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    Help with jacking points and axel stands

    Okay just purchased a trolley jack/stands kit On a 1997 1.4 where should I place the axel stands? The Haynes manual does not make this clear at all. I have found the reinforced points to use a trolley jack but dont know where to place the stands. I am gonna have a go at doing my torsion beam...
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    Help with jacking points and axel stands

    Okay just purchased a trolley jack/stands kit On a 1997 1.4 where should I place the axel stands? The Haynes manual does not make this clear at all. I have found the reinforced points to use a trolley jack but dont know where to place the stands. I am gonna have a go at doing my torsion beam...
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    Help 15s are catching!

    Not even lowered it yet! Okay calm down a bit. I fitted my wheels today, 195/45/15 with an et38 offset They are catching (only on full lock) in 2 places 1- The inside wall is catching at the back on the corner of the mud flap. - Should I trim the corner off with a stanley knife or...
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    Help 15s are catching!

    Not even lowered it yet! Okay calm down a bit. I fitted my wheels today, 195/45/15 with an et38 offset They are catching (only on full lock) in 2 places 1- The inside wall is catching at the back on the corner of the mud flap. - Should I trim the corner off with a stanley knife or...
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    Tyre pressure for a 195/45/15

    My car had 165/60/14 tyres on rsi alloys as standard. The recommended pressure was 2.2 bar all round (About 22-23 PSi) Ive now bought 15s with 195/4/15 tyres and theres nothing on the tyre to tell you the pressure. Cheers
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    Tyre pressure for a 195/45/15

    My car had 165/60/14 tyres on rsi alloys as standard. The recommended pressure was 2.2 bar all round (About 22-23 PSi) Ive now bought 15s with 195/4/15 tyres and theres nothing on the tyre to tell you the pressure. Cheers
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    Should a 1.4 clio have vented disks...

    ... coz mine has Took a front wheel off today to check the front suspension strut and I noticed that Ive got vented front brake disks. Is this normal coz I thought these cars had solid disks? It is a 1.4 S dunno if that means anything Cheers for any info as I was going to buy...
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    Should a 1.4 clio have vented disks...

    ... coz mine has Took a front wheel off today to check the front suspension strut and I noticed that Ive got vented front brake disks. Is this normal coz I thought these cars had solid disks? It is a 1.4 S dunno if that means anything Cheers for any info as I was going to buy...
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    Help! Anyone with a 1.4 clio + suspension

    I just removed my front wheel and measured the distance between the bolt holes on the front suspension strut. it was 54mm!! I know this means that some kits (like the damn Apex kit which I was about to buy) wont fit as they are only for cars with a 52mm distance. I need a kit ASAP coz I am...
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    Help! Anyone with a 1.4 clio + suspension

    I just removed my front wheel and measured the distance between the bolt holes on the front suspension strut. it was 54mm!! I know this means that some kits (like the damn Apex kit which I was about to buy) wont fit as they are only for cars with a 52mm distance. I need a kit ASAP coz I am...
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    2 Awesome races in 2 days

    Not me obviously as I have no intention of demonstrating the raw power of my 1.4 any time soon. But I did witness 2 excellent races between other cars at the weekend 1st one was a Honda NSX vs a BMW M3 (New shape) I came off the motorway onto a big fast island where the lights were on red...
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    2 Awesome races in 2 days

    Not me obviously as I have no intention of demonstrating the raw power of my 1.4 any time soon. But I did witness 2 excellent races between other cars at the weekend 1st one was a Honda NSX vs a BMW M3 (New shape) I came off the motorway onto a big fast island where the lights were on red...
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    Spax suspension

    Anyone got spax on their car or had it before? Any good? Need a 55-60mm kit ASAP coz my wheels are being fitted on thursday! (Cant drive round looking like a tractor)
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    Raeg exhausts

    I want to get a cheap backbox, not for performance (Im not that naive) but to just tidy up the back end of the car a bit. The thing is I dont want something much louder than standard, just a nice sporty note is all. I have seen these Rage exhausts which look quite cheap and fairly decent...
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    electric window motor replacement

    Is this a difficult/expensive job? For the last couple of months my drivers window has been goaning every time I close it and its just got worse and worse. Now if you have both windows open fully and press both buttons simultaneously the passenger side closes about 1-2 secs before the...
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    Hweel protection wax

    Now that winter is coming are there any decent products for coating your allowys with to stop all the salt and crap from the roads damaging them and causing them to corrode? Cheers
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    Hweel protection wax

    Now that winter is coming are there any decent products for coating your allowys with to stop all the salt and crap from the roads damaging them and causing them to corrode? Cheers
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    Deifferences between 19 16v and clio 16v

    I need to know of any difference in the engines/ancillaries/mounts etc It would be for a transplant. Would a 19 16v engine be as suitable as clio 16v one?
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    Deifferences between 19 16v and clio 16v

    I need to know of any difference in the engines/ancillaries/mounts etc It would be for a transplant. Would a 19 16v engine be as suitable as clio 16v one?
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    FAO Anyone with a 5gtt transplant

    Just a couple of questions, did you have to have your subframe strengthened? If so how was this done? Also was a fuel inertia shut off fitted and how was this installed? Thanks Ben
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    FAO Anyone with a 5gtt transplant

    Just a couple of questions, did you have to have your subframe strengthened? If so how was this done? Also was a fuel inertia shut off fitted and how was this installed? Thanks Ben
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    Which tyres from these

    Yokohama A539 OR Pirelli P6000 OR Goodyear Eagle F1 Amyone got any advice? Cheers Ben
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    1.4 clio owners please help

    Under the rear bumper on the right hand side of the spare wheel there is a black plastic pipe looks like some kind of a duct. Its probably about 2" in diameter and there isnt one on the other side. What is it? Where does it go? What does it do? Is it essential or can it somehow be removed...
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    1.4 clio owners please help

    Under the rear bumper on the right hand side of the spare wheel there is a black plastic pipe looks like some kind of a duct. Its probably about 2" in diameter and there isnt one on the other side. What is it? Where does it go? What does it do? Is it essential or can it somehow be removed...
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    Brand new Svreen/inverter/av for sale

    See for sale board for further info
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    Engine conversion prices

    Anyone know how much someone like Hill Power would charge to fit either a 16v or a willy engine into a 1.4 clio? Just weighing up the options as ever
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    Aftermarket fixed back front seats

    Just wondered how difficult acces to the back seats would be with bucket seats installed in the front? The base frames only slide like the originals so you cant tilt the seat forward right? Any experiences?
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    I want a fairly quiet exhaust - Ideas

    I used to have an Ashley cat back 2 1/4" bore monster with a 4" tailpipe. Was fun for a while but OMG how loud? There used to be 2 cars parked a couple of houses down from my girlfriend and if I gave it full throttle at night I used to set both car alarms off every time! Anyway I have...
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    FAO Nick Read

    Hi mate I am thinking of fitting a NOS system to my clio and just wanted to further my understanding of how the system operates. A switch is fitted to the dash which when flicked arms the system right? Am I right in thinking that there is also a microswitch mounted on the throttle body which...
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    FAO Nick Read

    Hi mate I am thinking of fitting a NOS system to my clio and just wanted to further my understanding of how the system operates. A switch is fitted to the dash which when flicked arms the system right? Am I right in thinking that there is also a microswitch mounted on the throttle body which...
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