Recent content by Samwakeman096

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    what gearbox

    So my 197 is hopefully going to clio turbo later in the year, while it is there I want a meg gearbox in aswell. I was looking for either a 225 box to then install a quaife diff, or r26/r26r box with the LSD. So my question is, is there any difference between the LSD used on the r26 and the r26r...
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    Brakes wont bleed?

    Sorted it now, i was bleeding it on a slope so the fluid wouldn't flow through the master cylinder (silly mistake lol) thanks for your help
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    Brakes wont bleed?

    No i haven't tried this yet I didn't have anyone handy at the time lol, il have a go and let you know how it goes mate. Cheers :)
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    Brakes wont bleed?

    So today I set out to install a set of hel braided lines on my 197. Starting off at the rear (passenger side) I replaced the line no problem, if you've done this you know the line is actually underneath the car. Basically I was bleeding the brake afterwards and after a while a large amount of...
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    Alien green Clio RS200 #under8 BTG project

    Cars looking awesome mate! Did I just buy your old recaro seats on ebay by any chance? They're off an alien green very similar to this lol
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    how do i make my rear badges black?

    I have removed the 'clio' but i assume it would be the same method as doing the renaultsport. Just mask about half an inch after each edge then spray your plastidip (give it a good few coats), once dry then peel the excess plastidip from the paintwork if you're nice and careful it will make a...
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    how do i make my rear badges black?

    I used plastidip to spray mine came out perfect, just take your time with it :)
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    S200 CUP cotteridge

    Number plate 'S200 CUP' from middleton hall rd down watford rd. Seen you a couple of times think you are fairly local, lovely example car is a credit :)
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    The Farrow's Nimbus F1 #472 and Ultra Red 197 *pic heavy*

    Good to see another new 197 owner! Bought mine a couple of weeks ago and am doing most of what you have listed so far lol
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    power wire from battery into the car

    I only did this on my non sport but i assume it's the same... I pierced a seperate hole in the grommet behind the glove box with a screwdriver and sent some firmer wire through (i used a piece of twin & earth cause its nice and tuff) then tape the amp wire to that & pull it all through inside...
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    steering wheel air bag removal

    Great find mate very handy
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    Lacking bass

    I had this same problem on my old 1.4, found that installing a sub added all the bass i needed & more.
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    Steering Wheel - replace or retrim?

    Speak to 'snappy' over on CS his work is second to none One of his wheels from the snappy thread http://www.cliosport.net/threads/steering-wheels-snappy-ones.717385/