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  1. luke197

    Spare wheel options! 220T

    Hi everyone, There's a chance might be driving the 220T to the south of Spain for Christmas, has anyone found spare wheel solution for these cars yet? I have the 18" on mine, but I'm struggling to find anyone selling just one matching alloy. Any help greatly appreciated. Cheers Luke
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    RS Monitor Retro Activation

    Hi, Has anyone had any luck getting the RS Monitor activated on a newer 220 Trophy? Or know anyone that might be able to help. Cheers Luke
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    Help from people with Bose fitted!

    Hi Everyone, I want to add a little more bass to my sound system, my car didn't come with the Bose upgrade so i want to add a small sub under the boot floor. If anyone has the time could you please take some pictures of the false boot floor installed with the Bose system. If possible can you...
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    Replaced the 197 with a 220!

    Hi everyone, Today i brought a 220 Trophy and im picking it up next weekend, i have a few questions im hoping someone can answer. 1. How do i know if it has RS-Monitor fitted, is it a case of looking on the screen when i get it? 2. Do all the Trophy Nav's come with Auto Light & Wipers...
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    Front Powerflex Wishbone Bushes - Experiences & Advice

    Hi All, I'm going to be refreshing all my front steering components before I do my trip to Spain in July. My lower wishbone joints have a bit of play in them and look a little worn, so I was thinking of changing them while it was all in bits. Has anyone had any experiences with them and how...
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    Clio 197 - Loose Steering, Play in Center (Poss Steering Rack Issue)

    Hi Guys, I've got a really annoying problem with my steering, it seems very vague and light. When I'm driving along it also has this odd feeling that its wiggling around and I can move the steering when in both directions slightly and no movement is translated to the wheels. From reading...
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    197 Rocker Cover Oil Leak

    Hi Guys, I started changing my cambelt today (Going to be taking a few pictures and hopefully doing a how to) and spotted oil around one of my sparks plugs. After Taking the inlet off you can see the extent of the leaking, i did a quick search on here and saw that it was pretty common. I'm...
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    197 Electric Window Button (Auto Up)

    Hi Guys, I'm having a bit of a problem with my drivers side electric window, it won't automatically go all the way up. I have tried to do all the different reset options and still no luck. One thing i have noticed is that the button does not give a second click when pulled all the way back...
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    Replacement Front Coil Spring or H&R all round? (Cup Chassis)

    Hi Guys, I know this has been done to death but here we go. My front OS coil spring has broke on the Clio, so I've got a few options. I can get a single second hand one for around £50. Not the best option but the cheapest to get me back on the road. I have the Cup chassis so a pretty good...
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    New Belts Time, Lincolnshire Area!

    Hi Guys, Unfortunately my cars coming up to 5 years old so its belts and water pump time. I live Spalding Lincolnshire and looking for anyone that may have any information a specialists around the area. I don't mind travailing a bit to get the job done right? The other option is the buy the...
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    Brembo Bleed Nipple Size!

    Hi Guys, I'm looking at giving my car its 4 year service at the weekend, so will be changing its brake fluid. Does anyone know what size the bleed nipples are on the Brembo's, as I’d like to change the rusty old ones for some nice new SS ones. Cheers Luke
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    Fuchs Titan Race Pro S 5W-40 Correct OIl?

    Hi everyone, I'm looking at servicing my Clio in the next few weeks and I'm just ordering up the parts now. Ive been on Opie Oils and from what i understand Fuchs Titan Race Pro S is a pretty good oil to put in the Clio. Just wanted to check i am correct and it will be fine before i order...
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    Contisportcontact 5-215/45R17 91W XL FR TL (Suitable for the 197?)

    Hi Guys, I know this has been covered in previous threads but cant find a definitive answer. Are these tires good on a 197? and due to them being XL do i need to run them with an increased tire pressure? Cheers Luke
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    Engine Temperature (Not Warming Up)

    Hi Everyone, I’m hoping someone could help, I’ve had my 197 for a while now and I’ve never seen the engine temp gauge go anywhere above the first line. Is this normal what do the rest of you get? Should I be looking at getting the stat changed? Cheers Luke
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    Folding Wing Mirrors

    Hi Everyone, Does anyone know if I leave my folding wing mirror switch in the fold position, do they automatically fold in and out when locking and starting the car? Just not sure if it’s supposed to on a 197? Cheers Luke
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    Clio OEM TPMS

    Hi All, Does anyone know if any of the Clio’s came with a TPMS. I’ve found OEM wheel pressure sensors and on Dialogys the TPMS computer it sits under the passenger seat. Just wondered if anyone has ever looked it to fitting it and whether it would work. I’ve looked at the retrofit version...
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    197 Dashboard Removal Help!

    Hi all, I was hoping to be able to take my dash top off in my 197 at the weekend, to hide some crossovers & Bluetooth stuff under. Does anyone know where to start removing it from or have any instructions? Thanks Luke :thumbup:
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    Clio 200 Dials In 197 (Not Functioning Correctly)

    Hi Everyone, I recently had a bit of a find on eBay and managed to get some Clio 200 clocks. I’ve plugged them into my 197 to find out they must have come out of a Cup, because the cruise control, speed limiter and keyless entry info isn’t displayed. Has anyone had any experience with...
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    197 Wheel Bolts

    Hi All, I’ve been looking for some new wheel bolts for a few days now, as my original one have gone all rusty. From what i understand the bolt size is 14x1.5mm and 25mm thread. I was wondering if anyone knows if i could use bolts with a fixed seat, because I’m struggling to find ones with...
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    Megane Foot Rest Help! (Part number)

    Hi, I’m looking to add the alloy foot rest to my 197. From what i understand the one from a Megane RS will fit. Does anyone know the part numbers for these or fitted them themselves. Thanks Luke :)