Who here owns a Renaultsport?

melchy · 4 Jun 2013 at 20:50

Me and my Dad have just finished fitting new washer bottle pumps. What a pain in the backside that job was. Wipers off, scuttle panel off, wiper motor out, washer bottle out, then replace pumps.

At least that's one thing off the list for its MOT as the headlight washers weren't working and the windscreen washer was puny to say the least. Now both working brilliantly. Now just need the front/rear discs and pads fitted and drivers side driveshaft. It'll them maybe pass its MOT.

Maccy · 4 Jun 2013 at 21:22

I had to do a new washer pump last year, right pita that was!

Amos91 · 4 Jun 2013 at 21:25

Is it possible to adjust the headlights physically forward/backward?

Swear since being in the bodyshop the lights sit too far forward...

Will have to tear the front end off and investigate at some point:

Also anyone else going to CSS13? My tickets arrived today.

Westyfield2 · 4 Jun 2013 at 21:27

After I did my washer pumps the damn wipers developed an intermittent creak

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melchy · 4 Jun 2013 at 21:35

Westyfield2 said:
After I did my washer pumps the damn wipers developed an intermittent creak .

That happened to us, once we'd taken things to bits again we noticed that there is a post you need to slip the wiper motor onto. We hadn't done that and just bolted it back up. Hence a creak when the wipers were on. I do think we've refitted the wipers a little high, but they should be OK.

Maccy · 4 Jun 2013 at 21:41

Not going to CSS as I don't really know anyone there. I know the whole newbies are welcome but I don't think it'll be like that tbh.

Westyfield2 · 5 Jun 2013 at 11:47

melchy said:
That happened to us, once we'd taken things to bits again we noticed that there is a post you need to slip the wiper motor onto. We hadn't done that and just bolted it back up. Hence a creak when the wipers were on. I do think we've refitted the wipers a little high, but they should be OK.

Ta. It's been on my to-do list forever, but now the weathers not **** I might finally get round to it!

Cantankerous · 5 Jun 2013 at 11:49

olivercamos said:
Is it possible to adjust the headlights physically forward/backward?

There's a small height adjuster on top of them. Pop the bonnet and look straight down and you'll see it; flat screwdriver to adjust.

MrKnifey · 5 Jun 2013 at 21:25

Fitted the new rear shocks today. What a difference! Made the handling million times better

Begbie · 6 Jun 2013 at 13:12

Skeeter said:
Strip it and track day it. Loads of fun, and means plenty of space in the back for your bike

This is very very tempting, means I don't need to care about her as much. The seats are permanently down as it is anyway and she already has 15"s on. All she need is a suspension overhaul and new brakes. Ready to bike and track

Hmmm, it's that or get rid and buy a van....

toasteh · 6 Jun 2013 at 14:03

hmm, do I want a 182 or a fiesta ST?

Skeeter · 6 Jun 2013 at 15:16

Depends. Do you want a brilliant hot hatch full of toys, or a shopping car with a body kit?

toasteh · 6 Jun 2013 at 18:39

depends which is which

plus i'm used to driving my mum's non-ST fiesta

Will · 6 Jun 2013 at 18:47

Troll post is obvious

The fiesta is slower as standard however I dont see how it's any more of a 'shopping car with a body kit' than the clio!

Fiesta doesn't handle quite as well, is cheaper to insure, more reliable and cheaper to service, but drinks more fuel. Clio is faster, better equipped, and more of a drivers car. You make yourown choice!

Maccy · 6 Jun 2013 at 21:52

Hmm I would've expected the Clio to be worse on fuel tbh.

Will · 6 Jun 2013 at 22:31

My Fiesta ST always struggled, 22-28mpg really (mine was heavily modified but even as a standard car it'd average around 27).

Skeeter · 6 Jun 2013 at 22:32

Got 43.5mpg from mine yesterday! Over a 65 mile trip too! Normal average is 35.

The ST is going to be more expensive too, isn't it?

toasteh · 6 Jun 2013 at 23:50

from what i've seen, both are available from about £2500, obviously paying more for lower miles and that. fiesta seems to be better equipped than the 182 too, 6cd changer etc

brightside_ · 6 Jun 2013 at 23:55

toasteh said:
from what i've seen, both are available from about £2500, obviously paying more for lower miles and that. fiesta seems to be better equipped than the 182 too, 6cd changer etc

Not sure if srs?

Will · 7 Jun 2013 at 07:11

Clio has hid headlights and climate, most fiesta sts will only have manual air con and non have hid lights. I'm not sure about cruise control on the clio but I know no fiestaa have it.

Fiesta interior is better built (no melty steering wheels which can effect the clio) and imo the driving position is better too, but its definitely not better equipped!