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  1. neilb197

    Renault Clio 197 Deep Black - Australia

    Thanks! haha its currently 6 degrees...
  2. neilb197

    Renault Clio 197 Deep Black - Australia

    Hey guys, So, I'm pretty new to the whole forum thing & I've been loving the community on here. Along with that, also loving my 197. Picked it up in April - 86K on the clock I wanted to start a some what gradual project thread of my clio, along with opening up my car to your opinions &...
  3. neilb197

    Has your gearbox been replaced? Yes or no?

    88K - original box. Still feels tight & accurate.
  4. neilb197

    Why Renault?

    Great question. I think for me, I first fell in love with the way my BMW e30 seemed to connect me to the road. It had soul & even though it wasn't a rocket, it made me smile with every drive. 4 dreary cars later (hyundai i30, two corollas & a Nissan Pulsar) I found my 197. I chose it because...
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    Centre silencer

    Hey, I've had my res-delete done for about a month now. It crackles & pops nicely, but there is a pretty apparent acceleration hesitation (flat-spot) between 2,500-3K. Im driving a 197, obviously known to have this flat spot. It's just more apparent with a Res-delete. The sensor seal fix...
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    Show me your sprayed dash trims

    Craig211 Thanks mate!
  7. neilb197

    Hi from Oz

    Hey Steve, did you notice any changes with the K&N filter? Did it help out the flat spot at all? Thanks
  8. neilb197

    Clio 197 / Black / Sydney / Australia

    Oh, cool! Do you have some sites you predominantly use? One thing Im really looking at doing is a remap, but I have no idea where to do it in Aus. Any pointers? Thanks again!
  9. neilb197

    Show me your sprayed dash trims

    Does anyone know where I can get a yellow "Renault Sport" decal for the left side of the dash trim?
  10. neilb197

    Show me your sprayed dash trims

    I just got some real carbon wrapping done. Pretty chuffed with the outcome Pretty happy with how clean this looks. Nappa leather gear knob retrim done last month too.
  11. neilb197

    Clio 197 / Black / Sydney / Australia

    Hey Steve, Nice to hear from you! I'd love to know where you get parts in Aus! If you have any little tips you could extend to me, I'd be heaps grateful. Thanks,
  12. neilb197

    Clio 197 / Black / Sydney / Australia

    Had some carbon wrap done this weekend. Along with some re-blacking of trim & of course - the obligatory grille flag added.
  13. neilb197

    Clio 197 / Black / Sydney / Australia

    Hi Guys, I'm a new member. Looking to pick up some hints & tips. One thing I'm really after is a new steering wheel for my 197. Mine is all battered & warn. Also, any other Sydney-siders here? - Neil