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    Black & White

    Met up with a mate who owns a Glacier White R26 and took a few snaps of it along with my Deep Black R26... Here are the results! Dave
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    2 V6's Spotted today in Croydon

    As above, first one was a Mars Red Mk2 and the second was a Silver Mk1 (no. plate ** TWR) in Croydon this afternoon... Anyone on here? I was in my black R26 Megane :D Dave
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    Should I switch head units?

    Have put this topic up on MeganeSport as I am now an R26 owner, but wondered whether anyone on here has any comments as there aren't that many Meg owners with the headunits in question! Quote: In all likelihood, I will probably keep the Pioneer Reference Series DEH-P88RS headunit which I...
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    Liquid Yellow R27 - M1 Northbound

    Saw a liquid yellow R27 running along northbound on the M1 just past Sheffield... I was in my black Megane R26 heading southbound at about 4pm when I saw you. Anyone on here? Dave
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    Clio Trophy 55 Plate - Sainsburys Leeds

    Hi there, Just wondering whether this was anyone on here? I was in my black Megane R26 parked two rows down... Dave
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    197 Owners Help!

    Was just wondering what you all think of the OEM Continental Sport Contact 3's which come on your cars? My Megane R26 is requiring some new fronts and I was wondering how you guys have got on with the tyre? I love the Michelin Pilot Sport 2's which were standard fit to my Megane, but I...
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    L Reg Clio Williams - Stanmore

    Spotted a ClioSport sticker in the rear window so guessing its someone off of here! It was right by Tesco Petrol Station/McDonalds in Stanmore at about 6pm today (Sunday 13th) - I was in my new Black Megane R26... Anyone?
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    Help: Oil Temp & Warning Lights!!

    Hi there, Luckily my R26 Megane is being delivered tomorrow which is a relief as my 1.2 16V Clio Dynamique all but broke down on the way home from work today! The engine oil temperature was rising rapidly and was accompanied by the following warning lights: (Sorry to whoever I stole...
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    Photoshop Request

    Not being able to photoshop myself is a pain so I must learn at some point. However, being bored at work I will therefore see if someone can do the following photoshop in the meantime... I have an R26 Megane on order but would LOVE to see a car from RenaultSport which looks like a Megane...
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    Brake Pad Change - Can I do it myself?

    Hi there, Was just wondering whether this is a relatively easy job to carry out or not? Could pay a dealer/garage to fit new pads but fancy having a go myself and wondered what are the chances of cocking it up?! Any recommendations of pads? The car is going next month to make way for my...
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    Help! Toxic Emmissions Warning Light?

    Hi there, Last night, after performing strangely all weekend, my car (1.2 16v Dynamique) went into ‘safe mode’ with restricted the revs and subsequently significantly altered performance. In addition, an orange warning light on the dash repeatedly flashed – The light looks like the engine...
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    Black 197 Cup Car - Driver: Gaffney

    Saw this being transported on a trailer whilst I was driving back to London from Leeds yesterday. Somewhere on the M1 (southbound) at approximately 6pm. Looked the absolute nuts and I'd guess that the driver of the car will be someone with the surname Gaffney as it was in big white print on...
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    Airbag Warning Light - Flashing?

    Hi there, I was just wondering whether anyone else has this problem too? Occassionally, I find that my airbag warning light comes on, only to go out a few mins later. It doesn't happen all the time but i'd say atleast once/twice a month. Renault wanted £50 just to look into the problem so...
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    50+ Renault Clio 197 Cup Cars

    Hi there all, Whilst browsing away on RenaultSport.co.uk in one of the forums, I stumbled across a great photo of a batch of approximately 50 Clio 197 Cup Cars waiting to be distributed to their new owners/teams. However, I can't find the photo anymore! Does anyone have a copy of it...
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    Expensive Bloody Clio!

    Hi all, Just a brief warning to all those in 1.2 16V Clio's which are coming up to 5 years old... I took my 1.2 16V into Bridges Reading this morning for an MOT and Cambelt change for which I was quoted £400. Pretty expensive considering MATT BLACK quoted me a much more reasonable rate for...
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    1.2 16V Cambelt Price?

