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  1. J

    Intermitent engine cut out problem

    My car is a 1.4 16V 05 plate, the engine is standard. Sometimes when i start the car it dies strait away, it will do this until i give it some revs and hold the throttle open a little. Other times is starts first time no problems, if its cold it will hold the revs higher etc as expected...
  2. J

    fuel economy down after repair...

    im at uni now, list is in the car, i'll type it up when i get in. the exhaust wasnt changed as far as i know.
  3. J

    fuel economy down after repair...

    not as nippy as it used to be, doesnt pull as well.
  4. J

    fuel economy down after repair...

    its a 1.4 16v extreme 05plate
  5. J

    fuel economy down after repair...

    thats what i've heard, there good. when i go there tomorrow i'll tell them that my economy is down. but if anyone could answer if putting a 1.2 16v ecu in instead of a 1.4 16v ecu would cause poor fuel economy etc..? cheers john
  6. J

    fuel economy down after repair...

    i'm going back tomorrow as they were waiting for the lower front spoiler on back order, i'll take it up with them then, otherwise the work done was excellent!
  7. J

    fuel economy down after repair...

    yeh at T Reeve & Sons (insurance company said i had to go through them, if i wanted to go elsewhere i would have to get an estimate then have someone sent out to look at the car etc and i needed a car for work and uni, i get a courtesy with my insurance)
  8. J

    fuel economy down after repair...

    I had a crash in my 05 1.4 16V, took off in the air a bit and damaged the front suspension and steering unit and bumper. I've had the car fixed on insurance (non fault claim) the car now sometimes stalls when pulling up to a junction and taking it out of gear, occasionaly it stalls and all the...
  9. J

    removing headlight cluster

    I've got the haynes, but is it possible to remove the driver's side headlight cluster without taking the bumper off like it says in the haynes? cheers J car is a 2002 1.2 16v clio.
  10. J

    sunroof leaking on mk2 2002 1.2 16v.

    Hi, my sisters 02 clio's sunroof has started leaking from the front drivers side corner of the sunroof. I've had a look and there is nothing blocking it. its only got 35k on it, has the rubber worn or does any one know why it's leaking? cheers John
  11. J

    lowering and 17's

    Hi, i know its proably been answered before but i couldnt find the topic... I've oredered my Eibach springs, the front -45-50mm and -30mm on the rear. I was going to get some 16" alloys but then i saw a clio near me and thought i'd go 17". The cars a 3dr 05 plate 1.4,16V extreme. if i got...
  12. J

    Sony Bravia 26" or Samsung 26"

    I have worked with a lot of different plasmas and lcd screens, the Bravias are crap unless you are watching HD. Also be careful with TV's that say HD ready or HD compatible. Not all LCD/plasmas can run the full resolution required for HD. The true HD signal received from the sky HD box is...
  13. J

    Plasma TV 37 or 42????

    Go for the 42 if you have the space. panasonics are good.
  14. J

    slight cracking/humm from tweeters

    just had my headunit fitted, front components and amp in the back for the components. regardless if the engine is on or off theres a slight little crackle/hiss/humm coming from the tweeters (only noticeable at low-mid volume levels) this is on all sources (cd/mp3/radio) what could be the prob...
  15. J

    prices for installs...

    i've had a few quotes from local ice installers to fit 1xpioneer deh9800bt head unit with stalk control adapters and bluetooth mic. 1Xinfinity refernce 2 channel amp 1Xpair of infinity kappas components up front. i've supplied everything apart from the power/speaker/phono cables. 1 place is...
  16. J

    lowering on springs mk2

    I want to go about -40mm lower, i've got a 1.4 16v extreme which on parkers says it has sports suspension!?? dont know if this is true... Can i just get some lowering springs and put those on? will they lower by -40mm on my car if they say they are -40mm springs?, can i get away with not...
  17. J

    recommend amp for INFINITY Kappa 50.7cs 13cm components

    they are 85watts rms, i've seen a infinity 2 channel amp, 90 watts rms: INFINITY REFERENCE 7521A, its about £90, was going for that unless anyone has a better recommendation? cheers John
  18. J

    front components, new tweeter or not?

    if i am goin to get rears, is it best to just get 2 ways? then components up front. I was thinking a little 10" sub in the boot too, but that can wait till xmas!!
  19. J

    clio mk2 sub boxes.

    i'd expect a sub and amp with it for that price! geeeez! any cheaper alternatives!?
  20. J

    front components, new tweeter or not?

    im replacing my front peakers and adding rears. im going for kappa infinity/reference as ive heard there good & my mate has some. can i just replace the door speakers with new mid ranges and leave the clio std tweeters in there place, or is it best to replace the tweeters too? and in the...
  21. J

    clio mk2 sub boxes.

    do any companys make custom fit/stealth sub boxes for the boot of a mk2 clio? i've seen ohter cars with them, the ones that fit down the side. 10 or 12 inch? cheers john
  22. J

    Insurance rrip off?????

    im insured at my nans in a small village in kent! saves me £200 rather than brighton (were i live) and about £800 from where i used to live in south london (streatham!!) much easier. all my mates insure themselves at relatives in low risk areas. policy docs are just forwarded on, and if...
  23. J

    pinoeer deh 9800BT

    Hi there, i've just had my clio for a couple of weeks now and that tape player is annoying me! as its 05 1.4 16v im not bothering with any engine mods. im just gonna have nice sound set up. im looking at getting the pioneer headunit, but was gonna order it from an ebay usa shop. a friend...
  24. J

    15" std clio extreme rims tyres

    hi, on the car at the mo are 185/55 (mite be 65)/15, can i have some toyo proxys 195/45/15, will these go on ok?
  25. J

    temp guage on dash

    hiya, i just got my 1.4 16v clio 05 extreme ed. where the time is displayed isnt it supposed to display the external temp also????? ive read the manual and have done what it said but it still only displays the time. also does the car have ESP?? and if so can it be turned off?? cheers john
  26. J

    tuning 05 clio 1.4 16v extreme (just joined)

    i had a feeling i wud be told not to bother!!! haha im kinda getting it for free from my mum whos getting a new car from her work. after owning a nova im just pleased to have a reliable new car, that wont sound like a door is open when you drive on the motorway!! i can lie to myself and...
  27. J

    tuning 05 clio 1.4 16v extreme (just joined)

    getting my clio next week after i send my twin 40'd nova to the scrap heap (even tho i love fixing it and putting countless new engines in, i can't be bothered any more) i was just wondering what the best tuning options for the 1.4 16v were. best dynoyed exhaust/induction kit/de-cat, super...
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