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My 197 will be 5 years old at the end of May and ordinarily I wouldn't hesitate in getting the cambelt etc done at that age. However, my 197 is only just on 13k and isn't a daily driver - infact it's only done 500 miles in the last 2 years (it's a rarely used toy) so does the cambelt really...

As per the title really - how much is a brand new rear bumper from the dealers? Thanks in advance :)

The background illumination on the speedo/rev counter/ fuel & temp gauges on my V-reg Fiesta 1.3 daily runner has packed in and I need help! I bought new bulbs from Ford and have fitted them and still there's nothing. Has anybody else had the same problem and if so how can I fix it...

Has anyone done a step by step guide of how to remove the rear bumper? Mine has a few RDS which are bugging me so think I'm going to get the wholebumper repainted this winter. Rather than leaving my pride and joy at a bodyshop I'd prefer to just leave the bumper with them so I'd need to take...

After seeing a few cars with Elite Car Care's pressed metal plates I took the plunge and ordered a set last week. I fitted them on Saturday so here's a few befores and afters. I'm dead chuffed with them: And a few extra pics before the car goes into hiding...

Reg no DX07 ***. Tramming round the roundabout a 8 this morning :thumbup:

Quick heads up for any Senna fans. Listen to this excellent interview on Talksport with Sid Watkins: http://www.talksport.co.uk/radio/richard-keys-and-andy-gray/blog/2011-06-02/professor-sid-watkins-death-ayrton-senna

Albi Blue 197 think the reg was BX06 BNN going toward Carlton about 7.45 this morning. Sorry, I forgot to flash the lights or wave as I was squinting to read your number plate! I was in a Nimbus 197

As per the title has anybody replaced their standard wheel nuts with these? I know it's been covered before on here, but my standard wheel nuts easily seem to get spots of ginger coloured corrosion on them if the car has been outside for a while. It's easy enough to clean up but annoying all...

I'm going to be moving into a new house soon and when I took my 197 to the new house to trial fit it in the garage there wasn't much clearance between the mirrors and the garage door frame. Don't get me wrong , the 197 fits in nicely enough but I was wondering if the standard mirrors can be...

GT5 has been out for a couple of months now so I was wondering how far people have got through the game. I'm addicted to it and I've managed to get to the brink of level 33 A-Spec thanks to sleepless nights with a new baby :D Has anybody got to the magic level 40 yet???

My Nimbus 197 is booked in for service in early April and while it's in at the dealers I've managed to negotiate a cracking deal for them to supply and fit projector headlights to replace the standard silver ones. I need some advice about what buulbs to use in them. The dealers say I will...

Spotted an 08 plate Glacier White Cup with black Speedlines parked in Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre car park about 3pm this afternoon. Get it washed! :biggrin:

Me and the mrs are in the process of looking at new houses and one must have is a garage. I've got the dimensions of the 197 from the brochure but I would be interested to know how wide a garage I would need for the car not only to fit inside but to be able to get in and out of the drivers...

Seeing as GT5 is out in November I thought I'd get some practice in on GT5 Prologue. Now normally I rate myself as pretty decent on driving games but this time can I hell as finish in the top 3 on Class C Daytona Speedway or on the Nord whatever it's called! I need help and advice to...

Saw a nice red R27 waiting to pick someone up outside a shop near Arragons bike shop on Saturday lunchtime. I was on foot so didn't wave or owt!

Saw (I think it is Rich and Gem's) LY R27 on the A43 coming away from the British GP this morning. Not too sure about the extra stickers tho!!!! :ohmy:

Have just got the car back after having all the alloys powder coated - one under warranty and three paid for by me - and I thought I would give a big thumbs up to Harratts Renault in Wakefield who have been superb. They have run about after me, fitted new tyres that I supplied myself, had all...

I am getting all 4 wheels powder coated perhaps as early as next week and I have pretty much made my mind up that I want them done in this finish: Can anyone photoshop the colour onto my car: Cheers!!

Just had my car serviced and when I got it back home gave it my usual thorough inspection to make sure the dealers hadn't damaged it. When I was making sure the wheels were OK I have noticed paint flaking off on the inner face of the spokes where the silver paint meets the white paint of the...