dn2blue Posted 15, September 2017 Report Share Posted 15, September 2017 Hi Guys, New Clio owner here. Purchased a flame red 172 off a mate a month ago. So far enjoying going back to basics with a lightweight hatchback. Plans are to clean it up a little bit and enjoy it! Cheers 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 24, September 2017 Report Share Posted 24, September 2017 Welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn2blue Posted 29, September 2017 Author Report Share Posted 29, September 2017 On 24/09/2017 at 9:28 PM, Moosey said: Welcome!! Thanks mate! Today I did my first mod, dogbone bushes. I'm glad I did considering the state of the original, the smaller bush was toast! Nice new powerflex goodies installed: Also threw a bucket of water over it for the first time since I've owned it (no pics), definitely needs a good polish but isn't too bad. So far enjoying the car! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamR Posted 29, September 2017 Report Share Posted 29, September 2017 Welcome and congrats on the purchase! That should make an improvement to the way it drives! Damn that bushing was toast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn2blue Posted 16, October 2017 Author Report Share Posted 16, October 2017 Replaced these with PowerFlex ones: Was a massive mission to do this without removing the subframe from the car! It might have helped to drop it down a bit without removing completely but I didn't do that. Still I managed eventually and all is good. Also put some attention into the rear end with these: Car handles nicely now! Rear swaybar made a huge difference to the handling, hooks in harder and car stays flatter through the corners. Best mod done so far! Next up I'll be replacing the gearbox oil and spark plugs, also will attempt to figure out where the oil is leaking from. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughan Posted 16, October 2017 Report Share Posted 16, October 2017 The gearbox leaks from the selector. The oil filter holds about 100 ml of oil and this usually tips onto the engine as it's removed. (Putting rags under and around the filter helps catch some oil.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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