What have you done to your car today ???

[imprezaworks]

Got it ready to sell, maybe....

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Is this compatible with the regular f4r? Did my oil today and this made a bit of a mess.

Specific to the Mk3 Megane, although he does do for others. Not sure about a 1*2 though because they don't have the modine/oil cooler thing.

 

[Matt Cup]

Fitted these scuttle panel clips, cheers @Darren S

 

[geoffn]

Managed to persuade the old girl to come out of hibernation.. She responded with the usual "I'm not starting until you clean all
the relays and douse them with electrical contact cleaner !" - playing hard to get, as ever.

 

[Darren S]

New rubber/foam strip at the front of the engine bay.

Completely forgot about this until I saw one on Matt's car at the weekend. I don't think I've had one on for years?

 

[ex-Chinese Dave]

New rubber/foam strip at the front of the engine bay.

Completely forgot about this until I saw one on Matt's car at the weekend. I don't think I've had one on for years?

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Mine was also missing until someone on here pointed it out. You’ve no excuse as you’ve owned that car from new, haven’t you? 😂

 

[Darren S]

Mine was also missing until someone on here pointed it out. You’ve no excuse as you’ve owned that car from new, haven’t you? 😂

I'm putting the blame squarely on it being at a garage at some point and it being removed then! I wouldn't have removed it and left it off....

 

[Matt Cup]

I'm putting the blame squarely on it being at a garage at some point and it being removed then! I wouldn't have removed it and left it off....

Your slam panel has been off and replaced as I am sure I remember it missing the Renault stickers.

 

[Darren S]

Your slam panel has been off and replaced as I am sure I remember it missing the Renault stickers.

Yeah - missing those stickers. Genuine Renault item too - which is surprising as it doesn't have the hole for the bonnet open warning button.

 

[Mr Squashie]

New rubber/foam strip at the front of the engine bay.

Completely forgot about this until I saw one on Matt's car at the weekend. I don't think I've had one on for years?

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I've had my car 5 years now and this is the first time I've heard of this 🤣

 

[Darren S]

Out with the shitty Pipercross foam air filter and in with the Ramair.

Found it much easier to fit with the battery temporarily removed (probably not essential) - but glad I did as the right-side battery retainer clip was very loose.

Me being me and finding a rattle-can of Hammerite knocking about - I had to tart-up the two battery brackets and airbox support to look a bit nicer at least.

A bit of wire-brushing and wipe down for these...

Got them looking better after a few light coats.

End result...

 

[MLB]

Out with the shitty Pipercross foam air filter and in with the Ramair.

Found it much easier to fit with the battery temporarily removed (probably not essential) - but glad I did as the right-side battery retainer clip was very loose.

Me being me and finding a rattle-can of Hammerite knocking about - I had to tart-up the two battery brackets and airbox support to look a bit nicer at least.

A bit of wire-brushing and wipe down for these...

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Got them looking better after a few light coats.

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End result...

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That looks very tidy!

 

[Little Newms]

Painted my slam panel edges - Looks much cleaner

 

[16v_paddy]

Stuck it on a rolling road, it did alright

 

[Matt Cup]

Nice, what’s it had done to achieve that?

 

[helpimonfire]

Got around to fitting the rear GAZ Golds today, I know you need to fettle the inner arch/body on the NSR but holy s**t I didn't realise how much you need to beat the living s**t out of it.

 

[Matt Cup]

Got around to fitting the rear GAZ Golds today, I know you need to fettle the inner arch/body on the NSR but holy s**t I didn't realise how much you need to beat the living s**t out of it. View attachment 1786386

Is that because they are coil on shock design you had to get the hammer out?

 

[helpimonfire]

Is that because they are coil on shock design you had to get the hammer out?

Yeah rather than the old divorced shock and spring setup, the GAZ Golds are a true coilover. OSR has enough space between the spring and body that you could house a small CS.net forum member.

 

[16v_paddy]

Nice, what’s it had done to achieve that?

High comp pistons, ported inlets & 182 manifold + mapping at EFI Parts
Everything else is standard including the cams and injectors so it's a bit of a freak

 

[Matt Cup]

High comp pistons, ported inlets & 182 manifold + mapping at EFI Parts
Everything else is standard including the cams and injectors so it's a bit of a freak

Amazing figures!

 

[cat171]

I went and got the 172 out last night. I haven't driven it in about six weeks. It has just touched 91k and the right indicator that didn't work (so I thought it was the UCH) has sorted itself out. Good car!!

 

[Clio_fool]

Went to swap the door handles over on my sons merc since the replacement doors have a chrome strip on the handles and the body shop didn't paint them when they did the doors. But...

f**king Germans have to go changing s**t for no apparent reason 🙄. Ffs.

 

[ex-Chinese Dave]

What have I done to my car today? I talked to it. I asked it politely to stop giving me little issues that piss me off.

So far there’s been no reply.

 

[E11OOT]

Busy times for the Jean Ragnotti:

• Cambelt + Dephaser + Pulleys + Crank Pulley
• Aux Belt + Tensioners etc.
• Sump Pan Gasket
• Gearbox Selector Leak
• Engine + Gearbox Fluid Changes
• Disc & Pads All Around
• Plugs
• New Wheel + Tires + Spacers
• Studs
• Engine Mount + Gearbox Mount
• Bunch of Cleaning etc.

Just want to put a new clutch in the car and then she should be good for a while!

 

[CrippsCorner]

Ordered a spoiler from AliExpress to which the seller has contacted me saying it will leave a gap between it and the roof and will I be happy with that 🤔

 

[PerthRS]

Busy times for the Jean Ragnotti:

• Cambelt + Dephaser + Pulleys + Crank Pulley
• Aux Belt + Tensioners etc.
• Sump Pan Gasket
• Gearbox Selector Leak
• Engine + Gearbox Fluid Changes
• Disc & Pads All Around
• Plugs
• New Wheel + Tires + Spacers
• Studs
• Engine Mount + Gearbox Mount
• Bunch of Cleaning etc.

Just want to put a new clutch in the car and then she should be good for a while!

To resolve selector leak. Did you pull the box out or buy one of those kits that allow the box to stay in situ?

 

[E11OOT]

To resolve selector leak. Did you pull the box out or buy one of those kits that allow the box to stay in situ?

Used a kit - it still leaks but a lot less.

Kit is pretty easy to install.