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I always use Super unleaded...never had any problems.

The image of the Evolution/Subaru breed is going through a bad time hence the prices falling dramatically.....also ludicrously expensive to run.

Definately get on the Highways Agency/Councils back to get your money back.....we pay for the 'priveledge' to drive on UK roads so expect them NOT to be dangerous.

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This makes me realy f**king angry We pay ludicrous amounts of car tax to drive on roads which are in either in s**t condition or littered with debris that could potentialy cause a fatal accident. Glad it wasn't worse though.

Valver is a nice engine.....my 19 valver never went wrong and returned good MPG figures.

36k or 5 years definatelty requires the aux belt and the cambelt change.

I usually use Shell helix fully Syn 5/40w

I bet your exhaust is knocking on the metal bracket which holds the exhaust rubber mount. I've got a Stealth and it did exactly that.....fixed it by removing the bracket and filing the mounting holes out further so I could slide it further away from the bracket on the backbox itself. Bit of...

Mitsi and Subaru owners believe in their brand too mate.....I am still supporting a Subaru club and they are decent people who are passionate about their cars.....not spotty a**holes who abuse motors and do donuts in the local Maccy Ds I do feel these Jap cars are a victim of their own success...

Not sure about the clolour of the Clio but it's what I would have. I often drive my moms Mini Cooper and it's a nice car...well built etc but you can definately feel the weight when your driving it.

Couldn't agree more As far as I'm concered I've never like the Marque and those stripes are awful....so I won't be buying one:D

Definately looks like a Viper to me

If you follow the OE intake pipe down past all the headlight stuff you'll find the valve...it's opened/closed by the vacumn tube which goes into the inlet next to the throttle body. I believe this valve opens/closes depending on engine speed to reduce noise and improve torque......if you going...

I would stick with using a decent fully synthetic oil (5/40w) without any additives.

Welcome to the forum I've had my 172 for around 3 months now and I'm very happy with it....looks good, goes well and is cheap to insure...oh yeah, petrol consumption is good too! I wouldn't worry about build quailty....that's soon forgotten about when your driving it:D

IIRC you can remove the original air feeds and the valve which is bolted onto the chassis below the headlamp by taking the wheel arch liner out. Also, you have to disconnect the vacumn pipe from the inlet and block it off.

Thanks mate:D

Wheel spacing definately looks wrong in those pics....still nice looking though:D

Fiestas chassis is no where near as good as the Clios

Welcome to CS.....enjoy the car!

Probably not much in it in terms of real world driving. I went for a 172 (non cup) as I liked the abs, aircon and toys....plus I don't like the WRC style blue cups come in. Just a matter of preference really

Worth a call....very helpful. I'm going to make the journey there from Bath in October for my 4yr service as I want my car looked after:D

The Renault won't be as well built as the Audi but will be more fun to drive. I owned a 270bhp WRX before my 172 and it's definately more engaging behind the wheel that the Scoob was. I think the test drive should make your mind up:D

Owned a renault 19 16v too. I'd say renault was better top end.

Still looks wrong....tacky. Only Ford could do that though.

I had a D reg 1.9 GTI in Graphite grey with a factory fitted, full Dimma kit. Was a nice car at the time but definately wouldn't want to own one now...I think car technology has moved on quite a bit since then. In saying that though it's still a 'benchmark' car which handles well:D

Merlin Motorsport is a good shop....just up the road at Castle Coombe

It's got the flanges missing though Sean:( I think teh best deal I have found for a decent sports cat is from Demon Tweeks.....they do Janspeed 172 sports cats for a tad under 300 notes.

Sorry but that looks awful:eek: