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    March potm "POLL"

    Sick entries this month. f1 gmv but it was (g)rrrrreaallllly close.
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    Which oil?!

    I'm gonna do a service in the coming week and I'm wondering which oil to get. I've been using ELF SXR 5W40 (or something like that) which should be fully synthetic. Is that good enough or should I get something better?
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    Brakes not braking as hard as they used to

    As said in the thread topic. The brakes are more mellow and less responsive than they used to be when new. 11K miles on the clock, been driven around hard. It's time for new pads or should I check something else?
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    Traction control

    That traction control does two things: 1. cuts the gas when the front wheels slip (usually during a turn but also when launching). That you can do yourself. 2. Tries to prevent oversteer by braking one or more wheels separately, and that you can never do yourself (there are other methods of...
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    42.2mpg

    That makes my eyes bleed. Buy a Prius if you want good mpg, you got a clio, trash it. :D
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    Clio + Wet = <3

    If you like it in the wet on the road take it for a wet track day. TONS of laughs and really fun to push hard. It just goes and goes and goes. On a track you can safely turn the ASR/ESP, balance it much better with the gas and slide it all over the place. One word of warning - the safety...
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    Test drove a 200

    Exactly one year after I got my 197 I test drove a 200. Gotta say I was rather surprised how much they differ. Good stuff: The 200 pulls way more than the 197, dunno if it's the transmission or the engine or both but it certainly packs more umph. Also, the dealer here had a the softer suspension...
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    Complete lack of grip 3

    Gravel can wreck havoc on grip. Went for a ride with some friends with Seats and had the privilege to see one of them lose control, skid into a ditch and rollover. All that from a tiny patch of gravel. From what you describe it looks like you went over a patch of oil/gravel during the turn...
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    LY R27 detail

    Sick photos. Very well done.
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    February 2010 POTM "POLL"

    Was close but LiquidD got my vote. Awesome photos guys.
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    Common Rattles?

    I got a squeek from the the left A beam whenever I enter my driveway. Part of the Renault experience.
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    200 gear in a 197?

    I understand that Renault changed the gear ratios in the 200 and shortened 1st through 3rd. Is it possible/any good to change the gear ratios for a 197 to those of the 200?
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    My Glacier White 197 Now Sadly For Sale...

    Looks amazing. Too sad you have to sell.
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    gearbox not engaging when cold

    Double-clutch and rev it properly, otherwise it does that.
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    Falling out with the 197

    You get what you pay for and in Renault case - you get more for what you pay.
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    On your way to work ...

    1. A2ON - 27 mpg 2. mradam87 - 28.5 mpg 3. stydriver - 26.3 mpg 4. Evs - 23mpg 5. Paul - 36.5mpg but its not at rush hour and im also in no hurry to get there either lol 6. oferh - 18-19 mpg, I hit that snooze button way too much.
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    What tyres

    ^^^^^^^^ Yes.