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Re: What model do you own? why, whats the deal with 172's. And whats ff mean mate?

I drove it home but had to pick my little girl up on the way home too ,so i was double nervous having her in the car not knowing if the wheel was gonna fall off.

So at least its fixable:D and the insurance are picking up the bill if they decide not to write it off. I cant post any pics cos it was straight to the crash repair shop for the insurance quote, and to be honest there was nothing to see. It would be fun to video the same roundabout next time...

I think my flame red 172 is dead! We got rained off on Tuesday and was on my way home when i took a detour to drop my mates off. Id had some fun with a V8 commodore ute but had slowed right down to negotiate a series of roundabouts. As it was the first rain in ages all the roads become really...

Thanks for that, how do you actually fit it? :S

Cheers mate. If its a seal thats gone no-one is prepared to take a look cos its not a Holden or Ford.

my speedo needle keeps dropping out and going to zero. Im assuming its a worn cable. Any ideas on how to change it and whats involved? Also my aircon has stopped blowing cold and im in a sticky position.The aussies have no clue what a Renault is and im reluctant to hand over any money to the...

Cheers mate. I found it in one of the manuals. Took about 4hrs to do one side and about 15minutes to do the next!!!!! all done now, just got to make sure everything works in the morning.

am having a nightmare .first i couldnt find the brake fluid reservoir on my rs and now its pitch black outside and i cant get the piston pushed in....whats the answer guys?????????????

Thank god for that..... i have just started an hour ago, we have no light and i need to get the piston pressed in! Thanks for the pics.... spent most of the light looking for the brake fluid, great pic!

Saw one the other week at a resort called the Vines out in Swan Valley. Must be the only one in WA cos i havent seen one before. In top nick and sat on 17s, very nice.

Ha ha too true....only problem with the ones over here is they dont know anything except the two main makes (honestly) but will still take the job and rip you off!!!

Cheers for the advice. Joined the club now and read the threads concerning my question. I did both sides in about 2 hrs (inc looking after my baby daughter!) and saved myself shitloads of cash. I had one guy (Remember im in Oz and all they know is Ford and Holden) suck through his teeth and go...

On this site? Last time i did it it was on my Scirocco Gti. I suppose its the same principle? Cheers anyway :)

What is involved in swapping the front discs and pads on my 172? I just got up off the floor after Renault quoted me over $300 for the discs and over $200 for the pads, supplied and fitted. This is on top of the power steering pump thats got to be shipped from Melbourne and will set me back...

Thats not cos you are Renault boys is it lads? ;) I left the UK just after both models had come out and never actually spoke to anyone who owned or drived them hence the questions.

I usually get bored after a year or so of whichever car i own. The Clio has been different cos i reckon its the best drivers car ive ever owned. I just lurve it! I love the fact its so small but the engine feels so big. I love the hanling, the way its put together and i especially like the...

Not bein funny guys,but most cars worth their salt would beat most other cars with a few mods, unless you start getting into turbo territory. How close would a 106 GTI be to a 172 both with the same mods? Im not sticking up for clios, i just think its a bit of a daft statement. No offence :)

how much in the uk for a cambelt change on a 172 and at what mileage for the second change pls?

Cheers mate. Not sure where that website is based but will look out for it or something like. Does it get rid of road tar and bugs? There are all sorts of things stuck to the front of my motor and it just p****S you off when you have waxed the car and had to polish over lumps of road and...

Whats 'claying'?

You even did the inside of your wheels....thats love for you....i hope you treat your mrs as good

Really? I never came across any back home either, just the usual jetex and stuff on my old Renault 19 valvers. Will leave alone then. Ill have to get scouring the tinternet again!

I have a K&N panel filter and have noticed a little bit better throttle response, but was wondering, if you block the warm air intake does it not affect the engine management/tuning of the car? Also, would any of the cold air intake/warm air intake suggestions have any benifit on my motor as...

Hiya I was going to buy some new rims for my 172 but i got some quotes and when i picked myself up off the floor i decided new alloy and tyres, and a new baby dont go very well...so i am resigned to just doing minor mods. Ive sourced a race shop who does aftermarket stuff for clios but am...

I passed an orange 182 in Perth months ago, definitely my favourite colour , even better than mine : ) Very nice looking car mate

So do i.....might have a bit of trouble getting out of the seats being 70 and all;)

Im goin to keep the car for a good while anyway, they last a lot longer out here. You see Cortinas and mk1 and 2 escorts whizzing about even a few RS2000's with nosecone. I dont think the exhaust peeps over here will do any cutouts cos they arent really interested in anything smaller than a...

Cheers mate. how do i cut it out neatly , what tools do i need? Sorry for sounding thick but if i do it i dont want to f**k the bumper up.

Got my K&N panel filter and fitted it but am not sure if its more responsive or not. It seemed to be this morning but it was also a lot cooler than this afternoon. Anyway, i was'nt going to bother with an exhaust but obviously one thing leads to another. I was wondering how the rear bumper is...