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    205 1.9 gti Track Car

    Well, since selling the 200 nearly a year ago and trading her in for something a bit more economical, the itch came back for another french hot hatch! The previous owner gave it a full respray in arctic white, replaced the engine and clutch, fitted a Sparco roll cage, Cobreau...
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    The Clio's Replacement...

    Well im sad to say the clio went a week ago and im missing her already! but due to the amount of miles a do with work i had to get something more economical which meant a diesel! Having to get rid of the 200 was depressing enough let alone swapping it for a diesel so i went with this...
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    Eastgate shoppin centre

    1 x black & 1 x albi blue both parked at Eastgate shopping centre car park in basildon today..
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    My 200 bargain projectors

    Not too long ago a set of projectors came up on ebay which had had some plastic repairs done to one of the brackets and another had completely snapped off... Anyway after contacting the seller, he said that apart from the described damage they were in good condition so i took a gamble and got...
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    200 bulbs..

    Sorry for prob going over old ground but can anyone confirm if the standard 200 reflector lights are H1 or H7 for main and dipped beam? Looking at getting the Philips blue vision ultra lamps and LED sidelights.
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    My storm Grey 200

    Hi all, not the best quality pictures as they were took on my iphone, but after a clean i thought id try out a new camera app i downloaded. A set of coilovers would really set it off but i dont have the spare cash so a set of lowering springs will be next.. Comments welcome :)
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    3 spots in Shirley..

    Red 197 by miller & carter and then a mercury and glacier white 200 in Shirley. Anyone from on here?
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    Fitting aftermarket exhaust under warranty

    As the title really, has anyone fitted an aftermarket exhaust whilst still in their warranty period and had any issues with the dealers? Had my 200 a couple of months and wanting to fit a Ktec system. When it comes to servicing at the dealers i dont want to be puttin the standard system back...
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    West Midlands Detailer.

    After picking up my storm grey 200 a few weeks back ive noticed a few swirl marks in the paint and also some mysterious black spots which arent tar on various panels of the car which do polish out. To be honest i dont really trust taking it back to Renault and gettin one of their detailers...
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    Storm grey 200 cup.

    Picked up the car from the dealers last week and im really impressed! I thought my 197 felt pretty good after 4 years old but this is in a different league! Glad i went with storm grey as it gets loads of attention and stands out from the crowd! Anyways heres some pics....
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    The wait is nearly over......

    Had the call today confirming my car had left the factory and just wondered how long people have waited between there car leaving the factory and getting it?? 3 long months are nearly over!!!
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    Dilemma

    In need of advice!!!! Went to my local Renault stealers today to ask about upgrading to a 200 cup. Anyway after being shafted on the price they would give me for my 197 they came out with a figure of 18k for a 200 cup with recaros, storm grey, black roof and black sppedlines with 0% interest...
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    carbon parts....

    Just testing the water really, Been thinkin of making some carbon wrapped parts for a while now as i cant afford to buy 100% genuine carbon parts and have thought about making my own but as of yet havent tried it myself to see how well the finish is etc..... If all is well and the finish is good...
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    Car not locking

    Came to lock my car today using the buttons on both the drivers and passanger side handles but nothing worked so had to lock it with the button on the key card. I have read some threads about needing to charge the battery in the card that operates the keyless entry/locking which I get but surely...
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    Pics after a sunday afternoon clean.

    Hi all...... Not been a member long on this site and thought id post some pictures of my 197 for some opinions and suggestions. Its had a couple of mods including the black alloys, front splitter, itg induction kit and carbon front grille which i got round to fitting today which im really...
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    carbon intake......

    Just fitting the carbon intake to repalce the top front left hand grille for a better cold air feed and just wondered if anyone knew the best way to secure the intake? I have read some threads about fixing it in with body sealant and also cable ties but after placing it in the cut out i cant see...
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    Hi All..........

    Joined the site back in Jan but never really used it much until now as there seems be answers to every question i have had about my 197 plus all the parts i have wanted. Im based in Birmingham with a Nimbus 197, matt black powder coated alloys, slightly modified itg induction kit and the all...