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Just got my bill and been charged 3.5 hours... Is that fair or a bit much?

Morning all… Need help with a problem on my 172 Cup. After a week of inactivity I went to start it yesterday and no joy. All the lights came on as they should, with the clocks (i.e. fuel gauge) moving to the correct position when the ignition was switched on. When I turned the key through to...

Yep another brake question... Also changed the rear discs and pads. Managed to loose one of the four springs on the back of the rear pads... Are they actually necessary? If so, does anyone have a picture of how the sit in place as Im still scratching my head trying to get the three remaining...

Recently bought some DS2500s and Brembo HC discs. Went to put these in over the weekend and hot a bit of a problem. I can get the pads into the carrier fine (nobbles filed down as per the advice on here), but when I put the caliper back into postiion, I can only secure it at the top or the...

Morning, My Cup is currently away having the gerabox rebuilt. While I was bleeding money I thought I may as well get the aux belt done at the same time, as its 4 years since the last change. Asked for the tensioner to be replaced at the same time, but the guy at the garage claims that it isnt...

I stand at a cross roads. After 6 years and 50k miles, it may well be time to get rid of my 172 Cup. Weve had highs (some memorable drives) and some lows (a field in the lakes comes to mind) and she has been great. She's been loved and pampered, but having just returned from a service she...

Hi, Was wondering if the springs from 172/182s are the same as those found on the 172 Cup? Thanks, Phil

Hi, Im after some standard rear shocks and springs for my 172 Cup. I can get the shocks through Yozza, anyone have any idea where I can get some standard springs? Ta, Phil

Hi, Changed my front discs and pads for Greenstuff pads and OE spec Brembo discs back in April. Since then Ive only done around 2k miles (I use the bike for the commute) and now have a random problem.. For the last few weeks Ive been thinking that brake performance has dropped. Wasnt sure if...

Dont suppose anyone knows (or could measure) a 172 battery for me? I need to order one today, my car is 50 miles away and the guy at carbatteries.co.uk needs to confirmt he dimensions before accepting the order! Ta, Phil.

Hi, The Cup hasnt been getting much use recently... took her out at the weekend and noticed that the brakes felt a bit crap... When I got onto the motorway and had to brake from speed I noticed a slight vibration through the pedal... When I got somewhere quiet I gave it a few hard stops and I...

Dont know if anyone can help but... When I get the cup out of the garage I have to go forward a couple of yards, then select reverse and go back. On a morning it goes into first fine, but when I take it out of first and into reverse, it takes a couple (never more than 2) goes to select the...

Ive been wondering how the age/mileage on my cup compares to others... Its a 52 plate and shes on 38k... How does this compare to other peoples??

Hi, I think the battery on the Cup has seen better days. Is that normal at 4.5 years? Want to be sure before splashing out 50 notes on a new one

After my earlier post…http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=221842 Been ringing round and a backbox from reno is around 240 and powerflow will do me a cat back for 265… However… Told him I wanted it to be quiet and he called back and said the fella who make them reckons that it...

Well, it finally happened. After 36k miles and 4.5 years, the backbox has gone on the cup.. Anyone know how much a new standard backbox is? Is it worth upgrading to a full stainless system? Bit strapped at the minute, so that might be a factor... Thanks, Phil.

Now then, Last year I took off the callipers on the Cup, cleaned them, primed them (with hammerite special metals primer) and painted them yellow (hammerite smooth). Decided to go back to black but not sure of the best way to do it. I could re-paint them, but I would rather strip off the...

Now then, My trip computer has decided to start re-setting itself every time I turn the engine off. Have I put it into some weird mode or is the French electrics...?? Thanks, Phil.

Now then, anyone whos read my post in the dealers section will know of the problems Ive had with the aux belt on the cup (courtesy of the idiots at benfield)... They re-fitted it last week. Did 10 miles then put it away. Next morning fired it up and the belt squeeled very briefly. rang...

Now then, How many miles did people get out of a their front ContiSports? ta, Phil

The Cup is currently on 195/45/16 Contisports, but the front ones are nearly down onto the wear blocks. Looking at puting the rear ones onto the front and putting new ones on the back. Ive been told that an upgrade to 205/45/16 is worth it, so... Is it? Would it cause an issue running...

Right... Had my Cup for 2.5 years now. Despite the normal Renault problems and the French build quality, I still love it. Problem is I normally only hold onto my cars for a year. The Cup has an extended warranty until next October, so really Id like to sell in June/July, so the next owner...

What are Renaults mileage limits either side of a scheduled service? My extended warranty allows 1000 either way, but just wondering what Renaults recommendation is???? Ta, Phil.

Might be a daft question, but Im thinking about getting my wheels re-furbed, as they are all curbed thanks to the previous (female ;-)) owner. Can a re-furb remove all curb damage? How is it done? Ta, Phil.

Service on the Cup is due and thinking about supplying my oil. So... which oil is best, where do i get it from and how much will I need? Thanks, Phil

The Cup is due its 36k service in about 500 miles, at which point its due the aux belt change. However, it had an oil leak repaire at 19k miles and they also changed the aux belt so its not due until 55k miles. The Reno dealer who did it have said they will put a comment in the service book...

Its due on the 23rd of this month and have a feeling it might fail on the handbrake. Would like as long as possible to sort ot out... Ta, Phil.

Quad light, m3 mirrors, terrible body kit, single wiper.... 5 door of course. Shocking. Was laughing at it as it parked up and almost fell over when this old fella got out. Cant have been his... can it???

Might be a daft question, but, knowing what insurance companies are like for trying anythign to get out of paying... Do I have to let them know that my Cup is now sporting yellow callipers??? Ta, P

The back box on my Cup is looking very very shabby at the minute and it wont be too long before it dies. So... How much is a standard back box fitted? Is it worth upgrading to a stainless steel one? If so... Id be after something hidden (like the original) and not loud (maybe a tiny bit...