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Hi guys, can someone walk me through the offset term. I'm changing both the wheels on my clio and on my other car... heading from a 35 offset to a 47. Something i should be concerned about? thanks Mike

hey all, as well as my 172 i have a ph1 306 3dr. Currently, i lock/unlock by me physically putting the key in the door (central locking works when i do this). The door is abit damaged and ive found another one one the bay. I don't want to go through the hassle of changing the locks etc... so if...

hi guys. been getting abit of exhaust smoke on start up recently , appears to be grey/white, also can smell a strong smell of petrol (more than usual ) during the first few mins. once its running its fine any ideas? thanks

Hi sorry if this question has already been asked. was top gear on yesterday? can't see it on iplayer thanks!

Hi all. My exhaust note has always been quite low which i like but about 3 or 4 days ago, i started the engine and the note had become very deep. plus on tick over, i can feel a vibration through pedals. its fine whilst driving, but it may sound strange but it seems like the revs drop quicker...

gettin my 172 belts changed, might buy the kit myself and get it fitted in my (trusted) garage. noticed these on ebay...

Alternator is squeeking constantly..., gets louder the faster i drive. Am i looking @ a complete belt change or can something else be done?

Hi all. Noticed abit of curiosity on CS about these Mobile Broadband Modems (aka HSDPA High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) So I thought i'd give you my experience of it. Ok, I needed this modem to be connected to the internet when im out and about with work. It terms of the hardware, the...

Would you get rid of a 172 for a Nissan 200? Just thinkin about it. Quite like them. Ur thoughts?

Anyone have the Huawei e160 modem? If so whats the max micro SD size it supports? thanks

My Tensioner* Pulley sounds f**ked again, its had a cam belt change about 6 months ago. Do i have to get it changed again to fix the pulley? thanks

My wiring is currently set up ok however the power wire goes passed the hinge on my bonnet, Anyone know a better place for the wire to come thru? thanks

Ok, i'm off to buy some new Rear Discs 2moro, along with a new ABS Sensor, bearings and some brake pads to rebuild my rear hub. (caliper is ok) I've never bought everything needed to rebuild one b4, Am i right in thinking the ABS ring is part of the disc? Plus is there anything else im missing...

OK i've had a few problems with my rear left wheel bearing, only after a few months of getting it fixed it started to drone again. Today that droning got worse and clicks and pops could be heard. So obviously i decided to drive home. On the way home, the car started to violently sway left to...

OK, have a kenwood headunit. Used to be able to get power without turning the ignition can't seem to do it on this kenwood. I have two leads coming from the car. One red and one yellow. However the red lead has two power attachments. Coming from the stereo side, again one red one yellow...

Pulled my side light out today to change the bulb and the bloody thing fell out and is now on the inside of the light itself. Anyone know an easy way in? thanks

Hi everyone. Only just before christmas i have new wheel bearing fitted. The bearing was from GSF car parts. Once fitted it was fine, no more loud droning noise. It was great!! Was driving on the motorway a few days ago and started to hear a sort of scraping noise when turning right. It was...

Jacked my car up on the right today, the wheel seems to spin on its own accord, could stop it with my hand but just started to move again when i let it go ?? any ideas? thanks

Had a quick search but no great answers. Bought the car august last year. Steering was fine. Drove a 1800mile trip around christmas and ever since the steering hasnt been the same. I must point out its on dreaded apexs which the previous owner fitted. (Sportlines ASAP :approve: ). Anyways...

I parked next to you in the lowered 172. u here?

Think I know you. saw u by asda the other day. U on here?

one word. sexual. thoughts?

For sale again due to major time waster..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Super-sprint-centre-section-and-remus-back-box-steel_W0QQitemZ320328928909QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item320328928909&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

As above, think ive spoke to you on here before tho. recognise the car from pictures....

As above saw you a few days go. heading towards renault :rasp: u here?

i recently backed up up all my pictures on my iphone with itunes backup. does anyone know where itunes backs up these files? I know it stores them in some sort of database. does anyone know how to open them? I don't currently have my iphone to restore them atm. thanks

Ok, I bought my 172 back in august the ride height (dropped 40mm by previous owner) looks awesome, but the ride is awful. I drive over the slightest bump and bang. A shockwave goes right through the car. I didnt mind it at first, but now it does my head in! I know there are loads of...

In 3 days over Christmas, I've been to kent and back 3 times (nearly 1800 miles) thats the first real road trip i've had in the 172 since i bought it in august. I just wanna say that i loved pretty much every moment in it (besides my super low suspension which was kinda bumpy - i think coilovers...

Has anyone ever tried these type of side lights? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-Side-Parking-White-LED-Light-Bulb-XENON-Wedge-T10-New_W0QQitemZ270319874847QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item270319874847&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1301|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318 i like...

Is this an easy job? Always like to have a go myself first. had a quick search but couldnt find any guides. many thanks