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Hello there from the left corner of the world. I want to share photos of my car, a 2002 172 and the spec I am running. I must thank this site as some ideas have come from here, but overall I think I have a thing of my own. I have enough material to do a project thread but I think I am too lazy...

As per the title goes, I am trying to hear opinions from those who know more than I (not difficult) to decide what pistons I should select. This is the what I have... I have been reading and found that when upgrading cams the Dynamic compression ratio will be affected and to fully gain from...

Ok guys, I have this situation with my 172, when cornering right and giving it full beans (specially in 2ng gear) I get a knocking noise very similar to that when a mount is gone. I have read here it may be shaft related and have checked it doesn't do any type of noises when moving at full...

Just got a 182 mani for the 172, have this idea. Probably someone would have a based answer. How could it be if I make it a 4-2 only system. That is to elimiate the junction of the "two" array and keep it as a 2" separate system all the way to the exit. Could this lay some improvement to the...

Askign for help I am trying to a set of springs made from Total Seal. Does any one can tell the size for the clio 172/182? I know the diameter is 82.7 But need to know the groove sizes. Can any one help?

Hi there, hoe someone knows. Are the rear Trophy springs any shorter that the 182 non cup suspension? I know they are stiffer, but have not heard anything about height. Thanks!!!

Can these be used with the OE springs? I bought them thinking I would be able to lower the car but just realize this may not be true:S

I need your help to lower the inlet temperatures in my 172 It seems to be higher than other 172's, one reason I can find is the fact my plenum is painted with engine paint (ceramic). Besides air feeds (which already have been uprated) and depaint, what other options can I have. Will the V6 box...

Hello! just got this question, if a want a set of springs to bettering the handling which is best, eibachs pro or kw? Has anyone used KW? what opinions? Now, I have read in some threads that springs would only spoil the already nice setup and will not be an improvement in terms of handling...

Hi guys, as above, my 172 sounds like a bag of spanners sometimes when fired up and is coldish, it does it more so when oil has been there for a while, lets say, 5 - 6k miles, right after the oil change it never does it unitl the oil "wears" a bit. It doesn't do it when completely cold or...

As per the title, I got a Cup spoiler and respraid it, but tonight I was trying to fit it to find out that is won't fit, it is as if the spoiler didn't have the right shape as my original one fits OK. It is a true Renault part which makes things even more weird!!!! I also pushed wiring and...

Hi mates! I just made up my mind and bought a set of Engine-Dynamics cams. But have some questions as what else to change/check during the service. 1. Should I change the lifters? They don't sound, although there is a slight tapping coming from the mid of the cam cover, so one may be not 100%...

Hi there, has anyone used total seal rings in the F4R engine? Are they good? I have the idea to change cams and rings in the next cam belt service, due in 25,000km, So I am starting savings. The engine will be 120,000 or 75,000 miles. What else to look fopr change at this mileage? So three...

What would be the value to skimm the head to still be able to get a few bhp more by remapping the car to suit? What would be the new CR with that value? My car is a phase 2 172, which is its CR, 11.2:1 or just 11:1? Thanks

Hi there, hoping some can give me some light. Last night my car started with a knocking noise, yes another, as if it already hadn't had enough!!! Well, the noise is as follows. If the car is in gear (any from 1 - 5) and release the gas pedal you will hear a clunk/knock form the front of the...

Mates, I have my 182 with inlets matched but got a dodgy power band, does anyone know if the match could cause this? I also have the theory of my leads being not 100%

Hi there, I have this question, hopefully someone will know. Can any one tell if the OEM back boxes from the 182 exhaust system are like big chambers inside or do they have a pipe running inside? I am thinking of changing the OEM piping for a 2.5" one but keeping my OEM back boxes. My mod will...