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  1. JMR

    182 Numberplate bulb keeps burning out

    Replaced the bulb a couple of months ago, and the renault 25-point check I had done flagged up that the number plate bulb had gone again. When I changed it first time I went to the local autofactors and he told me what bulb I needed as there were no markings left on the original. R10W 10W 12v...
  2. JMR

    Driveshafts/ Axial Linkages/ Track rod ends - Cost to repair

    Have just had a free 25 point check from Renault and they observed the following for which I havent got their price for repairing yet. I will probably get these done at Renault or an independant specialist. What should I be looking at for these???? 1) N/S driveshaft outer CV boot split and...
  3. JMR

    182 Cup Rear bearings gone perhaps?

    Getting a droning starting from low speed and getting noisier as speed increases. Irrespective of turning left or right. Its ALL the time. Sounds like rear of car so assumed rear bearings. Not associated at all to engine/exhaust, as I've turned the ignition off when going down the road and the...
  4. JMR

    Racing Blue 182 - Mansfield

    Turning left off the MARR by-pass coming from Nottm Rd to turn down towards Widecombe Fair. Didnt catch the plate Time around 1:30pm today.
  5. JMR

    Trophy - Newark near FOCUS

    You were just pulling out of the junction when I was pulling in. My mrs saw you put your hand up, sorry I was busy with the ar5ehole behind in the Zafira trying to get in the boot. :mad: I was in the Racing Blue 182 Cup. :D
  6. JMR

    Light in Cig Lighter/ashtray area

    When I removed the cig lighter the other night and opened the ashtray, I noticed that there was no light in that area, but I remember from having a 172 that there was a bulb behind there that illuminated it orange. Car is a 182 Cup. Am I right in thinking there should be some light from said...
  7. JMR

    Couple of questions - Alarm & Wipers

    Ok, I've had the RB182 Cup for a few weeks now and I have noticed the following - wondering if anyone can shed any light on these for me. 1. Sometimes when I lock the car with the fob/plip it beeps three times. Yet other times it doesn't ??? Its a standard RUK car, with the standard fitted...
  8. JMR

    My new Racing Blue Clio 182 Cup

    Picked it up last weekend off an absolute gent off here. :approve: Cheers Alex. Very well looked after, clayed, machine polished and waxed. I need do very little to it other than keep it clean. Was quite a sight when I'd travelled the 2.5 hr drive to see it! After 500 miles in a week, gave it...
  9. JMR

    Inferno Cupped 182, Red 197 - A46 Lincoln ByPass

    Spotted earlier this afternoon around 3.15pm Driving past Lexus/ Merc garage towards Hykeham roundabout. I was driving in the opposite direction in a RB182. :o
  10. JMR

    Nikon 70-300VR?

    I'm looking to buy a Nikon 70-300VR AF Lens to complement my D80:cool: I already have the Nikon 18-55VR and the Sigma 18-200VR. Prices seem to be going a bit mad at the moment, any one have any ideas where I can get a good deal, I know someone was selling one on here a while back, but dont...
  11. JMR

    Just bought a new Digital SLR

    Been thinking about buying one for a while. Woke up Saturday morning in need of a bit of 'blokes' retail therapy;), so went down to Jessops and bought one of these. Went with an open mind, was originally planning on the new EOS450D, but once I handled this, my mind was made up. In...
  12. JMR

    CHRISK172+

    Spotted driving towards town centre near the High School. I gave the horn a couple of beeps and waved out the window but I dont think you saw me. ......or should I say, you didnt recognise me;) :cool:
  13. JMR

    My 172 on Autotrader

    Autotrader link Hoping to sell within the next week or so, due to company car :dapprove: Every cloud has a silver lining though, missus wants to chop her Arosa for a Meg225:D
  14. JMR

    '03 - 172 to NEW 197? Should I change?

