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    People knock Microsoft, Apple should be shot for ITunes!!

    ITunes is the worst bit if software that I've ever had the displeasure of using! It's slow! Brings my PC to a grinding halt! (I've got a super fast PC and loads of Memory!!) Annoying Rubbish arrrrrrrrrrrrrgh! http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/93668/itunes-7-users-report-significant-problems.html...
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    Best File Share Program????

    Used Limewire in the past but can never find what I'm after!! Any recommendations? Looked for a certain tv series with Jennifer Garner!!
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    Samsung D600 Icon below the clock???

    Basically a blue clock icon below the current time....anyone know what it is/means? I've looked everywhere and can't get rid of it! Thought it might have something to do with the alarm but apparently now!!! ??????????
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    Samsung D600 T9 Dictionary

    Does anyone know how to reset the T9 text dictionary? I thought a reset would do the trick but it hasn't!!
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    Gorgeous (bird in) 182 Doxford Sunderland

    Racing blue...this morning!
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    MK1 V6 for 11.5k

    Got the opportunity to get a MK1 V6 (51 plate) with 18k miles on the clock for £11.5k! Now I dont particularly want to get into finance again on a car but this price is particularly tempting given the low milage. Is this a good deal for a MK1...is it worth it? I am really tempted :confused...
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    230bhp Cup

    I think someone might have their wires crossed! http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/dealerservices_photoad.asp?abname=commoncarsales&pageid=2&id=200447172698830http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/dealerservices_photoad.asp?abname=commoncarsales&pageid=2&id=200447172698830 I also like the...
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    Cost of MOT at Renault Dealer

    Does anyone have a ballpark figure? Need an MOT and Renault Dealer is just down the road so it would be dead handy. Depends on the price though as I can get it done for £25
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    What difference does an Amp make

    Thinking about getting a separte amp. Now Im not much of an ICE guru so I need some advice. I have replaced my standard head unit with a Pioneer DEH-P80MP and a set of Pioneer component front speaker (with tweeters) The headunit is currently running 4x40w but it can run 4x60w with a separate...
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    Engine whistling

    My 172 has that annoying whistling noise...anyone know what it is?? I hear a lot of cars making the same noise. Kinda like the fan belt slipping or something. Is it easy to sort out? [Edited by geordiepaul on 25 October 2004 at 11:01am]
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    Avon, Federal or Yokohama

    Need some tyres in 205/40R16 and I can only find the following... Federal SS 595 Avon ZZ3 Marshal KU17 Yokohama Parada Spec-2 Anyone had any experience on a Clio? They will be going on my MK1 172. CTR owners swear by the feds! The Avons are the cheapest unless anyone know anywhere else...
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    Richbrook gear knob

    Does anyone know if this would fit a MK1 172? Mines has a few marks on it and this is the closet I can find to being the same.. http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1096888205__satin_knob.jpg
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    Part No: MK1 172 Interior door handles

    Can anyone help me on this as my local dealer seem unable to find them...AGAIN! Its the silver door handles that wraps round the leccy windows and leccy mirrors. Want to get some replacements! Paul
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    Does silver dash facia remove (MK1 172)

    As the title says. There doesnt look any easy way to remove it so wondering if its actually part of the bottom half of the dash??
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    Head Unit Help (power when ignition off)

    Just fitted my Pioneer head unit (eventually!!) Works great expect it looses all my settings when I switch the engine off and the facia doest flip down for me to remove it. Now Im assuming this is a power issue when the engine is off. Has anyone got any ideas how to solve it?? Its a MK1 172!
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    Help Fitting Pioneer 8400MP

    I thought fitting this would be easy but none of the standard leads fit into the back of the new unit. Im no expert so could use some help!! There are five connections on the back of the standard unit and only one on the new one! But it does come with a lead that plugs into it and has more...
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    MK1/MK2 172 rear light!

    OK Im hoping someone can help me out! I have just got some MK2 172 rear lights for my MK1 but they have no bulb holders in them. Now I have tried to the MK1 bulb holders but they dont fit as they seem to be slightly bigger and the fixing are in a different place! Has anyone managed this or...
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    Anyone reccomend some front speakers

    Preferrably Pioneer! With tweeters Want a really good sound not too fussed about volume!
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    MK2 172 Side moulding part no

    Does anyone know the part number for the side moulding (bump strips on the mk2 172? I want to replace them with the black ones on my mk1 172 but Im having trouble finding them on Renault parts computer!! Help much appreciated! [Edited by geordiepaul on 16 September 2004 at 10:38pm]
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    MK1 Colours and Dates and more...

    Looking for some information regarding MK1 colours. I have a Jan 2001 on an X plate and I think its titanium silver. When did iceberg silver replace titanium silver? Also when did the CD head unit replace a cassette unit? (mine has a cassette) Where should the autochangeer be? Mines under...
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    Head unit w. stalkcontrols and display

    As the title says really which head units will keep the Renault display and stalk controls completely. I have heard that only Sony units will do this but Id rather have a Kenwood or Pioneer!
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    How do front seat fasten down

    The right hand front bolt has come loose on the passenger front seat on my MK1 172! The head of the bolt is round so there appears to be nothing to tighten up!! Is this done from the underneath of the car? If so how do I get there? As there seems to be some sort of rubber cover and then there is...
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    Will 215/40R16 fit a MK1 172

    As above...:D obviously on a 7 x 16" rim. I know the tyre will fit the wheel and the rolling radius is the best match but will it fit ok under the arch?
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    Picked up the MK1 172!

    Yesterday!! Titanium Silver, 2001 on an X, not a mark on it, new tyres all round. FRSH, 17k miles on the clock, no rattles or squeeks. £7k :D I reackon it was a bargain considering the miles and the condition! Anyway after owning a CTR for 8 month it is a bit of a come down in terms a build...
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    Quietest Exhaust

    The 172 Im buying has a Powerflow exhaust fitted and although I like the look of it I just cant live with the noise it makes long term. So how does this compare noise wise to the competition? Since I couldnt bear fitting a Renault Exhaust it will have to be some performance exhaust! Can...
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    I’m back in a 172!!

    After selling my MK2 172 last November to someone off here and then buying an 04 CTR. I have now gone back to the 172! Just needed to save some cash and I am planning to buy a house. So I have a mint conditon MK1 172 with 17k miles on the clock on an 2001 X! Its good to be back! :D
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    Its a sad day!

    I waved goodbye to my Clio today. :( feelin a little emotional as its been good to me over the last 2 years....but it has gone to another forum user who will hopefully give it a good home and look after it as much as I did. I now have to get the bus home :( since I now have nothing and dont...
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    Dealer lost my locking wheel nut!

    Bet no one is actually surprised! Just lucky they hadnt lost my car while they had cos I wouldnt be surprised at that either! So they will have the expense of a new set of nuts and a set of wheels if they damage them (which they most probably will)!!!
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    HELP! Strange banging/clunking/knocking

    I have an annoying noise which is hard to describe which seems to be coming from the front of the car. Its like something mechanical is loose and moving around. At first I thought that Shocks gone? Then I thought the exhaust may have a problem (since Renault have just replaced it). Then I...
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    Wheel nearly came off!!!

    Had a bit of a scare this morning!! Wheel nearly came off driving down the motorway. :o Had noticed a bit of a cluncking from the back of the car so I decided to check the wheel nuts at the back they were OK. Though better get it booked in!! Anyway off to work this morning it started to get...
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