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  1. Matt197

    TRW Pads Rear!

    Thanks for clearing that up Si, kinda confusing that they do that though :s Ordered some Brembo ones from next day brakes, just need my wheels back :jumpon:
  2. Matt197

    TRW Pads Rear!

    Thanks for the replies lads, having issues getting OEM Renault pads under £51 so might get some Brembo ones then. I'm not trying to cheep it, I just hate paying for P&P and all the OEM pads people are charging £8 P&P and seeing as I can get Brembo pads for £39.99 its a winner for me. Unless I...
  3. Matt197

    TRW Pads Rear!

    I must be blind because I never knew Renault put TRW pads on the rear and Brembo on the front, I always thought it was Brembo pads all around. Anyone switched to Brembo at the rear out on interest?
  4. Matt197

    Here we go again! Thinking of selling the 197?

    Do it mate, the Clio is not the only car that can go around a corner fast contrary to popular belief. Have you looked at a VX220? 0-60 in 4.7 seconds, they have come down in price over the years and look mean as ****.
  5. Matt197

    The have a moan thread - All welcome.

    People in general annoy me, if I could do everything myself I would live on an island all by my self :D Bad customer service, including not replying to emails. People who cant help them self. People who ask for your advice and ignore it, **** up and wonder why. People who use trains. Can...
  6. Matt197

    Roy's Thread of Spam

    I did not know Roy had been knighted Will lol Sir Spamalot of Spamalot :p
  7. Matt197

    paint or powder coat?

    Not to be funny but I really don't think that statement by SprayShack is correct. Just sent mine off to Lepsons, should be back any day now. Do lots of research on the place where you are going to send them to and you will be fine.
  8. Matt197

    Arrg water leak, how do i get my wipers off!

    Very easy, remove the plastic cap that protects the nut. Marks the nut with a pen so you know how far to tighten it back then remove it. I don't remember how big the nut is but I think its a 13mm socket that is needed. The wiper has a scissor grip action that you need release in order to...
  9. Matt197

    Warranty Issues claimed for?

    There was a massive thread on this, can't be bothered to search for it at the moment. Only thing that I have claimed for is the gearbox, other than that the cars not been a problem.
  10. Matt197

    Has your gearbox been replaced? Yes or no?

    Watchdog might be a waste of time but I have been watching Dont get done get Dom and he gets some very good results. On the one that was on today he was looking into VW and the ESP light problem. I'm sure we have enough people (31) to get noticed lol its whether or not anyone else will be...
  11. Matt197

    Has your gearbox been replaced? Yes or no?

    Everyone who has had a problem who have been made to pay should email Dom Littlewood, sure the gearboxes are unfit for purpose. My old 1.2 clio that was 16 years old had its original gearbox from new and I gave that some abuse being my first car when I passed my test.
  12. Matt197

    Should I have an alloy foot rest?

    As far as I am aware its an accessory that does not come with the car, was the case with the 197 anyway.
  13. Matt197

    What do you say you drive?

    When people ask what car do you drive what do you say? I got asked today out the blue and found my self saying Reno Clio Sport :s
  14. Matt197

    Cups first wash and wax after getting sprayed

    So you know for sure that waxing causes no problems on freshly painted paint then? I would rather air on the side of caution than risk damaging the paint, this has been talked about on DW before and people came to the conclusion it was best to leave it a few weeks before waxing...
  15. Matt197

    Cups first wash and wax after getting sprayed

    Not sure washing alone will remove the wax, might be worth giving Russ a PM and see what his advice is. I'm sure it will be fine just make sure you keep the car clean.
  16. Matt197

    Cups first wash and wax after getting sprayed

    Looks good mate. I think it depend on how the paint was cured, if it was baked and not air dried then no problem. However its more the waxing than washing that should be avoided so I have been told, something to the with the solvents in the paint evaporating and if waxed it stops this from...
  17. Matt197

    Centre console LY or Alcantara?

    Hmm, don't go all yellow. It's to much IMO, when I get around to doing mine I am going to go for a nice dark grey almost anthracite in colour. I think black also looks odd in contrast to the plastic trim, Alcantara should look good though.
  18. Matt197

    White speedline paint code

    I give up trying to find this information, been giving the run around by this company :( So to save time, glacier white or pearl white ?
  19. Matt197

    White speedline paint code

    I have already PM Karl but was wondering if anyone else knows what the colour code is for white speedlines? The place that is doing my wheels don't use IXELL paint and have asked me to find out the glasurit code or a paint name. Contacted my local dealer and they are no help, did not even...
  20. Matt197

    How old are you

    Just noticed post #146 copied the list incorrectly and knocked a lot of people from the list. Adding them back now so might be duplicates :( jase - 37 simon - 41 James - 35 chappo - 35 Golgarth - 31 Adrian - 29 Gem - 28 Rich - 26 kevo66 - 26 Rocko - 24 kappa75 - 23 Stu - 22...