    Some people may have seen my for sale thread http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=333157 The missus will be the main driver of the new car and she's hinted that a 197 [preferably Cup] would be big enough for her and I'd still have a nice hot hatch to hi-jack at weekends.;) Anyone...
  15. JMR

    '02 Monaco 172 - Newark A1

    Spotted just coming off A1 southbound sliproad to TOTAL garage island A1/A17/A46 intersection at Newark. Driver had a turquoise Renault F1 team shirt on. Saw you as I was joining sliproad south. I was pointing out the driver side window going "thats like mine!!!" to the missus, forgetting that...
  16. JMR

    2 x Racing Blue 182s - Notts

    A617 Rainworth By-Pass Caught you both in my rear view mirror;) One with Gordini stripes coming up the inside lane, one without stripes in outside lane. It was good to see you both side by side and catching me pretty rapidly too.:eek:
  17. JMR

    02 Monaco Blue 172 - Rainworth

    Driving from Rainworth to White Post Farm Wed am around 8am. Nice tidy example, just wondered if you were on here.
  18. JMR

    Clio V6 - Red - Newark

    53 reg Mars Red - Newark Town Centre Saw you driving past the high school at lunch time as my little lad shouted "wow dad, Clio V6"!!!:D Cliosport sticker in rear window:cool:
  19. JMR

    Vredestein Sportrac - £55ea fitted

    Vredestein Sportracs £55 a corner fitted inc vat/ valves/ balancing etc [Selectatyre] Sounds like a good price for a pretty good tyre to me. Only got to go a mile down the road to get them fitted too.:D Contisport Contact2's were £69ea Have had Contis on the front for 20k miles now and they...
  20. JMR

    StruCAD/X-Steel - for drawing stairs?

    Just before I purchase a fully licensed copy of one of the above, any of you guys on here use either of them? We've had the StruCAD demo and it seems just what we need to speed the process up a bit, but the sales rep was a bit pushy and wanted an order there and then, so we're looking down the...
  21. JMR

    Megs Gold Class Shampoo - dont like it..

    I've tried a few different shampoos over the last few months * Autoglym I've been using for years - like it, but doesnt lather up enough really ** Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II - really like this product, good foaming, smells nice [puff:eek:] and leaves a nice clean finish *** Zymol - the one you...
  22. JMR

    Silver 1*2 - PF International Kart Circuit,Lincs

    B15 MDL - silver 182 by the looks of it [non original wheels], strangely enough see [AND HEAR!!!] this quite a bit on my way to work, about 30 miles in opposite direction though!?! Had a drive out in the 172 on Saturday and saw it parked up at the Karting Circuit. Also saw a Ferrari 599 GTB in...
  23. JMR

    Black 182 @ Silverstone

    Black gold 182 with anthracite cup wheels in Race Circuit car park at FIA GT championship/ Ferrari challenge on Saturday. Parked opposite your car late morning til about 4.30pm.
  24. JMR

    Ferrari Challenge pics - Silverstone

    Went down to Silverstone on Saturday to the Ferrari Challenge and FIA GT3 & GT championship. Had a good day for £15 entry - weather was a bit cold though:( Downscaled pics to 800 x 600 so apologies if some look a bit rough round the edges. Here goes.... ^^^ Got to have been the noisiest...
  25. JMR

    Western Digital My Passport

    Just bought one of these USB external hard drives [160gb] to back up all my current laptop drive. The included WD sync software is reasonably good, but accessing the backed up data is a bit fiddly. You have to view it thro the WD sync software as its encrypted. Not exactly what I wanted. I'm...
  26. JMR

    Trickle charger on 172

    I havent been using the 172 much recently, been using the missus car instead. Hence its been 2-3 weeks without going out, then a 1hr blast on a Sunday, then 2-3 weeks before using it again etc etc. Basically the battery has lost its charge, the radio and alarm still work, just not enough juice...
  27. JMR

    B15 MDL - Silver 172 Mansfield

    Saw, and heard ;) you caning it down A617 Centenary Avenue from Mansfield towards A614 roundabout. See this car quite a bit. Sounded bl00dy superb today.:D
  28. JMR

    T7 NLH - 172 Cup Mansfield

    Spotted you this morning going towards Mansfield approaching Rainworth roundabout on A617. Nicely placed Cliosport sticker in rear screen:approve:
  29. JMR

    VW Polo - Pink to RED!

    After volunteering to help I was assigned the task of trying to get my sister-in-laws heavily oxidised, [and I mean HEAVY] P-Reg VW Polo back into some sort of credible condition. The idea was to try and make it look decent enough to advertise and sell quickly, as she'd just bought a new car...
  30. JMR

    Engine cleaning question

    Is it best to disconnect the battery when you're degreasing and hosing the engine? I will only have the hose set to fine spray.:) Gonna put some foil over the main electrical bits.
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