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Evening all, I've got an 04 172 and got a few little niggles I could use some help/advice on please? 1) the corroded contacts in the rear light cluster. Looks like I need to change the cluster/plug as its very corroded is this easy to do or am I best going to an electrical specialist? 2) I've...

Had my 172 for 3 years in october and a little undecided what to do next, I've fell out of love with the 172 a little and I always wanted a blue 182 but couldnt quite afford it 3 years ago. Do I trade mine in for a newer lower milage 182 in blue or push myself a bit a get a 197 was thinking I'd...

Hi guys, I have a bad earth in my near side rear lights. I've taken out the unit cleaned all the contacts etc and everything seems to work fine................for a few days then the problem returns, fog light light on the dash lighting up when I brake or indicate, rear wiper coming on when...

rite took the car 2 the garage yesterday, needs new exhaust, 2 new front springs, track rod end, and new tires.so with all the above i cant really afford 2 be spending £90+ per tire so was thinkin of gettin either kumho, hankook or vredsteins any any of there i should avoid or any of them better...

Anyone used this oil for their servicing? My local garage uses it they say its better rated than castrol, just wondering whether I should stay clear or not. Cheers

I'm due some new tyres on the front. I thought standard 172 wheels needed 205/45/16 tyres however I've checked my current tyres and they're 195/45/16. My question is are 205s much better? should I be using 205s or will 195s do? and if I do get 205s will it matter that the fronts are 205 and the...

As title really pics of your polished engines and how it was achieved please. Really interested in doing this. Thanks

Has anyone got the part number for the renault sport matts that came with the car? I'm in desperate need of some. Cheers

Hi guys, I've recently installed my vibe active sub, 6x9s and I've got a cr@ppy little amp powering the 6x9's just want to get it finished off now with some decent front speaker are these components or tweeters?? Any recommendations, does the dash have to be taken out to fit the tweeters, and...

I need some new pads so thought while I'm at it I'll uprate the disks aswell seen the k-tec package deal brembo hc disc + ferodo perf. pads, great I'll get these but then seen further down the page another package brembo max grooved + ds2500 pads. Now is the 2nd package for track use and would...

Put on some new rear shocks at the weekend and noticed the exhaust was on its very,very last last legs. So done a bit of searching on here and its seems the yozza sport is the best bet however on a bit of a budget so thinking of going for the k-tec stealth any opinions on these are they loud do...

Thinking of getting in on the v-maxx group buy just wondering how difficult is it to fit coilovers I'm not very mechanically minded but my dad and my are. Anyone fitted there own, any special tools/equipment required. Thanks

After doing a fair bit of researching on here, I've decided not to try and increase the cars power instead going down the route of upgraded the suspension and brakes. So heres my shopping lise so far Brembo disks DS2500 pads braided hoses Eibach pro springs powerflex suspension bushes/stiffer...

Had my car nearly 6 months now had the belts done in nov. but only got the belts done. Now want to give it a service (im not very mechanically minded but the old fellas pretty hot with that sort of stuff) anything else i need to do, this is what i have so far oil and filter changer air filter...

I think I know what the answer to this question will be and please don't shoot me down for asking such a stupid question. BUT The coilovers that everyone recommends for the 1*2 are H&Rs which are upwards of £800 + fitting, are these really worth it for road use. I don't plan on tracking...

Just been to my local checkpoint for a price on turinis £850!!! Just rang a wheel specialist they can do them for £790 even though the price for 18s is £590!!! Didn't realise they were that expensive. Anyone know of anywhere cheaper?? Thanks

Right going away for the weekend and need my boot space for luggage so got to take out my sub. The power lead from the battery runs into a split fuse box in the boot, from that fuse box I'm have 2 power leads 1 to the amp (which I'm going to keep in) and 1 to the sub. My question is (and...

Right so just got to work and all roads round me are fine, problem I had was works car park. The car park is tiered with steep one way systems either side, went to turn into one of the tiers this morning at crawling speed and abs kicked it, missed the turn for the tier and nearly hit a 2 foot...

Wheres the best place to buy these from really like the look of them and looking to get some soon, what sort a price should I be looking to spend don't won't to go bigger than 16" Any help much appreciated thanks

Hi guys Who does the blue lights in the dash from here? Seem to remember hes from Blackpool and I'm up there next wkend so might get it done. Cheers

right here goes. the missus bought me a new head unit for christmas alpine 9886r tidy head unit exactly what i wanted thing is went to halfrauds before i installed it to get the adapter for stalk controls to work was ponted to the "correct" adapter and off i went and installed it, didnt work...

Sorry if this is posted in the wrong section (got a fuuny feeling it may be more suitable in faults, problems and solutions if so can the mods move it please?) anyway my car runs lumpy on idle which ive heard alot of 1*2s do, but spoke to a friend who used to have 1 and he said idle was fine on...

Right had my 172 for just over a week now and I'm loving it!!! Wanted to make a few subtle mods to it, just fitted some silver visions, and was going to get a splitter but not sure which one to get, going to paint brake calipers and fit a itg panel filter. that was going to be it thing is I'm...

just got my 172 today and very happy :D thing is though its totally standard even the security what is the standard security like ie is there a factory fitted alarm/immobiliser? what aditional security would you recommend? thanks

as title just picked up my new 172 04 plate with 44k on the clock and love it :D. shame ive had to come to work :(. not exactly a newbie but new owner and soon to be FULL member. pics to follow at the weekend. oh its a flamer. totally standard.

Hi Viewed a flame red 172 today. Something suprised me though when were discussing a potential sale the salesman said "years mot, years parts and labour warranty" I asked about tax to which he replied "none of our cars come with tax" I always thought if purchased from a trader the screen...

Hi Just viewed a tidy little 182 looks great apart from the fact it needs the belts doing and has 2 budget tyres on the front federal I think, 2 michelin pilot exaltos on the back. should i get 2 of these on the front? or another brand (eagle f1s?) and how much roughly would i pay for these...

I know these are common to go but test drove a 172 the other day and it was mint apart from the right thumb grip it had a good 2 inch split in it and just really let the car down, I know I may be being picky but its right there and just looks awful so my question can you buy new ones?

Hi as title does any know anything about this 172 HN02 ZPO. Took it for a test drive last night seemed to run fine a few squeaks and rattles from the interior but that can be expected from a french car, it was a little ropey on idle but I believe thats normal for these. A couple of things...

going to view a 172 tonight with the hope of buying it. just rang the local lookers for a quote for belts and service he came back on the phone and said they're doing a special offer and gave me the price of £914 nearly fainted, i know the belt service is pricey but didnt think it was this much...