Recent content by Mike_197

I personally found the Bergen tool that others hadn't had any luck with above absolutely fine, and its pretty cheap. What works for some doesn't for all though admittedly. Either way the job isn't too major so something you could tackle yourself if you have a bit of mechanical experience.

Just fitted a Scorpion system to my 197 this morning, it was very straightforward and took me approx 1 hour 45 minutes. As above, cut 70mm back from the edge of the weld for the lambda sensor, the rest is pretty easy. My exhaust rubbers were all spot on, so I just reused everything, I didn't...

Can't answer about the noises as I can't imagine what you mean. Cold start running is a bit crap in these cars, if it bothers you a remap will sort it and iron out the flat spot in low revs too at the same time.

Can you post a photo? I sell Thule in my shop so should be able to help.

Hi, You will need bars which will measure 108cm and be either the SquareBar or WingBar, then you will need the 751 Foot Pack and you will need a 3091 Fitting Kit to make it fit the Clio roof. Here is the user manual for the fitting kit to show you how it fits - CLICK Hope that helps.

Put your ear near the suspension top mounts, that's the only thing I could think it might be, if it is you could possibly spray some silicone lube around it and see if it cures it maybe?

Aftermarket panel filters are always worth using IMO. I bought a Ramair filter a while back, it was on offer on eBay for £20 brand new. A genuine Renault replacement with a much shorter lifespan could cost nearly that! And aftermarket filters do increase noise a little...

Really helpful information there, thanks very much, I have a measurement to work with on the mid section as Scorpion suggest cutting at a specific point, but even if that means the mid section is useless I can still save the rear box. Thanks again, very helpful post.

I hope not, my mate called me about an hour ago to tell me he snapped a stud in the manifold on his Fiesta ST150, I opted to stay away from it, ball ache comes to mind! The 197 system should come off easy, I've bought myself an exhaust pipe cutter to help with the job, should make lighter work...

To follow up on this, I have just ordered a Scorpion cat back exhaust system. Looking forward to getting it fitted, if I get the time it'll be on over the weekend, but we will see! Got it for a £385 delivered (yes I blew my budget, but who doesn't!) Which is a pretty good price. The company I...

It only appears to vibrate when the visor is down and sliding cover closed for me, haven't tried the passenger side though!

Fair enough on the comments with Osram, certainly I would agree with the lifetime on dipped beam bulbs, I sell them on a daily basis so I know their lifetime. I've always had a good experience with the Osram LED bulbs and almost no customers have troubles with them but they do occasionally fail...

I have the Osram Diadem Chrome in my 197, I also have Osram LEDriving Sidelights. Your number plate bulbs should be 501 style or W5W in other words. This is the same as all your interior bulbs and also your front sidelights. I've been very happy with the bulbs and would happily recommend them...

Good ideas chaps, paintwork is excellent on the car so although it would get me a lot of benefits I'm not too sure it will keep me interested. Lightweight crank pulley sounds great however although I'm competent with tools I refuse to touch the timing on these cars, don't have a great deal of...

Haha no worries, yeah exhaust or remap is something that interests me. I live very close to KTEC but I seem to hear mixed views about them. They offer a remap for around £300 as far as I remember.