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Just down loaded the 98ron.cal (partial write not full .rst) file onto the car and im impressed, the car pulls stronger lower down and is much smoother. Before the map it used to try and stall and was very hesitant when pulling away but this has cured that too which is great. Only been for a...

Washed using two bucket method, Meguires Micro fibre mitt, megs shampoo, dried using microfibre cloths, then polished with a 3 stage megs kit (cant remember exact name) by hand. (washed weekly,polished monthly) Im suffering from some swirling and major hazing at the moment I will at some point...

On my old Zr I could set the alarm so that the interior motion sensors were de-activated if required (i.e pets in car, windows left open etc.). However all the sensors on the doors, bonnet, boot etc would still be active. Is this possible on the 172 and if so how do i set it like that...

Finally bit the bullet today and ordered it. Really looking forward to getting it and having a play about with the software. I was thinking of using the groupN.rst, followed by the 98Ron.cal files i have no other mods (engine wise) except the acoustic valve removed. Any one got any suggestions

Sorry I know this has been done to death but I am just about to order spacers, and have 2 questions. Its a PH2 172 on standard rims and lowered on Sportlines. 1.) Should I go for 10mm or 15mm 2.) What stresses and strains will running spacers have on my suspension geometry. Cheers.

Coming down the hill onto the roundabout @ about 11am Sunday, I was in the 53 Plate Monaco going the other way You flashed me. - Looked Mint in the sun:cool:

As Above, on my 53 plate 172. Are the sport ones different or are the the same across the range?? Cheers

Toying with the idea of white turinis and white racing stripes for the Monaco, anyone done it who has pics or could someone do a photoshop please. Cheers Guys & Girls

Lots of you have probs read this before, but for those who havent its a good read http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/cargrouptests/19340/honda_civic_typer_v_mg_zs_180_v_clio_172_v_vw_golf_v5.html

Tried changing the rear pads last night, well looked at it for 10 mins then went to the pub lol. How do you go about removing the slide plate at the bottom to renew the pads, i cant slide the plate out because the bolt (17mm) holiding the assembly on is in the way, and i cant get the bolt out...

Replacing the rear discs and pads on the 172, As far as im aware the bearings are fine (no noise or play in the wheel). Will it be ok to just replace the discs or shoud i be looking at replacing the whole assembly, i.e the discs with bearings etc. The car has just clocked 40K is this a good...

My rear discs and Pads are Knacked so time to upgrade, Gonna fit standard discs to the rear, and the fronts are standard discs at the mo - New when i bought the car 4500 miles ago. What pads do you reccomend, I liked the ebc greenstuff on my rover, so i want to stick with ebc. butshould i use...

Sorry if its been done to death, did a quick search an couldnt find anything. Cheers

Monaco First thing Saturday Morning top of town - 03 FDF Racing Blue bottom of town - S7 *GT Black PH Quick top of the parade about 3pm sunday afternoon. I was in a 53 Plate Monaco blue. Hi all.

Cleaned the toy yesterday (first big clean of 08), took bloody hours, and then it started f*ckin raining:dapprove: . However i did manage to get the camera out before it started:approve: . New mods are; sportlines fitted, Silvervisions, Mk 3 Badges and calipers painted in gunmetal...

The rear quarters rattle like fooook when i turn the tunes up past abot volume 15. I am just about to fit a Pioneer head unit and some components (any suggestions please) i can only imagine that more power will only make the rattle situation worse. Anything i can do to stop this problem. I...

Decat (silenced) Decent exhaust Inlet Manifolds Matched IK ( Maxogen or BMC CDA) Remap Any thoughts?? Was hoping for about 185-190, or am I dreaming??:o

Just been out to get lunch, went to wash the windows (stationary) and the light jets squirt out about 4ft in front of the car. Get out to find both of the jets have the swivel part missing. The stalks are there but the jet itself is gone, both gone cant be a coincidence think some chav must have...

Passed my G/F's mate today on the way to work, my missus saw her at college and said oh i saw your boyfriend in that chavved up 1.2 clio Sh*t thing this morning.:S To which my G/F kindly replied its the 2.0 litre sport 172 thats how the are its standard, bar mines lowered. Cheeky bird said...

As above That looks awesome - they look different to the turinis what are they. Cheers

Removed my acoustic valve on friday fitted cold air feed, have not yet recieved the ITG Panel filter but to be honest i think i have lost some low end torque. Not convinced and i may be imagining it but it doesnt feel as lively. Will give it another few days and if not ill be slinging the...

HAd the clio valeted a while back now and it looks mint. Been topping up the wax every so often. Meguires NXT spray wax stuff leaves a perfect finish when done but next time i wash the car and dry it (microfibre) the wax ends up all smeary and patchy. Anything i can do and can anyone reccomend...

Hi just read the very long and controversal thread about the self programme RSTuner kit. I am very interested in buying the kit. Just wondering if anyone that has bought the kit has hadd a before and after RR done. Would be interested to see the results. My 172 is completely standard at the mo...

Parked just up from the Windmill.:cool: Looked great -Pailed my 172 into insignificance lol. Obviously a keen member was wearing the Cliosport logo with pride;) Apologies for title (Damn Fat Fingers :dapprove: ) should read Stratford

Hi as above... And What sort of price i could get them made up for in white Cheers

Right i know this has been asked before but i have a standard tunerlist stereo in my 2003 172. Its not the Cabasse one its the lower spec standard tunerlist. Does anyone know which model of Cabasse i need for the upgrade, and is it worth while. I have a £350 Pioneer Bluetooth unit from my old...

I recently (about 4 weeks ago) had my car PC'd by Jay who did a fantastic job and it looked mint. Unfortunately the dreaded swirl marks an marring are starting to return already. I am using a Meguirs wash Mitt, the two bucket method with Turtle wax wash and wax. and drying with meguires...

Pic Request Lowered FF 172 Probs been done plent of times before but please could people post pics of their 172 Lowered - preferebly FF on standard wheels, no wheel spacers etc. and preferebly Eibach Sportlines. Trying to decide wether i need to order hubcentric spacers when i order my...

... at work so cant:o Just about to order Silvervisions. Do i need offset pins or normal, thanks in advance (Ph2 172)

... Apex 30 - 40 mm lowering springs. If not what are good springs to use on the 172 FF want to lower it about 20 - 30 mm. Cheers