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If you have chance mate I'm only in Oldbury so I can have a listen for you.
If you need it done get it over to Fred @ BTM in Stetchford.
Its drivable but it will get you around, probably wont be healthy for the engine but given your situation id just try to cut down unnecessary journeys if you...
Brake imbalance can be solved as easily as dismantling and cleaning and greasing caliper and sliders.
This should also sort the brake binding.
Mine failed on that stuff last yr and the garage tried to do me for £300 to replace front brake discs and pads with standard ones!
I always use M10 Bolts & Nylock Nuts with spring washers.
Guaranteed not to come off (So far)
You could use an M8 version of that set up. Theres one on eBay IIRC!
The horn on my 172 has packed up and its MOT time so I need to get it sorted pretty quick.
It's been hanging loose as the bolt that was holding it in rattled loose so when i removed it today i emptied about 2 shots worth (50ml) of water out of the horn. I tested it anyway just incase but all...
Sorry Duck but the car may be getting broken/sold/taken off road for work, so won't be able to make it now i'm afraid.
Have updated list :
Running on rolling road
1) Dave. - RR day and pub
2) Meek_Racing
3) Curley - RR day only
4) Popie - RR day only
5) Little Richie - RR day only
6)...
If its when you pull off quickly chances are its upper engine mount.
I had it with mine and a new upper engine mount sorted mine, does the engine move much if you grab it by the inlet tubes and rock it back and forwards?
Don't forget to allow atleast £800 for any repairs you'll need to make seeing as it's french ;)
On a serious note make sure it's had the belts done if it's over 5 Years old or 72k Miles and Aux belt if it's done 32k miles. You probably knew that but plenty of people neglect that fact and it's...
Re: Looking to buy a Cliosport - A little lost. Where do I start!?
RenaultSport Clio if you want to be picky.
Have you checked in the for sale section on the forum mate?
Usually the best place as they've been owned by enthusiasts :)
What upgraded manifold can he possibly have?
No-one makes one.
It's already tubular steel.
The only manifold upgrade I hear of is 182 onto a 172.
Ive got Pipercross Viper, 2.5" Full system inc decat, Matched inlets, CatCam 421s and I'm not running 224bhp! lol
422s?
Are they new or have they been out a while? Only ask as i havent heard them mentioned before, only 421 & 428.
I'm looking at iTBs for the near future to go with my 421s :)
2 Years :
2 CamBelts
3 BallJoints
2 Track Rod Ends
6 Tyres
Top Engine mount
3 Sets of brake pads
Front Discs
2 Xenon Bulbs
PAS Pump
AC Pipe
Next Week:
Front Lambda Sensor
Coolant Temp Sensor
Thats all i think :S