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Hi My 172 cup failed it's mot on emissions. Apparently it's responsible for global warning. the exhaust fumes were really apparent. It's booked in for a diagnostics tomorrow. Worried it's going to be really expensive. Garage advised me to drive.as little as possible as it would knack the cat...

Hi, I just had my 172 serviced at a local garage unfortunately they were unable to remove the plugs as they were seized solid. The put the usual penetrating fluid on but to no avail. They reckoned the plugs had never been change and would not risk trying to remove them incase they snapped. Does...

Hi, Noticed on a set of springs h. s the make printed on spring. Can the the springs be fitted the wrong way,.ie upsidedown. Or does it not matter. Cheers

Hi, When changing the gearbox oil on a 172 cup are there any components or seals need replacing? Cheers.

Hi, Just ordered some Eibach Sportsline springs. Had some a few years back and they had directional arrows stamped on the springs. Does anyone know if the arrow is meant to point up or down. Or do they just all have to be pointing in the same direction. Cheers

Hi, I just bought some Fuchs Titan 5W-40 fully synth for may 172, and Titan Sinofluid SAE 75W- 80 Synthetic for the gearbox. Just checking that they will be ok. Used the engine oil before without any issue but have not changed the gearbox oil before. Cheers.

Hi, Does anyone know the make and part number for 172 cup HT Leads. I've read a lot of stories about using the original spec leads over the more expensive one. or should i just get some from Europart? Cheers.

Hi, I need a good dent specialist in the Northeast area near Washington. Can anyone recommend someone. Cheers.

Hi, Can anyone tell be Eibach sportsline sping product code. and will the springs work ok on a 03 cup running 205 tyres rather than the standard 195's. Ie rubbing, turning with fulllock etc. Cheers

I have a 172 cup with a ktec sportscat fitted and a piper panel filter, they with the car. Was thinking of getting a stainless catback exhaust. Has anyone got a powerflow exhaust, and is it anygood. Think they are based at Newcastle. . Thanks

Today I spotted some black plastic hanging off my 172 cup. If was hanging under the middle of the engine . I pulled it free, it was the size of a black bag. Foam covered by black plastic. It may have come from the engine guard. It was also covered in grease and oil. Not sure if it was put there...

Hi all, Just replaced my crappy Ginyu tyres with Michelin Sports Pilot 3, and the difference is amazing. Normally I would struggle to put the power down, contantilly spinning in the wet even at speed, and understeering on roundabouts at low speed. Now it just grips like mad. Granted the old...

Hi, I was thinking of dropping back to.195 tyres instead of 205. I know 195 tyres are the correct size and sports pilot 3 are 25 quid a corner cheaper. Do you think the 205 tyres make much difference and the extra cost? Cheers.

Hi all, Can anyone tell me what is involved when replacing the water pump, plus the cost of parts and labour. ​Cheers.

Hi all, I driving a 172 cup with 205/45/16 tyres,.it's due some.new tyres. At the moment it's got some.unknown make on. The handling is very / light in the wet. Breakimg traction in 3rd on a damp duel carriageway. Is this a combination of crap tyres with little.tread and wrong size width for...

Hi all, Just been quotes 689 pounds to get my timing belt, water pump and dephaser replaced on my 172 cup. Can anyone recommend a Renault approved local garage to me. I live near Durham and have had bad experiences in the past. Cheers

Hi all, I have a 172 cup which has a PAS leak, my local garage seems to think it is coming from the pipes and not the pump. Any idea of the cost of the pipes. I seem to remember renault wanting to charge a massive amoumt. And are they dealer parts only. Also could anyone tell me if the steering...

Hi, ​Any views on petrol, not sure what my cup has been running on for 85k. Running Tesco Momentum 99, was thinking of changing to Shell. Any view or advice. Cheers.

Hi, I'm replacing my spark plugs as part of my 172's cup as part of it's service. I know everyone says NGK plugs are the best and 5 time more expensive than other well known makes they should be. It begs the question are they 5 times better at doing the job, £45 for plugs instead of £10 it's...

Hi is the oil filter on the 172 the same as 182? i guess it is, just double checking. ​Cheers

Hi all I've noticed on my 172 cup that the rear shocks and springs have been replaced by the previous owner. The bill that came with he cars says 172 2.0 rear shock absorbers. It makes no reference to it being a cup. Checked on Europarts and it only comes up with I type of rear shock. I thought...

Hi all, I have an 03 clio cup it is fitted with a KTEC sports cat, Piper box filter and runs 99 Oct fuel. The engine light will come on from time to time, which I know is emission reading fault, Now it has reduced power and flashes, the light goes off for a while then under acceleration...

Hi all, I have 2 172 cups, one had locks on both doors and had orange side indicators. My current cup has white indicators and only a lock on the passenger door. it also has half leather which i know isn't standard. Why? Cheers.

Hi, I've had my cup for 3 months. It came with a ktec sports cat with 2 sensora, and a standard exhaust. The engine warning light in bottom right corner of the dash has come on and won't go off. Is it emission issues or something else? Cheers.

Hi, My PAS is making a loud noise when steering. What would happen if the pump failed? and how much would it cost to fix. I have a 03 172 cup. Cheers.

Hi, Does any 172 cup owners find driving a in the dry very rewarding and fun, but in wet/damp condition the little cup turns into a murderous beast, becoming very twitchy, alway trying to loose traction. or is it my heavy foot.lol. Cheers.

Hi, Can anyone give me a ball park cost for recon driveshaft plus labour. And how much are dealer parts. As the garage can't find the part other than going to the dealer. that is why they have suggested a recon. Cheers

Hi, Been informed that my cluncky 172 cup needs it's CV joints replaced. have been quoted £300 for the job, and was told they would send them off to be machined or something, as new Renault parts would be too costly. Is the Cup any different from normal 03 172's. And does this sound right? Cheers.

Hi, Anyone know what which fuse i need to check for the demister? Any advice. Cheers.

Hi, My offside headlight seems to point hight than my drivers side. is it a design feature or does it need to be fixed. Cheers.