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Hello guys, just bought a 2nd hand 182. Had a couple of problems, but I figured nothing too bad. Fixed some. Now, I've arrived to a tricky one. In short: - 18 mpg in my daily commute (girlfriend has my old 172 and over the same commute she's averaging 24 mpg so a huge difference) - a slight...

Hello, bought a Clio 172 MK2 2nd hand a couple of years ago and about 3 months ago we decided to do a rather strange project on it, namely add the throttle bodies from a BMW M3 E36 :) After a bit of work and redoing the positioning of various elements like the power steering pump, doing a...

Hello, well, the title kinda says it all. Let's say I'm just passing a lovely speed bump. I'm in 2nd around 1700 rpm and I'm acceleration slowly just after I've passed it. Between 1800 ~ 2100 rpm, roughly, there's a slow vibration, like the engine is move too much and it transmits this...

Hello, I installed on my 172, about 700 km ago, a pair of Brembo Max Grooved front discs, namely these: http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2115 with some Ferodo DS2500 brake pads, these ones: http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2346 After driving normally with them for...

Hello, just a short story first, please bear with me. Car is fitted with: - Quaife ATB - lightened flywheel (bought from K-Tec) - stock clutch (bought from K-Tec) After like 2000 Km with this setup, the pressure plate goes wild, some parts from it decide to fly around in the process and...

Hey everyone! This is the classic "I have these mods on the way, what should I expect?" thread. Answers much appreciated, as I guess this type of threads can become tiring at some point for the forum regulars :) Here goes the list of mods (172 MK2): Group N remap from Upsolute.com (done a long...

Hello, just received - hurray! :) - the Quaife ATB for my Clio 172 MK2. The gearbox off the care, open and so on. The problem is with the crown wheel. Am I supposed to get the crown wheel off the stock diff and put it on the Quaife? I guess this is the way to go, but any hints about how is this...

Well... I guess the question is rather stupid, but here goes, anyway. Basically, will the springs get softer in time? I have an 172 mk2 (2002) and was wondering if I should consider changing the springs (OE springs on, right now) or not (consindering either original ones or Eibach Pros). Or, in...

Hello, the title kind of says it all. In short: - Koni adjustables on the car (172 MK2) - stock springs The steering feels way way lighter and unconnected to the road. Wheel geometry problem? Do I have to redo the geometry after fitting the shocks? Common sense says yes, mechanic said...

Hello, well, here's the issue I have with an 172 mk2. Got myself some Koni adjustable dampers from K-Tec. Wasn't decided on what springs to get so I figured why not get the kit including the Koni adjustables + 30 mm Koni lowering springs. Said and done. So today they got put on the car and...

Didn't post here in quite a long time... Just sold the Clio172 to a friend and made the "transfer" to a 06 WRX. The Clio felt way more sporty, with firmer ride, way more precise steering. The 06 WRX has more tuning potential. I look forward to an "on road comparison" between the 2 :) I already...

http://www.yonkis.com/w.php?id=292005123537.jpg Oh boy... :-/ -Firefox

Well, stupid question incoming, take care :) My 172 headlights started to turn on by themselves when its dark. Now, I guess this is a feature, but it manifested itself just last night. I never paid much attention to this feature, as it doesnt interest me so much. So, my stupid question: Is...

I was wondering if anyone has some graphs for the Torque & Power of the 172, Williams etc. It would be even more interesting if there were some graphs with the chip that removes the 7250 rev limit, to see how things are going towards 8000. -Vrouuum

I have this strange problem with my new MK2. In fact, it had it from the very beginning. When moving from a stand still - ONLY AFTER A COLD START - I can hear a noise like a scratch and a "scratching" sensation into the clutch pedal. Now, please note that this is happening ONLY on the 1st move I...

Heard that the radar detectors do not work inside a Clio 172 MK2, as Renault is using some metallic insertions in the glass, which screens the device. Is this true? Is there an workaround for this apart from installing an exterior radar detector (receivers under the bonnet etc.)? Tx! -MPH