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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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    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...