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Hi guys, I had some various versions of this knocking and solved them like this..! knocking when maneouvering or going over bumps: manifold, pull engine forward (described above) or adjust exhaust shielding under car and into engine bay. Knocking when acceleerating hard or eventually, almost...

Fred, just been on the yozza site, shows the exhaust as £464.00 incl postage, Am I looking in the wrong place?! 172 cup Ta, Joe

Hi there, I had this, for me it was the gearbox lower mount, bit of a gotcha, because it is the mount under the battery, but it tightens from both ends. Mine wwas the lower nut that came loose. Took me ages to work it out, because the top part of it was still tight! Hope this helps, Joe

I have a set of these on my cup at the moment! after my old cheapies the difference is amazing! I am now looking at suspension upgrades and brakes because I have the confidence back to test the car! Previous tyres were Nexen N3000 and were not worth a penny in comparison, previous falkens were...

Am in Tring, drive through Aylesbury most weekends! Have been at the Aston Clinton Boot sale recently, give a wave if you see KP52! Joe

If any of you guys are willing to get them refurbed, there is a set on ebay at the moment, going for 270 buy it now, have tyres but they look like cheapies! was considering them to replace my damaged ones, but might as well just refurb mine! hope it helps! Joe

It's also set differently in first and second gear, to stop it pinging off the limiter so quickly, I think! last time i checked, definetely had a lower rev limit in the first two gears anyway! Joe

It goes as far as the renault website! Just registered on the my renault page, put in my registration to be informed that my 172 cup is actually a v6 255! Glad they told me that, would never have worked it out myself, not sure how they got the engine under the bonnet in mine tho...!

I have a 172 cup in tring KP52 ***, regular visits to aylesbury at the weekends! you guys know a good servicing place near there?! need a cambelt service! Joe

How easy is it to do yourself? I have toyed with the idea! I have changed gearboxes etc in the past, so have a bit of DIY spirit in me and a pretty good toolbox! does it takew long? involve special tools you can't make yourself? Ta Joe

Catches me out all the time! I'm from MK and thought I was buying something nice and different! Then saw loads on the roads, oh well!

Anyone know someone similar near either aylesbury(bucks) or holyhead(anglesey)?! Mines about to hit 72000 and she needs the two done soonish! Ta Joe

Hi there, might be worth trying nexen n3000 tyres, have 2 on the rear of my 172 cup and so far been very immpressed! They were avout £60 a corner fitted for the 205/45/16's I had some other cheap make before and the inner sidewall blew out, so I checked on these before fitting and they have a...

Eh up, i've got a phase 2 steering wheel with knackered rubber bits and worn leather(fake so i discovered to my shock) as well that I'm interested in getting fixed! Joe

sounds good, do you know if alpine have a bluetooth adapter? would seal the package, I quite like th alpine range! Joe

I have this problem too, still not been able to resolve it, and I can't get the bonnet open at all! bit of a bugger cos I've run out of window wash! the plastic handle has busted and the cable is knackered, anyone know of a manual release option or method? Ta Joe

Hello all, wondering if anyone has heard of any updates for this topic? I have a sony interface which operates the controls and the display, autoleads I think, It works nicely, but the headunit is now old and I'm looking to replace it. I would like bluetooth and USB functions, but only...