kylem Posted 22, May 2017 Report Share Posted 22, May 2017 So I bought a 172 for the SO to use as her runabout which she seems happy with But... She's had to permanently remove the rear seats to haul gear around and now the resonance from the aftermarket exhaust is so bad it blurs can almost blur vision! Any ideas to calm it down? I was thinking of taking it in somewhere to cut and weld a quieter backbox. Any recommendations around Sydney inner west? Actually any recommendation for a place to sort out the few odd jobs that need doing. (New spare key, ECU remap, sorting out the notorious melted steering wheel) Also open to swaps on that exhaust if someone looking for something with some more burble? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 22, May 2017 Report Share Posted 22, May 2017 Welcome mate - a bigger centre resonator will make the most difference to drone. Best speak to Renotech about those other odd jobs. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dongerz1 Posted 22, May 2017 Report Share Posted 22, May 2017 +1 for renotech. they can help sort you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylem Posted 22, May 2017 Author Report Share Posted 22, May 2017 Thanks guys, I've dropped renotech a mail! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughan Posted 22, May 2017 Report Share Posted 22, May 2017 Welcome. Post pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishhyyyy Posted 22, May 2017 Report Share Posted 22, May 2017 Yes, it is mandatory to post up pics especially of a clio 1x2 And welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chison007 Posted 22, May 2017 Report Share Posted 22, May 2017 Welcome mate, seems like the 172 has some admirers , photos as requested. Regarding the steering wheel, pretty straight forward, just be careful of the clockspring, I found out the expensive way. I know a manual spare key can be done at any normal locksmith. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughan Posted 22, May 2017 Report Share Posted 22, May 2017 Im getting a new key +remote done for my 172... over $400 from the dealer. I've bought a $30 remote from eBay but there is no way to program them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 23, May 2017 Report Share Posted 23, May 2017 There's your problem, I bought $20 ones and they work fine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted 23, May 2017 Report Share Posted 23, May 2017 I might be able to help with exhaust and ECU remap, I'll send you a pm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughan Posted 23, May 2017 Report Share Posted 23, May 2017 There's your problem, I bought $20 ones and they work fine.... Can you share the process you used to pair the remote to the car. That's the bit I'm having problems with,. Tx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylem Posted 23, May 2017 Author Report Share Posted 23, May 2017 Can you share the process you used to pair the remote to the car. That's the bit I'm having problems with,. Tx. Very keen on this info too. I've received quotes from Renotech and the local dealer and they are sitting between $310-340 ex GST Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylem Posted 23, May 2017 Author Report Share Posted 23, May 2017 The list of work is growng. 1. Aircon - Compressor is not kicking in. I expect this is just a fail safe from low oil so hoping its just seal and regas... 2. Steering wheel is going to PM Leathers at the recommendation of renotech. (Peters seems like a top bloke) 3. Both rear bearings where shot - I haven't changed bearings before but seems simple enough via (http://danielgphoto.com/clio/tech/fubar/Rear_Discs.pdf) How do I check if the axle stubs are worn? Would it look obvious? I see there is rubbing on the inside arches from excessive play... 4. Bad earth in the fog light persists even after I cleaned and bent the contacts... is a new connector the only way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughan Posted 23, May 2017 Report Share Posted 23, May 2017 Rear bearings are hard to change themselves, usually they come in new disks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quadrastu Posted 23, May 2017 Report Share Posted 23, May 2017 Rear bearings are one of the easiest going.....only downside is you need a press. It's a complete sealed bearing, the stubs won't be worn at all. That's some serious wear if the tyres have been touching the arches! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 1, June 2017 Report Share Posted 1, June 2017 That's some serious wear if the tyres have been touching the arches! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Or someone's fitted wider tyres, or has been having some fun on track. Left rear is the most likely place that you'll see rubbing marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnapper Posted 1, June 2017 Report Share Posted 1, June 2017 My rubbing on the inner guard was fixed by installing fresh bushes in the rear beam, just something to look in to although it's hard to tell if it needs replacing I just took a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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