Recent content by Petrolhead1993

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    Brake caliper painting north west?

    hi guys I’m after getting my brembo brake calipers painted fluo green, anyone painted there’s themselves. Or can anyone point me in the right direction? Much appreciated. Thank you
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    Clio and scooby :p

    Lucky boy
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    First track day, advice?

    Hi guys, thinking about taking the Clio down to three sisters at the weekend for its first track practice day. Cars standard atm as haven’t had the funds for any upgrades yet. Still want to get it out but thinking the pads won’t be up to scratch, tyres are newish so they should be fine. Just...
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    Advice needed please, new car, gearbox issue? :/

    Thanks for the advice guys. I ended up getting some money back to put towards repair/new box. Tbh was back in it otherday and it didn’t do it so who knows. Will get the gearbox oil changed over, any reccomendations to which to order?
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    Advice needed please, new car, gearbox issue? :/

    Cheers, where about are you based. And if it is what you think it may be what sort of rough figure would be looking for parts and labour just so I have an idea. Do like the car so want to try and keep and fix it if possible
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    Advice needed please, new car, gearbox issue? :/

    Thank you mate, not sure haven’t tried high revs from 2nd to third not currently in it. Yeah I will be on the phone to them Monday to see what we can work out I don’t want to give it back but I don’t want to be faced with full bill after not even having it a day and it being already a problem...
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    Soon to be a Clio 197 owner

    Just created new post in the general thread if any of you guys could offer advice much appreciated thank you
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    Advice needed please, new car, gearbox issue? :/

    hi guys after some advice please, basically just picked up a 06 197 today with 75 on clock from a dealer in Leeds, German autos they are called. Was assured car was all spot on, I even said to the guy I have heard about the problematic gearboxes which worry me he said this ones a good one don’t...
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    Soon to be a Clio 197 owner

    Cheers guys, what oil do you reccomend for decent gearbox oil mate?
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    Soon to be a Clio 197 owner

    Alright guys, new to the site. Had a browse over some threads but thought ide introduce myself before I start posting. Off to pick up a 197 at the weekend, only planning on really using for occasional track day and the odd weekend drive. Bit worried about all the posts about the gearbox problems...