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hi basically i've had my 172 for a year now and im thinking of moving on to something abit larger (i get bored very quickly). over the year unforuntetly ive not treated it the best, the alloys are badly kurbed and look very dull, there are a couple of scratches to the rear arches, the rear...

Hi I had a cat-back exhaust system fitted a week or so ago, I was driving home last night and the system has fallen off at the cat. My question is, what size bolts do I need to fit the system back on the the cat? Is the anything else I need? Any help would be brilliant

hi just a quick question Basically im replacinging my front two tyres this week, ive narrowed it down to the toyo t1r (due to price,and having them on my old car) and the hankook v12 evo (due to the raving reviews on the forum). my question is basically, i found the toyo's on my last car (zetec...

hi sorry i tried a search but could gain a clear-cut answers basically will a ph1 exhaust fit a ph2? thanks

hi basically my exhaust as completly given up on me, so it needs replaced asap. what the question is, basically ive not got much money to spend on it so the options are 1. just hang on til pay day (2/3 weeks away) and replace it with a proper stainless steel system 2. buy a mild steel k tec...

hi ive got a ph2 172 and recently its started creaking when pulling away. i sounds almost like the chassis is creaking. ive not got much mechanical knowledge but reading through common faults ect i think it maybe either gearbox/ engine mount, top mounts or front shock. i doesnt seem to do it...

After reading the post earlier this week i thought i'd give painting my engine a go, so cracked out the high temp paint and gave it a wurl. very easy to do, the paint was fairly thing so didnt show up much stroke marks. just the two pics now, probably going to go over it again tomorrow if the...

as title says, just gave the iceburg a wash and wax this morning so thought i'd share some photo's 1. 2. 3. 4. and a quick shot of the interior 5. thanks

hi ive got a ph2 172 and the rear shock has started pissing out oil, so im undecided wether to replace the shock with a standard piece or replace the whole lot with coilovers? i would be looking at very cheap coilover i.e ktr coilovers or the raceland ones off ebay. my main question is, how...

hi i did a saerch but didnt really seem to come back with much. basically my standard exhaust is on its way out, its started to blow and has a horrible rattle to it when idling so im looking for a replacement. i am currently looking at the k tec stealth systems but can decide which one, firstly...

hi After quite alot of arugments with renault over radio ect its looking like im going to need to buy a new head unit, i would prefer to have a ipod ready unit,with a non standard unit will i always loose the steering wheel controls? is there a part or certain unit i can buy that would maintain...

hi ive been searching for ages but cant find an actual guide. basically i have bought sivertec bulbs today and went to fit them to discover that its not as simple as my last car, do i have to take the whole bumper off? any other way? any help would be great

hi i just recently purchased a 53 plate 172 with 3600miles. i got it out for its first poroper drive yesterday and noticed that when you take your foot off the throttle the gearstick feels like its kicking back and wiggling about. am i right in thinkin its probs the gearbox mount thats gone...

hi the question has probably been asked loads before but i tried a search and it didnt come back with much. basically im looking to buy a 172 but im undecided between a ph1 or a ph2. i have enough money to buy a ph1 at the moment but not sure if its worth holding off another month for a ph2...

hi im seriously thinking about a 172 (or possibly a 182) for my next car but im only 18 and was just wondering if anyone on here has a clio sport at 18 and what the insurance is like? ive had a few quotes and its looking pretty high but just love the cars. wb thanks

hi sorry it sounds abit of a strange question but is the seat height very high in the clio sports? im seriously thinkin about a sport but im 6 ft 3" and fairly "well" built haha, just ive heard of people complaining about it any advice would be great thanks