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Had for sale signs in the window, you turned off at the m25 exit.. Had a feeling you was going to pass me. Had to start chasing when you did lol :P Reece :)

I know you cant just remove the air con on the 197s because the auxiliary belt is part of it, but is it possible to get a custom made auxiliary belt made up that once you take out the air con the belt just operates everything else. If so, what places make custom auxiliary belts? Reece..

Ive been really happy with my 197 since ive had it! Handles well, Drives really nice, pulls hard through the rev range, sounds like a beaut etc etc...But, theres nothing out there for it performance wise and i do like toying with my cars. I cant justify pulling the 197 apart by stripping it etc...

Red 06 plate 197 2.30 Advance track session @ Silverstone Nice bit of driving mate! I was the edgy albi blue! My first track session :)

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Okay...I have unbolted the 9 nuts from the flange, disconnected the cat sensor and unbolted the part between the cat and the center pipe. Okay, now time to get the manifold out! But how!? From underneath it looks as though i have to undo the subframe. But wouldn't that mean unbolting the...

Whats the best way to remove an exhaust manifold on a clio 197? Got to remove one tomorrow and need to find the best way because i know these can be soooo awkward! Any help would be greatly appreachiated!!! :D Reece

Just found out that my exhaust manifold has cracked! Is this a common problem? Because i could never imagine an exhaust manifold cracking? Especially one that's designed to be for the sports! It just suddenly happened the weekend! I wasn't expecting it or anything! Has anyone else had this...

Do 197's suffer with headgasket problems? I've currently got a problem with my car and apparently its the headgasket? Whats the likely symptoms of a headgasket problem? Id like to hear peoples view of a headgasket problem so i can compare it to the actual fault of the car Many Thanks..

Help me please! Was driving down the dual carridgeway when all of a sudden this disgusting noise started to happen! It sounded like something was flapping on the wheels as the car was going along, so i pulled over to have a closer look and now this doesnt seem to be the case! Far from it infact...

Yo people! Just a little post showing you all how my mates wheels come out that i sprayed the weekend. Let me know what you think... :)

Okay i was driving on the dual carridgeway last night when all ov a sudden car started to virbrate. Its coming from underneath the engine, so i was thinking something to do with gearbox/drivshafts as it seemed a rotational vibration. The vibration gets even worse when you accelerate and then...

As title says... Reece

As title says. Anyone stripped their 197.200? Also, what makes the cup spec 20kg lighter than the normal spec? Reece

Is anyone going Pod tomorrow? I really want to go but i dont know anyone else going lol

Is anyone going Pod tomorrow? I really want to go but i dont know anyone else going lol!

I was driving back from Amsterdam when the engine management light come on and the 'Check Emissions' warning message appeared. Would anyone know what this might mean? The car has a powerflow catback on it, not too sure about the cat if its sports or standard. I know it's not a decat though. The...

Had Avon ZZ3 tyres fitted about 3/4 weeks ago now. Looking at my tyres in the week i am shocked how low the tread is already! I haven't even been driving hard on them but ive lost about 2-3 mm already :| I was recommended Michelin Pilots which where double the price but apparently lasts much...

Tonight i took my front bumper off to replace a sidelight and a headlight. While it was off i remembered that the other day i was looking at my front grills thinking that they seemed pretty dull in that basic gray plastic colour, so from colour coding my old zetec s, i decided to spray my 2...

Ive had a few posts up about how to take the front bumper off from a 197 and had no replies. So i thought id try here to see if anyone here wants to help lol! If you know how to do this please let me know. Or direct me to the page where it explains this. Many thanks, Reece :)

I have a 56 plate clio 197. Every time when im revving hard or sometimes just cruizing along, when i put it in 3rd the gearbox seems to crunch, even when i have the clutch down to the floor. Does anyone know what the problem could be? Or does this mean a new gearbox job? :( Is this a common...

Please someone direct me to a link on how this is done properly! I need to know how to take the front bumper off on this as i need to replace a bulb and i also want to take my 2 front grills off. Ive been looking for ages how to do it and i just dont have a clue!! :( Reece.

Is anyone going to North Weald RWYB (Run what you brung) tomorrow? Ive heard its on but i dont know any details about it but would like to go. How much to go and what time does it start?? Reece :)

Searched the whole forum...cant find what im looking for so ive started a thread... Im thinking of getting my front grills and rear diffuser sprayed gloss black. I have been quoted £160. (What you reckon? Reasonable price? Cheap? Expensive? Or if you know someone who does a good spray job for...

I have the normal 197 headlights atm. I want to get the xenon headlights. If i go to a renault dealer and buy the xenon headlights, would it be a straight swap or would it be a different connection from the loom because the ECU wouldnt recognise the xenons as they didnt come standard?? I dont...

Does anyone know where i can get a 197 bonnet bra from? Reece.

Just bought my first Clio Sport. The 197. I've been a bit of a ford man in the past owning 2 MK6 Fiesta Zetec S's and a Fiesta ST. None where standard. I love playing with my cars :) - Im from Essex, Hornchurch area, so if your local, look out for me :) I had a trip down to Birminham to pick...

Lakeside is dead on a sataurday night these days. Beckton seemed to liven up, But last weekend no one was there because the whole area was covered by police! :( Where is everyone going this weekend??

Does anyone have a link for a good HID kit preferably hi and lo beam bulbs? Reece.