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still stripping wiring from the wiring loom and I've found this black box at the bottom of the centre console beside the air vents. Anybody know what it is? Can I remove it? Thanks

I've done a search and I've determined that one of the driveshafts needs replacing. Before I get my hands dirty, how easy will it be to figure out which side is buggered? Do I need to get it up on jacks or can it be done on the ground? I'm in two minds whether to take it to the garage and then...

I was driving the blue Elise, erm, making progress ;)

I'd quite like one but as my commute is about to jump to 18k miles a year (mainly motorway), I'm not overly convinced that a 200 is really an option. How do you find it on the motorway? Clearly a 'cup' version isn't an option. I'm desperately trying to avoid boring, fuel efficient, sensible cars!

I was in the Black Ph1 with Pistonheads sticker in front of you :)

When starting from cold my car seems more juttery than normal (I'm aware this is not uncommon). Constant throttle results in uneven power which makes the car seems like it can't make up it's mind between going and stopping. Once warmed up however it's absolutely fine. This seems to have got...

Spotted a Trophy coming towards Bristol on the A369. I gave a little wave in my 172ph1 but there's obviously no love for 172ph1 owners ;)

If it was you then Hi! :)

Please can somebody advise? I found today that the idle on my 172 ph1 sticks at 1500rpm which is unusually high. It's not done this before and I'm wondering what it might be? Thanks

Please can somebody just confirm? I.e. it's not a 'redesign' the instructions clearly show the two yellow plastic bushes that I don't have. I'll get back onto DT. Annoyingly I have two days off and I was half way through doing the job before I realised the bits were missing (I know I...

Ok guys what do you think? My 172 Ph1 needs it belts doing, it's actually going to get them done next week (£400 ish). Not sure what the car is worth but I'm considering selling it in the near future. Would I be best: Selling as it is i.e. with the belts needing doing Do the belts and...

I think I've managed to blow a fuse as the right hand side of the centre console has all the backlights out. That includes the display and all the aircon controls. Does that sound right? If so which fuse might it be (I don't have a multimeter to test it). Also, the airbag light...

I've no doubt you'll be on here but please either learn to read road signs or stop driving like a knob. if you find your self in the wrong lane don't just cut me up and drive like a knob! You were coming along Upper Belgrave Road, Bristol...

Is there an alternative dash that I could fit to my Ph1 172? I'd like a black dash, to replace the blue original one, but is there one available from a different model? I realise that I could flock it but I want to keep it looking original. Thanks

My wheels need a refurb and I'm not ready to be spending £250 on a refurb so I'm doing it myself. First instinct is Ford Graphite (baa baa!) as I think it'll look good. Don't really want to head down the bright coloured route though. Don't really fancy silver or black and can't think of any...

Sorry, I know that 'mixing tyres' has been done to death! I've read through as many as I can but my question is a little more specific. I currently have Michelin PE2s all round but have a puncture on my spare and a crease on a rear. I always replace the tyres on an axle at the same time...

This is a FYI really as I've found the answer to my original question, which was 'Where can I get tyres fitted in Bristol?' Protyre in Bristol fit tyres for £12 a corner which seems pretty good to me 27-31 Church Rd Lawrence Hill, Bristol BS5 9JJ 0117 954 0123...

Sorry for the vague title, I'm unsure what the problem might be. Also I don't know what to search for. I was driving today and when going round two seperate left corners it felt like the back end was going to step out. It seems very much like it was specifically located around the rear...

I ad a run-in with a drunk/druggie who decided to jump out in front of my car, my thanks for NOT hitting him was being attacked by his heavy bag which smashed the black plastic surrounding the passenger side handle. My question(s) are: - Do I just get the entire handle? - is it easy to...

I've installed a Parrot CK3000 in my 172ph1 and I'm wondering how to get the microphone and controller cable wires routed to the best location. I've got the Parrot box shoved down to the left (by the passengers footwell) but I'm thinking of mounting the mic on the top of the 'A' pillar with...

Hi, Following the Fubar guide on changing my oil (cheers btw!) and I can't get the fuel rail guard off. I have a 10mm long socket and can feel the screw thread in each of the two holes but can't actually feel a nut. Even after sticking the socket in there, I still can't feel anything to get...

I'm not 100% sure on flocking my dash but I'm not really happy with the blue interior. Has anyone done this? If so how do I do it? Cheers

Hi guys, I'm new to the world of Clio ownership and I've done quite a bit of searching and I realise this is one of those questions that gets asked a lot so forgive me. I have a KTR Stealth Exhaust which is addictive but when I accelerate hard and then come off the throttle I can hear a...

Thought I'd post a couple of pics, I realise you've probably seen it all before buy hey! Manky door inserts. I removed them and gave them a scrub by it needs something more abrasive. I'd either like to paint them (Matt silver or black) or maybe skin them in CF... I'm just worried...

Just got my 172 Ph1 and it has the standard OEM wheel. Now I think the car is great except for the seat height (which I intend to lower using the guide) and also the reach on the standard steering wheel. Is it possible to use a spacer to bring the steering wheel closer? I probably need...

Would this be too complicated? In particular getting the CF down into the door pull handle area (if you get me!). I'm planning on using a carbonmods skinning kit btw. Or should I not bother an just paint it? Thanks

OK, we really are buying a second car and it's either a boring Ford Mundane-o 1.8 petrol 2002 for £1500 (wife's choice) or a Ph1 172 (my choice). It'll be for doing a 70 mile commute over winter so my wife can use the 1 series to get to work (in the cold/wet) and also so we don't put massive...

After a lot of messing around I'll be getting a 172 very soon. This is probably going to be a Ph1 172 or maybe get a Ph2 172/172 Cup but it doesn't matter too much. Ph1 is probably the most suitable base for what I'll be doing. This is a weekend toy, it'll rarely be driven mid-week and it'll...

Hi guys, back again! I've been lurking in the shadows for a while as I was going to buy a 172 but had to postpone. I'm back on the market for one but prices seem a little bit more buoyant than before. Anyway, if anyones seen any 172 ph1s that would be suitable for converting to a road legal...

I'm hoping that there might be someone in Bristol with a 172 (Ph1 ideally) with bucket seats. Basically, after a couple of hiccups, I'm wanting to buy a Ph1 172 and would like to quickly sit in one to determine if I can get a comfortable seating position. The two cars that I've seen are a fair...