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Hi I guess the clio 172 back box must have fallen in prices....just had a standard (albeit non-OE) one fitted for £47 + vat......the only difference is that it is a little more boomy at idle but under throttle sounds fine.... I'am I right in thinking Renault wanted £570? Its a bit smaller...

Hi I am trying to workout why some other car owners (esp the 106GTI for some reason!) compares themselves to the mighty Clio 172.... I love Peugeot GTIs and have a 205 I race. However, without being too technical, how can people say for example a 106GTI is "as quick" as a Clio The 106GTI...

Hi How long should the engine from the Clio 172 generally last, with oil changes done on time...? Mine has done 74,000 and runs well, albeit use oil @ 1ltr per 1,000 miles. I guess 150,000 is possible? I am thinking of chipping it (172 to 184 for £250 sounds ok) Are these engines know to...

Hi I have noticed my Clio 172 (52 plate) has used just under 1ltr of oil over 1,000 miles. I dont drive it hard (occasional blast)... It runs well, and I get 33mpg. Does this engine use much oil, or is this excessive, and what could it be if it was a prob...? Thanks Rob

Hi Rather an urgent one as my car is in the garage and I need to know where would the alarm ecu or box be located in my clio 172 ph2...? It looks like a Renault one, but one fitted aftermarket and not a factory fit (naff looking ultrasonics gives it away) Did the clio 172 have an alarm as...

Hi How long should a Clio 172 clutch last? Mine has done 73,000 and as far as I know it is the original one... Thanks Rob

Hi What are my options for sorting a crap steering wheel where the rubber palm grips are torn on my 172..? Thanks Rob

Hi On my Clio 172 the passenger seat is far too high and there is no way of changing it..or should I say lowering it. Should there be a handle which a previous owner has broken or are they all like that..? Rob

Hi Anyone changed to clios steering wheel - mine looks crap and I wonder how easy it is to get one (airbag) from another newer Renault.. Thanks

Hi I have noticed how worn out and damn ugly the Clio 172 steering wheel is...looks crap and is far too big the for the car (the centre design anyhow) Is it easy to change the steering wheel to another Renault airbaged one which looks nicer and is in better condition.. Thanks Rob

Hi Still trying to sort radio light not working, and it switching itself off after 20 mins (thinking it goes into a battery protect mode) I have checked all fuses on side of dash and look fine. However, a mate said an in-line fuse could have gone esp. if it had an aftermarket stereo fitted...

Ok - I am an old t**t - at 31. This means I can get insured for any car. My Clio 172 is £198 a year, my Mini Coper just £174 a year and my track 205GTI making 230bhp is £200.12 a year...I even got a quote recently for a Ferrari F430 - quoted £1,260 -bargain... I have loved cars since passing...

Hi My dash light has gone which means I cant see radio station/time/temp and also any of the stereo lights... All others work fine.... How easy is this bulb/s to replace or is a dealer job? Cheers

Hi Since I have had my Clio 172 the stereo will not turn on or off on the ignition (i.e automatically when I start the car). Also after about 20 mins it makes a bleep..bleep and switches itself off.. sounds like it thinks it is on when engine is off, and so goes into a sort of battery...

Hi Anyone know the part number and/or where I can get the final exhaust backbox mounting rubber for my Mk2 Clio 172... It has appeared to have partly failed and is causing the backbox to **** a few inches down and it looks crap.. cheers Rob

Hi Two things about my Clio 172 - I hate the steering wheel, looks worn out and need replacing. Also need a new gear knoob - anyone knows: 1. If a later model steering wheel can be fitted at all? 2. Can the gear knob be changed? Thanks Rob

Please no jokes about my driving....but is it just me or is the Clio 172 (and poss 182) a git to change gear smoothly....? It is worst when it is cold - no matter how hard I try I keep doing a clunk when bringing the clutch up. It is worst in 1st and 2nd gear and is really starting to piss me...

Hi My Clio 172 has 205/45/16 on front and 195/45/16 on rear. I take it this is correct..?

Hi Is it an easy job to fit the engine from the megane 225 to a clio 172...does it use same gearbox/can they be mated? Sounds like a great power upgrade option...

Hi Just finished washing my clio 172 today. Drive down road when dry and a warning light came on - it is the one right of the esp warning light - sort of heart monitor looking one! :D I noticed water was coming from under car - easy I though rad is leaking. However, could not smell coolant...

Hi I am considering a K&N Induction kit for my clio 172. Apart from adding another 0.5-1 bhp more (!) does it increase fuel economy, and if so by how much? I am getting it mainly cos I need a new air filter and it sounds great and is great quality. Thanks Rob

Hi How easy, what do i need to do to replace the lcd display on dash which shows times/radio station - can hardly see in day and cant see anyhting at night! Cheers

Hi Trying to sort poor fuel economy from my clio sport 172. I have been told to replace my lambda sensor - but which one....I have two. One mid section and the other near the back box... Cheers PS - I have a crap alarm on the car which keeps going off - were alarms standard on this model..?

Hi All My computer is not right! I have worked out that I am getting 27mpg from my clio 172. This is driving to work on a dual carriageway at 60mph, then the odd trip through town taking it very easy... I was expecting near mid 30's tbh - is there anything wrong here...if so what should I...

Hi How do i get radio code for my clio sport 172 - has no info with it when I bought.... cheers

Hi Got a Clio 172 and have bought some Total Quartz 9000 5w40 It says its synthetic....but does this mean fully...? Is this good oil for the car? Thanks Rob

Hi I am having the cambelt/tensioners and water pump done tomorrrow on my Clio 172. I have an aux belt which I am going to fit Saturday but is it worth giving it to the garage to fit as I understand they have to take it off in the first place to get to cambelt...? Cheers Rob

Hi I have 2 ltrs of Esso Gear Oil (75W 80) Can this be used in my Clio 172 gearbox...if not what grade shall I use and how much..? Thanks Rob

Hi I am looking forward to getting my 172 on Friday....I would like to know does driving a car like this get much attention from other drivers (i.e people who perhaps fail to relaise how fast these cars are and try and teach them a lesson) I am not interested in racing people or anything...

How much is everyone paying. I am 31 with 14 yrs NCB - Direct Line at £245 per year Fully Comp...