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    Captain - Any Ideas

    Hmmmm. whoever told ya that is on cheap drugs doood... Lama measure Oxygen and calculates air/fuel ratio where Lama 1 = (Stoichiometric) ratio of about 14 to 1. temps have aboslutely nothing to do with it.. modern Oxy sensors are supplied with a constant heat suply to enable it to work...
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    how much would you pay for....

    a set of modifyed front suspension arms on an exchange basis for a clio, 172, valver or willy. object, Increase castor and camber to cup spec and a bit beyond ... Better turn in, excellent increase in steering feedback and neutral understeer characteristics. Spec, exchange modified bottom...
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    question about spark plugs

    problem solved..... buy that cheapest thet meet or excede manufacturers tolerances. there ya go..
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    New headlamp washers Big pic inside.

    GOD !!!.. yes.. can you IMAGINE the weight saving form removing that heavy pile of crap.. !! wow, recalced and got 150 + bhp extra they gotta be pulling yer plonker.. I mean.. be serious doods... they REMOVED THE HEADLAMP WASHER ??? ROFLMFAO !!!! I can really see how that...
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    Anyone have a way of calming the tale wagging on the 172.

    yes !! fist, as some of the guys say.. lol.. dont brake so hard.. @D you make the need to alter angles (ie - flick the steering wheel) reduced by fitting my modded arms with increased castor KPI angle... (sooooon),,, - along with -25 PR15 springs. You soften up the rear and add new...
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    White wheels

    rich, the photo is not good enough to show black as there is no inner wheel contrast, you would just lose the effect. if you can get a better photo, no probs.. but I think black may be a little ott.. stuff the willy drivers lol ().. if ya like gold, go for it, just go for a light shade to...
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    RS 172 (Silver) In Barrowford Lancs. is it you

    didnt notice either exhaust or wheels, just the car.. looke dnice. nearly as nice as mine lol Joe cliosport sticker musta come form somewhere eh ??.. Joe. (Ps Rich.. fancy that beer sometime.. maybe we can get a few together ?)
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    White wheels

    I like the gold personally..
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    White wheels

    ok dood.. heres the first original http://homepage.ntlworld.com/captainslarty/left.jpg in white http://homepage.ntlworld.com/captainslarty/leftwhite.jpg In gold http://homepage.ntlworld.com/captainslarty/leftgold.jpg In grey...
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    how much would you pay for....

    Hi Chun, the track changes on the rear are a result of wheel offset.. aesthetics on renos behalf the tyre wear is proportion to the amount of go-go juice you give it... yes.. tyre wear would suffer slightly.. you may even get 1000 miles less .. but you will be encouraged to play for the...
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    how much would you pay for....

    H Tim, correct, but camber is only half the problem. the castor increase, increases steering force needed as you enter the bend, the power steering makes this just a subtle but rewarding increase in feedback.. all the way through the bend the steering changes from the traction...
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    pics of the engine strip (F4R) / 172

    Chun, If I told you, unfortunately, I would have to kill you.... Seriously though... this is something I am working on with the top renault aftermarket suppliers. I came across a way that the mods can be done without noticable changes and due to market demand, that is unique. so...
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    RS 172 (Silver) In Barrowford Lancs. is it you

    Not many around here, just spotted a mint Mk2 silver on Gisburn Rd, Barrowford (Parked) complete with ClioSport sticker in rear.. Have to meet up for a beer, I am only 2 minutes away.. and I must get a cliosport sticker.. ooooops.. Joe
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    how much would you pay for....

    a set of modifyed front suspension arms on an exchange basis for a clio, 172, valver or willy. object, Increase castor and camber to cup spec and a bit beyond ... Better turn in, excellent increase in steering feedback and neutral understeer characteristics. Spec, exchange modified bottom...
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    White wheels

    rich, the photo is not good enough to show black as there is no inner wheel contrast, you would just lose the effect. if you can get a better photo, no probs.. but I think black may be a little ott.. stuff the willy drivers lol ().. if ya like gold, go for it, just go for a light shade to...
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    White wheels

    Hi Sir, yes, please email it to. CaptainSlarty@ntlworld.com Joe.
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    RS 172 (Silver) In Barrowford Lancs. is it you

    didnt notice either exhaust or wheels, just the car.. looke dnice. nearly as nice as mine lol Joe cliosport sticker musta come form somewhere eh ??.. Joe. (Ps Rich.. fancy that beer sometime.. maybe we can get a few together ?)
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    Top 5 driver annoyances

    Hi Petes, you are correct Sir in the context of it always being advisable to indicate if it would help or warn other road users If going straight on at a roundabout, yes, a signal prior to the junction you leave from is appropriate and helpful. Joe.
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    White wheels

    I like the gold personally..
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    White wheels

    ok dood.. heres the first original http://homepage.ntlworld.com/captainslarty/left.jpg in white http://homepage.ntlworld.com/captainslarty/leftwhite.jpg In gold http://homepage.ntlworld.com/captainslarty/leftgold.jpg In grey...
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    Top 5 driver annoyances

    Hi Sir. if the manouver is dangerous, then yes, if it is a case where the driver can clearly see room to overtake using all lanes, thats fine, but otherwise dangerous driving. re sitting in lane 3 if the traffic is bumbling along at the legal limit, on a fine day, this would not be...
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    White wheels

    will you like the result though ???.. If you have a good image of the car with the wheels on I can paint them white for you to see ?..
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    pics of the engine strip (F4R) / 172

    Hi Cheif, yes, the block is iron.. and bloody strong. I understand what you are saying about keeping low boost and original pistons.. the difficulty will be using low boost... and maintianing it.. a waste gate actualtor from a mini metro turbo might work, it has a very low boost (about...
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    Top 5 driver annoyances

    Great thread, but some things should be pointed out - the quotes from the thread are in no specific order) When joining a dual carriage way, people driving slowly along and oblivious to the fact that you are trying to join the road!! They dont have to.. it is YOUR responsibility to adjust...
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    RS 172 (Silver) In Barrowford Lancs. is it you

    Not many around here, just spotted a mint Mk2 silver on Gisburn Rd, Barrowford (Parked) complete with ClioSport sticker in rear.. Have to meet up for a beer, I am only 2 minutes away.. and I must get a cliosport sticker.. ooooops.. Joe
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    cup v 172.. weight loss and performance.

    Agreed Eddd. On a circuit (not track day, but proper racing) every little helps. and yes, that extra virtual power - or more correctly increase in power to weight ration would be benficial. Just not really on a road car... Joe
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    anyone need images of the underside of the 172

    Hi all Has cliosport got space to host them.. there is about 20 Megabytes in total, but would form a great reference library. ? providing I retain the copyright I have no problems with that. they would be there for anyones reference. (Tim, sorry, I aint got enough web space for them...
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    cup v 172.. weight loss and performance.

    Rich, Hiya M8.. as for changes on the cup suspension.. I think you will find the following. revised bottom ball joint mounting.. this will increase camber and castor angles giving a slightly wider track and lowering the car by a few mm (Due to KPI angle increase only) the front springs...
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    White wheels

    Hi Sir, yes, please email it to. CaptainSlarty@ntlworld.com Joe.
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    cup v 172.. weight loss and performance.

    LOL Pugboy Yep, bloody thing is so embarassing.. need more power Egor... keep getting blown off by Craggy on a 0-100 run lol.. As for resale price of imports (They ARE official UK spec.. and ALL clios are imported ).. interesting, but I dont think it holds up.. there is NOTHING on my...
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