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Hi,Does anybody on here own a Iceberg Silver 172 Reg: FJ02 ZHZJust wondering as I used to own this car.Chris.

Now that I have a growing family, I will soon have to get rid of my 172. I took the 172 out on a PCP scheme which runs out next March. Basically I have 2 choices, either hand the car back and owe nothing else or keep it and pay of the final balloon payment (£4000) and then own the car. Now Im...

I noticed on the Clio 182 the head unit is marked Cabasse tronic auditorium. Is this head unit better than the one in the Mk2 172. They both look physically the same and both have 4X40W output.

Just been to Cornwall for my hols, motorway all the way at an average speed of 65 mph and the computer claimed I was getting 47 MPG. Im impressed if this is true.

Found a company that produces a lead with a plug on one end and spade connectors on the other. This allows you to fit new speakers without having to cut the original speakers wires. http://service.winnet.it/phonocar/easysite/easysite_images/4_653.jpg...

Missed Top Gear last night, has anyone got the clip of the Clio 182? maybe it could be posted on here? Chris.

Really interested in getting one of the new K-Tec racing stealth exhausts for my Mk2 172. Has anybody fitted one of these yet and if so what is your opinion regarding sound, build quality etc. Cheers, chris.

Does anybody know what the process is for changing the rear brake pads on a 172. I kind of have an idea from the guide on rs-team.org: http://www.rs-team.org/Html/Prepa/Liaison/plaquettes_ar.htmlhttp://www.rs-team.org/Html/Prepa/Liaison/plaquettes_ar.html Just a bit confused about the brake...

Just had the 36K service done on my 172, said that the N/S outer CV gaiter is split and needs replacing. The part is about £15, but they want £180 to fit it! Anybody know how easy a new one of these is to fit on a 172? Also, as the car is only 2 years old, should this be covered under the...

I know its a bit early, but has Jas and the ClioSport admin thought about the possibility of starting a MeganeSport club/web site? Chris.

Just booked my Mk2 172 in for its 36k service. Was quoted £300 which I didnt think was too bad. Asked how much the 72k service was (cambelt change) and was told £900! ouch. Chris.

Anyone got one of these and if so what are you opinions?

My Mk2 172 is in need of a new set of tyres. I looked on http://www.mytyres.co.ukhttp://www.mytyres.co.uk and they are selling the original SportContact and the new SportContact 2 (both at the same price). Has anybody used the new SportContact 2 and if so did you find them to be better/worse...

On my Mk2 172 I have found recently that my washer bottle fluid level has been dropping fairly quickly. I noticed today that the N/S headlight washer apears to be leaking as there was a pool of water below it. Has anybody else had this problem and if so what was the fix? Thanks, Chris.

When I pull the wiper stalk with the headlights on the windscreen get sprayed and you can hear the motor going for the headlight washers (although it sounds different, maybe louder than normal as though there is no water in the pump?), no water gets sprayed onto the headlights. It not a...

Went to jack the car up using the original jack for the first time. Im convinced that the jack is the wrong sort, the top is almost flat with sort of chamfered sides if that makes sense. It looked very unstable when positioned under the jacking point (which has a hole there), I know some 172...

Just got myself a phone cradle for my Sony Ericsson T610, just wondering where the best place is to mount it in my 172 Mk2? Chris.

Just read this article on the 4car website: http://www.channel4.com/apps26/4car/jsp/main.jsp?lnk=240&storyid=2425http://www.channel4.com/apps26/4car/jsp/main.jsp?lnk=240&storyid=2425 This is the bit that made me laugh: "Renault is also to use more laser-welding, and plans to cut its...

On a few occasions my 172 Mk2 wont start first time, but will usually start on the second attempt. I always make sure I wait until the dash lights go out until I turn the key to the starter position. I know a few people have had this problem, but has anybody had it sucessfully fixed so that it...

Noticed on http://www.mytyres.co.ukhttp://www.mytyres.co.uk today that they are selling the new Continental SportContact 2 tyres. Anyone tried these on their 172 and if so found them to be better/worse than the standard Continental SportContact tyres. Chris.

My mk2 172 has had the mid section of the exhaust changed to cure the 4k rattle, however it is now blowing from a joint which is located on the hump going over the rear axle. I was always under the impression that the 172 exhaust was one piece from behind the cat to the tailpipe? if so it looks...

My car was in at Renault Leicester for 4 days whilst they did some warranty jobs. When I got in and turned the ignition on the stereo was really loud, so I turned it down and switched it off. Used the stereo for the first time since then, and now the speakers are making horrible farty...

Well they kept my 172 for 3 1/2 days and have replaced my steering wheel with a new one after the insert on the old one split. They have finally replaced the mid section of the exhaust which has cured the 4k rattle, this is the fourth time it has been in for this. Previously they kept going on...

Renault Leicester rang today to tell me what they have done to my car: - Fitted a new steering wheel due to the insert becoming unstuck on the previous one - Replaced the exhaust mid section to cure the 4k buzz - Removed the wire connector underneath the passenger seat and soldered the...

What alloy wheel cleaner do you all use?

Great, the list of problems is increasing, Got into my car last night, it had been sitting in the works car park all day in full sunlight. The right hand side insert on the steering wheel (the bit where your thumb rests) had became unstuck at the bottom and was sticking out, by the time I had...

With the hot weather yesterday, had the aircon on automatic and set the temperature to the coldest it would go (about 16deg C I think?), the fan was on full but the car didnt get that cold. With my old Cavalier having the fan on full gave you a massive gust of air into the car, but on the Clio I...

Took my mk2 172 in for its 24000 service (after being quoted 2 conflicting prices). I told them I wanted the 4k rattle sorting and explained it was probably the mid section of the exhaust. Also I wanted a new screw for the engine plastic cover which had dissapeared since the last service. Had a...

Just been quoted £196 for a 24000 mile service on a Clio 172 Mk2. This was from Renault Leicester. Does this sound reasonable? Cheers, Chris.

On a few occasions Ive found that my Mk II 172 starts pinking quite badly under hard acceleration. Should I just put this down to some dodgy fuel or could there be another reason. Ive been using Optimax. Chris