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    197: Thinking about selling my 197...

    Hey all, I have had my 197 for a few years and thoroughly loved it. Its an awesome little go kart and its flaws make up its character. Unfortunately my lifes is changing; I'm getting married in September and after this saving for a house (grown-up) with the plan to trying for kids (really...
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    Strange brake problem

    Hi all, Hoping you can help. I recently had front pads changed onto old discs (Brembo pads) a few months later I changed discs and then pads. (Brembo HC discs and PBS pads) regular braking has always been fine. Gradually I have started noticing a weird pedal feel however. When I brake quickly...
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    Slightly porting inlet manifold

    Hey all, Probably been done to death but looking at porting my inlet manifold myself. This wouldn't be extreme porting, not even gasket matching but merely getting rid of overcast. A friend has done it and showed me a photo of how much he has taken off and I intend to do the same. I dont want...
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    Stuff rattling in the glovebox!

    Hey all, Basic question, I find most of my rattles are coming from inside my glovebox. I dont carry alot, a phone charger, aux cable and a plastic parking permit. I have used sticky back velcro on the base of the glovebox but this dosent seem to have muted the sound. Has anyone tried a tray...
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    Windscreen replacement?

    Hey all, My windscreen is knackered, its very stone chipped and has wiper marks all over it from the previous owner using knackered wiper blades. It makes it difficult to see properly as the sun and headlights dazzle. I want to replace it but presumably it'll run into the hundreds of pounds if...
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    Megane 250, what are they like?

    Hey all, I currently have a Clio 197 in Albi blue, its very good at what it does however Ive found myself attracted to Megane 250's lately. I miss having a good bit of torque, the quiet of a turbo and not needing to rev it to 4-5k before getting some power. I see the Megane as a bit more...
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    Lengths of ARB and Anti Rotation Links?

    Ladies and Gents, Does anyone have lengths of ARB and Anti rotation links? I have bought the parts from eBay using Renault part numbers, I prefer to use genuine where I can but after Christmas money is tight! TRW Anti rotation links, part number 8200 686 016. Likewise, Meyle HD ARB links...
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    Anti rotation links - where from?

    Hey all, I have a knocking at low speed which has been traced to this (basically all other front suspension parts have been replaced and the ball joints on these are loose) Other than Renault has anyone else used any other make? At £40 a side from RPD they arent cheap for what they are! Doug
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    Anyone have a resonated Milltek?

    Hey all, As above, I have had a 200 system with tips since February to fit and just never got round to it with other expenses. I dont dislike the stock exhaust note but its been gummed up more times than my nans fake teeth and its bound to fail again at any point. Plus, the Milltek is a lighter...
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    Tempted by a 225...

    Ladies and gents, I have found myself looking at 225's recently. The Clio is great, but I get bored easily. Trying to get the most out of the Clio is hard work sometimes and odd things get tirering (sh*tty thermostats, kangaroo issue when cold, etc) Question is, who has had one and now had a...
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    Alignment help

    Hey all, I am getting some Michelin PS4's fitted soon and a full alignment. Ive had significant suspension and steering parts replaced since my last alignment but I was never happy with how the car handled. It was 'ok' but not 'wow'. I have narrowed this down to turn in and a feeling of having...
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    Oil catch can, whos fitted one?

    Hey all, I have been thinking about fitting an oil catch can. How does it work with the PCV system? I have seen it setup on some but not sure how it works, my impression is the PCV almost sucks the vapor out of the block.
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    Plastic slam panel...

    Hey all, I seem to have bad luck with my plastic slam panel... first off the bottom clip that holds the air intake pipe in place broke. Next up I noticed one of the bolts that holds the bumper to the panel that sits near the bonnet catch had rounded. Today, I removed my horn to check something...
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    Sprint Booster V3 - First impressions

    Hey all, I wanted to share my mini review about the Sprint Booster V3. Ive recently bought one and installed it today, very easy to install. I am not affiliated or sponsored by them, this is my own perspective. The reason I wanted one was two fold. When pulling away from a standstill I have...
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    Weight of Clio/Mass In Service

    Hey all, Has anyone actually had their Clio on a Weighbridge and weighed it? I looked at my V5 today, it has the Mass In Service weight as 1335kg. Thats 75kg for a driver and 90% full fuel tank. Just thought it was interesting and worth investigating, Id like to get mine down to under 1300kg...
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    Replacing the plastic bumper support/slam panel...

    Hey all, My plastic slam panel had seen better days. The upper part that holds the intake pipe in place has snapped off meaning I have needed to ziptip it into place and the part is long since gone. Also, the top bolt holes are rounding. How hard is it to replace? Looking at photos I suspect...
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    Making the diffuser mounts lighter...

    Hey all, I was looking through someones build thread and they had replaced their diffuser mounts (which I remember reading weigh a ton fir what they are!) For something a lot lighter. I can't remember whos thread it was now! Anyone have any photos? Anyone lightened their original ones? Doug
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    Rebuilding brakes, parts needed?

    Hey all, I am considering having my front brakes rebuilt and serviced this summer. Not sure when they have been properly disassembled and serviced and the cars on over 100k now. Has anyone got a list of serviceable items? I would rather stick with something good quality and pay a little more...
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    Interior rattles list!

    Hey all, Just thought Id make a thread about interior rattles and fixes. Worth adding to if you find one! -Climate control panel The centre display has a trim (on the 197 its 2 piece, on the 200 its 1 piece) My 197 panel was very loose and rattles like anything, especially with Powerflex...
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    Manifold similar to the RS2 manifolds?

    Has anyone thought about creating a manifold similar to the RS2 manifold created for the 172/182? Is there a reason these wont just fit?