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We are about to get the 182 in Oz---I have a low k 172,and love it Is an upgrade worth it?(I must say the cruise wouild be nice!) It would probably cost me 10K We get them in December,--actually cost LESS than the 172s were!!!!! Any further word on a new model clio? Thanks

Should a 172 start first time everytime? Mine can be difficult to cold start even in our mildish weather at the moment,fuel pump and coil recently replaced to cure mid range miss,but the car still remains a difficult starter.It turns but just wont fire. Has done 20K Thanks

16s are the go-- they can look bigger if you get the right style(spoke right to the edge of the rim) Tyres are considerably cheaper and you have more chance of recognising a flat before you shred the tyre Also much less chance of stuffing the rim if kerb and wheel meet

We are about to get a "facelifted" clio 2 here in Australia(no news about the 182 tho) in July Apparently it has slightly different headlights and interior but pretty much the same car.You guys get upgrades well before we do.yet I have seen no mention of this on the forum Any comments?

? broken cable/fouled runner

Thanks guys Picked the car up today and she goes like a rocket! Dealer was a little red-faced,bc I suggested the coil in the first place after our forum discussion,but they knew best!! Anyway got a free new pump:)

I bought them for my172/2 (Im in Australia) cost AUD 55.00 They are crystal clear and you really would not notice them We dont get the 182 here but I would guess it would be the same---I had the same worry as you and they were the first thing I bought No damage to the lens or body work and...

You were right Jay,they insisted on replacing the fuel pump and putting the latest software upgrade in---result worse!!!! They have now fitted new coil pack and assure me all is well---I pick it up tomorrow!!

What is involved in taking the "face" off a mk2 172?(thinking off meshing it) Thanks

This wheel feels like vinyl--ie slippery and does not "squeak" when rubbed,I know it is speced as leather but just doesnt feel it. ?anybody else have any comments

Appreciate your help Jay, I will do that

Thanks Jay,how do you actually check the coil pack----they dismissed it as a cause when the fault didnt read out,it sounds like you have had a very similar problem,do they just swap it and see?

Anybody had fuel pump problems on mk2 172? Mine can be hard to start and regularly misses at about 4500 RPM under hard acceleration,but not if you wind it up a little slower The coil pack is ok and the fault does not come up on the readout,altho the dealer admits there is a problem (it...

Use an epoxy putty---the type thats in a "sausage"--the hardener is in the middle and you basically just slice off what you need and then roll and mix it till it gets warm,you then have about 10 minutes to work before it hardens It can be sanded and painted.Auto paints are fine for wheels but...

It is quite easy for minor scrapes if you can match the paint(silver /black is usually easy)You need the tyre off tho and feather the edge with 600 or higher waterproof paper.I dont bother with filler on the edge because the tyre fitter will probably disturb it when the tyre is popped onto the rim

sure you havent accidentally immobiised it somewhere between getting in and trying to start it---flick the key a few times and try again

look good on a LEXUS

Just bought some 16 x7 wheels---205/45 or 195/45s? I have read the tyre guide but Im not sure what the standard wheel width is.Are these rims too wide for the 195s---they would be my preference, but the 205s would probably look better.

Sorry to hear that mate,:@ I keep a banger for the hack duties,but not everyone can do that.Still got a dent tho when some hamfisted mechanic slammed down the bonnet with the heel of his hand!!!!!! then denied all knowledge

negative,does not go with the grill at all

Make sure you have the car safely supported under the jack in case it slips,check that the wheels spin ok and steer from lock to lock without fouling the body or calipers Don,t forget to give the nuts a final turn when the car is grounded(the wheelnuts that is;)

Couldnt help myself----bought some very nice s/h 16s and trial fitted them today before I buy tyres.for some reason the Lh rear fouls the caliper(just) but the Rh clears it----are they different? Should I grind a bit off the caliper or space,if I space what is the max I can safely do this...

Washing my 172 today and just noticed a dent in the apex of the bonnet---almost certainly caused by somebody pressing it shut with the heel of the hand(before I bought it). This part of the bonnet is re-inforced and you cant get to it Any ideas? ?happened to anyone else

Use aluminium mesh

Have been reading with envy about you guys fitting Momos,I have a beautiful wheel I cannot fit because it would totally knacker the insurance(australia)----is that not the case in UK? I was also just curious about the risk of the passenger bag going off spontaneously if you just changed the...

Dont touch the toyos----they will treat you well in the beginning and howl like wolves after about 10K

Picked up my 02 172 a couple of weeks ago it had only done 18k.The problem is ,it misses just when the fun starts,at about 5000 rpm,esp under load.Previous owner was a genuine LOL and I doubt she had ever even been that far round the rev counter.Have treated with injector cleaner and only ever...

The Maguires anti odor product is very good,you also might try a few dps of eucalyptus oil here and there

These wheels are standard spec on all Australian delivered cliosports and I believe the o/s is 42 I have them on my sport and there is plenty of clearance to the wheelarch. Im just about to put 16x7s on-----pity you don,t live a little closer:)

Whats the deal on fitting this on a 2002 172?