Recent content by niterider

Hi guys do these things really make that much of a difference if so I would like to get one :thumbup1:

I'm lucky if I see 25 mpg my best is 24.3 and that's cruising up the motorway at a steady 78mph with cruise on.

So it shouldn't have any movement either side to side or up or down mine is really loose going to see if I can find some new o ring's to seal it better as I think mine are worn

Hi thanks for the reply what I need to know as its the map sensor shouldn't it be airtight as mine is fitted rather loosely I think one of the o rings are knackered

Hi all what's the sensor by the oil filler called and is it supposed to be a tight fit as mine is loose?

Thought I would post a photo of my car. She is a totally standard 197

Hi all just looked at the photo of where the knock sensor is situated and when I checked mine the plug is on the opposite way around ie the metal spring thing is on the right? Does this matter or is my sensor loose or over tight? I'm a new 197 owner so I don't have a clue about these car's.

I run her on momentum as heard on here it was good stuff

Hi yes I know they are like your running on kangaroo juice when there cold but it also seems to hesitate when warmed up its similar to turbo lag. I'm thinking about joining but also thinking of selling her because of the problems.

Hi all as I'm a relatively new owner of a 197 I need to ask is a characteristic if this car to hesitate on acceleration? I did have a knock sensor problem but have took connector off and sprayed with wd40 as I read on here to do that but not sure if it's cured it? Could that be my problem ie the...

Thanks for the replies guys will be doing the brakes tomorrow what pads would you recommend for everyday use?

thanks for the replies guys is it an easy job to strip the brakes down :001_unsure:

Hi guys have only owned my clio 197 sport for just over six weeks now but I have a scary problem! After hard acceleration when I try to stop I have little braking power yet if I poodle around and drive sedately my brakes are brill can anyone on here give me some advice please.