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  1. Sherlock101

    Driveshafts - dimensions and where to buy

    Hi, I’m looking to replace my near-side driveshaft, does anyone know the part number or dimensions? I’ve found some on onlinecarparts.co.uk but unsure if they’re for a standard mk3 Clio...
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    197/200/Cup Anti Roll Bar Diameter Thread

    Hi All, I've developed a knock from the front off-side, which sounds similar to the knock which Doogle describes in this thread. My garage has had a look and we've replaced the top mounts and shock on that side (shock was blown anyway) which still hasn't fixed it. In that thread Turkie172...
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    Blown shock after <5k miles?!?!

    I fitted new front shocks to my 200 (full fat w/ cup pack) in June, and have covered a few thousand miles since then. Today I took the car for a drive after a weeks holiday to make sure everything was ok, and when I got out I noticed a fluid on the inside of the drivers side wheel. On closer...
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    Lower Engine Mount Inserts?

    I think my lower engine mount has bitten the dust, is it possible to replace just the rubber inserts or do I have to buy a whole new mount? I was looking at poly flex but they seem to sit on the existing rubber? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Cv joint boot kits

    Does anyone know which cv joint boot kits fit the Clio 200? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Top Mounts and Shocks - best places to buy and part numbers

    Hi All, So my front suspension on my Clio 200 needs a serious overhaul :french:, so time for new Top Mounts and Shocks. So far the best prices i've found are: Top Mounts (new style mid-2010 onwards, see photo attached): OnlineCarParts.co.uk £27.91 each, link, part number 543A02310R Shocks...
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    RenaultSport specialist berkshire area

    Hi All, Does anybody know any renaultsport specialists near reading? I've stumbled across the name JMS Tuning, apparently they used to be near Uxbridge but i can't find a website or anything on google maps, assuming they disappeared years ago? Cheers
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    Which Top Mounts...

    Hi All, I have a 60 plate 200 so am unsure which top mounts i have, any chance you can tell which one without taking the cover off the top mount? Being a lazy git basically haha :tonguewink:
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    Rear View Mirror and sensor housing loose

    Hi All, The housing that is stuck to the glass that holds the rear view mirror and the sensors for the auto lights and wipers has come loose, how do I secure it? Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Unsteady exhaust/engine noise when accelerating

    Hi Guys, When accelerating hard in 3rd gear I get what sounds like a strange exhaust note/engine noise. When accelerating hard in 2nd I get a normal exhaust/engine constant sound like waaaaah, when I accelerate in 3rd It goes waaaawaaawaaaawaaaa into fourth back to waaaaaah, it only seems to do...
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    When to replace disks?

    Hi All, sorry for the noob question but how much wear can the disks have before being replaced? My brakes are spongy and have no bite, didn't realise how bad they were until the other day when i went for a drive and scared myself as i didn't think i was gonna slow down enough for a corner...
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    Battery Low and Stop light

    Hi all, I’ve had a low battery warning appear on my 200 intermittently over the last two weeks since I picked up the car, but yesterday and this morning the Stop light came on as well and the low battery message stayed on for most of my journey. The car had the alternator replaced the week...
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    Winter tyres, yay or nay?

    Evening all, my new Clio 200 (which I’ll be picking up in 5 days time!! :D ) has got Yokohama AD08(R?)’s fitted to it, I’ve read up and these seem to be a very good tyre for summer and track use which is great! However being new to the fast car thing I think it would be a good idea for me to...
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    New (exited) Clio 200 Owner

    Hi all, just put down a deposit on a RS Clio 200, my first Hot Hatch, can't wait to pick it up!! It's a great spec: FF, Cup chassis, Cup wing, and Recaro's! Looks stunning in Albi Blue with Anthracite wheels, and the previous owner has had the rear windows blacked out :D Any owners in the...