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Should the 182 have two triangular supports with these mounts - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Clio-182-Rear-Exhaust-Mounting-Genuine-Renault-/400271571088?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d320b7890
Or, like mine have the triangular support with a small triangular rubber mount...
Replacing pads and fluid this weekend, all fine until we tried to connect the front goodridge hose to the brake line. The union that fits into the brake line and joins the goodridge hose has a different thread. all it means is that I need to buy a male/male union with the correct thread but is...
Have a weekend on track booked and have decided to take the 172.
Anything I should upgrade, adjust/change (its done 70k) or any problems I might expect??
Car is standard apart eibach sportlines, will have new discs pads and pilot tyres.
cheers
As well as the fronts looks like the ol girl needs rear discs and pads.
Will be doing them myself, is it wise to buy them with the bearing in? who sells them and what should i pay?
Cheers
Worth a go??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-172-182-CUP-2-0-FRONT-2-BRAKE-DISCS-PADS_W0QQitemZ280187289205QQihZ018QQcategoryZ10410QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Sold the last one (silver) almost two years ago but realised fairly quickly that was a mistake, picked this up for 3800 a couple of weeks ago.
Ended up puting some 182 wheels on, silvervisions and sportlines last weekend. Will be taking it to the Ring next easter as i cant stand driving the...
My last one did an 02 plate but my new to me 52 plate doest??
If you press the button nothing happens/changes, do they break easily? common problem? easy fix?
Thanks
Eibach sportline springs with standard dampers (rear are new front are not)
or
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1385
Car is a daily driver but also a toy and will be going to the ring next year.
Cheers
J
Any ideas??
External temp reading is over 40 and if you press the button on the end of the wiper stalk nothing happens (just stays on milage).
Are they related? common problem?
Thanks
James
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Set-of-Yokohama-205-45-16-Spec-2-Tyres-Free-Delivery_W0QQitemZ200110079375QQihZ010QQcategoryZ9891QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Need some new tyres and like the look of these.... any good? any experience? better than the Mich pilots??
Cheers
J
Dont take the P***, know nothing about steering wheels but have just picked up a loan clio from renault that has a fairly sweet leather wheel on it...
Would it be an easy thing to do or are the mechanics completely different a mk2 172???
Yes it wouldnt be the cheapest option but my cheap...
Found this on ebay, have asked the seller but any idea if this is ok for a 172?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-LAGUNA-ESPASE-2001-FRONT-FOG-LIGHT-NEW_W0QQitemZ300154850784QQihZ020QQcategoryZ10410QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Looks like i'm buying another 172, problem is this one's steering wheel has seen better days. How much for a new one or a decent second hand one?
If you've got one let me know...
Cheers
J
As my other thread i'm looking at getting another 172, but is it worth paying an extra few K for a 182? Do they drive better? obviously faster?
Cheers
J
Sold my last 172FF 18months ago but wouldnt mind another...
Have been looking at a 52 172 with 70k on the clock, do these engines last or will i be looking at a new engine in 10k? its had an ok life but not pampered.
I will be taking it to the Ring and will also be doing a few track days...
My 172 has developed a very bazar un-sure feeling when braking.
Steering wheel pulls left, whilst cars pulls to the right when braking. It does it at above 15mph. There is also a creaking coming from the left side.(which may not be related) It does not appear to be a brake calliper...
02 02
Silver
51k
full service (loads of invoices)
Usual spec plus disc changer
New middle section and low millage box
refurb'd wheels in ford met grey
Good matching Pzero's
6 months tax
Silver bulbs!!
Bodywork is above average with no scuffs and only a few chips
Negatives
needs...
Have searched but got lost...
Need discs and pads for my 02 172, going to fit myself, who sells them? price? etc
Just want the standard stuff
Cheers people
Just had a janspeed de-cat fitted to my car mk2 172, under hard acceleration its now touching/banging/hitting something?
Anyone had this? No how to fix?
Cheers