Got my Baby Back - All 172/Cup Read

[MAC30L]

After 5 weeks of debate with Renault Uk over mega problems with my Cup, I picked it up today. I think I have solved the problem with the squished jacking points that seem to be turning up on Mk2 172/Cups. The Jack on my car has a flat top when it should really have a locating pin that goes through the hole on the sill jacking points.

The Renault head bummer check with other models of Clios and they had such jacks - with the locating pin in, and the checked 2 other 172s, which had flat tables! Renault gave me the proper jack for the car now. Check yours.

My Cup also had new seat runners, suspension top mount mods to stop the Cup Clunk , new front bumper and rear spoiler (both cracked paint) and for my troubles they painted my bonnet and polished buffed the whole car + added an extra years waranty!

Oh and if anybody wants info on how to make Clio mudflaps fit onto your 172 PM me for full details.

Mac

 

[McBunny]

erm all jacks are now flat ones mate the old ones had the v in them

 

[Neil82]

MAC when we meeting up then?

 

[Cheeky_Chappie]

Can you post us a pic of the correct/incorrect jack "pin" so well know what to check for?

cheers matey

 

[chris172]

My dad has a Clio in Spain and he has the pin type.

When I took my car into the dealer to be checked they said id been using the wrong jack and after checking 3 of the cars in the showroom climbed down and said mine was the correct type......FLAT TYPE!!!!

I can feel a letter coming on again.....better put the restraining belts on me teddys!!!

 

[MAC30L]

Have not got a dig camera to take a picture of it. Needless to say, the new jack has a locating pin attached to the top of it which fits straight into the hole on the jacking point on the car. This locating pin jack came out the boot of a brand new authentique parked in the showroom.It is now in my car!

Neil - I think I may be meeting up with The_Gza in Falkirk -Cup- to check out his K-tec cat back system. If you fancy coming along, PM me.

Mac

 

[Pete]

I normally use a trolley jack as theyre more stable than a scissor jack, anyone know the best place to jack a 172 mk2 from with a trolley jack?

The sill jacking point bent on me when I last tried to use it and the 172 too low to use ramps!

 

[MAC30L]

My point exactly! Flat top jacks eg. trolly jacks and the jack that came with my Cup are wrong, and thats why we are getting bent jack points on the sill! Best to get a proper jack from Renault thats for the car. It is quite stabble, but never used a trolly jack on the car yet so dont know the best place to put it mate.

 

[Lee]

Quote: Originally posted by MAC30L on 21 August 2003


After 5 weeks of debate with Renault Uk over mega problems with my Cup, I picked it up today. I think I have solved the problem with the squished jacking points that seem to be turning up on Mk2 172/Cups. The Jack on my car has a flat top when it should really have a locating pin that goes through the hole on the sill jacking points.

The Renault head bummer check with other models of Clios and they had such jacks - with the locating pin in, and the checked 2 other 172s, which had flat tables! Renault gave me the proper jack for the car now. Check yours.

My Cup also had new seat runners, suspension top mount mods to stop the Cup Clunk , new front bumper and rear spoiler (both cracked paint) and for my troubles they painted my bonnet and polished buffed the whole car + added an extra years waranty!

Oh and if anybody wants info on how to make Clio mudflaps fit onto your 172 PM me for full details.

Mac

I had both these done. The clunk will be gone but you will still got a knocking when cornering hard. Its not a cup only problem, its all 172/Cups from a certain date onwards I believe.

I give the seat a couple of months before it starts to rattle again. Mine lasted about that long

Good to hear they have sorted everything out. It give hope to us all

 

[Neil82]

Quote: Originally posted by MAC30L on 21 August 2003


Have not got a dig camera to take a picture of it. Needless to say, the new jack has a locating pin attached to the top of it which fits straight into the hole on the jacking point on the car. This locating pin jack came out the boot of a brand new authentique parked in the showroom.It is now in my car!

Neil - I think I may be meeting up with The_Gza in Falkirk -Cup- to check out his K-tec cat back system. If you fancy coming along, PM me.

Mac







MAC when you heading over to see Chris?

 

[MAC30L]

waiting to hear back from him for a place and time. Fancy meeting up anyway tommorow night for a blat anyway?

Mac

 

[KDF]

Quote: Originally posted by Pete_172 on 22 August 2003


I normally use a trolley jack as theyre more stable than a scissor jack, anyone know the best place to jack a 172 mk2 from with a trolley jack?

The sill jacking point bent on me when I last tried to use it and the 172 too low to use ramps!

Put a block of wood under the front of the ramp to shallow out the angle and to provide a step-up to the ramps.. works for me..

 

[MAC30L]

Neil, you have PM.

MO--, The Gza, if you read this, contact Neil for details of a meet tommorow night. Off for the beer now!

Mac

 

[Neil82]

Chris/Mo I think Mac wants to meet up in Kincardine at 9 p.m Sunday, sounds a bit late to me what about you 2? I think its a bit late to organise a meet with one days notice so ill PM you 2 and try and organise something within the next month that suites us all. I am also going to invite _KDF along if hes not chicken that is! hehe But if you guys want to come tomoz let me know ASAP.

 

[MAC30L]

Neil, if this is too late notice for everybody - no problem! I can make it any night next weekend as well.

I am off to work, so wont be able to check this until after 6. If its still on the cards tonight, youve got my number mate.

Mac