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  1. jam1991

    Rear Caliper Re-Build

    Guys, Currently got the Clio off the road for the winter, ready to refurb my calipers using Chrisgti6 guide (many thanks). I have purchased the 2 x Caliper service kits. Took the rear calipers off last night and was wondering has anyone done the same and replaced the seals/rubbers on the...
  2. jam1991

    Replacement Steering Rack . . .

    Hi guys, 197 has been suffering from knocking which sounds like it's coming from the OSF. It is quite a clunk when driving over speed bumps etc. KW V1's have been on for a few months now without issue. Jacked the car up last night, hoping to find something really obvious. . . No such luck...
  3. jam1991

    Pulling left. . . after tracking (pics)

    I feel your pain mate, I have had both balljoints done and replaced the bottom arms when fitting my KW V1's. If I sit in the outside lane of a dual carriageway and let go of the wheel it doesn't take long until the car moves over into the inside lane. It seems intermittent on mine, like...
  4. jam1991

    Clio 200 Gordini crash parkway 3:30 yesterday

    Never seen a Gordini around here mate, like you say hope everyone is ok!
  5. jam1991

    Pulling left. . . after tracking (pics)

    Had an on-going issue with car pulling to the left quite severely. Was the same before I fitted my KW V1's and went for four wheel alignment this weekend hoping to resolve the issue. Before After - Went out and tested and the car is doing exactly the same, no difference despite the...
  6. jam1991

    Squeaking. . . Clutch related?

    Thanks for the suggestion. Anyone ever changed one?
  7. jam1991

    Squeaking. . . Clutch related?

    Basically, noticed in in recent days that the 197 has been making a squeaking noise when idling. Almost like a belt whirring/squeaking. Until tonight, I related the fact that when I depress the clutch pedal the squeaking completely stops... What could this be related too? Anyone else had...
  8. jam1991

    Removing Foot Pedals

    Thanks for the reply mate, think i'll just polish them without taking them off :)
  9. jam1991

    Removing Foot Pedals

    Has anyone ever removed their foot pedals, was wanting to remove them - and clean/polish them up properly. Cheers
  10. jam1991

    Car insurance

    22 years old, 2 years no claims. Clio 197 - £363 fully comp with Admiral.
  11. jam1991

    KW V1 - Slight knocking

    where exactly does the washer need to be?
  12. jam1991

    KW V1 - Slight knocking

    thanks mate that would be very helpful!
  13. jam1991

    KW V1 - Slight knocking

    Thanks mate! Do you recall what size washer? Is it just one side or both? Stuck at work away this week so going to take a look Friday night.
  14. jam1991

    KW V1 - Slight knocking

    Hi guys, Thought I'd post up as I know quite a few people have fitted KW V1's to their Clio. Basically got mine brand new. Fitted them about a month ago. (old top mount design) Slight knocking noise is coming\occurring when first pulling away in the car, over the first couple of speed bumps in...
  15. jam1991

    Rear Lights?

    Are all MK3 Clio lights the same? or are the 197 type different? Got a slight crack on one of mine and after a replacement. JAM
  16. jam1991

    Car cleaned all nicely first pics

    Looks really well mate! My 197 is black, but always fancied a white one :)
  17. jam1991

    Dealer part only?

    try £57 inc VAT just bought one last week. . . rip off!
  18. jam1991

    Wobble when hit ruts

    I get this also, replaced my suspension to new KW V1's and it is exactly the same. . .
  19. jam1991

    197 Rear LED Lights arrived & on car....Photos...

    I like the look of them, how much did a pair set you back if you don't mind me asking?
  20. jam1991

    Urgent! Petrol cap on 197 will not open

    just took the motor out completely lads, stupid design - unlocking and locking the key fob; you can see the motor is not moving enough to clear the hole. new motor needed by looks of things. . . .