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Parked up a few times on a slight incline and even with handbrake on and in 1st gear car will roll slightly and squeak. Could it be a clutch/gearbox problem? Cheers

Bought some Team Heko wind deflectors, should arrive next week. I wanted white ones but no look in finding any lol What could i buy to wrap them and how easy is it to do? Dont want to spray them as may want to sell in the future

Sorry if its been asked before, i did search but just kept finding how to change it not when. How many miles/years/months should Aux belt be changed? Thanks

Live down south atm but will be travelling up to Yorkshire to see family and friends. Be good to meet some Yorkshire lads with clios plus best mates brothers bought a 172 to set up for Hill climbs and want a few decent pics taking of mine if anyone has a good camera lol (my Blackberry cam is...

Ok so if i had the cash (dreaming :sleepy: lol) i would love to strip my 172 cup get it resprayed and use only the shell. Wouldn't mind getting this in the front and basically go down the german route, RS4 + Throttle Bodies Some of you will moan and say it wont fit, why are you writing this...

I'm replacing my top suspension mounts/shocks next week and wanted to know what mounts i need to replace to stiffen up gear changes and engine movement?? Could someone list them and explain what they do so i can order them from Renault please, thanks very much Dogbone mount? Engine mounts...

I've got a 172 cup and bought it lowered in Aug 2012. I don't know what springs they are except they are red (and flaking). Is there a way of telling if they need doing by just looking at them??? There not broken/snapped but for all i know, they might have been on the car for the last god knows...

I want a sat nav that alerts me on Speed traps/Hand held speed guns etc Don't want to spend a fortune, but opinions on what you have would be good Rough prices as well please Cheers

I need to replace my engine and gearbox mounts. Won't be used for the track so only ones suitable for road use. Don't want to spend a fortune but don't want cheap aftermarket crap either any ideas? Prices and where from? Cheers

Ok so i've taken off my front diamond and just put on the second coat of Laquer. 2 coats of Plastic primer 3 coats of white primer 2 coats of laquer Just wondered how long Spray Laquer usually takes to dry before i put it back on the car?? It doesn't say on the can or the internet. Cheers

My rear shocks were gone and I needed to do an oil/filter change so asked for some tips. Well i have never been any good with cars and never attempted to do any work myself, but as i was told numerous times about how easy it was to do the work i thought ''stuff it i'll do it myself''. Well...

Ok so i remove my rear badges and diamonds going to spray them white, once done what can i use to stick the badges back on the car? Obviously something that won't damage the paintwork!! Cheers:)

Getting some rear shocks from Renault on Monday and wondered if it was possible to tell the difference between 172 cup shocks and 172 shocks as the guy who i spoke to seemed pretty simple. £45 each for cup shocks does that sound about right? Cheers

I did a search on here and found a few guides but not found the answer. Can do the oil change no problem but when replacing oil filter.......... How does it come off Twist, Pull? How tight? Able to undo with hands or tools needed Does any oil come out when removing filter after draining or...

Mothers run out of petrol lol she can't remember her breakdown details Anyone fancy running her to nearest petrol st and i'm sure she will give you some money for doing it bloody women. I would but i'm 300 miles away Only serious comments

I just wondered whether injectors work better when a car/engine is warmer rather than cold, or does it not realy make much difference?

Im a newbie when it comes to detailing/cleaning cars so went on the hunt for some tips and came across TR.IX which i believe is ironx and tarx in 1. I thought it was brilliant and should be good for someone who has never done it before. Hope this helps some of you guys :D...

Turned car on (172 cup Ph2) and got white smoke coming from exhaust and it smells quite sweet. What could this be???

Anyone near Plymouth fancy hooking up my car as local garage can't find any faults/codes??? How much do you want for doing it???

Hi, i have searched and don't seem to be able to find exactly what i'm looking for. Guides for Dummies How to remove top of engine and check spark plugs and leads ( got a really bad misfire and i'm a complete novice with cars) + if i remove the top of the engine can it be put staright back...

Will 182 cup shocks fit a 172 cup? Need rear shocks and been asked if i want some almost new 182 cup shocks but need to no if they will fit Cheers

Had an MOT done this morning and failed:(. Diagnostics showed up one fault ''High speed Fan'', could this cause spluttering/a kind of limp mode as its part of the engine management?? Also need new track rod ends, are they expensive? can they cause serious damage if left too long? Rear...

Crank Postion Sensor (CPS) - controls when the plugs fire Cam Position Sensor (CMP) - controls when fuel is injected. fuel injection Note: These two are tied together so it all happens at the right time MAF - Measures the volume of air entering the intake. Controls air/fuel mix ICV - Not a...

Car seemed to be running fine until a few days ago. It started spluttering and losing power for a second or two then power kicked in again. I started getting the whine from the TB at the same time. The car doesn't drive/feel the same or sound as it did. When rev matching i used to hear a nice...

https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10200543803016983 https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10200543806017058 Whining coming from Throttle Body and Engine sounds:(

I have a 172 cup ph2 and when driving it today it seemed slighty stuttery and seemed down on power then it disappeared for a while and came back and went again. I tried booting it to see if it just wanted a good clear out but then started hearing a strange noise from engine. When i got home i...

Hey, did have a search but couldnt find what i was looking for. I've got a 172 cup Ph2 was just wondering what power gains people have got from K-tec's Cam (428's) and remap pack and matched inlet pack with remap either separately or together. Any noticeable changes, are either of them worth the...

Seen a racing blue 182 with stripes and white wheels flying round old air strip on moors in Plymouth, sounded nice:D

Do i paint the diamonds, 2.0l 16v on bullets and Renault sport logo white??????? Will it look chavvy lol

:D Will be getting some white 16'' Speedlines on after christmas