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    197: First Impressions - A weekend with my new French Mistress

    Lovely write up. I have some black diamonds that i bought from that seller but have never used as decided I didn't like them on. Chuck me a tenner for postage and a beer and you can have them. PM me your address if you want them.
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    Cook Sport Springs

    Are these stiffer than the 200 cup spring rates?
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    It's a sad day

    Done the S3 thing. Hopefully it isn't the money pit mine was. Forever chewing suspension parts. Did sell it on 153k though.
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    It's a sad day

    Thought Schumacher had died there for a minute with the thread title ............
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    Brakes 'slipping' - any ideas?

    Mmm - wasn't stomping on them and no pulsing from the peddle. Maybe?
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    Brakes 'slipping' - any ideas?

    Doesn't feel like abs at all.
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    Brakes 'slipping' - any ideas?

    So decided to try to strip and clean front brakes today (my first attempt at this). All went ok, or so I thought. Re- assembled and went for a test drive. On hard breaking the brakes are what I can only describe as slipping. Plenty of bite and then as if the pads lose adhesion, slip a bit...
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    Best fast road pad for £100

    Why are people talking about £100 for standard pads? The brembo items which are the same, just without the renault stamp are only £45-£50 IIRC?
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    Wishbones (again!)

    Reply from powerflex to an enquiry I made; "We are hoping to be releasing our kit for the Clio 197/200 in approx. 2-3 weeks time. We will be making parts for the wishbones, roll bars, engine mounts and rear beam. We’ll also be making some geometry adjusting parts for the front wishbone...
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    Wishbones (again!)

    Any idea what will be in the powerflex kit?
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    On going project...

    Think I saw this parked up at Mark Black's place when I was there the other week? Looked good but I did wonder about that seat on the road as well!
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    My Full Fat Mistress - 293bhp F4RT - The end of an era...

    Why are other coillies so overpriced :)
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    Ashton's 200T EDC - Red Splitter Blade

    That absolutely sucks mate. Sorry if I missed this but presumably the suppliers have agreed to a refund?
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    My Full Fat Mistress - 293bhp F4RT - The end of an era...

    Would be very interested in the review of the Coilies. Where's the catch at that price inc. adjustable top mounts? Car's going to be mega.
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    Cook Sport Springs

    Would be good to know if these are a cheapish alternative to coilies for occasional track and road use for a cup sprung 200 (performance, not for looks).
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    Cook Sport Springs

    boo - get them on.
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    Cook Sport Springs

    so Gam what are they like?
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    The New Year Resolution Thread

    Spend less money on cars (oops spent the kitchen money on a second car a couple of months ago) Learn how to drive the clio properly on a track (without binning it) Lose some weight (this time it happens - 2 stone by June) Spend more quality time with the mrs (had a bad scare involving an...
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    Need some opinions, roll cage colour....

    Even a rear bolt in that your head is nowhere near?
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    Need some opinions, roll cage colour....

    Not always true. Mine with cage, buckets and harnesses cost me £48 extra premium. Did check multiple times on the phone.