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  1. j4mes-c

    Anyone in Peterborough able to do me a favour?

    Will do mate. What's their local reputation like?
  2. j4mes-c

    Anyone in Peterborough able to do me a favour?

    Club Way next to Jewson and Volvo mate. Thanks I'd appreciate that.
  3. j4mes-c

    Anyone in Peterborough able to do me a favour?

    story- I bought a car from a garage in Peterborough which developed a few issues. It was on finance so the finance company arranged for it to be returned to the garage for the work done as they wouldn't pay for it to be done at a dealer or local garage. That was 29th July I last drove the car...
  4. j4mes-c

    Mini R56 JCW

    Subscribed :up:
  5. j4mes-c

    What Was Your First Mobile Phone?

    My first phone was one of these bad boys-
  6. j4mes-c

    Clio V6 Rep Turbo

    I seriously doubt that is a lasses car. More like he put it in her name for the "lady owner" vote. However most worrying, it showed 63908miles at MOT in 2011 then 17002 in 2014... In fact, can anyone explain the MOT history as it looks fishy as f**k to be fair around that time.
  7. j4mes-c

    Clio 172 2002 running like a scooby

    These aren't the best runners when stone cold. Mine hesitates and holds back slightly for 30sec when first driven cold then suddenly is fine.
  8. j4mes-c

    AMAX (APEX?) 40mm springs £30 from ECP

    Yeah. Much better than it was. Stiffer than standard 172 cup springs I had on for a bit, settled well enough and feels more planted on cornering with the good rubber on.
  9. j4mes-c

    AMAX (APEX?) 40mm springs £30 from ECP

    Text upside down. removed the old ones and there was a pig tail bit where it wasn't flush on the bottom so fitted the same way. Only knock is from under the front seats so not suspension related I don't think and was present before fitting these. Bit of trim or exhaust moving/bouncing I think
  10. j4mes-c

    AMAX (APEX?) 40mm springs £30 from ECP

    I'm running these springs and car handles fine with them. So far so good for the money :smile:
  11. j4mes-c

    Tapping/Knocking noise- 172 cup

    FINAL UPDATE (RESOLVED)- Turns out it was the torque brace. The garage said that the bolts were too short and weren't securing it properly in the right position so the driveshaft was moving with the stiffened suspension and rough surface on the road and causing the brace to knock on the engine...
  12. j4mes-c

    Tapping/Knocking noise- 172 cup

    I'm thinking it's the driveshaft as I've had the torque brace secured and the knocking remains but stops when dipping clutch. The squeaking that happens too stops when steering left slightly. However, it looks like my hubs have had abs sensors at some time (172 cup) so not sure what driveshaft I...
  13. j4mes-c

    Bloody knocking!!

    I've put one in my link if you mean me mate.
  14. j4mes-c

    Bloody knocking!!

    Could that cause this? Before I go buying driveshafts and such http://www.cliosport.net/threads/tapping-knocking-noise-172-cup.795206/#post-11136129
  15. j4mes-c

    Bloody knocking!!

    How does the dogbone contribute to knocking? I have a similar issue and not changed mine yet. Had the car in 1st at garage and the engine moved/knocked when the clutch was lifted to biting point. I get a rhythmic tap tap tap and a squeak outside and am sure a rubbing/grinding noise.
  16. j4mes-c

    The 'Where's my old Clio' Thread.

    Any previous owners for YK03VBM? I know Ross on here (can't remember his user) used to own it and @Andyrg@ ClioTurbo has long known the car but wondering if any others about?
  17. j4mes-c

    carbon canister

    Can the carbon canister click loud enough to sound like a knocking in the offside wheel area while driving?
  18. j4mes-c

    Tapping/Knocking noise- 172 cup

    My mechanic suggested it's just the carbon canister clicking. Possible?
  19. j4mes-c

    Clio 172 Cup

    Yeah they're Apex springs. Settled on the car well so will see how they go
  20. j4mes-c

    Tapping/Knocking noise- 172 cup

    Engine mounts were replaced a month to 6weeks ago with standard FEBI ones. Dogbone seemed okay at the time. I got a quick video of it I'll upload
  21. j4mes-c

    Tapping/Knocking noise- 172 cup

    For the past few weeks I've been aware my driveshaft brace on the offside front has been loose and rattling against the block. On Friday when I was driving I started getting a knocking noise from under my feet kind of area. So I replaced the bolts in the brace with 2 normal M10 bolts and...
  22. j4mes-c

    Clio 172 Cup

    Had some spare time today so had a go at the rear springs, BEFORE AFTER And to make sure everything was sat right, I went for a spin to give her a wash and check tyre pressures :) Sits so much better now and feels more settled in the corners
  23. j4mes-c

    172 phase 1 turbo conversion

    Much work involved to get them in? Obviously new mounts, loom needs modded, custom driveshafts, custom DP, clocks ecu and key?
  24. j4mes-c

    Why i can not get a cheap insurance?

    Never accept the renewal quote. I'm 33 with 6years NCD and paying £298 for my Clio 172 Cup with all mods declared and covered with an unsettled accident on there too.Try Adrian Flux and Greenlight. To compare, my 25year old lass just passed her test and started driving with a 61-plate Mini and...
  25. j4mes-c

    172 phase 1 turbo conversion

    This the VAG 1.8T?
  26. j4mes-c

    172 phase 1 turbo conversion

    @Andyrg@ ClioTurbo is the guy to ask. It's his company. Took my Clio there for belts and dephaser done and a few other odd jobs and can't fault him from a personal point of view.
  27. j4mes-c

    172 Cup gearbox oil renewal

    Hi guys, I have a bit of a crunch on my 3rd gear. Having flushed a little oil out the box with new oil, it is really black to coca-cola coloured. How old is the oil likely to be? I was tempted to drop the oil out, add an anti-friction additive and new 75/80 GL4 oil and see how that was before...
  28. j4mes-c

    poor radio reception and other questions...

    My quick video. What I missed was the black connector in the C pillar- it pushes together to release not pull or twist. Yes a new base improved it 100%. One from a scrap yard like mine was should be cheap as chips and will verify that's your issue.
  29. j4mes-c

    poor radio reception and other questions...

    I've just changed my aerial base on my 172 cup. If you want I can get you a quick video showing how to remove the base and where the connector plugs are. Obviously if you have a centre rear seat belt you'd need to work around that too.
  30. j4mes-c

    Ktec stealth

    eBay mate. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252300821406?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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