Recent content by renault_rat

As suggested .. clean up your ABS sensors on the rear.and trolling through this forum suggest that was a common cause and worth trying first before parting with your hard earned cash .. as it worked for me. ;)

had similar issue on my 172, tracked it down to the lower ball joint .. pretty straight forward just 3 nut and bolts and a bit of a wriggle to take off and put new one one. There are two types, you need the one with 12mm holes not 10 mm.

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thanks for the positive comments about wheel colour.. tbh yep its a renault sport clio.... but thats a lot longer to type than FF 172 :D

Finally got Turinis refurb'ed and fitted .. http://www.flickr.com/photos/62661566@N02/5792782137/in/photostream/

Just want to let people know about a set of turinis I sent away to Addision Tyre Services in Tipton.. the wheels were pretty badly kerbed (1 wheel had massive kerb gouge out taht was welded up and machined back) and they have come back as new. Give Peter or Jason a call on 0121 557 4019...

Thanks Fred....will check that in the morning

You thought about brakes ? Common upgrade is leave rear brakes as standard then upgrade to braided hoses, Brembo discs and Ferodo DSC 2500 for fast road/trackday. Theres lots of comments on thsi subject on this forum so worth a further read.

Hi all, Just wondered if those in the know could clarify if the RS 172 is prone to oil surge on long high speed sweeping corners ? Checked oil level (cold) and its spot on the mark but there are times on certain corners (leaving at J11a of the M5 in particular) the OIL and STOP light comes...

thanks for sorting out how to display link properly Dweeb

My RS clio 172 http://www.flickr.com/photos/62661566@N02/5705527952/in/photostream/

Hi all, 1st post so just want to say hello and post for feedback on something if thats ok. Got a 2003 RS clio 172 ph2 (xenons,aircon, leather etc) thats bog standard in midnight blue but the previous owner put 17" team dynamic swords on it which to me look cr@p so have sourced a full set of...