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hi, does anyone recommend any particular make of spark plugs for the 172 or is eveyone happy with the standard issue for the 172 sport mk 2? plus is there any out there that will increase throttle response times ? cheers Pete

Just had a race with an old 308 gtb - the guy wasnt happy !:devilish: Sat behind him in Shoreham west sussex on a dual carriageway next to the airport and waited for lights to go green - he drove off and i floored the 172 - the distance stayed the same until around 70 when the 172 actually...

What would be your choices of performance mods (to increase 0-60 time !) to the mk 2 172 if you had a budget of ? A : £500 B : £1000 Anyone ?

Hi , CD SYSTEM :FOR SALE Ive got my Renault Multiplay cd Changer for sale PLus a Sony "Face off" Head Unit with single CD player / Radio - It comes with receipt, and came out of my clio 1.4 when i bought my new clio which has a changer in it so i dont need this one. The condition is...

What would be quicker 0-60 and the fastest overall ? A 172 Mk 2 or the MG ZT 190+ Has anyone raced one of these mgs Yet ?

got a question for all 172 owners (new model) What do you think is the true 0-60 stats of the car ? Pete

Got a question for anyone who owns a clio 172 ? I spoke to Renault UK today and they state that to keep your 172 under the manufactures warranty you HAVE to have it serviced by an Official Renault Dealer . I thought as long as your local mechanic is VAT registered and use official renault...

Damn Just got a post saying I got 3 points for doing 36 in a 30 mph dual carriage way in a built up area! I know about speeding and would describe myself as a careful drive who enjoys a bit of rarcing in my 172 around the motorways but i think 36 on a carriageway is a bit harsh! Got Done at...

Does anyone know if you actually need to have your 172 serviced at a Renault authorised dealer in order to keep the Renault warranty valid or can it be serviced at your local garage (non renault) ? I was told that if any car mechannic is VAT registered and the car is serviced as per the schedule...

I dont belive this! How come most Car Dealers havent got a clue when it comes to the service intervals ! does anyone know when the first service is due ? mines done 9,000 miles now and its 5 months old now. ive been told by dealer its 10,000 , then 8,000! then its 12,000 - help anyone!? When...

I dont belive this! How come most Car Dealers havent got a clue when it comes to the service intervals ! does anyone know when the first service is due ? mines done 9,000 miles now and its 5 months old now. ive been told by dealer its 10,000 , then 8,000! then its 12,000 - help anyone!? When...

Any 172 Drivers based around West Sussex interested in doing a photoshoot with a group of us 172 owner drivers for a website? shoot to take place in brighton Feb 2003 Pete

My Clio 172 has gone through the contis (front only) after just 8,000 miles - I wish i was wheel spinning but i wasnt !!! Honest !! got some advice on here to get some BF Goodrich Profiler "g" and just wanted to say thanks to the people who gave me the advice. Excellent tyre which in my...

Any 172 Drivers based around West Sussex interested in doing a photoshoot with a group of us 172 owner drivers for a website? shoot to take place in brighton Feb 2003 Pete

My Clio 172 has gone through the contis (front only) after just 8,000 miles - I wish i was wheel spinning but i wasnt !!! Honest !! got some advice on here to get some BF Goodrich Profiler "g" and just wanted to say thanks to the people who gave me the advice. Excellent tyre which in my...

Hi, Does anyone notice the grip on the 172 tyres starts to dissapear around the 7,500 mile mark? is it me or does anyone else notice this on the front tyres? I personally dont "trash" my 172 but i have noticed a slight loss of grip on the origioanl tyres around 7,500 miles. The tyres...

Hi, Does anyone notice the grip on the 172 tyres starts to dissapear around the 7,500 mile mark? is it me or does anyone else notice this on the front tyres? I personally dont "trash" my 172 but i have noticed a slight loss of grip on the origioanl tyres around 7,500 miles. The tyres...