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Renault will adjust them for you,but i think theres more to them than just fitting them in the car.Im sure the wiring kit is different for xenons
ian .
I have had the same problem and renault have booked me in for a new battery
On start up at garage the revs were going up and down and i had to start mine twice..
Renault mechanic told me unofficially that they had a bad batch of batterrys on 51-02 plated 172s..
It wasnt in the thousands...
I agree wit cs-matt.Dont be fooled into thinking theres anything like a cheap re-spray
Youll get the work done and to start with youll be happy but by the time your car comes round to sell i can bet it will be sh*t again.
best doing a job once like this i reckon.
If moneys no object you...
I managed to source some carlube triple R,which i believe they use in tvr,lotus and morgan cars.Didnt look too thin and had a nice glow to the colour..
My old oil had just started to tinge a little and i dont like to let it go too dark.
ian
Well guys i had the oil done this afternoon by a friend in the business and call me silly but i can feel a difference.There is no difference in performance of course but it just feels smoother and gives a nice clean feel to it.
I went for the synthetic in the end and must say that it runs...
Im doing a quick change on wednesday a.m for peace of mind really.The oils starting to taint and its 16000 miles so what is best for the beast ???
semi or fully sinthetic?
cheers,ian
Just tell them to carry out the work stated.Not what they want to recomend.Go to a friend to carry out minor jobs that they say are life threatening.The parts for all that would cost no more than £100 so look at the labour charges..
regards ,ian
Forget the lot if you want grunt..As was said you can actually loose power with induction kits.The only one which promises more grunt is an element replacement.If you want some noise get a back box.
The 172 engine bay is so cramped an induction wouldnt be able to breath properly anyway..Dont...