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Old thread, but might be useful to someone. I bought one of the recommended 17 inch Espace spacesavers (from a Spanish breaker!). Wheel/tyre are like new (tyre dated week 46 2002!). However, it was quite heavy and the van tyre made the overall wheel/tyre diameter too large for my lowered/ 20mm...

Hi, I want to get some DS2500 for my 197 fronts. Is the correct part number FCP1667H? Thanks all.

Hi. My recently acquired 197 with cup suspension has 20mm spacers and KAMs springs which stiffen and lower it. It looks great, however it is pretty awful at the back on any bumpy road, much worse than my old Panda 100HP which is saying something. Stiff and low does not necessarily make for a...

Explains the pogo stick feeling on the back similar to my old Panda 100. Will try a trackday soon and see, but for B roads these are too stiff . Will go back to standard in a month or two after deciding:

I now think it may be these:

I 'think' the springs are standard, they are blue. Worked out it has 20mm spacers all round.

Hi all. Where can I get new centre caps for these wheels?

Bought my 197 a few days ago. It is hard to photograph the rear silencer, but it looks the same size/shape as the stock exhausts I see for sale online. However do I have a 'missing' centre box and different tail pipes to standard? System sounds quiet and composed until it get the revs up, then...

Hi. I want to get another keycard for my 197. How much should I pay for supply and coding to the car (have one card already)? Been quoted £190 from a local auto electrician. Thanks.

Hi everyone. Just bought a blue 197 in what can only be described as nearly perfect condition. Think it has been garaged all it's life. Has Cup pack but std sports seats. Drives lovely, 67k and has belts done etc. rebuilt gearbox and many little bits attended to. Huge history from what I think...