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I use Megiuars NXT Tech Speed Detailer to remove birds s**t from my paint in between washes. Does anyone know if using this will strip off my SRP,EGP and P21's i have applied to the car ? I apply (spray) it onto a cloth wipe paint with it and use a dry one to dry the detailer off. What...

I am in process of looking for a new computer, laptop preferably. I'm going to be using it for the net, my i-pod, digital camera, few games, video and music downloads etc etc. What do people on here suggest ? Without spending silly money. I've seen a laptop with a 120gb hd,1024mb ram...

I know this has maybe been brought up before :) But what oil do yous guys reccomend for a 2002 172 FF ? As i was gonna change oil, oil filter and sump washer/plug when i fit my oil gauges ;) And where would best place be to get the oil i need ? As i've heard Renault are quite useless...

Been checking the fluid levels in the car today :) And had a look around by dipstick and oil filter looking for any sensors i could tap into for my oil temperature and pressure gauges instead of buying a sandwich plate ;) I found a few sensors and wandered if any one could confirm what...

Is it safe to use 100% cotton bath and hand towels to remove polish after applying it. As to say put SRP or EGP etc on with a yellow megiuars foam pad on wipe off with the towel. As one of my mates does this with his car :eek: and says its done his paint no harm (He takes labels of towels so...

Is it ok and legal to remove the headlight washer jets on a 172ff with xenons ? As i've heard mixed views on it, like they need them for mot, the lights will be illegal etc etc. Can anyone clarify this.. Cheers

What kind of spark plugs does a 2002 172FF clio have ? And what do you's guys recommend ? And i take it a need a new inlet gasket too ? As i need to remove inlet manifold (Thing with Renault Sport on it) to get to them. Can anyone confirm this ? P.s Whats the torque for the inlet going...

Does anyone know where the oil pressure switch is on a 2002 172 FF ? And what thread of the oil pressure sensor is ? I.e 1/4 NPT, 1/2 UNF Etc etc

Just thinking may be nothing. But my car has door locks on both front doors And i've noticed some 172's only have one on left door :dapprove: . Whys this ? Is it something to do with imports ? Or is it cos the left side of the cars is the french drivers side ?

Has anyone on here had there cars on the rollers with a de-cat ? Primarily 172's ;) If so what was outcome power wise ? Any significant increase ? Cheers.

I am planning to get a Powerflow stainless steel exhaust system in next few weeks :) I was looking at fitting a de-cat to it. My questions are are the gains really noticeable if i fit one along with my k&n panel filter with uprated feed ? Also will i get any problems with the sensors that...

I'm away to get a Powerflow full stainless system fitted to my 172 in the next few weeks possibly with de-cat :) What kinda tailpipe do you's guys and girls suit the wee clio the best ? Was gonna get twin round ones or a stealth look backbox on the system but unsure at moment :dapprove...

My insurance is due next month anyone any ideas who's any good ? I'm with Tesco the now..

This may be a silly question but how can i find out if my 172 has an alarm ? ? Are they standard ?

Why's the brake discs fitted to my 172 got teeth bits all the way round them on the inside of the discs (i.e. the back of them)

Does anyone know what the lever /rod thing does i noticed it today when i was painting my brake calipers. It has an electrical plug going into it. Its attached to the rear axle and looks like it moves when the axle does :( Is it the Automatics headlight levelling sensor for the xenons ...

I'm away to give my calipers a paint. :) What is the torque value for torqueing wheels back on ? ? Cheers

Me Again, i'm afraid !!! Been looking to change back to my standard backbox :) I was having a scan at backbox bracket (the one with exhaust rubber built into it and held onto car with two bolts). The exh rubber in bracket is totally shagged :( Anyone ideas how much one is from Renault ...

A bit of a random post and sorry if its been posted before or boring :) So here goes, Whats everyones Mileages on there wee Clio's and age out of noseaness (if thats how you spell it).. Mine is a 2002 172FF on 33k miles :)

Does anyone know where i can get a sandwich plate thing to fit oil temp and pressure senders into ? I beleive the plate goes in between oil filter and block... As i fancy fitting gauges Or is there any other places in engine i can screw the senders in to ?

Anyone any ideas on where i can tap into to fit an oil temperature and oil pressure gauge ? And what kind of senders i'd need ? Cheers

Anyone any ideas on where i can tap into to fit an oil temperature and oil pressure gauge ? Cheers

Anyone any tips as i'm away to change my backbox tomorrow back to standard until i get a decent stainless one :cool: As the one i have is a joke (fitted by previous owner) :dapprove: :dapprove: What kind of exhaust paste should i use on it at the join where clamp is ? And should i...

Dunno if this is right section or not :/ Any ideas what car(s) the 172ff will be able to keep up with once i go into third gear on the way to my top end ? VXR's RS Turbo's VW/SEAT/AUDI Tdi's, Turbo's (Unsure if they'd kill me due to torque in them) Cupra's Mini Cooper S's I know the CTR is...

My handbrake is quite crap, needs a fair few clicks to hold on a slight incline :dapprove: The rear pads are fine stiil got 1/2 left :) Does anyone know how to adjust (i.e adjust cables or something) so the handbrake holds/works better ? Cheers

Does anyone know roughly how long the durability of AG EGP is before i need to top it up ? As I did the car yesterday with SRP, EGP and Nattys :) And did the wheels with SRP and EGP minus the Nattys.... The Windows wih Rain X, Bumpers with Ag Bumper Care. Plus Exhaust with Autosol...

I was gonna SRP then EGP and then Natty's Blue the Clio, Doesn't need clayed it was done awhile back and still aint bad :) What do you's guys think ? Was also gonna give my wheels a going over with SRP and EGP too as they aint that bad either ;) Any comments or tips would be appreciated :)...

I've heard the 172ff's take a while to get flat out (claimed 138mph)after 100ph :dapprove: Can anyone confirm if this is true or not ? As i aint had a quiet road free of cops to try it yet, olny been to 100 and backed off. I heard this from one of my bro's college mates.. What you...

I have a 2002 172ff In silver. But how do i find out the exact colour of silver ? As i don't know where to find the paint code :dapprove: Anyone know ?

What do you's boys and girls think of the VXR Corsa ?? Is it a 197 182 and 172 slayer ???? As its 190bhp (i think) :( Or will our renaults match it ? As Vauxhalls coming out with a fair few turbo jobbie cars now :dapprove: