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  1. james197

    Fix for sticky handbrake needed

    I'm looking at freeing up my handbrake as I feel its sticking when driving etc. Lifting the handbrake when driving or pressing my brakes stops the loud rubbing noise... Anyone know if this is an easy job? How to etc
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    Rubbing noise

    Hello, when im driving I can hear a rubbing noise and the faster I go the louder it gets. When I brake or lift my handbrake up it stops the noise :S not sure at all what it could be. When it rains the noise gets worse. Have had my brakes/discs checked and I cant see anything that's rubbing on...
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    Weird grinding noise coming from back

    When im driving (especially in the wet) I can hear a weird rubbing/grinding noise. When I lift my handbrake up/push my brake down it stops, but as soon as I release either of them it starts again. It seems like either the handbrake or brakes are grinding when im driving. Does anyone know what...
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    RAC man... Awful experience!!

    Now usually when I have needed the RAC they are really friendly, helpful and get the job done. Initially the guy seemed friendly on the phone and on arrival.. The issue was both my headlights had cut out at the same time so I couldn't drive home. I thought it might be the switch itself or a...
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    Headlight bulbs cut out

    Hello all, I turned my head lights on after work and they turned on for a split second and then both cut out. I thought it was the fuse as they didnt work afterward but Halfords reckon its the switch itself to turn them on. Anyone know anything about this?
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    Boot opening when I start my car?

    Hello! Over the past couple of days (could be todo with the cold) my boot is opening as soon as I start my car... Today it actually did it whilst I was driving home from work, as I was prompted with the boot open warning on my dash. Can anyone help me with as to why this would be...
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    Accelerator pedal "click" feel

    I'm not sure why its doing it, never done it before.... When I'm in/out of gear it clicks about 3/4 of the wayto the end of it. It requires slightly more force once its got there. Only done it on the way home from work today Any ideas?
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    Black strips on doors faded

    Need some help regarding the serious fade on the black strips on my doors. Not sure whether it would be ok to use some black trim wax to restore it to its former glory? Has anyone had this problem too?
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    LY 200 cams hall

    Just started here and seen it this morning, a beauty
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    Alibi 197 outside lane m27

    Seen you go past after work, looked super clean
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    White 197/200 m275 portsmouth

    As above!
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    Silver 197 Gunwharf

    See it parked down there most days, are they on here?!
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    UR 200 Hilsea

    As above! Drove right past
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    It can do this, too?!

    To the surprise of me and my friend, i was able to fit a sofa bed, all the cushions and covers in the 197... Was inch perfect. Mind you my seat position was that of a child's, many funny looks on way back!
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    Renaultsport side skirts and splitter?

    Does anyone know where to get these? I see some cars have but some don't so i'm assuming they were extras. Are they hard to come by now?
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    Faded Front Bumpers Touch Up *Highly Recommended*

    So after buying my 197 a couple of weeks back, one of the first to-dos on my list was refurb the front black bumpers as they were very faded. This is the results after an hour or two of work on them, i used the Halfords CarPlan Black Trim Wax, was only £5! Left one is before, right one is...
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    Black 197 copnor road, Portsmouth!

    Just see you drive past me waving and i was completely oblivious! Dazed after work haha beaut looking car though !
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    New to the forum! Clio 197

    Hello everyone, recently purchased a clio 197 after years and years of wanting a renaultsport! Got her last week and been driving it all day every day since! loving it :)
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    Strange buzzing noise when in gear? help!

    When the car is in gear/accelerating, its makes this strange buzzing noise which sounds like its coming from the passengers side dash type area... I took advice from previous threads and turned left and right to see if the noise was a wheel bearing, and the noise didnt stop. It also doesnt make...