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  1. fixedgear

    172 Gripper installed - vibration turning one way

    Evening all. I recently had a Gripper differential installed into my gearbox. Supplied by Gripper via Pure and installed by a reputable firm. The gearbox has been refitted to the car by professionals using the correct gear oil. I've been told the car vibrates quite significantly when turning...
  2. fixedgear

    Mondial Blue 172 Cup OEM

    Morning all, I'm pleased to present this weekend's purchase. A 2002 172 Cup in Mondial Blue with just over 83,000 miles and easily the cleanest Cup i have seen for a number of years. You may recognise the car from Cstarby's thread which was then purchased by @Lewigi_69 here in the summer of...
  3. fixedgear

    Recommended clutch for 172 track car?

    Hi everyone I'm currently having my 172 Cup track car recommissioned. The engine is out, it's having a new belt set, manifold and while it's out I would like to install a gripper diff and clutch. What is the consensus on clutches for these cars? I'm out of touch and could use some advice...
  4. fixedgear

    I bought a 1993 16v

    Pretty pumped on this little motor. It's like being 17 again, reminds me of my mate's Clio Williams back in 2004. Here's a photo, some of you may have seen it on ebay
  5. fixedgear

    Spotted Red Phase 1 172 Steeple Claydon, Buckingham

    Stumbled upon this rare little beast yesterday while walking the dogs. Complete with bucket seats, cage, cut of switch etc I'm down the road in Edgcott if it's anyone from here
  6. fixedgear

    Picked up a nice sensible family car, with room for the dog

    Loving this thing. Mitsubishi Evolution IX Wagon GT Being the GT, it's 6 speed manual with plated RS rear diff. Current mods include Ohlins coilovers with top mounts Alcon 6 piston front Alcon 4 piston rear SuperPro Roll centre kit SuperPro full bush kit Tuned to 400BHP with big Intercooler...
  7. fixedgear

    Virgin Media Mobile - Anyone using?

    I just snapped up a very appealing deal from Virgin media mobile. Galaxy S6 32GB 4GB data and unlimited calls,texts for £35pm No upfront charge for phone. Virgin advertise as using the EE network. Samsung tablet for an extra £2pm So all in 37pm, which I thought was a really good deal..... That...
  8. fixedgear

    Rear brake compensator delete

    I have had a search but couldn't really find what I was looking for. Can anyone advise on deleting the rear brake compensator and if a bias valve needs to be installed in it's place (futher upstream) or if the brake balance is ok with just hoses in place. Any help gratefully received. Tom
  9. fixedgear

    172 Cup Sprint/Track car

    I thought I would share some photos of my car with you all. As I'm finally pleased with how it's come together. Had this Cup four years and taken her out 5 times! Going out tomorrow to Pembrey for an MLR Sprint, so looking forward to that.
  10. fixedgear

    Wheel size for track days and sprint?

    So, opinions? 15/16/17? Only driven the clio on 16s but looking for peoples opinions. Who has tried what? Any definitive answers? Tom
  11. fixedgear

    Early wheels fit 172?

    Will 16v/Williams wheels fit my 172? Correct PCD/Offset? Tom
  12. fixedgear

    172 Steering wheel - How much brand new?

    As the title I suppose! Don't want to pay over the odds for a second hand one. Tom
  13. fixedgear

    172 Gearbox

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Renault-Clio-172-Gearbox-will-fit-Cup-182-Sport_W0QQitemZ250141248210QQihZ015QQcategoryZ10410QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
  14. fixedgear

    172 Engine into another make of car....Related questions

    I still have a spare engine, box, loom and Ecu, so I'm thinking of putting it to some use but I have a few questions. Does anyone know off the top of their head, how much the engine/ engine+box weighs? I can weigh it all but if someone knows, its easier! I have the engine loom and ECU but...
  15. fixedgear

    In-car iPod options? Help!

    I want to put my iPod in my car but retain the dash display and the remote control. Apart from those FM transmitter types is there another option? A different headunit and loose the screen and control? Tom
  16. fixedgear

    Airbag light!!!

    Yesterday I picked up my 172 Cup and by the end of the day the Airbag light and SERV light were on. They've been on since too.... Pretty annoyed about it but any ideas what could be the cause of the problem? The airbag(s) obviously but I just thought I'd ask. Gonna take it to Renault or can I...
  17. fixedgear

    172 Engine, gearbox, loom and ECU

    Item number: 250054407366 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=015&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=250054407366&rd=1&rd=1 My Engine, 'Box, Loom and ECU Tom
  18. fixedgear

    Removing Engine loom

    Right.... I got the engine and everything else out from my 172, I'm left with a bundle of wires now! I assumed it would have connectors to the bulkhead so that it could be seperated? It appears not, I'm selling the whole lot on ebay and have tomorrow to get it out. Can any of you boys tell me...
  19. fixedgear

    My 172 Ph1 Flame Red breaking

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=015&item=250046536261&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
  20. fixedgear

    Black Ph1 172+Williams Weston Turville/Stoke mandeville

    Saw ya......
  21. fixedgear

    Auxillery Woes...

    I need to have a winge about my car... What the f**k were Renault thinking when they designed the 172 bay!?! Replacing the tensioner is proving to be quite a job. I'm replacing it becuase its brittle and chipped. Also, it had no bolt securing it to the car, it was only sat on the shaft??!?!?! I...
  22. fixedgear

    Aux belt removal technique?

    I did a bit of search on this. Some say its a headlight and bumper off job, while others say 5min with a 15mm combi? Ive got to replace the bottom pulley as its whining like a mal-nourished dog. Ive ordered the pulley, I just need someone to tell me the easiest way to slip the belt off or...
  23. fixedgear

    Cup wheels on Ph1 172...

    How do the 16s effect the handling, if at all? Is the offset diferent on these wheels to the 15s? Does anyone have pics of them on a Ph1? Thanks, Tom
  24. fixedgear

    Road angel trouble in my 172?

    Since collecting it on friday night, my Road angel classic has been playing up, is this due to the type of windscreen? Cheers, Tom
  25. fixedgear

    Bought my 172 :D

    Put a deposit on a Mk1 Red! 172 on Sunday. 76k Motorway, Cambelt, Magnex, looks beautiful! Pics to follow :)
  26. fixedgear

    Red Mk1 172?

    Im viewing one this weekend, are they very rare? I havent seen many, if any ever! Does anyone have a pic? Tom
  27. fixedgear

    Buying a Clio...Concearned

    Hi everyone, I looked at a Mk1 172 today wth 59k on it. It doesn't seem to be a bad car but has a 'chipped and mapped' ecu. Im familiar with re-mapping cars but doing it on the standard ECU on the 172? is this common? The guy selling has no receipts for the work but says its 200bhp-ish? Im not a...
  28. fixedgear

    Oil pressure

    when sat idling the Oil pressure dops right down to 0 but when driving it rises with the revs? is this normal? On a 1.8 16v 95 plate Cheers, Tom
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