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Re: The story of a high mileage 172
Next update:
Nothing too much, i got some new side repeaters so went from this horrible thing:
to this:
alot better i think
then i put some silver visions in the front (thanks nick-89
)
then i bought a 3/4 plate and i think it makes the front look very agressive, especially in black
then to finish off had my laser alighnment(sp) done
,it was towing out quite badly but i expected it to be as i have recently done my tie rods, a now its lot more direct to drive now,turn in is alot better with less input needed
Next update:
Nothing too much, i got some new side repeaters so went from this horrible thing:
to this:
alot better i think
then i put some silver visions in the front (thanks nick-89
) then i bought a 3/4 plate and i think it makes the front look very agressive, especially in black
then to finish off had my laser alighnment(sp) done
,it was towing out quite badly but i expected it to be as i have recently done my tie rods, a now its lot more direct to drive now,turn in is alot better with less input needed
Nafoff
ClioSport Club Member
Re: The story of a high mileage 172
looking very swish her...nice work chap
looking very swish her...nice work chap
Re: The story of a high mileage 172
thank you good sir
getting there mate,i want your wheels lol
they are slightly darker than std colour mate pop round and have a look when you get a chance
it was from fancyplates and its a 3/4 style and its font 1 on there list
im well happy with the look from the front now, getting there slowly!
thank you good sir
getting there mate,i want your wheels lol
Nice, loving the new plate! And is that some darker coloured F1's i spy, good choice
EDIT: Second thoughts i think its just a shadow making them look dark... how embarrassing.
they are slightly darker than std colour mate pop round and have a look when you get a chance
it was from fancyplates and its a 3/4 style and its font 1 on there list
im well happy with the look from the front now, getting there slowly!
Re: The story of a high mileage 172
quick update:
went out for a play with my g-tec last night, now my 172 is supposed to hit 60 in 6.8-7.1 depending where you read, so say an average of 7 secs, well last night i had 5 runs, which one was over 7 secs due to too much wheelspin ( 7.26) but the rest were all under 7 secs with my best being 6.58 which i didnt think was too bad with 116,661 miles under her belt lol
oh and going on my other thread about the knocking noise, even with the lauching for my 0-60 runs it fefused to knock last night,which i find really interesting,maybe she likes me now and has decided to fix herself? lol
quick update:
went out for a play with my g-tec last night, now my 172 is supposed to hit 60 in 6.8-7.1 depending where you read, so say an average of 7 secs, well last night i had 5 runs, which one was over 7 secs due to too much wheelspin ( 7.26) but the rest were all under 7 secs with my best being 6.58
which i didnt think was too bad with 116,661 miles under her belt lol oh and going on my other thread about the knocking noise, even with the lauching for my 0-60 runs it fefused to knock last night,which i find really interesting,maybe she likes me now and has decided to fix herself? lol
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Re: The story of a high mileage 172
Pretty good times, i guess the engine is nice and loose now.
quick update:
went out for a play with my g-tec last night, now my 172 is supposed to hit 60 in 6.8-7.1 depending where you read, so say an average of 7 secs, well last night i had 5 runs, which one was over 7 secs due to too much wheelspin ( 7.26) but the rest were all under 7 secs with my best being 6.58
oh and going on my other thread about the knocking noise, even with the lauching for my 0-60 runs it fefused to knock last night,which i find really interesting,maybe she likes me now and has decided to fix herself? lol
Pretty good times, i guess the engine is nice and loose now.
'91 Clio RT =D
Re: The story of a high mileage 172
thats nice.
I really like that in black aswell. TBH why should you care about the mileage. Aslong as the car doesnt fail on you and you love it thats all that matters.
Nice I like it alot.
Craig
thats nice.
I really like that in black aswell. TBH why should you care about the mileage. Aslong as the car doesnt fail on you and you love it thats all that matters.
Nice I like it alot.
Craig
Re: The story of a high mileage 172
Good read mate, good to hear that whislt there are plenty of 'wear and tear' bits to be replaced, the car itself is going strong and looking good.
High mileage is a great bargaining tool to get a cheap car but more often than not, the mechanics of the car are just as good as one that is the same age with half the miles.... as long as it's been cared for.
Good read mate, good to hear that whislt there are plenty of 'wear and tear' bits to be replaced, the car itself is going strong and looking good.
High mileage is a great bargaining tool to get a cheap car but more often than not, the mechanics of the car are just as good as one that is the same age with half the miles.... as long as it's been cared for.
