3,304 days ago since I owned a Renault ..

[andybond]

In tonight's episode of I did a thing : Part 342 Sill covers

My drivers side sill cover had split and was threatening to nip my inner thigh with its plastic jaws everytime I got in and out.

For reasons unknow I failed to get pictures of me removing this part and melting hot metal wire into the crack. Perhaps it was the toxic plastic fumes that came off the metal that caused me to forget. I also removed the wrap that was on the sill covers. It was a carbon wrap and was starting to show its age.

Anyway, the two major cracks are now held together with the metal wire and some filler made up of superglue that's subsequently sanded down.

Tonight I took them to the spraybooth* and painted them with stove paint. I have no idea how they will turn out but as long as they look 59% as good as before, Ill be happy.

* garden store.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

EBay!

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I changed the drivers side door check strap yesterday.
It definitely looks different to the original one, but it works. No more clunking of the door when I open and close it 😁👍

One thing I have noticed with this check strap is, the door opens way more than with the original.

 

[andybond]

I changed the drivers side door check strap yesterday.
It definitely looks different to the original one, but it works. No more clunking of the door when I open and close it 😁👍

One thing I have noticed with this check strap is, the door opens way more than with the original. View attachment 1746054View attachment 1746056View attachment 1746057View attachment 1746055

It’s so that the rounder people can get in and out easily!

 

[MRBILLYUK]

It’s so that the rounder people can get in and out easily!

Perfect for me then 🤣🤣

 

[andybond]

Gents, who make the OE pads for the 172 cup?

I have had enough of the worlds dustiest pads meaning every time I drive I have to clean the wheels as they look like they have been down t’pit for a week.

 

[mumpy]

Gents, who make the OE pads for the 172 cup?

I have had enough of the worlds dustiest pads meaning every time I drive I have to clean the wheels as they look like they have been down t’pit for a week.

Probably TRW based on some recent discussion here.

Post in thread 'Are Brembo brake pads supposed to be crap?'
https://www.cliosport.net/threads/are-brembo-brake-pads-supposed-to-be-crap.852565/post-12695676

 

[Ant1]

I fitted these TRW pads a few weeks ago. Dust is minimal for what they are, good bite and feel.

Absolutely silent also.

I paid £24 so it may be worth holding for a coupon or offer to come through if you stick on your watched list.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I fitted these TRW pads a few weeks ago. Dust is minimal for what they are, good bite and feel.

Absolutely silent also.

I paid £24 so it may be worth holding for a coupon or offer to come through if you stick on your watched list.

There ya go, £24.79
I agree. The dust is minimal, they last for absolutely ages. They never seem to fade when hot and bite from cold is very good.

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[Matt Cup]

Brilliant price. Ordered some for myself.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Brilliant price. Ordered some for myself.

You must have got the last set. They're now out of stock 👍

 

[andybond]

New cat installed

Appears to be quick release

 

[andybond]

Do you have any idea why my window seals look like this? They appear slightly dog eared.

Can I fix it?

 

[Matt Cup]

They are a s**t fit. My brand new ones don’t fit properly either.

 

[Brigsy]

Id bet its had a replacement screen at some point, reusing the old seals which never seem to go back right

 

[Louis]

Bend the clips

 

[Krarl]

Mine does the same, theyre almost like a toothed clip. See if you can slide it into the upper piece with the door open

 

[Daz...]

They’re a terrible fit as said. I ended up sticking a dab of glue in the bits that slide together, that’s kept it in place just fine.

 

[andybond]

Looks like glue might be the solution for this!

 

[andybond]

I have noticed that since its been drier than the Gobi desert my cup has started creaking. I note 3 distinct creaks.

1) Clutch. It doesnt feel terribly smooth and every depress of it results in a eeeeeeerrrrrrk sound like a comedy sound effect on a haunted house door open

2) Front right suspension. On compression it creaks. Its a short creak but a creak never the less.

3) Steering. When really slow and steering left or right I have two creaks that I think are related to the steering rack. The sound doesnt eminate from the suspension areas as far as I can tell.

Anyone have any quick checks for these? Or any simple remedies?

 

[Matt Cup]

I have noticed that since its been drier than the Gobi desert my cup has started creaking. I note 3 distinct creaks.

1) Clutch. It doesnt feel terribly smooth and every depress of it results in a eeeeeeerrrrrrk sound like a comedy sound effect on a haunted house door open

2) Front right suspension. On compression it creaks. Its a short creak but a creak never the less.

3) Steering. When really slow and steering left or right I have two creaks that I think are related to the steering rack. The sound doesnt eminate from the suspension areas as far as I can tell.

Anyone have any quick checks for these? Or any simple remedies?

@ex-Chinese Dave is the master of creaks, squeaks and knocks 🙃

 

[andybond]

Tonight I changed the front pads on the car from RS4-2 to OEM Brembo.

I desperately need my callipers refurbing but I am delighted that the grinding noises have stopped when braking.

I noted that there were cracks in the pads and in one corner it had disintegrated.

Whilst I had each respective wheel off I used some silicon grease on the ARB bush, and top mount

Squeaks be gone! Off on a 90 mi round trip to play football tomorrow. Let’s see how long it lasts.

 

[andybond]

I can confirm that after a 80mi round trip the creaks are gone and the brakes feel and sound much, much better.