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Hello, I have acquired a set of 403 catcams. My plans are to port the head, upgrade the valves and valve springs along with possibly changing the rods with the intention being to increase the power whilst keeping the engine reliable. Just wondering if there's anyone else out there running the...

Hello, thought i'd start a build thread of the 197 although being nearly 3 years late.... So back 3 years ago i fancied a hot hatch after looking for a Mini cooper s i came home with a clio 197. At the time it was a low mileage car with decent service history and i planned on keeping it for a...

Hello, are there any guides for removing the steering wheel or gear knob? or fitting a new gear gaiter? thanks

Some of you may of seen my thread regarding the engine management light being on a few weeks ago, had a look under the car and found the exhaust clamp between the manifold and cat was loose, tightened this and the light went off (hooray) thought that would be the end of it but a couple of weeks...

hello, driving home the other day down the motorway and suddenly the engine management light and check emissions came on the dash. i've had it plugged in and its given the code p0420. the car has a sports cat fitted but thats been on over 6 months without issue. I'm hoping changing a lambda...

Hello, Currently trying to swap out my standard springs for coilovers, removed everything and got down to the hubs and the pinch bolt in the back of both sides will not budge (been in there 9 years at a guess) going to try some heat tomorrow again as we ran out of gas today before we could...

anyone know where i can get a carbon bonnet and mirror covers from? thanks

looking at different seats as i currently have the standard clio ones that aren't bad but dont 100% suit the racey feel of the car i think. the recaros are madly priced i feel so looking at other alternatives. any pictures would be appreciated :thumbsup:

do the gearbox mounts make any difference to the driving of the car? getting the engine mounts done and im tempted to just get this done at the same time

hi all, im after some advice about my car, the manifold has been blowing since i got the car. I thought it was the joint between the manifold and cat so never really bothered me until today when the blowing exhaust got much worse. upon inspection its been clarified that the manifold is the...

Hi can anyone recommend a good body shop in the Midlands? Only need db painting but want a good finish.

Hi all, Ive been looking at getting my brakes painted and wheels refurbished on my black 197, 99% sure the wheels are going anthracite but unsure on the brake colour just wondered if anyone has any pictures for inspiration. Been looking at Ferrari yellow with a black brembo sticker. Thanks James

Hi all, as of yesterday i am now the proud owner of a clio 197 :) loving it to bits up to yet but theres a few little niggles;1 i have a rattle in the boot at first i thought this may be the parcel shelf or something loose but after closer inspection now think otherwise. 2 the passengers door...

Hi all, i have been looking for a new car for a while and have now seen what i believe may be the one for me, its a 2007 clio 197 in black, just wondered if theres anything in-particular i should look out for on the car (i believe the cam belt is due a change due to the age but am not 100%...