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  1. Elviic

    Help identify this annoying rattle

    I have had this annoying rattle for about a month now and I am unable to pin-point it!! It is somewhere in the steering and sounds like it comes from hell. About to tear my hair out. See the video please - thanks https://youtube.com/shorts/-BxKWkggBYQ?feature=share
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    Missfire and no power

    Hi Car developed a missfire.. Well, the idle is is just not right, stinks from the exhaust and no power at all. This all happened over night. Unplugged coils one by one and each had a big difference on the running so they seem to be ok. However, the seal is perished on the one closest to the...
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    Rear disc ABS ring damaged

    Guys, bought rear discs, but the ABS rings are damaged on both (the rubber parts). Whether this would be from poor packaging or poor quality not too sure, but looks like poor packaging as they were rubbing against each other. I have emailed the seller, but is this something easily changeable by...
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    "Modified" eBay lower ball joint fell apart whilst fitting

    Hi all Just to "put it out there", anyone bought this modified lower ball joint from eBay? - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-RENAULT-CLIO-197-200-MEGANE-RS-SPORT-LOWER-HUB-PIVOT-BALL-JOINT-NEW-MODIFIED/274042138511?hash=item3fce2f2f8f:g:jtgAAOSwZL5eMF8u - eBay item number: 274042138511...
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    GRAMS SPRINGS - quick review

    Now then, I finally got grams springs and cup shocks fitted (had full FAT before). They have been on the car since July. Cost Springs cost me £160 - forgot the price for cup shocks, but I bought the Clio 200 rear cups as they were much cheaper. I paid £600 at DCC Doncaster for cambelt...
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    Strange steering noise - video attached

    Hello gents/ladies Recently lowered my Clio 197 (grams springs and new cup shocks - will post a review and photos later). A week or so after, when stationary, steering is making very weird noises. This is not my video, but exactly the same issue and sound. If anyone has a clue as to what...
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    New eBay exhaust?

    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153195784626 Saw this thing on eBay.. Has anyone seen it? Seems like there is a silencer too. £200 very cheap, but note sure if cheerful.. Thanks
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    Locking Wheel Nut

    The bloody thing is absolutely screwed. Does anyone know how to find the ID no. for my locking wheel nut? I’ve got a week off and can’t do jack all because of this stupid nut. See photos.
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    Suspension Ball Joint - Need to ID the part

    Hi all I had an advisory on my MOT saying "Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated panhard rod". Took the wheel off and had a look around and saw this part - please see the photos. Is this the part they are talking about? This was the only one with...
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    Snapped Handbrake / Passenger-side rear wheel stuck - help needed

    Hi All I left my car on handbrake at work (had to pull it up fairly high) for about 8 hours. When I started driving, I realised that the left, rear wheel was stuck. The handbrake feels like it has snapped, there is absolutely no resistance when pulling it. Had to stop in bloody Lidl car...
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    Radio/stereo cutting out when turning left..

    Hi All As it says on the title, the radio or whatever is playing CD, iPhone etc. is cutting out when I am driving and turning left. It is ok when stationary - I can turn right or left, but when I drive and turn left, with a slightest bump the stereo keeps cutting out. Its like when you're...
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    Cheap eBay Exhaust

    Hello all I have recently treated myself to a 197 and I am enjoying it. I have done some little bits and bobs, like spraying the grill and removed the B pillar strips e.g scraped them off. I am looking for a new exhaust and have noticed one on eBay for £200 something - eBay item number...