how long...

I was at work today and went to a site where i had to park my car round the back of a building. It was sort of at an angle, similar to what it might be if you parked with say the left wheels on a very high kerb. I just finished and when I turned on the ignition I got ------------- OIL...

My 182 appears to have more of a gap between the wheel and arch at the front of the car, than at the back. The difference is quite marked. Is this normal?

Sorry if this is regarded as being in the wrong forum, I wasnt really sure where it should go, so feel free to move it if you want. Anyway, its not something i plan on doing imminently, but i was wondering, when the suspension goes on the 182, is it just as cheap to get a good aftermarket kit...

I've heard a lot of people say that Clio's are girls cars. However, I've hardly ever seen a girl driving an RS Clio. However, most Civic Type R's I see are driven by girls! :eek: Heh! :cool:

Is the Pilot Exalto really worth it over the others? The cost is just astonishing - £125 per tyre fitted! :( There are some pretty nice tyres that would save you a few quid. Just want to know anyone who's tried alternatives on their 182 and what they think of them, as for me £125 a tyre is...

Going down through the Teams towards the A1, I overtook you (silver 182), and then you followed me up towards sunniside before we went out seperate ways. :)

1. The throttle clicks down, I know this is to disengage the CC, however, I am just wondering whether it requires you to click down to get full throttle or whether it occurs before then? 2. The exhaust on the 182... I understand this is how they got the extra 10 brake... so in effect does this...