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  1. Martin-Notts

    Rear calipers

    So, I've got that old problem of the handbrake being slack and the rear calipers not functioning properly/not returning the cable. Took it to the garage. I've been told that the calipers and discs need replacing. Apparently the calipers Renault use can be had in unpainted oem generic form for...
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    Fuel Line replacement part

    I had a bit of a mishap yesterday when I returned to the car to smell petrol, only to find it was spraying out under the car when it started. I made a temporary fix with some spare hose and clips, but does anyone know what's the best option to replace the fuel lines without paying the £60+Vat...
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    Speeding in Italy - points on licence legit?

    Hi Wondering if anyone has had a similar situation with speeding abroad. It's taken over 6 months but last week I received a speeding fine from the Italian authorities apparently clocking me at 56mph while I was there last summer in a hire car. The thing is, there's a 160EU or so fine, as well...
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    Carlton, Nottingham - Tesco. Albi 197 / RS Twingo

    I'm the guy you spoke to; you on here, John?
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    RB 197 - Daleside Road roundabout Notts 57 plate

    Just now, about 16:45.
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    White 197 - Mansfield Road Nottingham Today 8:15am

    You were behind me at the crossroads on Mansfield road. Turned off before Huntington street towards that old factory. I was in the RB R27. Holla.
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    Fitting a manifold - cost

    Hey Seems a few people have that aftermarket Toyosports manifold http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190734792388?redirect=mobile What should I expect to pay to have it fitted at a garage in your experience? Cheers. Martin.
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    Manifold Flexi - the right part?

    Will this Flexi pipe fit? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320566963087 It's 2", but someone on the forum in a similar thread thought it was 2.5". Does anyone know the right one? Any advice on the part apprenticed :)
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    Steering creak/squeak?

    Hey, I am aware of a fairly common knocking from the steering rack, but this issue sounds different. When turning the wheel fully I'm getting a squeak at the ends...see video. Excuse the rustling of my jacket, but the creak is clear when you hear it. I'm pretty sure it's inside the car...
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    1.2tce

    Has anyone any experience with the 1.2 TCE? Found an 08 one locally a couple of grand cheaper than I could get for my 197. Gave it a test drive - actually pretty quick for 1.2! And has leather interior. I'm looking to save on fuel basically since the 197 normally only indicates 24mpg. Is the TCE...
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    Removing arch liners

    Hey! I had the front wheel off earlier trying to get the plastic liner out. I have seen it done at the garage but I can't for the life of my pull these things out. They're like rubber patches but are somehow attached... Thanks for any help on this - anyone had these out?
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    Dimming dash lights

    Hey, I'm having a basic issue with my interior electrics. When the headlights are on, the internal LCD and dash light dims significantly...any idea what might cause this? It dims the same whwther it's sidelights or main beam. Could it be the battery? The car starts fine. Any ideas on this?
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    Removing air vents

    I'm trying to remove this air vent. The damage shown is from an air freshener...need to remove it to repair it or replace :( I can't pull it out - has anyone had this out before? Thanks.
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    Vibration on braking: New discs needed?

    I know there's a couple of other threads on this which seem to suggest there'll be some deposit on the disc itself like this: However, my front discs look clean and I'm getting a juddering coming through the wheel on braking. Could they still be 'warped'? Should I get them 'skimmed', or sand...
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    Honda Aerial - will this fit?

    I'm looking at aerials, but it seems many people rate the Honda ones (off an s200 or Civic?). Would this one fit? The advert seems to suggest it ONLY fits Hondas... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360478791597?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648 Any you could suggest which will fit? Ta.
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    Dripping blue underside?

    Hey guys, I noticed the silhouette of these protrusions under the car. I took a closer look and saw this: What is it? We're looking pretty much under the drivers' seat here. The material is firm, but bendy. Something melted? .
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    No. 407

    Albi Blue Owned since Dec 2012. Picked it up from Sheffield - PX with my Puma
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    Nimbus 197 F1 - Mansfield Rd Nottingham

    I passed you on the left side going into the Lidl carpark at about 5pm.
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    AB 197 + container

    Stopped by to get a pic next to the container on Daleside Road Needs lowering dunnit?
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    What's in my tank?

    Trying to track down the knocking noise I recorded previously I discovered this poping, rattling noise coming from the fuel tank when you hit it which takes a few seconds to stop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbZiBlFsTlc It's about a third full of fuel at the moment - sounds like there's a...