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  1. chris_blue

    Brake disc recommends?

    Have just purchased a 220 Trophy but the brake discs seem to be warped. Juddering over 50 and gets worse as gets faster Dont think its bushes or bearings. Any suggestion of the disc replacements? Occasional track use so prob the PBS Pro Race pads, had them before- fabulous But the discs. Maybe...
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    Cliosport Festival 2026

    Being held at Cadwell this year, a track Ive always wanted to do Signed up, and going, track time as well. https://cliosportfestival.net/
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    Cliofest 2025

    Anyone here going? Saturday 26th July is the main/track day..... Strange the Cliofest in Anglesey doesnt even seemed to be mentioned on this Forum? We are travelling from South Coast in the 197, about 8 hrs with a couple breaks :tearsofjoy:
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    Mintex 1144 brake pads superceded by Mintex MRM1801? They any good?

    Hi. As per title, my go to pads for the last few years have been superseded. I stuck by the 1144s as they always worked for me on trackdays Has anyone tried the 1801's and what are they like? - on first look they are round £140 for a front axle set The last 1144's i bought about 15month ago...
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    Emissions FAIL clarifications

    Clio 197 failed emissions today- big style CO2 was 10% (Should not be above 0,2%) HydroCarbons 900-1500ppm (Should not be above 200ppm) Lambda 0.7 (Should be between 0.97-1.03) Tester suggested new LAMBDA sensors and new Catalytic converter That seems strange when i only fitted the Milltek...
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    Best fuel 197

    Have used V-Power last couple months after an issue using Tesco 99 RON (Contamination scare at my local Tesco couple month back) Changed back to Tesco stuff as its lots cheaper- have noticed it seems slightly "less sharp" at pulling away, and less sharp thru the rev range The car is generally...
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    Remap 197 with Racechip pedal box

    Last year had my 197 remapped at Engine Dynamics- got rid of the flatspot Prior to that I had a Racechip pedal box which worked really well for torque/acceleration down low when pulling away in gears The Racechip pedal box didnt work at all well after the remap, and nowadays my pull away is...
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    197 Gearbox refurbed at AW Motorworks: Issues?

    When I purchased my 197 a year ago, realised it had the 3rd gear crunch, so as i was gonna use for Track a fair bit, decided to get it done and have an LSD fitted too. Went to Alex at AW Motorworks in September as recommended on here, which cost a few quid as cars always do. mGreat, i thought...
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    Front wing NSF Clio 197 Year 2006

    Any tips on how to remove the front offside wing (If anyone has a RED one:-) All looks a bit of a mess down there Arch liner seems ripped and some missing, front undertray hanging off and bits missing, and wing cracked and misshapen Spect i will replace the lot- might be the reason of a...
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    Trolley Jack for 197- question

    Quite a range of trolley jacks out there. My citeria is lightweight (To carry about at track, and I'm old lol), low profile entry, fastlift double piston, between 400-500mm lift height, decent long handle, castor wheels all round, etc etc It is nigh on impossible to get everything you want...
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    BLUE 197 Cup? Worthing Steyne

    We had a chat- my RED 197 pulled up on the loading bay Drop me a Message - be great to see what yours is made of :-) Chris