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    Clio 197 Headlight Intensity

    I just replaced both on mine for the same reason, on the xenons and the projector ones its the “mirror” behind the lens that is burned out, so less light from the bulb gets reflected
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    Horn issue - need it for MOT! (check this first)

    thanks trackspec197!!! this has just help me fix the same issue on mine :) guess I must have put the wipers stalk a bit carelessly when replacing the indicators stalk that stopped working a few months ago, only noticed the horn is not working about a week ago LOL but now after 2,5 minutes of a...
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    Crankshaft Pulley Issues?

    Any news on your replacement of the pulley ?
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    High oil consumption

    heard 15W50 might have an effect on the valve seals... it is a bit thick when the engine is cold... mine showed a bit of oil consumption, after about 75k, did a quick change of oil after 5k with a flush done, changed to the 5w40 motul xclean, covered about 800 miles since and cant see the oil...
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    My Clio 197 F1 Team.

    Looks good with the Focus St wheels on, true first time I see them on a 197, the standard wheels ET68 is a fail looks wise, was it really because of the handling or just paintwork protecting step I have no idea, but it looks bad...
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    wobble because damaged clock spring?

    lower ball joint maybe ? mine had a bit of play and the car seemed to want to turn deeper in by itself, doubt a little spring would cause that it would have to super strong to have any impact on the steering feel, definitely would check the front suspension, balljoints, upper and lower as well...
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    Winter time

    Just put a set of winter tires on the R27 as it got cold so the PS4's were far too hard and slippery, after a while contemplating whether to go for an all season tire, as we dont get much snow, just cold and wet during the winter, decided to go for the winter ones in the end, as maybe if we do...
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    Headlight help

    not sure about the uk, but the lhd ones had two or three different kinds depending on the model year... my first 197 had a d2s ones, after about a year after the purchase I found that one was different, the car must have had some sort of an accident I guess, anyway, one of those headlights, the...
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    Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wear rate...

    just asking, because I had quite a lot more out of them than I ever expected, bought a set when the car had 25 k km on the clock, used winter tires in the winter, but still, have around 114k km now, and will replace them for a new set next spring, still have enough thread depth to pass the MOT...
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    Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wear rate...

    What did you change them for in the end? and did the other choice last any longer?
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    'Chirp' noise when changing gear at high revs

    Have all new mounts as well and once it appeared probably years ago its still here, will have the manifold replaced soon, will ask the guys to take a look at the heat shields etc
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    New Powerflex Lower Mount

    how much is it ?
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    Crankshaft Pulley Issues?

    Thanks Denners, looking forward to you having it fixed :blush: Just trying to locate it yesterday, fixed the accelerator so it kept 2500 rpm, could best hear it through the front right fender, ear to the wheel :) all except the pulley is new on that side of the engine, so guess, that actually...
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    Crankshaft Pulley Issues?

    mine seems to be making a similar noise, most noticable between 2000 and 3000 rpm, not that loud on idle, but is really p***ing me off as well, and cant seem to receive a proper diagnose as all the mechanics say to wait until it gets louder, did an engine flush and an oil change today and still...
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    How many 197 F1 produced?

    According to an answer one german forum user received from Renault it was 3367 R27's manufactured for all of the markets. https://www.cliowelt.de/forum/index.php?thread/61653-renault-clio-f1-stückzahl/
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    Bit of freshening up done

    Braid fullrace confirm :) they are 7x17 ET50 - no spacers
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    Bit of freshening up done

    @lainMac : I dont really know what the colour is, a powdercoating friend chose it for me tbh :) will ask next time I am at his place @wrx-sati : The 5 turbo, almost finished, but still has bits to work on, its a customer's car, will put pics up when its finally all done and ready to go. ANyway...
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    Bit of freshening up done

    I drilled holes for 4 bolts, didnt have the nutserts, taped the original brake light hole, had a chance to drive in quite a strong rain but no water got into the boot, no issues with bootlock switch so I guess that was enough
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    Bit of freshening up done

    Its pretty easy, just cut off the parts in the way, as in the italian forum link I have actually found here, once you cut the bits off the black piece you should be able to put it in nicely as it has a bit of a shape that goes exactly into the original brake light recess, that more or less does...
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    Bit of freshening up done

    Hi Guys, Since the wife was sent off to do the home office I could leave the clio at the garage to get some work done. First on the list was the manifold and the steering rack, got the new OEM SR, one ordered according to the vin, but honestly feels quicker :) dont know, maybe they only do the...