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Need to replace rear lambda sensor on my 172 Cup, has anyone replaced one recently and can recommend where to get one for best price (save me some time hunting around on net ?). I notice that the rear sensor cable is slightly shorter than the front one but assume the actual sensor is the same so...

My Clio 172 cup cut out under hard acceleration and some glowing red debris came shooting out of the exhaust, car turns over but refuses to start, I think the cat has disintegrated and blown back into the rear silencer. I bought the sports cat brand new from K-TEC two years ago and was...

The Yokohama A052 is now available in 15" and therefore contemplating buying a set, has anyone tried a set yet on track with their Clio and can provide some feedback? In the bigger sizes, they're getting rave reviews. Been using R888 / A048 / DZ03G up to now but keen to try something else/new.

After constantly fiddling with things and paying for corner weighting every year, I'm prepared to take the plunge and get my own set, the 3 below seem to be the most common 'entry' level scales available in the UK, wondering if anyone has any experience of buying/using them, especially the STR...

"]www.bg-racing.co.uk/B-G%20Racing-steering-wheel-quick-release-system Does anyone have this fitted to their track/race car and can comment on its reliability, I'm looking to change to quick release to make getting in/out my track car easier as well as bring the wheel slightly closer (this...

In the course of removing the front hubs from my 172 Cup to have the wheel bearings replaced I see that there is a tooted ring sitting on each driveshaft. The drivers side was so rusted that it just broke into 2 pieces, the photos show the ring in place on the pass side and the broken ring on...

Hi, As per title, I'm away to change the sump gasket on my 172 Cup. Engine is out of the car so should be relatively straightforward. I wondered if there are there any other gaskets/seals/parts that are recommended to be changed at the same time as renewing the sump gasket? Thanks

My oil pressure switch has been broken for almost 5 years and now that I've got the engine out of my 172 Cup, I've decided to replace it. I checked on Eurocarparts and two parts were listed so I said I would take both and will return the one I don't need. See photo - there is a green coloured...

Looking to get the whole shebang done whilst engine out (cam belt, dephaser, water pump, aux belt), got a former Renault Tech lined up to do the work, just need to get the parts, anyone bought this lot recently and can recommend where to source from? A quick google returned an outfit called...

Going to have my engine out of my 172 Cup in a few days time to do a few jobs and wondered about doing the EPAS conversion at the same time. Have seen the other threads so not looking to discuss what needs to be done technically but wondered if anyone has done it and regretted it, in terms of...

Hi, Hoping someone who has experience with this combination can help me. I've been running Bilstein B14 coilovers and Pure Motorsport top mounts for the past few years and have just bought a set of AST 5100 coilovers as I wanted something more track focused for competing. My query concerns...

If you wouldn't mind dropping me a message, just wanted to check something regarding how fussy scrutineering is for having a decat in road going class. Ta.

Hey Chaps, Has anyone got a photo or two of the Mondial Blue Clio with an orange cage fitted. I have orange wheels on my 172 Cup and contemplating fitting an orange cage (full cage) and was hoping to see how it looked before taking the plunge. Thanks

Hi , Planning on getting the SD bolt in cage. Not sure whether to go for the single fixed Diagonal or the cross fixed Diagonal. Any advice / opinions on how to decide. The extra cost is fairly marginal. Car will be used for track days and occasional sprint events in road going class. Anyone go...

I've been running Pagid Blue pads on the front of my Clio 172 Cup with Brembo Max discs. Done a few trackdays at Knockhill with them. Upon inspecting the pads last weekend, I can see the signs of what appears to be rivet heads coming through? (please see photos) Do you think I need to replace...

Hi folks, Happy New Year. I've got a very frustrating intermittent misfire on my 2003 Clio 172 Cup. Tried replacing a few ignition items to no avail. Local mechanic has suggested replacing crank sensor albeit I've had no starting problems with the car whatsoever. Problem only arises after...

A question for folks who have fitted a Whiteline ARB: When tightening up the links that connect the end of the ARB to the shock absorber bracket, how do you know how far up to screw the lock nuts before tightening up the very top nut of the link? The instructions says to adjust the length of...

Going to be ordering a set for my 172 Cup. Cup Offset I believe is around 38 and although you can get the Pro Race 1.2 in this offset, I was thinking about going for 35 offset just to fill out the arches a tad. Vehicle is lowered on Bilstein coilovers but was not expecting a 3mm wider track on...

Hoping to get my new Pure Motorsport mounts fitted first thing tomorrow morning but have a question hopefully somebody can answer for me. The kit comes with a spacer that sits between the spring hat and the mount. Is the spacer still needed when fitting the mounts onto coilovers because in the...

As per title, thinking about buying one seat to upgrade my driver's seat from Forza Sport to something more "huggie". I'm only 5'5 and 31" waist so it would be the standard size seat I'd go for. Would be good to hear positive/negative comments from existing owners before taking the plunge!

Being up in the NE of Scotland, don't have any shops up this way selling bucket seats to allow me to test the fit before buying. I've had Corbeau Forza for the last couple of years but a bit wide for my small frame (5'5, 31" waist). Can someone recommend a good seat that would suit my...

My Cup is used for occasional road use and track days using the standard 16" Turinis with Toyo R888's. Some guys have recommended to me to downsize to 15" wheels/tyres to improve on-track handling. If I do this, I'd likely go down the new route (probably TD 1.2's with either R888 or Yoko A048)...

So I decided to dismantle my left side front suspension after the MOT tester picked up a slight movement in it. The coilver (B14's) top nut was nice and tight hence the decision to dig a bit deeper. I decided to start with the AST top mount bolts. Despite gently loosening the 3 allen bolts on...

I'm running Bilstein B14 coilovers and AST adjustable top mounts on my 172 Cup and car has been professionally set up (corner weighted and alignment) by a local motorsport company and is running -0.60 camber on the front. I would like to improve turn-in and think adding more negative camber is...

I bought brand new Corbeau Forza's a year ago and straight from the word go, the seat base kinda "flexes" and makes a metal flexing noise every time you sit in and out of them. I queried it with Demon Tweeks at the time and they contacted Corbeau who advised it is perfectly normal for steel...

This is not another thread about the MOT failure issue, that's well documented and understood within the forum. However, as a consequence of Renault's set up the rear brakes of the Cup, I am convinced that the car is capable of withstanding more braking effort to the rear to improve its...

My 53 plate 172 Cup has only done 39,000 miles but since she's 7 years old, thought it would be wise to get this done. I would certainly appreciate any recommendations, particularly after reading the sticky about the botch-ups some have encountered. I'm in Aberdeen/shire but would be willing...

Ordered some new OMP 4 point harnesses from Tweeks and it looks like the fixing for the shoulder straps to the rear of the car are the wrong way round. Both harnesses are exactly the same. So either I fit it this way which means the harness will kind of loop over the top of the bracket back...

Narrowed my seat choice down to these two and would appreciate any comments to help me decide. Each seat would be fitted on the seat manufacturer's specific Clio subframe and I assume they would be similar so frames shouldn't really influence the decision too much. I'm 5'5" and 31" waist. Thanks.

Can someone tell me where I can buy replacement plastic fog light surrounds suitable for attaching brake ducting? I had a look at Hill Power's website and they sold them but can't get a hold of anybody there and understand they may no longer be trading. Somebody else must make them?