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I thought they were all the same (that being the reason they usually don't last as long on 1*2's). I'm sure that's what my mechanic told me (he's an ex-renualt main dealer mechanic)
;) how about mine? Well looked after, nothing needs doing...
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?642161-2004-RenaultSport-Clio-172-in-Iceburg-Silver-%A32800
to be honest I haven't actually taken it up to the limiter yet (apart from on the test drive lol), but I have been very spoiled as I had Civic Type R before this and compared to those any rev limiter is too low, thanks for the comments I do like my cars to look standard but have a few little...
About time I put a thread up about this so here goes...
I was looking for a nice standard Clio 172 but all the one's I viewed and drove were dogs and overpriced so I eventually settled on a modified one and decided to 'unmodify' it slightly so it was the best of both worlds (please don't ban me...
Re: ...Just bought BG182 FF Has a Cliosport Tax Disc Holder...
lol, I like the way you've blocked out the number plate but put it in the title of the thread.
Wish I'd bought a black one :(
Well, I've just replaced the little round tw@t and taken it out for a quick back lane blast, and...
no vibrations!!1 Woooooooooop, I love my Clio again :)
I'm hoping it's just the upper gearbox mount tbh (as it's only about £6) but just thinking ahead. If the dogbone mount was anything to go by they'll all be in need of replacement!
After replacing my dogbone mount (old one was completely shot after removal and inspection) this morning to try and eliminate the vibration coming through the car on hard acceleration, I still have a certain amount of vibration coming through the car (and a little knock if you let off and plant...
Tried all that (and more) Believe me, if I had hit it any harder it would have taken the manifold off!! I was amazed how much crowbar/hammer action it took and wouldn't shift. Despite lying underneath I could get quite a good swing at it but still no luck. Still driving round with the nut off...
As we all know the two 10mm bolts that join the cat to the manifold are are a right pig, but I got mine up on the ramps today to swap the cat out and and ended up not changing it due to 1 of the bolts having been overtightened in the past meaning that the washer that holds the spring in place...
Selling this due to purchasing a 172!! Please pass on to anyone who may be looking for a reliable well looked after Joy Machine!!!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3783975.htm
Cheers
Andy