Recent content by bennno2005

Think he means neutral as in coasting. Sounds like a wheel bearing to me.

My grandad had the same car in the same colour from new in 1998. I really liked it, looked pretty smart because he forked out for the extra AMG alloy's. He chopped it in in 02 for a new convertible one which my Nan still has now, think its only done 25k.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/car-/280937371842?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item41692c18c2#ht_500wt_1203

I'm local too, whereabouts you from mate? Welcome.

Sounds like its good days were over before you had it TBH!

Years Driving: 7 Test Passed: 10/2005 Cars Owned: 16 Total CC: 28700 Total Miles Driven: 850k ish Most Miles in One Car: 20k Money Spent buying cars: Pass Points: None as of yet. Police Stops: 4 Crashes: 2 Fastest Speed Driven: 140mph Fastest Passenger Ride: 160 Countries Driven In: 3 -...

Yep, he's the service manager IIRC.

I disagree. My mate is selling his 182 at the moment, pretty low mileage and just had the belts and dephaser done and he would probably take £2700 for it. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-RENAULT-CLIO-RENAULTSPORT-182-16V-SILVER-/110920791683?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19d364f683#ht_1729wt_1039...

Wont be the rev limiter then as you would hear it bounce of it. Collapsed Cat?

Well if it never gets to halfway you'll know something is up.

It could be that your problem is thermostat / coolant temperature sensor related. A 1*2 has 3 different rev limiters to prevent damage being caused whilst the engine is cold. IIRC The first is around 6000 RPM the second at around 6800 RPM and the last one when fully warmed up at 7200 RPM. If...

Bit of black smoke when hoofing it is normal is decatted, every car ive put a decat has smelled rich but it shouldnt be puffing out blue smoke

Debatable, mine had a f**king great bit split in it and i'm not the only one! They are very quiet though.

Thought you were gonna turn it into a 3 piece suite?! Yeah i've driven one with some sort of induction kit, sounded well but f**k me it was loud!

Thanks :) They are great value for money TBF. Can't see myself having another one though. The PH1 exclusive will probably be my old neighbour who's on here.