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That was my first thought but it’s now created a weak point on the box and I’m not confident in it at all.

The 172 clutch cable is too long. The 16v cable is too short. So I’ve used a 172 cable but packed the end of it out with a spacer. That spacer has caused the pivot point to move meaning it’s putting stress where it shouldn’t. Basically, fitting a gripper diff to my car was the worst thing I ever...

No, the gearbox casing is flexing. And I’m pretty sure you’ll all punch me repeatedly if it explodes and dumps oil all over the place. Not a great scenario for a moderator of the worlds finest automotive gathering.

Hydraulic clutch conversion. I have all the parts but it’s never been done on a Mk1 with a 172 box as far as I can see. I’m also on holiday for the next 10 days.

Highly unlikely my car will be ready for this. So I’ve either got to buy something to make use of my track ticket and I can also use to enjoy the roads on the way there (risky with an unknown car) or sell the track time and just drive up in the truck.

Rear brakes and rear shocks will get rid of 4 of them and the parts are cheap. (Assuming you have a clio?) I’d be more inclined to see what the oil leak is. If it’s not bad or it’s just a build up of old oil, take all the under trays off and clean it all up. Obviously if it’s bad and leaking...

Mick at Diamond Motors Steve and Andy at Birchdown Both top notch.

Locking wheel nuts, window etchings and alarms were all done by CAT for ‘genuine’ Uk registered cars iirc. All models had the immobiliser. Final answer Dave, but im only 99% sure not 100.

I can’t think of many sub £5k 5 seat hatchbacks that can do what that just did. Such awesome little cars.

Let me know a price when you get back from your trip away. I’m absolutely skint at the moment but I’m hoping my mate will sell a couple of my cars whilst I’m away. And I’ve always wanted one of these.

As above, I used to sell Renault 172’s when they were new and for every English registered one there was at least one import. They were very common. Nothing to worry about at all.

I can’t answer your question but that sounds like a great idea.

I use a Ctek on my car. I only use the car maybe 5 or 6 times a year and 3-ish years on, battery is still perfect.

Sounds a bit pants, no? Unless it’s the quality of the video. What manifolds has it got on it? If it’s the standard crap it will be strangling the V8 noise. Get some good quality headers on there and it will sound biblical.

I like Peugeots styling department. They do good things. The interiors and engines are pony though.

Looks nothing like a Renault 5. It’s f**king massive. Why does it need 22 inch wheels?? New cars really can just f**k off now. I can’t think of a new car that I’d actually want to own??

Your other option is to slide a very thin pick/flat blade screwdriver in between the pin and the plastic housing of the plug. This then pushes the pins closer together. Doing that as well as giving them a good clean up has worked for me on several clios.

AW Motorworks, every time.

Wow, that’s cool as hell. Must be super super rare too?? I worked for Renault for 7/8 years during this time and never even heard of it.

@MarkCup i need to see the video. I feel like a kid that’s had coal for Christmas with everyone else tucking in to a Satsuma.

Absolute scrap.

Wait, what? You’re selling the Boxster?

Were they really stubborn water spots?? Or just regular spots after washing? I really need something to get them off mine. It’s like They’re haunting me. Every time I think I’ve got rid of them they creep back.

You can drive and He can come in the truck with me if you want? I’m taking my boy.

Too scared to be with @Sash on your own down a dark alley?

Opposite my work is a company called “Bearing Warehouse” and many many MANY gearbox repair places go there to collect their stock. I have absolutely no clue about gearboxes and bearings but if you can get me names/part numbers/measurements (or whatever bearing people need to supply correct...

I had a bird drop a golf ball on the roof of a customers car once. I ended up buying the car off him because it wasn’t repairable. f**k wildlife.

To be fair that does look very stretched. My dent guy wouldn’t attempt it either I don’t think. Your only option is to fill it and paint it. Around £1000 to have the roof done properly. Or you could fill it yourself and get the roof wrapped??

When you think of the absolute Scat that gets churned out nowadays, Just look at this! It’s absolutely beautiful. 20+ years old And can run rings around much ‘better’ cars. It’s a proper proper car. Love it! 👏🏻

I would be inclined to check all of your suspension and bushes, followed by wheel alignment. The stiffer sidewalls of the tyres will exaggerate any handling faults with the car. I recently had mine done and it’s transformed the car.