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I need to change mine soon. Are the Max HC discs much better than normal HC discs??

Nankangs are the worst tyres I have ever had. I had them on my old escort when I bought some new wheels. Wait for the wet weather, I couldn't even get the power down out of roundabouts with only 90bhp with them.

When standard which ever one is in front will be quicker.

:( I had the same thing a while ago from a transit tripper, but it was a car mat which hit my car at 50mph and the rough side grazed the left side of the front bumper. Lucky enough it only took me a couple of hours of polishing it get it out.

There is so many 172's about at the monent. I paid £7.3k for mine back in Sept 2005 with 20k miles 53 reg. I would advertise it now for £6,250 with 37k miles, don't think I would get it though. I'll keep it for an other year or so anyway.

^^^^^ As said, It will be brake fluid, but check your pads as the may be worn to low.

Just do some heavy braking and put copper grease on the backplate of the pads.

You might as well use hair shampoo and about 10 tablespoons of salt to wash your car with. :)

I would definatly go for it then. I hope you get it.

Not a bad price really if it has both Cup Packs and has FSH including the Aux Belt.

Sorry to hear that. What damage have you caused expect the bumper, headlight, wing & bonnet?

I think it refers to the RenaultSports 1*2's, so don't worry.

Mine was on it's way out last month 3.5 years old! The trip computer kept resetting it's self, when left for a couple of days.

My standard 172FF has around 3 inches between the wheels and the arches, see below.

It does look high at the front for some reason though, the gap between the arches and the wheels seems a bit too much. I'm guessing the wheels are still 16's. A Cup splitter would make it look lower ;)

That looks very clean! I really like it in white too. One of the best Valver's I've seen.

The ST delivers good power low down in the rev range and picks really quickly, as the Clio's it's 5500rpm+. So if he's in front, he can catch you out. My experiences with my 172 Vs ST Fiesta, the Clio was 2 car lengths in front around 80mph.

I had the top gearbox mount replaced on mine as a bolt had sheared also. Didn't do anyhting for the knocking though. But replacing the top gearbox mount sorted out the axle trap/knocking when accelerating hard in first.

Is it coming from one side? Mine was doing this for ages also, I got the nearside lower suspension arm replaced, around £50 part from Renault.

Looks very nice If you had the letters on the badges painted white, clear repeaters and front splitter it would look awesome. Top job mate!

You should get £8k easy for your 182.

Cambelt every 72k or 5 years, worth checking as it's not a cheap job. Aux belt is advised to be changed at it's 36k service. Rear shocks are common to fail. Also check everything works, like the headlight washers, Xenons, Climate, etc Check both seats move easily as the seat racks...

As above, I would put up for around £5,800 if she wants to sell it soon.

I've had my seat cable replaced, took around an hour to do. I would ask for £100 off min. £70 - 80 labour charge plus the cable. i would phone renault to check on a price though.

Quite a few do it, I wouldn't worry too much. Get it booked in if it's under warranty just for your piece of mind.

There is a few. My mate just traded his 172, 53 plate with Sat Nav and Criuse Control. The screen isn't great compared to whats about now though, but thats technology for you.

Thanks again Rich.

Check to condition of the exhaust and if it is the original. Also has it got an ally bonnet and gearshift light?

Would Chemical Guys, Pro Detailer + Carnauba quick detailer be ok to use for lube when claying the car??

You know i prefer you to work on it, as I know you enjoy the challenge lol