Recent content by RJH_197

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    How to revive black trim between side windows

    B-Pillar trim - that's it. Thank you I could not remember the correct name! Will give the auto finesse a go, thanks for the tip. Not sure i'm confident in the peanut butter solution!
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    How to revive black trim between side windows

    Has anybody had the black strip/trim between the side windows fade. I used a wax over the whole car but it discolored those strips. Any recommendations on how to revive these with an off-the-shelf product? Really lets the rest of the car down.
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    Wheel Wobble. Related to Power Flex Mount?

    The Renault specialist I use recommended I upgrade the upper torque mount arm to a Powerflex version instead of OEM on my 197. I realise that as the mount is much harder, more vibrations will be felt but I didn't realise that at motorway speeds the wheel-wobble would be so bad that I don't want...
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    197 Acceleration Issue?

    I've had my 197 for 2 weeks today and am now used to the car, however what is baffling me (and a friend who drove it today) noticed that one minute the car feels like it pulls very strongly and a minute later it feels like it has no guts at all, we are talking about the same gear, same roads...
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    Gear oil change

    Cheers, I assume this is it and that I do need 2 of these bottles
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    Gear oil change

    Sorry to hijack your thread, Can I just clarify if this is the correct redline oil to use for my 197? When it was first mentioned to me it came up as automatic transmission fluid but after some research I found the above?
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    New 197 Owner from Kent

    Sorry to be a pain, any chance you could send me a link so I know to buy the right stuff? I looked online and there were several options and I'm not sure of the suitability from the descriptions.
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    New 197 Owner from Kent

    Thanks for your replies & welcomes. I live near Dartford, have spotted a couple of 197's/200's around here but no red ones! I don't have any record of a replacement gearbox but to be honest it feels brilliant once it's warmed up. Little bit stiff on cold mornings and 3rd can feel a little...
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    New 197 Owner from Kent

    Hi All, I got myself a red "57" 197 last weekend after more than 6 years in a 172. Really enjoying the car and a vast improvement quality wise over the 172. Could anybody clarify whether or not my car would have the later gearbox ratios? I'm guessing not as it's a September 2007 model. The...