    Help! The trusty 1.2 16V is due an MOT but after booking the car in, I have been told by the dealer that I should get the cambelt changed due to the car being 5 years old. They have quoted me £349 inc. VAT/fitting/etc. However, my problem lies in the fact that I have an R26 Megane due to...
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    v6 as a Daily Drive...

    Hi all, I know there have been many a post regarding this topic but I haven't been able to find any through the search function... I was just wondering how impractical are the v6's as daily drives? I'm giving serious thought to a phase 2 v6 and want to know if they can be run as daily...
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    v6 Insurance

    Hi there all, Sunday was my 21st birthday and I am now going to trade in the trusty 1.2 16V Clio for something with a bit more go... I really want a v6 and have found one which isn't too badly priced either. However, finding an insurance company who will even quote me on the car is turning...
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    Clutch Quotation

    Hi there, My car has been at Bridges Renault (in Reading) today having a service, and to my shock horror, I have been informed by the dealership that the car needs a new clutch at a cost of £720 (including fitting)!? Please someone tell me that they are taking me for a ride, this seems...
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    197 Cup Chassis Pack

    Hi there, I am probably going to order my 197 in November but was wondering whether any of you know whether Renault are planning on bringing out a cup chassis pack like they did for the 182? The thought of ordering one without it and then for it to come along as an option a few months later...
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    Need some media!

    Hi there, I am a student at Leeds Uni, and for one of my modules, I need to design a small multimedia website containing images/audio/video files. I intend on using Clio's as subject matter for the website (please don't think this website is going to be a rival for ClioSport.net as its only...
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    Knocking sound on full lock?

    Hi there all, Just a quick question... I fitted MK2 172 wheels to my 1.2 16V Dynamique a while ago with no problems at all. But recently i've noticed that when i'm at full lock, there is a really distinctive knocking sound coming from the front of the car (in addition to slight feedback...
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    182 + 21 year old + Directline = £750

    Hi there all, Just thought i'd let you know that I have been quoted £750 to insure a 182 when I turn 21 (in November) with 4 years NCB. Would thoroughly recommend giving Directline a call if your in the market for a 182 at a young age as I've tried loads of companies and this is the cheapest...
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    My iPod installation

    Hi there, Just thought i'd put this up incase anyone is wondering what the best way to connect an iPod to Pioneer stereo is. Pioneer CD-IB100 (iPod adapter) installed underneath the centre console out of sight out of mind: Pioneer DEH-P6400R (CD Tuner) - Adapter is compatible with all...
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    Put your car's development story here!

    Hi there all, Would be great to see a post which contains the development of members car's. Really like these threads as you can see the car's development from the start. I'll start with mine (an absolutely lame effort due to me saving up a 172/182!): Car in standard trim on a trip...
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    Uploading websites to webspace

    Hi there all, Recently purchased some webspace under the domain www.g101design.com Going to use the website as an image gallery and wondering what the best way to do it is? Ideally, would like a grid of thumbnails which once clicked, open up the full size image. Are there any templates that...
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    Tyre Swapping

    Hi there, Unfortunately, the ContiSports on my front wheels are in a pretty bad state. Although there is probably 3mm tread left in the centre of the tyre, the sidewalls have almost turned slick... Firstly, is that normal? I don't drive like a madman so wouldn't have expected the tyres to...
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    First taste of 182 - WoW!

    Just to let you all know that today I had a test drive in a 182... Absolutely fantastic! Being a 1.2 Dynamique driver my plans for upgrading are heading towards Jan 2006. But I now can appreciate the drive home that all of you lucky 182 owners have! Hoping for a Titanium 182 avec Cup packs in...
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    Rain damage to seats!

    Hi there all, Just a quick question on behalf of my friend. He owns a Dynamique and took his sunroof completely off (and stored it in the boot yesterday evening). Unfortunately he forgot to put the roof back on and surely enough it rained last night... :o Although not too noticeable, the seats...
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    Angel Eye Headlights on 2002 Clio

    Do they exist first of all, where can they be brought and for how much?! Thanks guys
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