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  1. silverclio4410

    MY 2009 SILVER CLIO 200

    Made a start on the detailing aspect of the car today. Did a normal wash then claybarred the car. Used a meguires claybar and a little detergent and it definitely worked it's magic. Here's a before and after.
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    Engine blown.... soon after timing belt change

    TBF if timing is or was incorrect all 8 Valves on said side would be fooked.
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    MY 2009 SILVER CLIO 200

    Today I went about doing brake pads, brake lines, brake discs and brake fluid. Also did engine oil and filter/magnetic sump plug. I also cleaned up under the front arches. I bought new brake fitting kit from euro car parts aswell as it's best to renew the pins etc. The brake fluid was...
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    MY 2009 SILVER CLIO 200

    Hey guys, So now I finally have the parts i need to get started on the Clio. First of all I went straight to Renault and ordered up genuine mats to keep the already clean carpet clean and protected. I managed to fit in my tiny little coolant temp gauge and volt gauge. Nice touch and a...
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    MY 2009 SILVER CLIO 200

    So tonight operation scuttle panel commenced. Now I must stress I am not doing this because my carpets soaking or anything like that , the clios carpets are absolutley fine and this is just a precautionary thing I am doing as most of the cars I have ever owned have had soggy carpet and it was...
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    MY 2009 SILVER CLIO 200

    You lot seem like a great bunch in here. All very positive and friendly. The chassis is just a normal one , no cup pack or anything and the ride is very nice and smooth. As for the black and silver it does look very well i agree. Door handles in black would be great and will get round to that...
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    MY 2009 SILVER CLIO 200

    I have tried the polybushings on engine mounts before and it was unbareable personally and will always stick with rubber mounts. Elsewhere I will agree they are great bushes and make big improvements to handling. And yeah as for all the mods and money that comes with it I am actually really...
  8. silverclio4410

    Tempted by a 225...

    It really is a no brained R26 has an LSD which alone is a game changer. Recaro seats
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    Tempted by a 225...

    One thing I will say is for the improvement on spec by a huge way don't go 225, go r26. Epic cars for the money believe me
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    MY 2009 SILVER CLIO 200

    Cheers pav
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    MY 2009 SILVER CLIO 200

    Forgot to mention the specifics * Only 3 previous owners * 2 key cards that work perfectly * Full service history including cambelt at 70,800 miles. * Some old receipts and all manuals that originally come with car in the original wallet. * Purchased it with 92,500 miles on clock.
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    MY 2009 SILVER CLIO 200

    My immediate plans for the car are both remedial and maintenance items. * Oil, filter, and magnetic sump plug * Gearbox oil change * Spray door handles black * Check and clear out under scuttle panel * New battery for remote fob * Flush and renewal of brake fluid * Braided brake lines *...
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    MY 2009 SILVER CLIO 200

    Yesterday I purchased a silver 2009 Clio 200. It's a lovely car that I am very pleased with,they drive so well and look beautiful. There is a few things to do on it to get it up to my standard, it's such a clean car inside and out.