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I’ve just taken my 182 to the dealers and I asked them when they will have the 197 in, he told me that they haven’t had any brochures or advertising guff and that they didn’t even know if it will be available in the UK……..:rolleyes:

You were behind me yesterday (3rd May). I waved but didn't get your attention, although I'm sure you saw my black 182 'coz you kept up with me all the way to your turn off, which was quite a relief ‘coz I was then able to slow down and save some petrol!! ;)

Before I vistit the dealers I need to know, are problems with the ESP/traction control covered under warranty in a 20month old 182?

Sorry if this has been asked before, I did a search and couldn’t find what I was looking for. Im getting my car serviced independently and need to know the following What do they do/check for the 36k service on a 172? What parts do I need to buy? Cheers :D

With all this talk about the new 182 cup, I was wondering if any 172Cup owners had actually driven it AND the 172/182 (all marks) on a track? I know all the differences between the 172 and the Cup, love the Cup, love the 172, let’s not go there again!! Having put 1000s of miles on...

Anyone got one of these? Are they any good? http://caraudiosecurity.com/catalog/product_info.php+cPath+49_78+products_id+2503http://caraudiosecurity.com/catalog/product_info.php+cPath+49_78+products_id+2503 Or can anyone recomend something better for the price?

I bought two sets of Kevlar brake pads off K Tec and had them fitted on thursday, they squeek loudly!!!! it sounds as if Im down to the disks! Is this normal for new Kevlars? :confused:

I know that this has probably been said before, but I have searched the forum and cant find it... What spec are the standard speakers in my 02 reg 172?? Boring question but please help!! ;)

I know some people were looking for a Renault cd changer cable. Ive just had a new changer fitted and asked the bloke to remove the cable for me, he said that it would have taken him a whole day and have to take the car apart to get it out coz it was wound in with all the other wires an...

Are they gonna fix it under warranty? They wanted me to pay £190 towards this...:confused:

Can anyone give me a rough idea on how much it will cost to have an exhaust fitted to my 172...non renault dealer price!! :)

I love new tyres!!!!! just had em fitted....the brakes are sharper too!!:D Am I the only sad person who feels this way about tyres??

How long do these last on average? Ive just ordered my second set of fronts, but the rears still look meaty...:)

Whats the correct Tyre Pressures for a mark 1 172 with standard wheels? Thanx :)

Ive just had a test drive in a 182 with cup options, it handles great on twisty country roads, the suspension is firmer and it shows, I really gave it some welly!!! I didnt like the wheels but the darker ones do look better on the silver car, they also had a blue 182 in, looks good in...

....to fit a set of Eibach springs to a 172?? Just been told by a bloke at the local tyre place that it will take 3 to 4 hours and cost £80, not sure I trust him:confused:

Maybe Ive been watching too many knight rider re-runs, I dont know. I drove over a small hump back bridge, whilst going far to fast for the conditions, and according to the person behind me, my car jumped at least 10 inches off the ground.....wwwweeeee!!!!:devilish: Unfortunately it landed...

My sis has finally seen the light and is looking to buy a mark 1 172, I know all the known faults of the mark 2, but are there any other faults she should be aware of that just apply to mark 1s?? Its w reg with 30k Thanx, Viv

Can any of you nice people decipher the code on my cars oval plate, especially the Fabrication number, I had a look at this site but it doesnt give too much away apart from where it was made... http://www.renault.lv/Renault_apv/oval_plate.htmlhttp://www.renault.lv/Renault_apv/oval_plate.html :)

Can anyone tell me how much I should be paying for a Magnex twin round catback system, including fitting for my 172?? Thanx Viv :)

This is on the Auto Trader web site, any thoughts to how this can be 193bhp?? 2001 RENAULT CLIO SPORT 172, 2001, X reg. 54000 miles, FSH in pearl silver, alloy wheels, 193 bhp indiction kit, stunning performance. Main dealer direct. New MOT, 6 months warranty. P/X welcome. Trenance Specialist...

My theory about Renault (just my opinion, I dont have proof ) The small problems that people have with new Clio’s are the same on each car. These problems are fixed (eventually) by dealers and the problem goes away. So if Renault replaces the broken part with a new part the same as the...

On my V5 document it says engine no. Not known. Why would this be allowed by the DVLA?? :confused: Ive tried but cant read the engine number on the engine, is there an easy way to read this or do I have to get Renault to take it apart so I can get to it? Another point is, the V5 says my car...

I havent noticed this too much coz I drive my car every day. But my hubby drives my car about once every 4 weeks or so, and recons the handling and the acceleration get better each time..has any one else found this??? He drove it last night and said "wow! What have you done to your car?"...

Hi all, Can some one please explain to me why bhp doesn’t always go up with engine size? It used to be the bigger the engine the faster the car…but now that we all talk in horse power I’m confused. For example; The V6 is 3.0 and gives 230bhp, but and Evo 8FQ is a 2.0 and produces...

BB performance tuning exhausts, has anyone got one or seen/heard one?? Are they any good and how do they compare to others like Magnex? :)

I dont want to jinx it, but right now EVERYTHING on my car works perfectly. After my trip to the dealers yesterday, Im not waiting for a single part from Renault for the first time in 8 months. And to top it off, I got my Lexus lights in the post today :cool: Dam, just remembered the 4k...

Silvervision indicators and bluevision side lights. How the hell do you physicaly get into the headlights to change them???:confused:

When I bought my Clio I had every intention of keeping it standard :) BUT it all started with just the one some clear side repeaters.... then a ClioSport sticker ...then came the alloys, and now Ive just ordered some Lexus rear lights and some silvervision bulbs.....And Im starting to lust...

Im having trouble locating a washer water bottle for my car :(. None at Renault....so is this a common fault then, how many people have had to replace theirs on the newish Clios?? Can anyone get hold of one for me?? Or know where I can get one quick, new or used?? Its gotta be the exact one...