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I think it can be down to bad cam timings? Some cars will have had the belts done now, and if not done properly it can lose power. ignore the comments about it not being an everyday car, of course it is! It's a Renault clio FFS! Aside from low MPG (25-30mpg for me most of the time) it costs no...

There is a noticable increase in power at around 5k revs in my car......... Not sure why others don't get this? Yes, a 1*2 will stick with you and probably even crawl past in a straight line, however the 197 is MUCH more capable in the bends. The brakes are better, the suspension is better, the...

We use Sitecore http://www.sitecore.net/ and our website is www.supplychain.nhs.uk Not sure if it's the sort of thing you are talking about or not though.

A quick calculation on 1,200 miles per month works out about £10 a week more. Not the end of the world.

All the F1's have. Wasn't a dig at you, merely pointing out that you don't have a cup.

Just to make you aware, this isn't a 'Cup' as you have put in the title. The Cup was a different car. This is a RenaultSport Clio 197 F1 Team. PS, Nice car! I'm guesssing this is your first hot hatch and you are young? If so, please be careful as these cars do compensate for a lack of talent -...

Where a outs in Derbyshire are you?

8mm?! Seems very small for a spark plug! Spark plug socket sizes are different to normal sockets, the size on the socket refers to the size of the thread, not the nut size. So, a 10mm spark plug socket is actually a 16mm socket, a 14mm spark plug socket is a 21mm socket. I would imagine you...

Slave cylinder is a 'box of job on the 197 anyway isn't it? Worthshile just changing the whole lot surely?

Also, 6k isn't even cheap. I paid less for my R27 a year ago..... If you want a quick sale pe prepared to drop the price

My 197 has a footrest, I thought they all did?

Rather have an original, untouched example personally. Maybe just a nice exhaust and that's it.

Tyres with a lifetime guarantee?!? Never heard of that before, any further info? just one piece of advice from me - you would probably have more luck selling without the chavvy headlights and taillights. If you have the original ones maybe fit them?

This would be the first thing on my list http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_862421_langId_-1_categoryId_255215 That's very cheap at that price, normally they only drop to £99.

I find the Tivo interface a little bit difficult at times. I use the Tivo anywhere app on the ipad for most of my searching etc, it's so much easier to use. Irrelevant to your question, but I felt the need to mention it!

I can't think of a single reason why they wouldn't. Nothing of any relevence changed on the interior.

A whole week?! No way! lol - Seriously that is no time at all when looking for the perfect car. My mate has been looking to the 'right' 350z for about 3 months now!

Link to said car? silver calipers are a definite giveaway that it doesn't have the cup chassis.

Easy fix - stay below 80? CLIP will be the only way of turning this off I'm afraid.

DO NOT have it done at Mr Clutch! They use cheap parts that do not last very long, so you will be back forth getting it replaced under warranty.

Yeah, about 3,800 revs at 70 I think. Mines a late 2007 and it's 3.5k at 70. You get used to it to be honest, it's not like it really makes a difference.

Thanks Fred, I may well be in touch sometime soon! Chris

Very common on the 197/200. Either don't put the handbrake on, or live with it.

As above, does anyone local have an engine crane I could borrow in exchange for a few beer tokens? Long shot I know but I don't fancy paying £50 to hire one for 2 days as that seems very expensive to me when they can be bought for £150. I'm in South Normanton just off junction 28 of the M1...

If you take a look on 197.net it's actually the higher mileage cars that tend to have the least amount of issues with them. Most of the gearbox issues are on low mileage examples. Mine is on 65k, which for a 57 plate is fairly high and it's tight as a drum. Personally i'd rather buy a car that...

I could never do that personally, sell it on I mean. We can pick an engine up for <£200 so I think that's the plan if it turns out the be terminal

Had a text from my brother today, things seem to have gotten worse. Now seems to be running on 2/3 cylinders. Going to go and have a look/listen at the weekend. could be head gasket, but as far as I know it's not lost or used and coolant.

Is the address on your insurance policy correct? if so I don't think the V5 will be a problem. They won't even see the V5 unless it's written off anyway.

Wheels off every week? Seems OTT to me!

Definately an R26. 230hp too, not 225.