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  1. rctempire

    Clayed My Car for the second time - Advice needed

    Was a nice day so i decided to go the whole hog as i could see major tag spots and the paintwork wasnt as smooth as it was previously. So whipped out the clay ready for doing the car. Now this is my method of doing it. Ferecla Products Ferecla shampoo Meguiars Quick Clay Kit Ferecla...
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    Blue 182 - Clarkston Library Carpark - Flyered - 17-04-08

    As above. Anyone on here? Or have you joined because you just got spotted.
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    Mark 1 Handbrake Problem - Common?

    My handbrake is loosening off again, and i asked a few people with mark 1 clios and a few of them are having the same problem. Basically the handbrake goes slack at the rear as inside the drum, the winder is spinning off and becoming loose. Now is there a solution anyone found, or is it a just...
  4. rctempire

    New Front Brake Pads

    I fancy upgrading my pads, mostly because ive not changed them in the "time" i have had the car. So basically was wondering what is the better pad to go for. Do i go for EBC or just go for standard OEM pads again? Edit - What is the part number for EBCs Lucas Mark 1 1.2L pads?
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    Spotted 03-04-08 - Garage in T.Bank Area.

    Guess Who First one to get the user on cliosport wins. Clue 1 - Broken Passengerside fog light.
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    Mark 1 Exhaust?

    I fancy a change from my standard system. Small inward rolled exhaust would suit nicely i think. Shouldnt be to loud but gives a nice purr. Any suggestions?
  7. rctempire

    Spotted - A1* CUP - EK area/Hamilton/M8

    Keep seeing this around EK area. Looks nice and clean. Anyone on here?
  8. rctempire

    Williams - J9* YWE - Clarkston, Mearns Road.

    Today again. 26-03-08 Bucket seats and looked really nice too, also noticed the blonde lady driving it.
  9. rctempire

    My Clio - How it is right now

    Thats the car right now, doesnt look great, but its hell-a-low right now. Ill get more pics to show how low it actually is.
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    172 Cup - Scottish Enterprise Technology Park,EK - 04/03/08

    Couldnt catch the reg plate, but looked really nice with Graphite Turinis on it. Looked very clean and looked great against all the snow. Anyone?
  11. rctempire

    My Clio Is ALIVE

    At last, my clio started firing on all 4 cylinders and didnt sound like a big diesel anymore. The new head is finally on and the car works a treat. Damn you tapets. :boring: Here is a little thank you list: My Dad - Going to the scrappies and picking up bits to try and test incase they were...
  12. rctempire

    Cylinder 1 - Not firing

    Cant figure out why. Basically ive had the head off, head skimmed, put it all back together, adjusted the timing so IT IS correct. Now, cylinder 1 refuses to fire. What ive already done is changed HT lead, changed Coil Pack, changed spark plug. Tapets were done while the head was off, so i...
  13. rctempire

    Timing Belt - Never Knew it was so easy

    The car obviously had the head skimmed on saturday, and the engine rebuilding has been coming along nicely. Now the car had a problem on the timing, was out by one tooth, so, off came the belt and tensioner. Aligned the top dead centre on both the oil pump and the crackshaft. Now putting the...
  14. rctempire

    What should my pressure be? Compression test

    Hello all, My D-Type engine has been compression tested by myself today. What should my readings be? I need to know before i start any work, as it isnt listed in the Haynes Manual and i cant find it anywhere. I am getting these readings: Gearbox end first Piston 1 - 40PSI / 3Bar Piston 2 -...
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    Potential - 172 Exclusive

    http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/364436.htm What you think? Possible price i thought was a bit higher than per usual 172s. Does the exclusive gain this price however? Im kind of interested in this one at the moment.
  16. rctempire

    More Woes to my Clio - Part 18 or so

    Im without a car now until Saturday, not so fun. Driving along the motorway, not gunning it, driving with the lady friend in the passenger seat, so was driving alright. Noticed my temp gauge just going up and up. Pulled over to the hard shoulder and opened bonnet, there was water everywhere. :(...
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    Silver V6 - A725 15/02/08, 9.45am - LD52 A

    Passed you on the A725 gave you a indicator flash but you didnt know me im sure. LD52 A.. RemoteSupport.Net stickers over the car, so i knew it was Andy, well guessing by the email address. Seen it a few times now, looks great with the Windows Pearl on it. V6 looked lovely as a company...
  18. rctempire

    Gazmar1s Subaru Impreza - Pics & Vid

    Must say, was pretty damn quick indeed.
  19. rctempire

    Emm - Wheel Help

    My friend has a Mark 2 phase 2, 1.4 16v dynamique. Now, she has a flat tyre and she bought the car off Arnold Shark and she has just realised that she cant get the wheel off, due to having no locking nut key. Is there anyway to get a key to fit this, otherwise we are going to hammer on a big...
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    31-01-08 - Silver 182 - Spar Clarkston

    Around 9.30-09.45 Silver 182 with Private Reg T70 xxx Looked really nice too.
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    RossM, Willywood High School - 31-01-08 - 8.30am

    First question: Were you wearing a SCARF? Thanks for flashing back and waving :S.
  22. rctempire

    PirateBay - Legal Threat - Yet Again.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7219802.stm For those lazy people: Go to the homepage - http://thepiratebay.org/ Nice image too. Then in the blog it reads: http://thepiratebay.org/blog/100 Nice, they can pay to see the documents, i never knew that. What you think? Think anything...
  23. rctempire

    From Mint to Mank

    Here are some new pictures of my car. Had it lowered by DJW Dave last year, so here are some pictures of it. Yes the car has been lowered and looks greatm until, well ill let the pictures show you. Yes that is red primer to stop the rusting of my car. So looks like a...
  24. rctempire

    New Exhaust - Ponderings

    Should i or shouldnt i? This is a question ive been asking myself for the past two weeks. I had a exhaust on my Mark 1 Phase 3 before the big ends went, and my god it was loud, gave me a few horses, but loud indeed. So, what options do i have? I like the smaller ones that you see on...
  25. rctempire

    My first experience with a V6..........

    ............................................. No 0070, in little pieces. Here is a detailed look at No 70 V6. In little pieces sadly. Story is owner lost it and hit something which is unknown. Rear View - Exhaust slightly is bent inwards Crushed Front end Air Bags both Deployed Front...
  26. rctempire

    Side Skirts, Lowering and Timing

    Managed to convince djwdave to lower my car on Saturday, aswell as getting my timing belt and water pump done from a friend of his. Which im excited about actually, how sad is that, im dropping the car by 40mm. Timing belt is being done as the engine i have i dont know when the timing was last...
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    Mr RossM - Busby Road - 23.00 - 3/12/07

    Saw you kitting it out with the xenons bright as hell. Looked a bit cleaner than last time i saw it.
  28. rctempire

    Found this in a clients parking area

    What you think guys?
  29. rctempire

    Laguna Throttlebody

    Read a few things for the Mark 1 D-type engine about upgrading the original throttlebody with the Laguna 1.8 8V Throttlebody. What gains and what do i expect from this? What else would i need to do to achieve this? Thanks.
  30. rctempire

    What do i need? Timing?

    Im going to get my timing done and im a bit confused on what i need to buy. Mark 1 Phase 3, Diet Engine. Eurocarparts have these 4 parts: Which out of them do i need? I am also buying one of these: Which one would you go for? Anyone rate any of them? Im looking to get this done this...
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