Dantheman Posted 30, May 2007 Report Share Posted 30, May 2007 Hi All After posting a few months back that i was shopping for a 172 I have finally taken the plunge and become an owner of a black '02 172 (38,000km). Still getting used to the clutch but have been amazed with it so far! The handling is certainly different from the old VR commodore ! There is a strange 'lurching' sound when the car has just been started and moving away from standstill but it only seems to happen once and then disappears. The sound appears to be from the left side. Anyone have any ideas? I apologise for the crappy description. The car was inspected by State Roads and they didnt pick it up. Otherwise everything seems in good order and i'm happy. Looking forward to meeting other members sometime soon and getting more involved in the forums. Would also love to buy an 'EVO' sticker if they are still around. Regards Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiFi_new Posted 30, May 2007 Report Share Posted 30, May 2007 Welcome aboard Dan. The noise is the ABS self test, nothing to worry about, it only happens on initial start up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clio_to_Ryde Posted 30, May 2007 Report Share Posted 30, May 2007 Weclome... from one black 02 RCS to another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 30, May 2007 Report Share Posted 30, May 2007 Welcome mate!! Good to see u took the plunge I have one sticker left but the way its been cut is very close to the top the of the O. i cant really tell if it chopped any of it off. I can post up a pic if you'd like so u can see what i mean Cheers, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanSA Posted 30, May 2007 Report Share Posted 30, May 2007 Weclome... from one black 02 RCS to another +1 Welcome, excellent taste in cars and name.. Get some Koni yellows on her.. Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantheman Posted 30, May 2007 Author Report Share Posted 30, May 2007 Thanks for the welcome guys. Alex, if you get the chance it would be great if you could post a pic of the sticker. Definitely no hurry though. SiFi, thanks for the note about the ABS self test. Its a relief to hear that ! BTW, does anyone have any good tips for roof racks (as in which models are best and where to get a good price)? One of the good things about owning the big car was the ability to fit everything inside (eg snowboard, surfboard, furniture etc) but you can't get too much inside the Clio !! Thanks again everyone Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendans225 Posted 30, May 2007 Report Share Posted 30, May 2007 Welcome along mate Enjoy the site Cheers, Brendan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragyn Posted 30, May 2007 Report Share Posted 30, May 2007 http://www.ozrenaultsport.com/forum/vie ... php?t=5491 Genuine Clio II Racks. Says he can't be bothered posting interstate, but you might be able to talk him into it Welcome to the clan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbeam Posted 30, May 2007 Report Share Posted 30, May 2007 BTW, does anyone have any good tips for roof racks (as in which models are best and where to get a good price)? One of the good things about owning the big car was the ability to fit everything inside (eg snowboard, surfboard, furniture etc) but you can't get too much inside the Clio !! Welcome Dan. Actually if you remove rear seats, fold rear and front seat backs down you can get a 2.7metre step ladder in with just a bit sticking out the back! But a roof rack is prob the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rup11e Posted 30, May 2007 Report Share Posted 30, May 2007 Thanks for the welcome guys. Alex, if you get the chance it would be great if you could post a pic of the sticker. Definitely no hurry though. SiFi, thanks for the note about the ABS self test. Its a relief to hear that ! BTW, does anyone have any good tips for roof racks (as in which models are best and where to get a good price)? One of the good things about owning the big car was the ability to fit everything inside (eg snowboard, surfboard, furniture etc) but you can't get too much inside the Clio !! Thanks again everyone Dan I bought racks for the same reason but i never use them. Do the trick with taking the rear seats out and putting the backrests down... I cant remember the last time i put my rear seat in the car. Trust me you can fit a lot ... like two full mobile DJ systems including PA and speakers! Anyways welcome Dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendan1 Posted 30, May 2007 Report Share Posted 30, May 2007 Welcome Bud, Enjoy your stay. Everyone is fantastic here Brendo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbeam Posted 30, May 2007 Report Share Posted 30, May 2007 I bought racks for the same reason but i never use them. Do the trick with taking the rear seats out and putting the backrests down... I cant remember the last time i put my rear seat in the car. Trust me you can fit a lot ... like two full mobile DJ systems including PA and speakers! Anyways welcome Dan! Probably a good idea to put some padding tween the folded backrest and the seat-belt clasp anchors as these can leave deep impressions in the leather edge of the seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rup11e Posted 31, May 2007 Report Share Posted 31, May 2007 Yes yes they can .... but i find all the heavy DJ gear rolling around in the back of the car trashes my entire interior anyway. Whoever ends up buying my car when my lease is over will get a well looked after engine and drivetrain, a car with most of the K's being country driving (the girl lives in Canberra, the parents in Wollongong) but will have to deal with a severly scratched interior. On the plus side the Rear seat cushions are plush as they have been in my garage since new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClioF1 Posted 31, May 2007 Report Share Posted 31, May 2007 Welcome mate, its always good to have new guys sign up from Sydney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbeam Posted 31, May 2007 Report Share Posted 31, May 2007 Yes yes they can .... but i find all the heavy DJ gear rolling around in the back of the car Suspect Milford don't have a standard safety barrier for a Clio, but it may be worth seeing if you can have something made up. The thought of heavy gear hitting the back of the head is literally mind blowing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rup11e Posted 31, May 2007 Report Share Posted 31, May 2007 Nah its always low down and tightly packed in ... its more the vibrating of the rough edges against the plastic (particularly on the hatch) that ruins the interior .... prob get a Kangoo or Berlingo soon so it wont be an issue any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantheman Posted 1, June 2007 Author Report Share Posted 1, June 2007 Thanks for the info and tips guys. Think i'd still prefer to get the roof racks but the seat folding might work out in the meantime. I'll give it a bash this weekend. On a slightly different note, is it correct that 172s and 182s come with a cargo net? If so, i think mine is missing. I'd be interested if people think it would be worth me tracking one down. Cheers guys Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pêche Posted 1, June 2007 Report Share Posted 1, June 2007 Welcome mate, enjoy the forum! I'm new here too so don't worry, I'll be asking plenty of badly described questions! Have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantheman Posted 5, June 2007 Author Report Share Posted 5, June 2007 Hi again all. Just for your information and if anyone is interested, I got a price from the local Renault dealer for factory roof racks for the 172 of $219. I forgot to ask if its possible to get a replacement cargo net. Does anyone happen to know off hand if you can get them? Cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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