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Hey guys, I've got a knocking noise from the front of my car. It occurs every time I pull off and brake, it's quite loud. It happens whether fast or slow and also when i'm slowly turning. I've had two garages say that everything feels tight on the suspension but the top mounts are slightly...

I have 195/45/16s at the moment. Is there any significant advantage to using 45s over 50s? Also, will I experience any rubbing due to the bigger profile and the lower cooksports?

Anyone had any experience with the excess protect? Had 2 quotes, I am 22, with a 172 and a few modifications (Cup Spoiler, Cooksports, Induction Kit). 2 years NCBS. Adrian Flux - £669 £500 excess with excess protect(get it back), modifications included, with hire car on accidents that aren't...

Hi guys, I've messaged James in staines and he no longer works on renaults. Mile Woodford is only part time so mostly fully booked. Does anyone know any other specialists in the area? Guildford/Surrey. Thanks, Dan

Hi guys, Hadn't started my car for about 5 days yesterday, went to turn it on yesterday and it's not running. I'm wondering whether it's the cold weather we've had recently. Things I notice on my Clio 172: - Fuel pump isn't priming - Immobilizer light is turning on and then going off like...

Hi Guys, Had a little trouble reversing my 172 onto ramps today, kept sliding etc.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Universal-Ramp-Extensions-For-Lowered-Cars-Low-Ground-Clearance-/290976221333?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item43bf88c895 I'm going to buy some of these, has anyone...

Hi Guys, Replace the PAS pump and aux belt kit at the weekend, everything was fine until I just went on quite a bumpy cross country 55 mile journey. Now there is a dull knocking noise coming from the aux belt area and I'm wondering if I've done something wrong. I've taken some pictures. I've...

Hi CS, I'm getting a slight knock whenever I engage drive with gears 1, 2, and 3. It sounds like its coming from the drivers side wheel arch. I can't get the noise to replicate in 4th or 5th but maybe that's because the power isn't high enough. It's pretty much instantaneous to when I put my...

A little help with exhaust systems please fellas. I bought my 172 last weekend and its got on it a recently replaced OEM backbox and centre section that every other exhaust fitting place calls the OEM exhaust from Renault (we all know it isn't the OEM exhaust). see picture below, RN903 and...

Just got a 172 with a standard exhaust, but how low do they sit? I can see it when I look behind the car. I'll get a picture but just wondering if others could give me an insight:) Also how loud are the standard exhausts suppose to be? Mine gives quite a nice growl.

Hi Guys, I just upgraded to a iceberg 172 from a member on here! It's amazing! And I'm enjoying it a lot. However, the pas pump is whiney and I'm thinking about changing it. A few questions: 1. Shall I use a refurb es, secondhand, or new pas pump? 2. Can the pump be a driveway replacement job...

Hi Guys, I'm just wondering how you guys have managed your insurance when buying and selling cars. I want to buy a 172/182 and then sell my 1.4 clio afterwards, I'm trying to work out the logistics of it. I will transfer my current insurance to the RS and then my 1.4 will be uninsured which...

Hi Guys, I want to upgrade to a 172/182 from my 1.4 16v which is on 65k. To get anything in my budget which is sub 2k, I'm looking at high milers, but I'm still scared! Do I need to stop being a pussy? When I go look at cars what should I look out for? what do you look for? Obviously...

Hey Guys, went to get tracking done on my car today, clio 1.4, but there is play in my steering. They advised replacing the track rod ends and tie rods, is this an easy job to do yourself? and is there anything else worth doing while its all off as well? Thanks, Dan

Hey guys, Can anyone recommend a place that I can get my cambelt changed in Bedfordshire for a 1.4 Clio dynamique non sport? Thanks, Dan

Hey guys, 2003 reg, 78k miles, cambelt done at 60k (going to find out whether it was done at a specialist and how many years ago). Full stamped service history (I don't think he has receipts) This is his third 172 (he loves them apparently, but bought a renault megane coupe as he has a...

I'm thinking of getting a 172, a 70-80k mileage with belts done, what are the running costs? Servicing costs etc, I know the Cambelt is 450 ish. What else is there to take into consideration when buying one of these cars? Im trying to work out whether ill be able to afford it :) Thanks guys! Dan

Hey guys, would you buy a clio 182 with no cup packs? But in lovely condition? Thanks, Dan

Hey guys, Recently started working at Millbrook proving grounds and seen a few RS clios in the car park with cliosport stickers! Reveal yourselves! I work in the VEC. ​-Dan

Hey guys, Just wondering if you think its worth it but I've been quoted a lowest price of 1600 pounds for a years insurance on 172/182. I'm 21 with 0 NCB but named driving experience since 17. I have a current policy which expires in February on a 1.4 16v Clio, which is 850 a year, should I...

Hey guys, After getting a 1.4 Clio I'm now sucked into the scene and I'm after a sport version. I need your help understanding all the different models and kits and prices. If you guys could help me with the different 172, 182 configurations that would be great, with expected prices to pay...

Always see you parked up in the tesco car park in guildford, I park next to you a lot of the time so you don't dent my doors haha!

Hey guys, Here is my 1.4 16v Dynamique, it has 54,000 miles on the clock and I got it for a good price. I've just had it color coded, including mirrors, door handles, side strips, front bumper inserts, bullets, rear 172 bumper. The plans I have for it are: - New Alloys ( which alloys? ) -...

Hey guys, trying to fit my 172 rear bumper on my non sport clio, but I'm having some trouble. These white impact plastics just won't line up with the sports rear bumper flanges. Do I need to take them off? Thanks, Dan

My 1.4 went in for a color code today by a local body shop. Wing mirrors, side strips, bumper inserts, rear 172 bumper, door handles, PDR and machine wax polish touchup! Can't wait to see what it looks like! Random thread.

Hey guys, Im getting quite a lot of body work done to my 1.4. The car is pearl black, and I'm wondering what you guys think will look better, either full pearl black side strips and bullets or pearl black door trims with silver bullets? Also on a pearl black car should I get the door handles...

Hey guys, Attached is my clio 1.4 16v dynamique engine(camera is broken, sorry for poor quality). What i'm wondering is about the resonator and airbox. If I was to fit an induction kit on to this, where would it go as it doesn't seem to look as standard as I've seen in others threads. Thanks, Dan

Hey guys, Searched through hundreds of duplicate threads about induction kits, noise, power lose/gain, and everything else under the sun. Well most of these threads were about 1.2 8/16v clio's. A lot of people said that the noise difference will not be significant because of the smaller...

Hey Guys, My first post on here, I'm picking up a 1.4 16v dynamique, with only 34k on the clock on saturday as my first car, picture below! Can't wait, especially after seeing everyone else's cars! A little introduction, I'm at University studying mechanical engineering about to go on...