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    Red 197 going to the Isle of Man

    Apologies for the radio silence but as is the case with life, one thing after another resulted in no progress on the car until just recently! Got the radiator above delivered which looked trick but turned out to be way off in terms of fitment so sent it back and got a pretty standard...
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    Red 197 going to the Isle of Man

    Evening guys, thought I’d put a little update following the purchase some months ago and unfortunately it’s not quite going to plan! Within a week or so of having the thing the clutch started slipping so I’ve not been able to drive it properly since (due in at the end of the month to be...
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    POTM September

    :grin:
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    While replacing clutch

    Guys, had the car a week and the clutch has started to slip (ffs). Got it into my mechanic next week. I’ve read a couple of threads suggesting that the standard Renault clutch is perfectly fine but has anyone got an upgraded one and lightened flywheel at all that feels the extra cash is...
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    Red 197 going to the Isle of Man

    Cheers bud but it’s 4 wheels only for me. Maybe get a bike in a few years!
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    Red 197, happy!

    Red 197, happy!
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    Buying a 197 for track / hill climb

    I’ve done a build / project thread
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    Red 197 going to the Isle of Man

    Afternoon everyone, After spending the last 3 days driving up and down the country I’ve managed to swap some cash for this beautiful beast! The previous owner was very sad to see her go and after driving it for over an hour I really understand why. You just don’t get cars that look this...
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    Buying a 197 for track / hill climb

    Cheers guys, when I get home I’ll sort out paid membership but sourced a car now so very happy. There’s the Manx classic hill climb in April covering a section of the TT mountain course, the Sloc and Glen Helen. They have track days at Jurby on a regular basis but I’ll be bringing it back to...
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    Buying a 197 for track / hill climb

    Evening Guys, I'm Martin from the Isle of Man and currently in England looking to bring a 197 back to the island this week. I've looked over a couple and have a few more lined up but can't access the classifieds on here? Any ideas? Cheers