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Just chaning my brake discs at the mo but cant get the blugger off? Any ideas? Ive taken the screws out and removed the caliper etc. but no luck. It seems to be rusted on. Im scared of hitting it too hard case i do some damage? Any techniques for removing stuck discs?

Hi all Ive got quite a big prob with my RT. When i hit 60mph + the car shakes like mad. Ive had the balancing done this week and re-checked to ensure it is ok, also had it laser tracked and everything is fine. I only used to get shaking when i got to 85 - 90mph (private road somewhere) but...

Really gotta get some new brakes for the front of my RT as theyre running pretty low now. Decided not to bother with the 16v upgrade as i can be hassled with getting all the calipers and stuff. Anyways ive narrowed it down to: Pads - Either K-tec kevlar, or EBC green stuff? which are best...

Hi all Can anyone tell me what an ISCv is? i heard its something to do with the autochoke and that if the car is a bit jerky when cold this is likely to need cleaning or replacing? Thanks Dazz

Anyone know where i can get a set of these tyres? Tried topgear but not much luck. Thanks Dazz

Hey all Recently replace the HT leads and dizzy cap on my clio and things seem to run a little smoother. I didnt bother with the spark plugs or rotor arm as they all look in pretty good condition. I was wondering if these could be sapping any of the engine power as the plugs are a couple of...

Hi all Just finished refurbing my alloys (DIY - only took about 3 days), so am now after some locking nuts as they look a bit more nickable. Can anyone recommend the best/cheapest place to get them online or in the highstreet as i need them asap. Many thanks Dazz

Hi all Can anyone tell me where to find or how to get to the dog bone mount on an RT phase I. Had a look in Haynes but cant find feck all. Only ask cos i get a lot of geer stick movement when accelerating and backing off, and idle is a bit lumpy sometimes. Thanks Dazz

Hey all Anyone topped up with optimax lately? Filled up yesterday and got a car with a car tyre on, all i have to do now is find the car itself and u win. What have you all got so far? Ive got the BMW Z4 wheel

Anyone ever tried the Halfords alloy repair kit? theyre selling it for £25? I was thinking about it as i got a fair bit of spare time so would it allow me to get a high quality finish or should i just get a refurb? Thanks Dazz

Just come out of work to find some little git has nicked all my shiney "renault" dust caps. Well all but one, they couldnt get it off as it was on to tight! AHHHHHHHHH :@ Whats the fekkin point!!! :@ Wadda they do, go home and say "hey mum...look i got 3 nice shiney caps for my...

http://217.33.123.205/weBSource/framework/template.asp?c=td&articlepageid=00008&new=Yhttp://217.33.123.205/weBSource/framework/template.asp?c=td&articlepageid=00008&new=Y Just found this article and it sounds as if Kuhmo tyres are quite good? Is this right as they are really cheap compared to...

Hey One of my spark plugs appears to be overheating and causing a heavy build up on the bottom. I have replaced the spark plug and also the HT leads. However every week or two i have to take it out and clean it up again, ive got the gap set to the correct distance and the dizzy cap is new and...

Is the offset for an RT 36? or is it something difference. I;m looking at a set of alloys of the following spec: 4x108 stud fitment, the off set is ET/40. The tires are 195x50x15. Doest anyone know if these will fit or not? Thanks Darren

Hi all Ever since ive had my rt its always made a rubbing noise from the front left wheel when reversing to the left, this wasnt a huge prob and i got used to it. Now, whenever i reverse to the right sometimes the whole car will judder, its hard to tell what wheel its coming from as its quite...

I was under the motor this morning cleaning up the some and gear shield, and noticed the gear linkage at the bottom of the gear box was really sh*tty, oily and dirty. Is there anyway of cleaning this up? I dare use WD40 as itll knock all the oil and grease off. Any ideas? Thanks Dazz

Hi all After getting a piperx element for me rt i decided to make a cold air feed. I didnt have much luck tracking down any ducting so decided to have a go with the existing one. Firstly i detached the end from the tube that goes into the wheel arch. I then unclipped the flap that directs...

Hi Im after some ducting for my clio. I wanna run a cold air feed to the air box instead of the existing one that goes into the wheel arch. Ive tried homebase and B+Q but they have naff all. Anyone else have any recommendations? i dont wanna go to halfords and pay £20 for a piece of pipe...

Hi all Ive got a very slight oil leak on my car. Its no that bad as it doesnt drip at all, its just the bottom of the engine is really covered. I was wondering if this could be related to having problems getting into 1st and 2nd gear? I heard it could be oil leaking onto the clutch plates from...

Would 16v brakes fit a phase I RT? If so are they hard to fit? Thanks :) Also, would it be ok to just upgrade the front brakes to 16v and leave the backs as they are or should the whole lot be done? Thanks Dazz

Hey all After a new exhaust for my Phase I rt. Looking to spend around £120. Want something thats not too loud, doesnt lose any power and will fit straight on. Thanks Dazz

Hey all Just had a friend telling me his Pug 306 TDI 1.9 would beat my 1.4rt. Of course i had to disagree, but how right am i? Parkers puts the stats about the same, but mine runs 0-60s in about 11 with no mods. Also, whos would handle better on corners etc? Thanks Dazz

Hey all! Ive had my rt just over a month now, and am trying to figure out what is causing the exhaust to pop. The car is standard (atm :-)) and when ticking over there is a very slight popping from the exhaust. Ive checked the plugs, replaced the leads etc. and everything seems fine. After...

Hi all Thinking of getting a Piper Exhaust for my 1.4rt. Was just wondering if these are any good, and also, will the ecu need to be adjusted as im getting a new filter element (prolly K&N) at the same time. Thanks Dazz

Hi all Im thinking of getting some 15" phase 1 16v alloys for my phase 1 1.4rt (92). I was just wondering if anyone has done this and whether they have encountered any problems and could answer a few questions please. 1) Does it effect acceleration due to the bigger wheel size? 2) Am i...

Hey all! Looking to get a replacement air filter element for my clio. I was just wondering if theres much difference between the k&n and green filter elements? Also, wheres the cheapest place to pick them up? Thanks Dazz

Morning all Whilst down the garage last week i noticed that the cat heat shield on the top had become detached from the front and sides of the cat, only the back was still attached. Now at low speeds i can hear the shield flapping up and down, and at high speeds it gets even worse. I was...

Hi all Noticed today that whilst going down the motorway the wheel has to be steered slightly to the right for the car to go straight?? Is this likely to be the steering wheel alignment?? Also, when i hit about 80mph (on a private track of course ;)) the steering wheel started to judder...

Hi all, Theres quite a large, but only barely visible dent on the left rear door on my clio. I was wondering if would be possible to take the inside of the door off and push the metal back out to its original shape?? Ive heard that on some cars you can actually get to the metal from the inside...

Hi all Im looking to add a few mods and stuff to my clio over the next few months, and was wondering if anyone knew of any decent garages or renault specialists to do this around the Medway area in Kent. I was looking at hillpower but theyre a long way from where i live so im try to find...