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    Finally found out what make exhaust I have!!

    ^^ Posted that a while ago, it was fairly obvious it wasnt an OE exhaust with just the tips changed. I have been trying to find out what make it is, and have now finally tracked it down to be a BlueFlame stainless steel exhuast! (just incase anyone was wondering, which im sure you weren't!) :)...
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    182 Trophy - Banstaple center near the esso(?) garage on the weekend...

    as title? Was the first trophy i have seen in real life, the color is sooo much better in real life! I want one!
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    Rear drivers side window keeps dropping open, solutions?

    The rear drivers side window (manual wind) on our TCE keeps dropping about a 1cm, so its just open. It only appears to do it when the door is open and closed (the vibrations mayby?), does nayone have any ideas of what can be done to stop it dropping open?
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    Boot lod not central, how to align?!

    I noticed the other day that my boot lid is not central (its about 5mm to the left or central). Does anyone know how to make it so it is central? I looked for bolts/screws etc but only saw large rivet type things...
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    When is the monthly competition posted?

    As title, i have been looking out for feb but havent seen it yet (maybe i missed it)..?
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    Few new pics of my car, some in 3D...

    Just a few I took the other day whilst driving on a country road... These are GIFs so might take a while to load... >>> Non 3D: >>> 3D (wiggle 3D): And my fav 3D one (if you look at the hedge you can see the 3D really well)...
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    Is it bad to turn the steering wheel with the engine off?

    I was trying to see the dials in my car today and didnt want to start the engine, so I just popped the key in to release the lock ont he steering wheel and turned it with the engine off. Obviously being power steering adn as the car was not moving, it was very difficult to turn, which got me...
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    Can someone please explain splitters to me?

    What exactly is the splitter (i thought it was a bit of plastic that fits ont he bottom of the bumper)? And how come you can fit other brands such as a skoda splitter to a clio? Should I have one (the front of my car seems to low as it is!)?
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    Second attempt to try and find the previous owner of my car KP04 ZXD?

    Really want to know whats been replaced on it and what its been replaced with, so if the previous owner is still around, please respond! I have even gone as far as to put my whole number plate!! ahhh! scary!
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    Does anyone else suffer from torque steer?

    I have noticed my 182 can give a bunch of torque steer when pulling away sometimes; anyone else get this or just me? Im still learnign the car, is there a technique to get around it (excluding "dont boot it")? Also how do these 250bhp+ FWD cars not suffer from extream amounts of torque steer?
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    Shorten clutch movement?

    I have noticed the clutch on the 182 is very long; that is you have to push it right he way in before its safe to change gear without it crunching and the movement is quite long. I was wondering if there is a modification avalible that maybe changes the fork to reduce the movement of the...
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    182 Cup Alloys - what color/type of paint for touchup?

    Just noticed my alloys have a few kerb marks on them, nothing to bad though (nothing deep). Does anyone know what type of paint and what color paint I need to buy to touch then up myself?
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    Should water be collecting here?!

    as title and shown in the image below. Its collects on driver side more than the passenger side...
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    Aux blet vs tensioner, aux belt wins?!

    After getting my PAS problems fixed I asked for the parts back to see how bad they were worn. I was shocked to see that the belt had actually caused more damage to the tensioner than the other way around! These aux belts must be stong as hell! I would have expected the belt to have snapped...
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    PAS problem fixed! But left a bit out?!

    My PAS problems have been fixed now with a new PUMP and aux belt kit :) I noticed the garage left the side lining out though (which can be seen in the pic below on the left before the work was done), is this ok or does it need to be in there? Whats its purpose in life?
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    Has the mechanic damaged my car?!

    Im having a day from hell!!! I went to go see a mechanic to see if they could diagnose my PAS pump problem, they guy thought the belt was rubbing on the tensioner spring and then decided to use a big ass crowbar to try and move it away!!! in the picture below you can see where he pivited the end...
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    PAS belt problem?

    First off, A very Merry Christmas to all! Wish you all the best for 2012! I have a problem with my 182 when I put the steering of full lock or when there is pressure on the steering; when on full lock a cheeping sound comes front he engine (from the aux belt im guessing), is the normal? doe it...
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    2 potential problems with my 182..?

    Im not sure if these are just features of the car or are problems that will increase with time: 1. Often when i put the car into gear 1, there is a lumpy bump from the gearbox like the clutch isnt fully depressed (it makes a dull 'clonk' noise and feels like the gearbox moves), is this normal...
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    Yeah. So, um...

    So I asked my gf to wash my car for me, I was shocked when she said OK. But not as shock as I was when she brought it back a bit smaller than it was and a lighter shade of blue! I told her not to give it a hot wash!! lol.
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    Last checks on Antifreeze before the big day tomorrow! (including pictures)

    I have bought the 5L Renault Type D antifreeze today from renault for £12. GSF wanted £20! Anyway, when i got home, I thought I would compare the color to the existing color to see if its the right stuff. The existing stuff looks like this: Not green, but more of a yellow. Heres a picture of...
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    Renault Type D antifreeze, is it the same stuff as the Comma Xtream G48 stuff?

    As thread title ^^, anyone know the answer? I just want a topup of concentrate so its good for the winter...
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    Did you tell the inssurcane about your cup packs?

    Everyone with cup packs, did you tell the inssuracne about them? Do you have to? I rang up mine and asked if they even knew what a cup pack was (which they didnt), so I added it on a modifications. It cost me £40 extra, but did I really need to tell them? Im with Admiral....
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    182 engine coolent?

    Anyone know which color coolent is used int he 182? I know if you mix coolents they can turn to glue so dont want to do that!
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    Our Winter Swept Clio's 2011 - Post your pics!!

    This thread is a spinoff of this one http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?615538-Impossible-to-keep-car-clean-this-time-of-year The idea is to post pictures of your car as it is! No pre-cleaning sessions allowed!!! Its always hard to keep cars clean in the winter, but over the last 2...
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    Impossible to keep car clean this time of year...

    Salt, saltm salt and more salt!!! Makes the car look a mess after just 1 journey!!! Anyone else suffering this time of year or is it just in devon where the salt seems to make your window go white but dosnt actually melt the ice?! Any tips on keeping it off? (special polishes etc)
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    Is there not a Haynes manual for the 182?

    As title ^^^
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    Best Android app for 0-60? Also info on TomTom One...

    Whats the best (free) app on Android for messuring 0-60 time? I had a play with the aDyno, but it seems to work ofr the pitch of the car rather than GPS (which to me seems very odd)! Also, I have a TomTom One that I wanted to mount int he 182 and was wondering if anyone had every come accross...
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    Easy question: why are 197 F1's called F1's?!

    Whay are the 197 F1's called F1's? Isnt that confusing things with the proper F1 team?
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    Only had the car 2 weeks and...

    Only had the car 2 weeks and some f**ker has scratched it already!!! I know the scratch wasnt there 2 days ago as its really noticeable! When i scratched someones car, I let them know out of respect and common curtisy! So annoying! Its on the front wing right on the top, it looks white at the...
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    As promised, videos of my engine running for your opinions on possible dephaser sound

    Here the the video I said I would post in my previous thread here. There are 3 in total: 1. Video of the engine starting when cold. At the beginning, my throttle body can be heard making a noise to, anyone elses sound like that?! 2. Engine running at medium temperature. The video goes black...
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