Renault Standard Exhaust 172

[gareth3685]

I tried to call my local Renault dealer to get a quote for an exhaust for my 172, the girl on the other end got very confused and I didn't really get the answer I wanted - she even asked me what the BHP on my 172 was?! :quiet:

Anyway does anyone know what Renault charge for a cat back system on a 172 (2003)?

Before you all shout they are rubbish and get an aftermarket I've just got a quote from Ktec and they are over £400 for a Stealth fitted and I don't think I want anything that loud and I am not keeping the car forever so the OEM route is probably the option for me.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Matt 16v]

there expensive, think around £300 or £400 from renault, did you get put through to the parts department?

 

[gareth3685]

No, service department. That was painfull enough so I have just booked it in with them to look at.

I just wanted to know for a worst case senario - my exhaust is blowing slightly but it hopefully just needs the back box?

 

[Matt 16v]

you may as well diagnose it yourself, or take it to a trusted local gagrage, as renault have a bad rep for fault finding, and they'll try to make you pay through the nose for anything they decide is wrong :S

 

[gareth3685]

Crap! I don't know what to do now.....

Ktec or Renualt!

:dapprove:

Really don't want a loud exhaust.

 

[Gmk1]

Crap! I don't know what to do now.....

Ktec or Renualt!

:dapprove:

Really don't want a loud exhaust.

find one of your local zaust specialists and get a custom cat back made up

tis what i did! they put a centre box in the new mid section to make it nice and quiet .. only noisey when u put the foot down!

 

[rs32]

the previous owner of my Cup had paid Kwik-Fit £355 for the OEM cat-back sections a few months ago.

I'd like to get something a bit more meaty as mine is a track car - but I don't want something that sounds like a howitzer on the back of a small car like the Clio.

having similar trouble deciding what to do.

 

[JAY172]

where abouts you from fella?

 

[Don]

Just remember though, the backbox is too heavy for the mount...the mount on the 172 is the same as for a 1.2, but the extra weight of the backbox means that they're prone to failure...some lasting longer than others! If you go custom...at least you can get the sound you want, with a lifetime guarantee...

Not gonna recommend Pro-Speed tho'

 

[rs32]

where abouts you from fella?

Sussex - near Haywards Heath