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Just had my mot done and a broken rear coil spring was on the rather annoyingly long list of failures. The thing is i've only had the sportlines on for just under 4 years and they've probably only covered 10k miles, probably less. Car has never been tracked or anything. Surely there's a...

Just had some work done on my car, when i got it back the mechanic noticed the drivers side ball joint needed replacing as its caused some uneven tyre wear. Apparently its a cheap and easy job so i thought id tackle it myself. Checked both tyres and both are worn on the inside. Does this mean i...

Noticed some finger prints on my car that just wont come off, i believe they're oily ones from when my car was last in the garage. Ive heard WD-40 and a soft cloth will remove them but it doesnt sound too clever to me. Any ideas? cheers

Ive got a ph2 172 with a cup spoiler, been to my local bike shop and they said the racks they sell wont fit my car with me having the cup spoiler on. Anyone got a rack they can advise? or does everyone use roof bars? Cheers

Just finishing off my bullets and diamonds now, on the bottle of the lacquer it says to do this before applying it. I usually follow instructions but after reading guides and things on here nobody says to do it! So basically i was just wondering if i can get away without doing it or will it...

Fitted my cup spoiler the otherday and cannot get the sodding brake light to work, could it be wiring trouble or just a new bulb? I read on here that its a common problem when fiitting one, is there a way to sort it out? Cheers

Gonna have a bash at fitting mine although ive just read a post that said the connections for the brake light are different and the hose for the washer jet is too small? is that the case when fitting a cup spoiler to a non sport or will i have the same problem fitting it to my 172? cheers

After spending boring money on belt services/tyres/mot/insurance etc etc, I'm going to spend some on a new exhaust system. Basically could you throw me some suggestions on what to look at? Id rather keep away from the stealth systems as i fancy a different look to the back end. Whats the...

I have some Brembo HCs that im about to fit and would like some advice on some pads to go with them. Im not going to be tracking my car so i wont need any of the ferodo jobbies and wouldnt even say im a "spirited" driver, only the odd time! Just something with decent performance, better than...

Just been out to put my car on the drive, started up fine, went to reverse and the steering wheel wont turn at all! feels asif the steering lock is still on. The STOP and battery warning light is on too. Any idea what this could be? any help much appreciated

can i burn them onto a cd after ive bought them? cheers

around half 3ish at a guess

on lock and the occasional bump, guessing its the driveshaft, noticed a fair amount of grease when changing the springs. what price am i looking at to get this sorted? cheers

Having a pop at fitting the maxogen, got the old air box off ok, just the old feed that im having trouble with, how do i get that off, seems to be attached to something? thanks in advance

had a chew on with them today, a friend was doing them for me. the top mounts seem to be raised about 2-3 mil higher than they were, is that normal? and also, the bottom two coils on the spring seem to be nearly touching, doesnt seem right to me, but i can see any otherway of them being...

Anyone got a video of theirs, had alook on youtube but not much about. cheers, jonny

turned off into eston, had a CS sticker, blonde girl driving.

anyone know the price for a new one from renault? or if theres anywhere i can get one cheaper? cheers.

looking to get some brembo front discs for my 172 and was just wondering if its possible to put the discs i take off the front, on the back? and if so, is it worth doing?

just near tesco and morrisons, looked well smart

Heading towards the parkway/mad mile, about 4pm today.

Fancy a laptop so im not stuck in the study on my own all the time, All i do is scour the net and play champ/football manager! i do have a fair amount of music/pics/videos so maybe need a average size memory too Can anyone advise a cheap laptop to fit the bill? cheers

Neighbours just scraped past my front drivers side bumper, a big thick nasty scuff patch and also a scuff on my light!! can this just be repaired or is it a new bumper job? same for the light too?

You flashed me, i was in the black 172 Saw a white 197 in Marske high street too tonight, about 7.45

Had it just over a week now, gave it its first bath today then attempted to take some pictures;

172 cup *** CUP, bottom of ormsbey bank heading into eston black 182 - coast road redcar, think it lives there white ph1, looked like a 172, just off A66, girl driving

Monaco with white wheels at teeside park mcdonalds RB 182 with mudflaps at A66 mcdonalds V6 at the A66 drive thru

Going to the garage tomorrow to sort out the final details of the deal! Had the 1.2 for over two years now so i think im ready for a change. Here it is anyway; http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/876976.htm

the car im hoping to buy has the aiming jets in the headlight washer missing, anyone know how much they are to replace and if its an easy job? cheers

Is there anyone on here, or who knows of someone from the Watford area who used to have a monaco blue 172, and traded it in at a garage up north (middlesbrough area)? Apparently the trade in was for an impreza if that helps and it was around november time. Ive been to see this car today so...