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Hi, one of my rear springs from my H&R coilovers just snapped - can anyone recommend a reasonably cheap replacement? I assume I need to get any brand of about the same length and strength to match the shocks... Cheers

Hi there, I need to get my car MOT'd but I've got a decat, can anyone from the Stevenage area give me some advice on what they normally do? Cheers, James

Hi there, my clio has been off the road for over two years and today I decided to take it for an MOT so I didn't have to suffer another winter on the bike. Sadly I forgot how low the car was and cracked the sump on the second speed bump I went over :( sad times I've really struggled to find a...

I'm running H+R coilovers and just put the compbrake top mounts on. Ive just noticed my front offside is now about a cm lower than the other side and the wheel has started rubbing. Is this likely to be caused by slightly different seating of the top mounts? Or a bust shock? How much is it...

are they meant to creak? just had mine put on the other day and they make more noise than the standard parts!

It is important? Looked like the handbrake cables were running under it when i took it off... :clown:

So im thinking of getting throttle bodies... obviously if i do im gona need standalone management, but what are the disadvantages of it? Will I lose my trip computer etc?

I'm running oz wrc with 35 offset and need to bring the fronts out 40mm and the backs 10mm... Looking for hubcentrics at a decent price if anyone can help? Cheers

Anyone done this? And how much did it affect the handling? I'm damm tempted :D

Im sure this is someones off here? Looked like it could do with a clean :p

Number plate along the lines of HF 51 *** At 17:20 this evening!

Are the rear lights the same dimensions/wiring on all the mk2 clios (ph1 + ph2)? Cheers

Title says it all really. Had the passenger side front done less than a year ago, im starting to hear knockin and there seems to be play in it. Is it possible that the bearings were defective?

continuing my quest to get the title of worlds worst amateur mechanic... after shearing off the bleed nipple a couple of weeks ago, i thought id have a go at threading the brake pipe union bolts. toss. pretty much fucked them on both sides, any ideas how much is it gona cost me to get a real...

im taking the calipers off to paint them while im puttin braided lines on, so thought id bleed some of the brake fluid out so dont get so much on the ground. started on the front driverside and sheared the bleed nipple off. f**k. is it still alright to drive? no brake fluid is coming out and im...

Had the wheels off the other day to see if my new alloys would clear the calipers and noticed the cv boot wasnt secured and looking dry :S Basically i want to resecure it... I was thinking of a metal hose clip but halfords didnt do any big enough! Anyone know the exact size i need? Also im...

Hello there, Ive recently bought some lightweight 15x6.5 alloys for my 172FF, and the offset is ET45. Do I need spacers to correct this? (im keen on getting the best possible handling) FYI: The car is lowered with H&Rs and i am planning on puttin some camber correction bolts on at the same time...

Im struggling to find one. Any recommendations?

Anyone know of any cheap 24hr recovery services? Need to get the car home, its in a dodgy country lane! im in cambridge btw :(

going like 'thud thud thud' :) seems to be coming from the front of the car, maybe the passenger side wheel. only makes it when ive got my foot off the gas, and cant hear it below 30 cv boot is loose and loosing grease, donno if that would be related. also running a LOT of camber :( any...

Ive got a load of grease behind the brake disk on the passenger side front wheel, and the other side is bone dry. Im running a lot of camber and have been goin round rounabouts too fast so i think its the wheel bearings... What will happen if i dont fix the problem? How easy it is to fix...

Ive been quoted 'under' 300quid to put it on and build a custom made sports cat to go with it... Does this sound reasonable? cheers

Its great being able to use the stalk controls, but its stopping my stereo from remember its settings, such as radio stations :S Any ideas how to fix this? Ive tried unpluggin the adapter and wiring the stereo straight back into the car, and the radio started remembering its settings again. so...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Renault-CLIO-RS-172-CHIPS-GR-N-14HP-20NM_W0QQitemZ250074534556QQihZ015QQcategoryZ32094QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem yeah right!

gonna attach my new goodridges soon, so might as well do pads.... what shall i get? no squeaky ones :) good performance (fast road) cheap oh, and does the choice of brake fluid really make a difference?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AepS3pBfxfY POWEERRRR... The conversion kits are £395. Sounds interesting to me. Anyone heard of it being done to a clio rs?

Check her out ;) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=017&sspagename=STRK%3AMESC%3AIT&viewitem=&item=270079892481&rd=1&rd=1 you may not see it till it starts at half one!

How much does it weigh? ive got the dash off to fit a stereo stalk adapter and ive noticed a big difference in the car since removing the rear seats and spare wheel ;)

http://froogle.google.co.uk/froogle?q=H%26R+Triple+C+Camber&btnG=Search&show=dd ^ Which ones do i need for 172 H&R coilovers? ta :)

just got these bad boy superturimos for a steal :D was looking for white ones, but i can get them refurbed for and still save money! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=130053763709&rd=1&rd=1 as the offset is 37, and standard...