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  1. forecast.buckets

    Clio 197 revival project

    They didn't really fit - and haven't found a better product yet
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    Clio 197 revival project

    New gel number plates on - And brembo stickers laquered on the newly painted callipers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Clio 197 revival project

    Yes sir haha
  4. forecast.buckets

    Clio 197 revival project

    yeah they're on - i thought they would suck but they're not too bad. worth the 80 quid i paid for all 4
  5. forecast.buckets

    Clio 197 revival project

    I was lucky actually - i got the spacers on auction for less than 25 quid. i think they're over 100 quid new
  6. forecast.buckets

    Clio 197 revival project

    a few more Jobs still to do such as : .refurbing the alloys which i'm planning to do myself .Respray some more parts .Full detail and pull of some parking dings .Fit new number plates If anyone has any recommendations on any other essential items to add to enhance the clio let me know !
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    Clio 197 revival project

    One of my favourite additions is my newly refurbished steering wheel from Jack over at Royal Steering wheels. Had the classic perforated leather sides with alcantara top and bottom sections finished with red stitching and red 12 oclock stripe, i also had it made slightly chunkier: old wheel...
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    Clio 197 revival project

    Lots of spraying carried out. All the lousy grey dash trim , the nasty front grilles and the rear diffuser. I've still got a few more bits i'd like to touch up such as the door handles and potentially the lower grille section. picture of the diffuser back on - painted in satin black. It...
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    Clio 197 revival project

    fitted 20mm spacers all round to compiment the beautiful clio arches. Seems so bizarre that the stance wasn't set closer to this as standard. Also you can see the nice 30mm drop the Gramms springs provide. The springs were recommended to me by Chris from Beaniesports are they're meant to be a...
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    Clio 197 revival project

    Gramms springs fitted and resprayed brembos / touch up paint on the disc bells (brembo stickers were added later and lacquered) : fixed tie rods: rear calipers / rear gramms sports springs and some touch up paint on the disc bells:
  11. forecast.buckets

    Clio 197 revival project

    so lots has happened since i last update- i took the car to Beaniesports for Chris to work his magic on my crunchy gearbox, fit a new clutch, replace all the belts. Couldn't be happier with how the car is now driving ! List of other jobs carried out : Miller Nanodrive oil change / Gramms...
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    The Driving Motive Clio 200

    lovely looking Clio mate
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    Clio 197 revival project

    Taking the car up to Beaniesports to have the box rebuilt / new clutch done ! I spoke with Chris and he seems like a great guy. Looking forward to getting it done. it's going up in a couple weeks. Also received a few bits and pieces to keep myself occupied. Excuse the exhaust tips... just to...
  14. forecast.buckets

    Clio 197 revival project

    hello all, i actually posted this in the new members forum but as i'd like to document my progress i'm moving it to here - i've owned quite a few cars. in the past - Subaru Sti's - Seat Cupras - MG's - Audi's (and still own a stage 2+ 370bhp S3 )... Very recently sold my beloved Clio 182...
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    New Member / New project Clio.

    thank you Sirs, yes i have lots of plans with it, im thinking i'll start a progress thread as it'll help me document the process. I've ordered loads of little bits just to smarten it up like your mats and led number plate bulbs etc - all that ebay stuff and then i've got my polybushes coming /...
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    Parts list for Gearbox rebuild

    thank you sir - a step down in terms of ratios then... but the box is very cheap and has been rebuilt by Proline motorsports
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    Parts list for Gearbox rebuild

    ok thanks - would it fit and work okay if i went with it (minus incorrect ratio) ?
  18. forecast.buckets

    Parts list for Gearbox rebuild

    hello - sorry to bring up old thread, is there diffences in the Clio 197 gearboxes ? i'm picking up a reconditioned box for my 08 clio 197 . number on box im looking at is : TL4 003 thanks
  19. forecast.buckets

    New Member / New project Clio.

    hello all, new here ! i've owned quite a few cars. Very recently sold my beloved clio 182. But im on to my new project. Ive just collected this Clio 197 - needs some serious TLC but i got it at a very good price. a huge list of parts have been ordered - the gearbox needs refurb/ replacement as...