Hi - Just Purchased My First 172

[hagglelad]

Hello,

I've just put a deposit down on a 2003 Iceburg Silver 172 FF and will be picking it up on Satuday, can't wait!!!!

Can anyone recomend a good steering wheel cover and where to get it? I want something discrete looking that will just protect the wheel without looking unusual.

Also I don't think the car is coming with any mats. Can anyone recomend a good set of mats and where to get them?

Many thanks. Hope you can help.

 

[Josh@Renparts]

good choice.... i would get renault mats, they come up used on ebay very cheap as theyre expensive from a dealer, how much did you pay if you don't mind me asking? was it from a dealer?

 

[hagglelad]

Hi, thanks for the reply. So you'd recomend Renault mats - what about the group buy from http://www.justmatz.co.uk thats currently in the parts for sale section? Guessing its these mats here:

Anyone got any info on the steering wheel cover?

Also just thought of another question I meant to ask.... can anyone recommend an after-market exhaust that doesn't increase the volume of the car and doesn't have a massive pipe hanging out the back?

PS: I paid £5400 for it, its in pretty much mint condition with 39k on the clock. Alloys could do with a refurb but thats pretty much about it.

 

[hagglelad]

Just managed to get on board the Just Matz group buy so will have my mats sorted soon! Thanks joshydee.

Any advice on the steering wheel cover and exhaust anyone?

 

[-Leigh-]

Cool, get some pics up when you get it.

Why do you want a steering wheel cover? It's quite a nice wheel in the first place.

 

[hagglelad]

The 172 steering wheel is notoriously bad for wear. I'm lucky enough to have a wheel thats in lovely condition and I would like to keep it that way.
I will post pics once I get the car!!! and the mats are in!!!

 

[Timmay]

i picked my 172 up 19 days ago - put a deposit down before i went on holiday so i can imagine your excitement!

 

[gazbenger]

Seriously, either tesco luxury car mats or Costco ones (as they are the same) are fantastic, i use them and so do alot of people i know

 

[hagglelad]

The mats are sorted - I'm not after a bugdet option anyway - I want the top dog gear for my sweet new motor!
Steering wheel cover, exhaust?

 

[Wizbit]

I wouldn't mind some recommendations on a quiet-ish, hidden exhasut too. Anyone know how loud the K-Tec stealth system is?

Love the Iceberg Silver colour BTw

 

[172blue]

I wouldn't mind some recommendations on a quiet-ish, hidden exhasut too. Anyone know how loud the K-Tec stealth system is?

Love the Iceberg Silver colour BTw

The k-tec stealth is a nice sound, markcup has a sound clip on here somewhere, and on youtube. Stick it in the search and there are loads that pop up! None will be as quiet as standard tho... I have the K-tec with recessed pipe and really like the sound and it looks factory fit which is what I wanted.

 

[hagglelad]

Cool - how much is a K-Tec back box then?

Wizbit - I'm lovin the Iceburg Silver too - I know its the most common but think it looks the dogs.

 

[hagglelad]

I'm probably just gonna replace my magnex monstrosity with a standard factory fit 172 back box. Is there anywhere (other than the stealers) that sells these on the cheap?

 

[The Hoff]

Don't bother, crap quality. KTR Stealth would be fine, not too loud.

 

[AlexS]

you could prob find a 172 back box in the ditch of any major road! They are notorious for poor quality. Ktec stealth for the oem look, although i wud have a recessed Prospeed.

 

[hagglelad]

Thanks for the advice but I have already considered the ktec and the GDI exhausts. I've heard some horror stories about the ktec's falling off & people having to have centre sections replaced continuously. Also their sound is apparenly an "aquired taste" and some people have commented they "sound like a wet fart". I really don't want any increase in noise from the standard either and I don't want to have to pay a premium on my insurance as well. So with all this in mind I've decided to opt for a standard exhaust. Also ktec don't sell just a back box you have to buy the lot!!!

..... so anyone know where to get a (new) cheap one??

 

[AlexS]

Thanks for the advice but I have already considered the ktec and the GDI exhausts. I've heard some horror stories about the ktec's falling off & people having to have centre sections replaced continuously. Also their sound is apparenly an "aquired taste" and some people have commented they "sound like a wet fart". I really don't want any increase in noise from the standard either and I don't want to have to pay a premium on my insurance as well. So with all this in mind I've decided to opt for a standard exhaust. Also ktec don't sell just a back box you have to buy the lot!!!

..... so anyone know where to get a (new) cheap one??

I get a feeling you have to buy the whole lot with the standard one and its a similar price to a superior stainless steel aftermarket item, im sure someone will be along to confirm this.
Standard exhaust from renault is around £300.

 

[hagglelad]

I've already phoned Renault for the prices. You can buy the back box alone for £122 inc VAT. The centre section is £190 inc VAT and it is definitely seperate.

 

[AlexS]

I've already phoned Renault for the prices. You can buy the back box for £122 inc VAT. The centre section is £190 inc VAT but its seperate.

Thats not too bad then, phone around a few breakers or put a wanted on here in the market place as there maybe someone who has upgraded to an aftermarket and still has their standard one in the garage.