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  1. Tarticmonkey

    Piston Heads 197 Track Car auction.

    Anyone seen this pop up? https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/auction/16354514 One day left with current £1500 bid at time of posting and a £5-£6k estimate… don’t worry though it has a “stage 1” map on it complete with a shite “induction kit” and long throw shifter.
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    Pad Life on Track Days

    I know this a variable on a lot of things but on average; how many track days are people getting from a set of front pads? Daft question time for those that have run multiple pads. Have you noticed a longer life from a more expensive pad? I.e I am currently running PBS Pro Race and they...
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    Helicoil Sizes

    Barry Big Arms Strikes again. Need to helicoil my front hubs to accept a bolt to the brakes lines in place. What size will I need for this? Or Does it not matter? Also got a stripped coil pack thread in the valve cover... not my fault this time (Huzzah). Anyone dealt with this before or...
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    Bush Question

    Got a questions about bushes. Just opened my front arm ones and I've ordered purple rather than black for the rear arm bush. Would I be alright running different hardness of bushes on the same arm or is it going to be make the suspension act a bit weird? All other bushes upfront are black...
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    Clio V6 Airbox Conversion

    Quick Q. Looking at doing the V6 airbox conversion. Is only Ap Motorpsort that do the mounting bracket for this? Also whats so special about a green cotton filter?
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    Power from Cams, Ported Intake mani and full exhaust

    To cut a long story short, I am helping my friend source a 200. He's put a deposit down on a car that appears to be a good example but has been tinkered with. It has this K-Tec Kit on already https://k-tecracing.com/products/ktr-clio-3-rs-camshaft-exhaust-and-induction-kit-package but with an...
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    Stud Conversion Torque Settings

    Does anyone know the torque settings for a pure motorsport stud conversion? Just wondering if I need to by a smaller torque wrench.
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    Coil Over Top Mounts

    In the not too distant future I am hoping to be ordering some proper Coils (Bye bye K-Tec ones). What top mounts are people running? Hoping to be able purchase GAZ Golds for reference. I would ask for recommendations for a coilover set with a true rear coilover, however I have a feeling the...
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    Wheel Arch Liners on Trackdays

    To those that use their clio on track. Do you run arch liners?
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    Collecting Cars Press Car

    Not sure if anyone has been following this. The old Renault U.K. 200 CUP press car has just sold on collecting cars for a mental amount!
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    Replacement Sump

    Hi All To cut a long story short. I need a replacement sump for my 197. Can anyone recommend a good after market one? I know PMS sell genuine Renault ones but my tight nature wants to see if I can get one for less. Cheers
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    Home Garage Ideas

    Hey All, Looking to get some ideas of what people have done with their garages to centre around working on cars- I have a few ideas but want to see what others have done so I can budget accordingly. Main questions are regarding the following: - flooring- are the £20 black rubber floor...
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    Stainless Brembo Bleed Nipples

    Folks, As some may have seen I snapped a bleed nipple in a Brembo calliper over the week. This has now been sorted. This has lead me to think would something this be a worthwhile upgrade? Or will these still have the same issues...
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    Gearbox Strip and Diff Fit

    All, I am currently budgeting for parts over winter and wanted some peoples thoughts regarding if some jobs are worth attempting as DIY. (If not I will budget for labour costs too hence the post) For an ambitious amateur how difficult would it be to strip the gearbox off of the car and fit...
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    Pedal "Upgrade"

    Doing some window shopping for parts and planning future plans for the car. Are these worth buying?- http://www.custompedals.co.uk/renault-parts/clio-197-200-pedals My plan was to just got my local skate shop and buy some grip tape from them and use that on existing pedals. What do people...
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    Track Day Fuel Storage

    Slightly random one but not quite sure where to post this on the forum. What are people using to take extra fuel to trackday's? Currently im doing about 75 litres on a day. This is typcially filling up whilst driving to the track, filling up with a 5 litre Jerry can and then the 20 litre vp...
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    Washer Jet Pipe

    Hi Folk, So I've done a stupid and rubbed through washer jet pipe from the bottle in the wheel arch. (The car is being raised) I want to replace this, do I need to have a specific Renault part or will any old pipe do? Additionally is there a map for how this routed?
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    Ring/ Trackday Spares

    HI All Going to the ring in about a months time and wanting to put together a bit of a spares package if possible in order to make it home should the worse happen. Interested to see what peoples thoughts are about spares and how people pack for a trip like this. Current plan is to take the...
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    Code Reader

    Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good quality code reader that is compatible with the clio please? Currently share a budget one with a friend but would like to upgrade to something a bit better if its worthwhile? Used a sealey unit before and was quite impressed with it. Thanks
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    CLIO 197 CUP - Project TF

    Hi All, Welcome to what is my first ever Forum Post, on this or any other forum! Used to using Facebook groups rather than actual forums; however they do not allow you to do build threads properly and with Facebook being a live platform older post seems to be lost quite easily! Plus everyone...