Recent content by GeorgeG

If there was an ohlins dfv kit for the 197 I don't think I would have sold it..

I did hear as well from a reputable source that the syncros will be discontinued from Renault and everyone is trying to stock up.. True or lie I don't know but it is something that needs monitoring

These engines are among the most inconsistent in producing their quoted horsepower.. mine made 202bhp at EFI with only a toyo manifold but others need cams to get above the 200 mark. If your timing is correct and the engine feels healthy don't go down the rabbit hole of what is wrong with the...

My 197 was non cup and it was just perfect on the Welsh very bumpy B roads and lanes. I refreshed everything and upgraded to B16 Bilstein that are very competent and fairly compliant on all but the very bumpy staff. On smoother Broads are excellent and you can always firm them up. I have...

I ve recently fitted a Black Line Diff on my 197 along with a recently developed set of Bilstein B16 . It is a quality product and doesnt feel in any aspect compared to the quaife. Yes it does make a difference but the front end on the 197 is so well sorted that the diff is not a game changer...

Hi, new owner here with a 197 non cup. I am in rural N.Wales and i find the non-cup set up a very good compromise in the narrow lanes. The front end sometimes feels lazy/tired (fast bump) but i am planning to do a full refresh as suggested above first. I know though that i will end up looking...

New member here had my 197 a bit less than a week. Very similar experience with Chris. Messaged him on a Sunday on facebook to ask if he can squeeze the clio to have a look and do a few jobs during the week. He not only replied but he went above and beyond to sort out the little niggles so i...