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  1. Martin_172

    Fitting a decat on a 1.2

    no welding needed, yeah unbolt it and then rebolt it! easy :) might need a new cat to manifold gasket and a new clamp for cat to centre section but might get away without it
  2. Martin_172

    Fitting a decat on a 1.2

    my mpg didnt change was still balls, get better mpg on my 172
  3. Martin_172

    Fitting a decat on a 1.2

    yeah trolley jack handle rammed up it is what i done lol
  4. Martin_172

    Fitting a decat on a 1.2

    thats what i done with mine! went well
  5. Martin_172

    Fitting a decat on a 1.2

    freed mine up a good bit, pulled well and sounded better, that was with an aftermarket cat back exhaust though!
  6. Martin_172

    UpRated HT Leads

    dont make any difference to performance, dont fit as snug as the standard ones but they look "pretty"
  7. Martin_172

    DCI Turbo Droping Off Boost

    yeah it actually seems to be getting better, filled it with a tank of v-power diesel today and took it out a long blast taking it up near 5k (well past the power band) just to give it a good thrash. got fully synth oil coming for it and a new oil filter along with a K&N pannel filter see how it...
  8. Martin_172

    manifold removal

    the guide will give you a rough idea, its the same just a bit harder to get the 182 out and in due to space. roughly.... unbolt 4 subframe bolts, unbolt the gearbox to subframe mount, unbolt the dogbone mount remove the cat lower the subframe down on a jack, undo the pinch bolt on the...
  9. Martin_172

    DCI Turbo Droping Off Boost

    the wee bargain dci is running brilliant apart from one little problem, its dropping off boost at 3k revs, you hear the turbo dropping off and the car stops pulling then at around 3.3/3.4k revs you hear it spooling up again. had the EGR valve off it yesterday which was covered in soot! gave it...
  10. Martin_172

    manifold removal

    exhaust or inlet? ive done both
  11. Martin_172

    clio 172 at 19

    im £1100 fully comp at 19 with admiral on my 172
  12. Martin_172

    Did you give your 1*2 full acceleration in your test drive?

    i had my 172 doing 130 on the testdrive lol, guy let me take it out myself too at 18!!!
  13. Martin_172

    Pic Request: What Buckets?!

    Ordering Buckets and harnesses for the 172 on thursday, need some ideas on what to go for?! so lets see your pics! id prefer black ones to be honest dont want them to stick out to much, and none of these gay recliners either! lol
  14. Martin_172

    DCi65 - My Opinion

    fuel gage went down to the red line today ( in the 172 this means 30 or so miles left, petrol light coming on any second) checked the computer to see how many miles i had left, 160 lol)
  15. Martin_172

    After a Clio - Recommendations??

    yeah dynamique imo is the only one to go for, extremes are similar but not as good, expression and authentique not worth looking at unless the price is really low. 1.2 16v is more dci65 pace, id say the dci80 is more 1.4 16v pace, probably keep up ok with a 1.6 16v
  16. Martin_172

    Lighter clutch

    i changed the cable in my old 1.2 16v and it made a big difference, the cable i got (genuine renault) was different design from the 1 that was on it (original genuine one), seemed to have a big weight on the end of it, dont know if it was to help with the weight but it made a difference, old one...
  17. Martin_172

    How hard is it to replace the clutch cable in a 172FF ?

    ive only ever done a 1.2 16v but the cable and route is similar iirc, i done it with the engine out which was really easy (as the engine was out anyway, i didnt take it out for the job lol) but i can imagine space will be your main problem, trying to get to it, but like i said ive never done on...
  18. Martin_172

    DCi65 - My Opinion

    old filter is black so even going for a brand new renault filter id probably notice a difference lol, but yeah see how it goes. cleaned the egr valve this morning and still no change, still dropping off boost at 3k revs then spooling up again at about 3.3k revs :S hope it doesnt need a turbo...
  19. Martin_172

    DCi65 - My Opinion

    yeah its an awesome little bus, might map it just for some extra power but doesnt really need it as its just for about town. the money im saving is brilliant, but i miss the 172, cant wait till feburary/march to get it back on the road :D
  20. Martin_172

    2.0 in a 1.2 question.

    but it will still fail an emmisions test in most cases
  21. Martin_172

    After a Clio - Recommendations??

    I said that lol, the money saving made me go for it and im so glad i did lol thing does abot 700 miles to a tank of diesel! lol if its for your sister whos 17 why not look at a dci65? the dci80 will be more expensive to insure
  22. Martin_172

    After a Clio - Recommendations??

    depends what you want, dci 80 is rarer so 65's go cheaper thats why i got one because i didnt want to spend over 2k. 8v doesnt matter, theres no need for them to be 16v
  23. Martin_172

    After a Clio - Recommendations??

    DCi 65 Dynamique, see my post about mine
  24. Martin_172

    DCi65 - My Opinion

    haha aye there not quite eagle F1s but the cars just a runaround and all 4 tyres have loads of tread left so there staying for now! lol cleaning the egr valve tomorrow, got a K&N pannel filter for it and going in tomorrow for oil and filter for it, anyone recommend some decent oil for it? ive...
  25. Martin_172

    DCi65 - My Opinion

    well thats me had the DCi65 for 2 days now so thought id give my opinion on the car. the car its self is a red 1.5dci 65, 140k miles, bit scruffy on the outside, imaculate inside, drives awesome for the millage, anyway.... the car is a complete hoot to drive, yes its slow especially coming...
  26. Martin_172

    197 exhaust manifold on a 172.

    197 has the cat built into the manifold, so surely 182 manifold will be better for power even if it does fit
  27. Martin_172

    KTR CLIO 2 RECESSED EXHAUST SYSTEM

    2 exhaust clamps and 1 rear hanger and thats all it involoves apart from cutting the bumper
  28. Martin_172

    All its seems to do is

    uve missed half the dirt behind the clio badge, poor attempt boyo!!
  29. Martin_172

    172 off the road for winter, advice

    cool guys, couple of my mates are looking at getting a lockup for the cars over winter so might be able to chip in for something like that, although i dont like leaving it anywhere but my driveway where i know where it is lol
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