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    Help! Paint/Laquer Peeling?

    My uncles doin mine but i need to get some quotes first as hes over on east coast. Ive got it on the rear quarter below the bump strip about 2' by 6' also have a small patch on the boot. Cant work out whats caused it, ive never had this happen before and i have owned a fair few cars. Mates civic...
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    Help! Paint/Laquer Peeling?

    Glad i found this. I gave my 06 197 a quick jet wash at weekend as was **** filthy (never use them normally, did to just get most of the heavy crap off) and on the passenger rear quarter where the door closes the laquer has stated to peel real bad. What did you do in the end mate? Ive got to get...
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    Clio 197 seat repair

    No joy with getting the seat repaired, got a price from renault for a complete new seat cover £170.
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    Clio exhaust, but different

    I think im goin to just put them as far as they will go, they will just have to be out of view with the tip sticking out the back. Reason i am wanting to do this is because the backbox is rattling and i had twin micron race cans on a c20xe corsa and they sounded awesome if it doesnt work out i...
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    Clio exhaust, but different

    I had a look at the weekend got the backbox off, having the centre box removed i now have a join by the middle hanger, so came off easy enough. Was far to loud with the backbox off sounded like a group n exhaust. Need to decide how to sit the bike cans as they wont fit through the holes in the...
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    197 exhaust tips

    Looks nice ive got the rs tailpipes on mine and think they look too small.
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    Clio exhaust, but different

    Ok ive got the mid silencer removed so would prob be abit loud with it removed. I only ask as im taking it off to try the bike exhaust and cba to put it back on while i get the new one made.
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    Clio exhaust, but different

    Going to have a play this weekend ive got a akrapovic cf race can so will see how it looks behind the diffuser. Does anyone no if the 197 is loud with the back box removed?
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    Clio exhaust, but different

    Has anyone ever thought of fitting two motorbike cans to a 197? I want to try something new with mine and have the gear to fabricate my own exhaust. Main concern is the heat as i am aware bike exhaust run hotter than car exhausts, so may not work to good with the diffuser. I would look at...
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    K and N filter.

    Im running a k&n panel filter on my 197, have tried an itg induction filter sound is awesome but my god the flat spot at 2500 rpm is shocking!
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    Time for a service

    My clios on 52000 miles now so doing a service this weekend. Change oil and filter fuchs titan supersyn 5w40 Change plugs if needed ngk iridium or bosch super 4s? Change pollen filter Change coolant Mite get the discs scimmed aswell.
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    Clio 197 seat repair

    Heres the damage. The seats are not leather so that guys no good.
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    Clio 197 seat repair

    I have found another seat for £205 so really want to get it repaired. No joy with either of them two companys. Waiting for a quote from chips away, will get a pic uploaded today of the damage.
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    Clio 197 seat repair

    I have a clio 197 and the drivers seat bolster needs repairing due to it being ripped. What would be the best thing to do? I cant find a seat repair company by me and having no joy hunting down another seat. Any ideas guys?
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    197: Thinking of selling up

    Had some fun in the rs this weekend in the snow, unfortunately i didnt get any pics :-( This thing loves to go sideways, first time ive drove it in the snow. Wont be getting rid for a long time now love it ;-)
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    197 insurance

    Thats about what i pay for mine with aviva ;-)
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    My first month with the 197

    +5 Had mine 5 months and i always take a look back at it, ive had some problems but for the money its a cracking car. Enjoy it ;-)
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    Center Box Replacement with straight pipe - Birmingham Area - **Vid!!!**

    I had mine replaced with a stainless pipe, and i have got used to the flat spot issue and dont notice it now. This is just a cheap way to make it sound abit nicer, best to get a performance system.
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    Car just cut out??

    If i didnt look at the dials i wouldnt have noticed it cut out, was really safe to get it to the side of the bypass. The garage had it for two days, and they specialise in french cars, and dont charge as much as renault haha. Im glad to have her back.
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    197: Thinking of selling up

    This is my first clio, have owned 2 306 gti6's a 306 d-turbo and 3 206 gti's so i do like my french cars haha. People allways slate the french cars for having poor electrics, i had some dodgy electrics on my 306 and 206 regarding locking and the heater. Ive got AA cover now so if i break down...