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    Genuine Brembo Cheap Brake Pads!

    Think that says it all!!
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    Genuine Brembo Cheap Brake Pads!

    It is the same part number as applez quoted, they are just a little cheaper with free postage!! Can't go wrong as said before K-tecs are charging £98 for genuine renault, a little expensive I think!!
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    Genuine Brembo Cheap Brake Pads!

    I think these maybe correct though: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brembo-Front-Brake-Pads-RENAULT-CLIO-III-2-0-16V-Sport-Hatch-197PS-06-/370684370488?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ARenault%7CModel%3AClio%7CCars+Type%3A2.0+16V+Sport&hash=item564e829e38
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    Genuine Brembo Cheap Brake Pads!

    Are these not the correct pads then? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270924723160?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
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    Check your lower arm link bar(s) and Dog bone mount....

    Passenger side front!! And I'm not aware if it was leaking, the garage ended up changing the top strut mount, track rod end, anti rotation link, anti roll bar drop link and finally the shock absorber!!
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    Check your lower arm link bar(s) and Dog bone mount....

    Right, after 3 weeks in the garage I bought the car from, they have finally fix the problem, no more knock!! Yay!! Turns out it was a shock absorber!! Bit of an odd one, but haven't had to pay anything and now have the car back, so went for a blast and the smile is back!!
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    Insurance and mods

    I had a look at this, I used compare the market and tried different combos of mods and on average it added £200 to the premium. Best thing to do is do the same, go on compare the market and select yes for mods and it'll bring up a full list of different mods for you to select. Also give...
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    Check your lower arm link bar(s) and Dog bone mount....

    So, I picked up my new car up and 8 days later it went back for a knocking noise, passenger side front. 1 week later they had fitted a top strut mount and a track rod end, still have the knocking noise, they continue to try and find it. Another 4 days go by and they still can't find a knocking...
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    ITG maxogen - ktec spec?

    You need to buy her something else mate and sort this one out how you want it!!
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    Cup springs with standard 197 dampers

    Right I'm looking at running the follow set up, cup springs on standard 197 dampers. What I want to know is has anyone done this and what they thought? Does it give any improvement? I'm think of doing this as I want the drop that the cup springs give without getting too harsh a ride as I...
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    H&R's now fitted

    How would you rate it for using it day to day? Would like it drop mine but don't want to make it uncomfortable.
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    AG 200, cup spoiler, MacDonalds Hedge End

    As title says, saw an Alien Green 200 with a cup spoiler in the car park of MacDonalds in Hedge End at about 18:00, anyone on here?
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    Tips on fitting Hekos?

    They set the nimbus off nicely mate, fitted mine last week. Slide the front on, then the back and pushed the rest in front to back, didn't use clips either, put the windows up and left over night, windows go up and down with no problems. Enjoy the look
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    New Nimbus 197 Owner

    Yea, did make me wonder about the previous owner, but apart from that its in very good condition and has been serviced every year, so well looked after. Thanks for all the positive comments, finding the forum very useful.
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    New Nimbus 197 Owner

    I just used some paint thinners, it was just spray paint luckily enough, little bit of elbow grease and it came off easily.
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    New Nimbus 197 Owner

    Cheers, I know, love the stealthy look that it has.
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    New Nimbus 197 Owner

    Hi guys and gals, new owner of a 197 in Nimbus silver, picked it up last Monday, came from a Focus ST, just needed something a little cheaper run as will be doing my full motorbike test soon. Currently has Team Heko wind deflectors fitted and a K&N panel filter. Looking at fitting a cup...