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I'm going to be buying a set of cnc matched inlets for the 172. I'm wondering if there are any proven gains with them? I'm more intrested at mid range and torque, I neve reallyr rev the car past 6000 rpm so top end numbers are not that intresting for me. Would they be a worth while expense...

Hey noticed when I use the clutch pedal it squeaks. Is there a way to oil it's cable to stop this? The pedal seems very loose roo, as in there is lots of play in it when released Also when releasing the clutch the car feels to jolt each time. And the only way to stop that is to change gear...

Hey. noticed today that when I have the ac on the car idles rough and also between 1 k and 2k rpm the engine is lumpy as your progress. turn ac off and it's instantly fine. !ac works fine. Ice cold I noticed that the sensor plugged into it has bare copy wires. Any ideas?

Hi This spring afaik should not be bent. Is there a reason for it to bend? its 2 weeks old! I do have the old spring from the last tensioner that was a year old i can fit. And if thats required whats the best way to do this? I don't have the time to undo the whole lot, will I be able to...

Hey Recently my cars engine light has been on. My tester shows P0136 for Post cat sensor so i have a replacement to fit tomorrow. Today something new, I was sitting in traffic thinking "this cars idle is much more lumpy than i recall" and "oh between 1k and 2k its also lumpy" Then 5 mins...

Hey My car has decided to start to whine above 2.5K RPM. I had ~ Cambelt kit 2 months back PAS Pump Inc new Aux belt 2 months back. What I didn't do was get the whole AUX kit replaced as it was only 11 months old since last replaced anyway.. The Whine comes in at 2.5k and will increase...

Hey I decided to get a new seat as a Late B-day treat. I do over 2 hours a day in the car and decided the crappy seat that causes my back pain has to go in the garage. So I decided to get the Corbaeru GTS seat, But that was out of stock. http://www.cobraseats.com/le-mans.asp The reseller...

Saw you leaving the car park and making way onto Tollbar. Drove past you on purpose ;) Nice clio!

For anyone intrested. I saw these on ebay and i was going to make an offer but i found some others instead. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/clio-172-182-wishbone-and-anti-roll-bar-powerflex-bushes-/161684737920?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a5294f80

Hey. I have a knocking when pulling away and stopping. I got under the car and checked all the bits and bobs I have changed and I found that the wishbone bush metal sleeve on one has broken it's welds. these are the powerflex ones old style. I was wondering if there is any way to fix this...

Decided I would attempt to sell the Clio. Not Fussed if it doesn't sell as I can keep hold of it for as long as need be. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181725289641?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 People have already sent me messages asking if i am having a laugh with the price...

Hey so dropped my car off on Saturday. It's currently being wrapped in matt anthracite. Along with ear window tinting. here are some pics of the progress! will update when I get more updates!

Stuck this on ebay as its no longer needed. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181694375984?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Have my wheels for sale on ebay if anyone wants them. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181694380299?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Hey My Fan decided it would stop working last week. I have ordered a resistor but yet to fit it as i need to be 100% sure before i have a go. The reason why im hesitant is this: When the fan works the AC pump is heard to turn on. When the Fan stops the AC pump is no longer turning on SO my...

Hey. today I changed the Cat to a sports cat (182 cat on a 172 pipe) After I finished the engine light has decided to show it's face right away and won't go off. I did have to force the sensors out of their places quite a bit. I put a known working spare in the post cat lambda slot in hopes I...

hey In the morning or when left a while the 172 struggles to start. takes a good 5-6 Seconds of cranking to come to life and then does so very rough. But as soon as it has started and revs over 1k its perfect. can turn it off and restart fine. Do you think this could be a fuel pressure...

Seen going into Kenilworth from A46 Junction. I was behind you in my Matte blue 172. You had a forum sticker on the back right of rear window

Hey. Hopefully one of you peeps will know the answer or at least guide me in the right direction. Less than 14 days ago I fitted a set of cup wishbones, Inc powerflex bushes, powerflex ARB bushes, ball joints, track rod end. It was fine for a week or so, but now I get a loud knock from...

Hey I fitted a new set of injectors (been used for 50 miles by previous owner, he sold lots of sets on facebook). Was fine for 2 days, But after 2 days upon starting the engine from a cold start (leaving it for a few hours at least) the engine will bog down and sound like its going to stall...

Hey. My 172 currently hits 162.9 on the rollers, the inlet cam is timed slightly advanced due to a damaged end so it can't be timed correctly. So I decided I may aswell treat the car to a set of catcams. It will have the following done before next run, this stuff is what's different than...

Hey So recently I have noticed that when in 1st and already moving when I put my foot down to accelerate faster (as you do), the RPM will rise but the speed of which I'm going will not increase. I had been presuming it was wheel spin, but on the way home today, it is dry as a bone on the...

Hey What's a good Pressure Value for these engines? Fred did a Test on my engine and each of the 4 got 14Bar, Which is about 200PSI. Is this a Good example? I have seen people mention values of 140PSI or 160PSI and have been content. Would that not be far below what it should be?

Hey I have wanted to change the colour of my car for a while, was fed up with the paint issues and scuffs and scratches. I tried Wrapping it myself but that just failed. So i looked at PlastiDipping the car, i found a chap in the midlands who runs under the name "Midlands Car Dip" on facebook...

Hey so I replaced the gasket between cat and manifold due to loud boom from that area. now the drone did die Down, but I can smell exhaust through the vents and will bonnet up I can smell it coming from the back of engine. The gasket is visible and I can see a good 5 mm gap between maifold...

hey I was just wondering what people think of the Silenced De-Cats? Got a full exhaust system on the way as mine keeps blowing no matter how many times i repair it, and this replacement comes with a Silenced De-Cat. AFAIK its a right pain to fit a cat to the 172, and before i commit myself to...

hey managed to source a Magnex backbox that should fit onto my genuine center section. Was £40 so a bargain. Unfortunately its missing the second hanger mount for the car so it will sag to the right. Does anyone know if Magnex sell the hanger attachment separately? If not im going to have to...

hey I wasn't able to find a guide or any info on whats involved on changing the boot lid, So i thought i will make a thread and when i do it add the steps i took. I'm sure i made a thread before but blow me down i cant see it. I aim to do it this weekend, and any advice from people will be...

hey My exhaust is sagging @ the Cat-Exhaust olive join. here is a picture i made just now trying to show the issue: Now its NOT that bad as i have drawn, But its deffo sagging at that joint, and its had 3 new gaskets in past 3 months. Used sealant too and each time it starts blowing again...

Hey This morning i was happyly useing the CC @ 71mph on the motorway. I get in the car at 5pm and jump onto the A46, press the CC Switch and little green logo pops up, I proceed to press the + key to set the speed and nothing.... None of the buttons work. Got home, left car for 4 hours and...