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I'm pretty sure this is someone's on here! Silver Mk1 172, going Eastbound on M4 close to J8/9. I was going in the opposite direction, but car caught my eye, very nice! Karl

Anyone done any engine bay photoshops?? Here's my first attempt, fitting a Viper Venom Twin Turbo lump into a 172... would be crazy fast if at all possible!! Karl

RK0* NVV Spotted Tues 4th April Followed through Junction 8/9 roadworks, you pulled up alongside and gave me the nod and smiles all round! Nice bit of mutual respect from fellow Blue 172 owners.. No visable cliosport stickers, but nice to see some apreciation! Crappy traffic all the way into...

Spotted entering M4 Junction 6 or 7 on Friday night, leaving with me at Junction 11. Followed behind in the Blue Mk1 172. The Vee looks sooo nice. I have Cliosport stickers on rear side windows and rear window. Looked over a few times when you were in the middle lane, to give you a nod.. but...

Browsing through the top gear site comparing a few cars, thought I'd have a look at what they have on my car... Found some technical specs and it seems my car is shy a few valves, they have it down having 34, I want mine!! Anyone actually got the full 34? LOL Karl

What do you guys think? Would love a set of Willy wheels, the offset pretty similar? Karl

Help needed: Just recently my mk1 172 has become a pain in the ass to start.... Turn the key and the immobiliser light flashes, the engine will run for about 2secs, which is what it's designed to do with duff keys etc. I am wondering whether it is a sign that my key is going flat, only...

RNxx YNW Spotted you hurtle up behind, then slowed. Lost you in the mirrors till you caught me up in that crappy traffic my Junction 18 for Bath. Noticed your cliosport sticker on the rear window. Looked over a few times, but you were busy chatting to your female passenger. Never seen a...

Anyone else do it? If so what was yours putting out? Karl [Edited by Karl3158 on 30 May 2005 at 12:57pm] I had two runs: (2nd was after idling for about 10mins!) 1st: 192.8 Bhp @ 6544 2nd: 183.4 Bhp @ 6544 Was shocked by the results!

Pulled into Petrol station opposite Winersh Showcase cinema (Rover/MG garage) and there is a lush looking silver mk2 V6. Slowly drove by him, drooling.. Found the tyre air despensor, got out and he was sat waiting behing me. Couldnt stop looking at it, anyone else have the same problem...

As above, anyone got one or tried using one? Sounds like a very in-expensive performance upgrade.

Hey guys, anyone know the part number for one of these, as Ive misplaced it. And the guy at the renault service centre was useless! Cheers, Karl

Has anyone had issues of these going? Renault has spotted that mine needs replacing along with its 36,000 mile service. They have to change the rear brakes too, for a shocking £380!! Shock horror. The noise was bloody annoying especailly at Motorway speeds! Anyone had wheel bearing...

Anyone know the product code and price for these, including the 2.0 16V badges...? And do they come pre-painted? Cheers K.

Hey guys, Just got some bad news about my mk1 172, unusual noises under the bonnet, so when to renault, cam belt needs changing, idler pulleys need changing and alternator. It has only done 31,500 is this common with you guys? Came very unexpectedly and expensively at £650! You guys had...

How do you go about removing the power steering reservoir bottle? It seems to be the only way to get my Amp cable throught the engine bay using the bonnet release grommet!!??!?