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My 197 is fighting me every step of the way, ive now got the rest of the week off work to get it 1. Running, 2. Road trip ready, 3. Track time ready! If it doesn't work then my options are the RSI or the Arnold Clark Dacia Sandero courtesy car I've had for 3 months while my Megane is...

Pieces D'origine - Good work sir

Yeah id pop a condenser on that and regas

the steering wheel insert was an accessory from the accessory catalogue. The standard wheel had white stitching with the red band at 12 oclock, they almost instantly fell apart and most have been retrimmed

I wouldn't be so sure, the fastest RS I've ever had is my RaceVan which runs a pattern part cheapo from the motor factors

As above your probably somewere between -2BHP & +2BHP

As above change the pedal, cheap and easy.

as above get one with the dryer included (cylinder on the side) - i got a cheapo from the motor factors, think it was actually hella branded (as in the headlights) and its been spot on

It's been a few years since I messed with them but from what I remember 65 and 80 are similar, 80 has the intercooler and if I remember right has an additional boost pressure sensor on the intercooler pipework. Runs higher boost from a similar turbo but I do believe they have different parts...

Maybe I'll just never understand it, but what makes people think I'm going to buy a sport badge and stick it on my car?? Is it so other people think it's a "sport"? Does it help them convince themselves it's a sport? What does sport even mean????? Stop the world, I'm getting off.

As above id get a condenser for it as they are cheap. You have 2 lines coming from the bulkhead to the compressor and condenser and then one pipe linking the 2. There are various size oring seals on each joint (I just use universal kits with loads of seals in a box) Id replace the condenser...

My 220 trophy stopped way better than any of my 197/200s ever did I felt! The brembos do look good, pad choice is good and there's a big saving in unsprung weight! My Mégane 205 runs the same brakes and they are equally as good!

Panasonic batteries only, thank me later....

Normal with cheap motor factor springs, this is why the genuine ones have a rubber cover over the bottom few coils, you will be getting knocking over bumps etc only pic i could find, you can see the rubber cover

somthing badly worn in the front end of that Inferno, its pulling all over the road! Track rods/ends/bottom ball joints

mega graph that, i fancy putting the engine and box in my van!

requires a regas, thats all your hissing is, as above take it to a specialist who will leak test it, drain it and regas it with fresh gas and oil. At that age its probably worth sticking a condenser on it for all they cost

i use the proline 6 hose kit https://www.prolinebraidedlines.com/products/renault-clio-mk2-sport-172-182-6-line-braided-brake-line-kit-inc-rear-axle-lines But that looks like a nicer solution above where its just one set of hoses from the car to the rear callipers doing away with the small car...

as above, if possible id just run it for a few days and get it low so when you next use it you can just go add some fresh fuel but tbh especially for only a year I wouldn't worry about it, I've left cars for several years and they fire straight up with no issue

I've been doing a lot of miles with work and I sold my Daily driver and its replacement was delayed so the RSI went into daily usage for a couple of weeks, While I'm not that fussed about what people think, I did feel I was a bit old for arriving at work with gold wheels, And Ali G's wheels at...

Fitted a ph1 172 shifter today, I also had the blue boot for it but tbh I prefer the povo grey one!

Rad had seen better days, got a brand new genuine one,.new old stock for £40! Bargain

Made since the vehicle has been built means you DO NOT have to declare optional extras. If you look at the wording direct line use in comparison, they want options declared.

For anyone interested, looks the same to me!

It was always the case with all insurers and the question specifically said any modifications or factory optional extras but it seems some now include this as standard for extras. Extreme example but if I insure a Mégane trophy R, someone runs into the front corner and destroys my optional...

Technically they are all optional extras which are supposed to be declared. However I think that's a very strict thing for them to enforce. Especially when the cars not new, how is anyone supposed to know exactly what options a 15yr old car had from the factory

It passed the 2 meter test, those wheels were rubbed down and Halfords rattled canned 😂

£400 iirc paid £700 odd for a 172 cup too Agreed to buy this for £1000, drive 5 miles home to get someone to come with me and collect it and the guy phoned me back saying he needed more money for it, What you looking for i asked.... £1050 haha

Just as well it's not a 197 you have, imagine the extra weight of driving about with 2 front hubs, a gearbox, exhaust manifold and Mick from diamond motors in the boot....

perfectly normal