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    non genuine standard height rear shocks (172 cup)

    I've replaced 2 sets of rear shocks on my cup in 18 months so really dont want to buy the renault parts again. Are there any good quality replacement parts for the rear of a cup. Prefferably that wont leak within 6 months.:(
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    Failed mot, quick question.

    Hi, I seem to have let my membership slip. Will have to get on that but could someone help me with a quick question. My 172cup just failed mot on brake bias valve. I can't remember why but I've heard something somewhere about this. Or am I imagining it. Is it the case that the back brakes...
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    what size are 172 wheel bolts 17 or 19mm

    My cars away having wheels refurbed. I want to get some nice caps for the rusty ol bolts. What size are they? Can't remember if they're 17 or 19mm. Thanks.
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    urgent help, wheel alignment specs 172 cup

    The info is on here somewhere. With the standard spec for a cup, but I cant find it. Could someone post a link. Thanks.
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    172 cup wont start, what to check?

    53 plate 172 cup. Drove fine last night, Never let me down. Just went to take it out and it wont start. Lights on the dash come on and go off fine. The engine turns over. But not starting. So what should I check, Ive heard about the TDC sensor and crank sensor. Is that the same thing? Worth...
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    Connects2 kit. Where do you have the box, lead, ipod.

    I'm going to order a connects2 kit for my 172 cup. I'm just wondering where you put the box, and where you have the lead coming out. I was thinking of maybe incorporating it into the ashtray or something. Or is there a neater option. pics would rock.:)
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    comfy tyres

    I have a Renault clio 172 cup. It's very good at being a mental little rocket but not so good at cruising around the city. I don't really know why I bought a cup. I'm not really a racer, But i liked the colour and it looks nicer than the standard sport model. Anyway. The tyres are all coming to...
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    Please help. Need 172 cup rear shock part numbers

    My mechanic needs to order a new rear shock, He's been quoted 70 each but I know they're much cheaper from renault. I just need the part numbers so i know i'm getting the correct cup ones as they are slightly different to the standard sport. Really appreciate it if you could help me out.
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    Fault code and toxic fume light

    Hi. My toxic fuel light on the dash came on the other day (solid, not flashing). Also i did the fault code reader on the dash and had t _ _ _ I believe the "t" is an ignition fault? What should i do, if anything? The car seems fine. Clio 172 cup 53 plate
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    Service light

    Hi. My service light came on just now when I was driving home, I thought itwasn't due for a while but then I read that it's not actually to tell you it's dude a service. What then is it for? a random warning light? I checked the oil this morning and its about half way between the marks so it...
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    someone with a genuine roofrack, please help

    Hi. I have just bought a genuine roofrack off ebay, second hand. I'm wondering if i have everything i need. The feet dont have any rubber pads or anything that sit on the bodywork, just hard plastic. is this right or are they missing some pads. If someone with a genuine rack could just have a...
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    Can I remove the seatbelt warning beep.

    I hate it. It needs to go. Surely theres a way of disconnecting it? please help, I feel like the machine owns me!:evil:
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    very quick wheel question.

    I figured out the knocking from the rear wasnt the exhaust but the spare wheel bouncing about. Can someone tell me the correct way to put this together. Does the tool tray go down with the wheel over it? Means the thread isnt long enough to secure wheel. Does the wheel go down upside down...
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    advice on standard stereo

    Im looking for advice on my stereo. Ive got a non standard cd player that I dont like the look of. I want to get a standard cd player that will plug straight into my car (172 cup). I dont want to have to start chopping at wires. Also, i'd like to be able to plug my ipod in somehow, so what...
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    Helicoil for spark plug. Anyone know what size?

    My car has been in the garage all week waiting to have a helicoil put in where the plug blew out. Its a clio cup 172. They're having trouble getting one the right size. I was wondering if anyone new the actual size they should be looking for so I can try and source one and better still if anyone...
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    Headlamps. Whats the coating thats kind of peeling off

    My headlamps on my 172 are kind of scruffy, i only nooticed a few days ago that around the top of the lamps they seem crazed and almost like there peeling. Like a coating has been scratched off. Anyone else seen this before? Can anything be done.
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    Surfing with a renault key

    Hi. Im sure there must be other surfers on here. Iv'e just bought a clio cup 172. I've only ever had old cars with no imobiliser/cl/ alarm so im new to the problem of taking the key in the water. What do others do. My friend has a BMW and has a little plastic key that will unlock the car but...
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    sounds like a major problem

    Hi. Ive only had my 172 cup a week and just popped to the shop in it. I pulled out the estate and heard something go, it felt like something snap. now theres a horrendous slapping sound and the engine is really noisy. i cant see anything under the bonnet but dont really know what im looking...
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    Hi. Just bought a 172 cup, very impressed but a few questions.

    Hi all. This is my first post, And actually my first renault having been deeply into old Vw golf gti's for the last 10 years. I wanted something more modern and vw dont really cater for the lightweight fun market like Renault do these days. Anyway, I bought a 172 cup today. Its a very nice...
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