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I started with a 5mm hss and it didn't even begin to cut in and then snapped in half!! I must add I'm doing this lay on the floor. Would welding a bolt or similar on it work? Along with lots of wd40 and heat work? There appears to be some red stuff on the thread so I'm guessing that's some...

Hi all If I need to replace my rear axle, can it be swapped for another one without having to beeld the brakes etc? The rear discs each look bolted to the axle on square backing plates, can these be just unbolted as a whole and fitted on the new beam? Does everything else just unclip? Thanks

Whilst undoing my rear shocks the drivers bolt snapped off almost flat with the axle. I have attempted to drill it out, even with a hss drill bit this was useless. I now have a car that is off the road, and need to get it back working. Can anyone help me with ideas please, preferably without...

What a nice step up that is. Love ag!!

Hello and welcome. Is your mates nickname the bandit? Look forward to pics, love a ph1!!

When I had my 182 I had the centre silencer removed and a pipe welded in. This was due to the centre silencer rusting but it added a really nice noise. Not too loud but nice.

Lovely looking car, mine looks similar* *by similar I mean no where near as perfect, or clean, or lovely looking. :(

A friend of mine had an ax gt, loved it but never could buy one. Ended up with a nova sr instead!

Mine has been replaced for a 'clicky' screen, and my wife's has been replaced for a faulty charging port. We haven't had the memory issue though. Other than that we love them!

Gutted, that looked a lovely saxo!

Love the matte grey!! Can I ask how much it cost to have it done? Really fancy changing the colour of mine.

Going to try some of those extractor things tomorrow. I'm not holding my breath though!! Fingers crossed as always. No tyre places around by me (cannock) have the removal thing. :(

Im in the same situation although I'm yet to get mine off!! Idiot tyre fitter with a buzz gun did them up too tight and bent the pins. This means that a hand tool slips and a buzz gun won't budge it!! :( I doubt damage could be caused although bearings 'could' be affected in a very small way...

I ran 172 wheels on my non sport without issues, needed spacers for looks but not for running.

I say go for 182 wheels. They look larger due to the spokes and are a much nicer wheel imo. Green has been done before on a black car, hence the @Spinksy comment. Lol Maybe a nice red? Looking forward to seeing what you do with it though mate. You could even think about a 197 facelift, you could...

Don't see why not, they fit a clio mk3 so the tourer if 4 stud must be the same.

Drop a 197 engine in it and be the first ever??

That is really nice mate. Really like the mods done already. A drop would finish it off. ;)

I've noticed that there is noticeable rattle in the car at idle. I wouldn't say its a lot or annoying really. The benefits I'm seeing are worth it to be honest. Much more precise gearchange, less engine movement which means less jerkiness especially when engine braking and pulling off. So imo...

Thanks to @chris powell i bought a powerflex dogbone and eventually (after making a thread of my woes) got it fitted today. What a difference it makes, anyone thinking of doing so I recommend it!! Such a nicer feeling to the gearchange for such little outlay. Few more jobs to do but I'll...

Thank you for all the advice. Well the novice won this battle!! I went out, put the car on axle stands and came at it from the front. Eventually got it out and the powerflex one fitted. What a difference! Tighter gearchange, less movement in gearstick and feels like it puts the power down...

This is beautiful and I am now seriously considering having mine done in white. I think Renault missed a trick with white 1*2's! Although saying that they would be common as muck!!

Ahh now that's an idea, thank you. I did think of that but got annoyed and worried so gave up. I'll take a dose of man the f**k up and try your way!!

I probably do need to man the f**k up to be fair, though I was more worried about snapping it.

Unfortunately not. I'll give it another go Monday when I'm free. Thanks for the suggestions.

I did think that but was certain it was right. Made me think for about 5 minutes though. Always the simple jobs take me ages!! :(

Ok, I'll give that a whirl when I next get some free time. Thank you. I was more worried it would snap off and leave me up #### creek. Thanks

Right, I'm a bit of an idiot but here goes. I went out, jacked up my car (ph2 172) put axle stands under and began to change my dogbone mount for a powerflex one. I could undo the big end easily but the gearbox end wouldn't budge. I was Using all my strength and it just wouldn't budge. How on...

Wow, @ashley_t is there a project thread for that Clio?

Yes that looks correct to me!! It's that way round not as you had it before. @Bear Head