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All, Looking for a bit advice, took my car in for the 10,000km service (or 6k miles), and had 3 engine mounts replaced and the guy said oil is leaking from the cylinder head (only a little). Renault replaced the engine mounts and re-sealed the cylinder head but it has me a tad concerned...

Hi all, Popped into the stealers the other day and they have white R27, looks nice! Didn't know they made the R27 in white? btw I live in Abu Dhabi and drive a LY R27.

Is it worth getting the 197 inlets matched? Also is it worth it, in terms of increase etc? Who can do this? Thanks

HI, I get my LY R27 next week, just wondering what remap I can get i.e get the software sent over from the UK and install myself. Which remap do you recommed? Your thoughts are much appreicated. Regards Paul

Hi folks, Its been along time since my last post, probably when I have my 172 cup over 2 years ago. Anyway just ordered a new LY R27 with full options, should be arriving in 2 weeks, only 2 cars arriving in the UAE (Abu Dhabi). Any advice on how the car will perform in 40 degree heat...

Hi all, I'm currently working in Singapore and are moving to Abu Dhabi with work. Can a new UK 197 be exported to UAE with little effort. Im also hoping I will be refunded 17.5% VAT? Import duty in the UAE is only 4% + shipping 800 GBP. Also anyone know any dealers who offer this...

Hi all, Not posted for while since selling my 172 cup and fab VRS. Anyway i live and work in Albania now and have a wad of cash and was wondering if the clio cup track car can be used on the general roads etc. Plus I get to claim the VAT back... happy days Your advice would be great...

Just wondering if anyone bought my cup for Graham P Chatham in Scotland. (52 Plate with 49K miles) Whould be nice to hear about the little motor. The new owner might want to know a few things about it!!!!!!!!!! : )

Took my car in for the centre section exhaust to be replaced under warranty last week and when it retured I was driving home and I thought I had a flat tyre, turns out I had two deep flat spots on my new yoko A539s. Contacted the garage and explained and they said bring it down so they could...

Hi, Thought I would just mention that I have been granted an extended years warranty on the cup by RUK for all my trouble with the car. At last my persistant moaning has paid off :D. I now have full warranty til Jan 07, happy days! [Edited by Cuppy 172 on 21 March 2005 at 3:41pm]

Hi all, Driving home on Sunday, when I noticed when going into 5th a knocking noise from the gearbox/exhaust. Only 5th gear is affected, any advice before i take it to the renault monkeys! Sorry can some one move this to the mechanical section :oops: [Edited by Cuppy 172 on 13 December 2004...

Hi all, I am going to Aviemore on a weeks holiday soon, does anybody know any good raods for the clio to excel its potential. Or any spped cameras I should be aware of! :(

Hi The Cup was in the garage for a new clutch and they must have disconected the battery. I was to eager to wait and read how to enter the code, I entered the code wrong to many times. Now all I have is ERROR. Any ideas on fixing this, I have a long trip coming up and I need music :D

Anybody know the cheapest place to get these springs. I have read all the reviews on them and they sound a excellent buy. Thanks in advance

Are worth it, any body been. I fancy the one in May (do you get to thrash your car around the circuit)

Has anyone actually had a sports cat fitted (k-tec) to their car yet. If so what where the gains, noise & price etc Thanks in advance :D

I have noticed the clutch pedal slightly moving higher & higher, the clutch pedal is now about 1 inch above the brake pedal. The bite is also about 1/2 inch from the top. I personally think the clutch is shagged. Any advice, as the dealer told be to go away as they was nothing wrong!

Hi, Just been to the renault dealer for some minor faults including the rear brakes dics rusting. Anyway they say the rear pads are 70% work after 18K, even though the front pads are only 60% worn. I thought the front pads would get the most worn. They want £92 for the rear pads, yeah...

After test driving the new CTR and the LCR I have decided to keep the cup, reasons are as follows (if anyone is interested): CTR 04 model - The new CTR looks IMHO better than the previous model change in lights, bumpers etc, it has a fantastic engine and the vtec is very inviting. But...

Hi, Been to the local honda garage and they will offer me £9600 for the cup (02, 52 plate, 17K on the clock). I test drove the ctr yesterday and I was very inpressed. Any thoughts welcome?

Hi, If I was to sell my cup, can the R-Sport ECU be used in another cup if it was reset by R-Sport. Just wondering. :D

My speedo keeps going up and down when I am driving at normal speeds, then all of a sudden it goes back to my actual speed. This sounds daft but is they are problem. I really could do with advice as I am going on a 400 mile round trip and dont want to break down.

How much should I be paying for a car battery. Thanks in advance

Hi all, Just wondering if someone could do me a favour, my clutch pedal is about 1 inch higher than the break pedal, it this correct. I am confinced the clutch is fooked. Please Help.

Hi all, Finally got the Uniroyal Rainsports 1 fitted to the cup, they are excellent in the wet, I kid you not and in my opinon they are better than the contis in the dry to. If you need tyres soon get these, they are brill and and are cheap as fcuk (£220 all fitted x 4 from kwik fit) :D

Hi all, Had the wheels off the cup yesterday for the final clean of the year, I expected the tyres to be fcuked by now at almost 13.5K but no they have still 2 mm left before they reach the limit. I drive the car quite hard around town and on motoways, how come mine have lasted so long and...

Thinking of getting these on the cup, any comments on performance, durability etc Any suggestions would be much appreciated :D

Hi all, My work mate has just picked up his new Golf R32, I have just had a spin in it (only 98 miles) but all I can say is its an excellent machine. He pulled on to our muddy site this morning I could hear the V6, 100-200 yard saway, he pulled up along side the cup and it made me feel glum...

Had it up to the teeth with this fu*k*ing car, just been out to the garage come back and notice a 10 inch deep scratch down the front drivers wing. I am gutted :( How much to repair, I am sick................................. Any help would be much appreicated!

Hi all, Ive just had my 12K service and the garage tell me that I have 4mm left on each tyre. At my current milleage how many more can I expect. :confused: