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So, picked up my 197 and, while it's "ok", I am going to work through the usual suspension joints and bushes in the coming months, just because I am fussy and want it perfect. On my 172, I used mostly Lemforder for track rod ends etc, with genuine Renault lower arms and the odd Powerflex bush...

You do seem to spend a lot of time messing with engines! Hopefully this one will serve you a bit better!

I followed a California a few months ago. They are a bit bulbous and clumsy looking from the back I think. Obviously wouldn't say no though. Saw this when I picked my 197 up earlier, belonged to one of the guys who ran the place. Fully restored and lovely: While I was driving back I saw a...

I believe it is, yeah. I think any MK8 can have the keys made for it.

I mean it's probably a dramatic method, but it should work I guess :ROFLMAO:

I would think that almost anything off-the-shelf is going to have very little impact, other than adding some drag. The vast majority of aftermarket stuff is purely for looks and won't have been anywhere near a wind tunnel or anyone with aerodynamic knowledge. This is worth a look...

That will make it look a lot better. I know what you mean about the skirts, always a risk removing stuff like that. I think I would have to though. I think it would still work as you still have the diffuser. To each his own though. It's still a lovely car, regardless of what I think!

That's a proper car with some proper bits on it! Will be a serious tool I should think. I think you need to get rid of the red leather bits now though, looks a bit odd. Not 100% sure on the carbon rear corner splitter things myself, but each to their own. Lovely car all the same. Oh, and long...

That's brilliant, lovely mix of cars there - surprised how many of the older cars there are.

Cool, thanks for the info. Is it a LHD, or RHD? I have a feeling that some of the Japanese imports were LHD. How many do you think there are out there? Are the new ones very popular? I'm going to be out in Dubai for a holiday for a few weeks, so will have to keep my eyes open for Renaults now...

Interesting. Where did you import it from? Was it difficult? Which R.S. models do you get over there? Sorry for all the questions, just interested, as there's a chance I might be spending a bit more time in the region in the future, so nice to know these things!

Welcome. Did they sell these in UAE, or did you import it?

It would also make owning ugly old Volvos look mighty expensive ?

Do those figures include money spent on modifications, insurance changes, fuel to go and collect them etc etc ;)

What's the underside of the bonnet like?

I'd try and reinforce the leading edge of the bonnet to try and prevent some of the flex. Could you bond an L-section strip into the underside?

It's cheaper than an engine swap though :ROFLMAO:

Yeah getting much from the 197 is a challenge, as they are pretty well tuned from the factory. Personally, I think I would do the suspension, make sure it has good rubber and all the bushes are fresh (apologies if I'm preaching to the converted and you've already done it!) and see how you get...

What spec is the Clio currently? There might be things you can do to add some excitement to it. I must say, while Meglios are quite cool, I think I would probably just buy a Megane. The money saved could be spent on some choice upgrades. By the time you're done, you're probably into R26 money...

Another youtuber who thinks he is much more watchable than he is :ROFLMAO:

Nah it's non-Cup.

It does make them look loads better. Roads are monumentally bad round my way though. My mates on Eibachs is pretty bouncy.

That sounds pornographic.

Get to it. I managed it lol

Thanks buddy. Nice to finally have one of my own!

You could have another to match though.

I have also joined the club. Not sure how long I'll keep it. Was in need of a car as my daily is knackered. Body is pretty good, interior needs a good clean and driver's seat isn't great. Sounds like it has a stainless too, but need to work out what it is. Circumstances might mean it's not a...

These aren't too bad in terms of cost in my experience. Some bits are pricey, but a friend of mine has one and has spent very little on it really. His gets loads of stick. When I was using his a couple of weeks ago, I was getting 35mpg, which was better than I expected really. You can buy the...

I think you either like them or you don't if you've come from MK1/2 Clios. They're very different to the older formula. It probably suits me a bit better as it's a bit nicer on dual carriageways than a 1*2 (apart from the silly short gearing), but can still offer plenty of fun when you're in the...

Yeah it's not bad. Couple of areas would benefit from some attention, but I've seen far worse.