Re: The story of a high mileage 172
great read russ RS-1 is looking spot on, loving the wheels and plates.
i think ill be ordering a 3/4 plate for my ph-1
mines on 93k now, starting to replace alot of parts too. need new steering rack or track rods. had new shocks and tyres. currently back on standard springs but getting either coilovers or sportlines
great read russ RS-1 is looking spot on, loving the wheels and plates.
i think ill be ordering a 3/4 plate for my ph-1
mines on 93k now, starting to replace alot of parts too. need new steering rack or track rods. had new shocks and tyres. currently back on standard springs but getting either coilovers or sportlines
Re: The story of a high mileage 172
cheers bud, im agreeing with you, i love the ph1 rear end
small update:
(pics to come)
well iv noticed after a bit of hard braking my n/s/f brake seems to stick slightly as you can hear it squeaking, once parked up for a bit its fine, so i popped into work and put her up on a ramp and whipped the pads out, the pads had a bit of a funny lip on the outside so i just took that off with the bench grinder, also cleaned up the edges of the pads and where the edges touch the slider, and also cleaned up the slider itself and the guide pins, copper greased it all back up and chucked it back together
interestingly i found the pads to be around 50% worn even though they have been in for years, and have had 18k of my driving lol, thing is i checked them when i first got the car, and they looked EXACTLY THE SAME NOW AS THEY DID 18K AGO :S
all i can think of is they are cheap pads ( just like when you buy cheap tyres and they dont grip for s**t but last 30k lol) and i cant really justify spending out for better brakes untill they are worn more ( buying a house so watching my pennys)
anyway a spirited drive home and all seems better so far fingers crossed
it always feels great to do small bits and pieces and making a difference
cheers bud, im agreeing with you, i love the ph1 rear end
small update:
(pics to come)
well iv noticed after a bit of hard braking my n/s/f brake seems to stick slightly as you can hear it squeaking, once parked up for a bit its fine, so i popped into work and put her up on a ramp and whipped the pads out, the pads had a bit of a funny lip on the outside so i just took that off with the bench grinder, also cleaned up the edges of the pads and where the edges touch the slider, and also cleaned up the slider itself and the guide pins, copper greased it all back up and chucked it back together
interestingly i found the pads to be around 50% worn even though they have been in for years, and have had 18k of my driving lol, thing is i checked them when i first got the car, and they looked EXACTLY THE SAME NOW AS THEY DID 18K AGO :S
all i can think of is they are cheap pads ( just like when you buy cheap tyres and they dont grip for s**t but last 30k lol) and i cant really justify spending out for better brakes untill they are worn more ( buying a house so watching my pennys)
anyway a spirited drive home and all seems better so far fingers crossed
it always feels great to do small bits and pieces and making a difference
Nafoff
ClioSport Club Member
Re: The story of a high mileage 172
sounds good mate
deffo a fan of original rear end
sounds good mate
deffo a fan of original rear end
Re: The story of a high mileage 172
really Jay?
bloody Renault rubbish lol, oh just been out for a good B road blast, brilliant right up till i came home and my bloody exhaust is blowing again!!!
i need some advise now, iv welded the exhaust back up a few times now and i think its just become too weak so i might swallow the cost and buy a new exhaust, i think this one has broken because of my engine mounts, now my mounts are adjusted its alot better but im worrying if i spend out on a new exhaust my engine movement might break the new one what do i do guys?
really Jay?
bloody Renault rubbish lol, oh just been out for a good B road blast, brilliant right up till i came home and my bloody exhaust is blowing again!!!
i need some advise now, iv welded the exhaust back up a few times now and i think its just become too weak so i might swallow the cost and buy a new exhaust, i think this one has broken because of my engine mounts, now my mounts are adjusted its alot better but im worrying if i spend out on a new exhaust my engine movement might break the new one
what do i do guys?Re: The story of a high mileage 172
thank you for the kind words matey
nope mate i dont use elf oil, or anything renault suggests, but i do use the correct viscosity, a fully synthetic 5w 40 which change every 6k , the oil i actually use is one that VW make ( i get it at a good price as i work for VW) and i know its good quality oil, and it doesnt burn any at all
hmmm thats cool mate, il have to check the funds, do you think welding some sort of brace from the box to the pipe would help?
thank you for the kind words matey
nope mate i dont use elf oil, or anything renault suggests, but i do use the correct viscosity, a fully synthetic 5w 40 which change every 6k , the oil i actually use is one that VW make ( i get it at a good price as i work for VW) and i know its good quality oil, and it doesnt burn any at all
hmmm thats cool mate, il have to check the funds, do you think welding some sort of brace from the box to the pipe would help?
172 Race Car
Re: The story of a high mileage 172
i might have a go at welding it up yet again, and putting a brace on as one last ditch effort,problem is where its been welded so much its starting to blow holes in it, so im welding over the holes i blew into it trying to weld the cracks, its a vicious circle
i might have a go at welding it up yet again, and putting a brace on as one last ditch effort,problem is where its been welded so much its starting to blow holes in it, so im welding over the holes i blew into it trying to weld the cracks, its a vicious circle
