3,304 days ago since I owned a Renault ..

In tonight's episode of I did a thing : Part 342 Sill covers

My drivers side sill cover had split and was threatening to nip my inner thigh with its plastic jaws everytime I got in and out.

For reasons unknow I failed to get pictures of me removing this part and melting hot metal wire into the crack. Perhaps it was the toxic plastic fumes that came off the metal that caused me to forget. I also removed the wrap that was on the sill covers. It was a carbon wrap and was starting to show its age.

Anyway, the two major cracks are now held together with the metal wire and some filler made up of superglue that's subsequently sanded down.

Tonight I took them to the spraybooth* and painted them with stove paint. I have no idea how they will turn out but as long as they look 59% as good as before, Ill be happy.

* garden store.

andybond said:

EBay!

2 X Rear Door Hinge Stop Check Strap Limitery RENAULT Clio Symbol I II | eBay UK

2 X Rear Door Hinge Stop Check Strap Limitery Right and Left Side. Clio Mk1 / 1990-1998. Symbol I II / 2000-2020. Both Side Right and Left. Our Part Number : KTM 1758X2 or KTM 1772 X 2. Original Part Ref.

www.ebay.co.uk

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I changed the drivers side door check strap yesterday.
It definitely looks different to the original one, but it works. No more clunking of the door when I open and close it 😁👍

One thing I have noticed with this check strap is, the door opens way more than with the original.

MRBILLYUK said:

I changed the drivers side door check strap yesterday.
It definitely looks different to the original one, but it works. No more clunking of the door when I open and close it 😁👍

One thing I have noticed with this check strap is, the door opens way more than with the original. View attachment 1746054View attachment 1746056View attachment 1746057View attachment 1746055

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It’s so that the rounder people can get in and out easily!

andybond said:

It’s so that the rounder people can get in and out easily!

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Perfect for me then 🤣🤣

Gents, who make the OE pads for the 172 cup?

I have had enough of the worlds dustiest pads meaning every time I drive I have to clean the wheels as they look like they have been down t’pit for a week.

andybond said:

Gents, who make the OE pads for the 172 cup?

I have had enough of the worlds dustiest pads meaning every time I drive I have to clean the wheels as they look like they have been down t’pit for a week.

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Probably TRW based on some recent discussion here.

Post in thread 'Are Brembo brake pads supposed to be crap?'
https://www.cliosport.net/threads/are-brembo-brake-pads-supposed-to-be-crap.852565/post-12695676

I fitted these TRW pads a few weeks ago. Dust is minimal for what they are, good bite and feel.

Absolutely silent also.

I paid £24 so it may be worth holding for a coupon or offer to come through if you stick on your watched list.

Ant1 said:

I fitted these TRW pads a few weeks ago. Dust is minimal for what they are, good bite and feel.

Absolutely silent also.

I paid £24 so it may be worth holding for a coupon or offer to come through if you stick on your watched list.

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There ya go, £24.79
I agree. The dust is minimal, they last for absolutely ages. They never seem to fade when hot and bite from cold is very good.

Brilliant price. Ordered some for myself.

Matt Cup said:

Brilliant price. Ordered some for myself.

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You must have got the last set. They're now out of stock 👍

New cat installed


Appears to be quick release