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  1. Rishi

    Converting degrees to mm? (alignment values)

    Thanks but that doc needs a password to unlock it (not the zip file but the doc when in excel) As far as im aware you just divide the circumference of your tyre by 360 and you have the amount of mm per degree
  2. Rishi

    Alignment Values? (workshop manual)

    If anyone ever need to convert degrees to mm heres a how to http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?37419-Converting-degrees-to-mm-(alignment-values)
  3. Rishi

    Converting degrees to mm? (alignment values)

    I don't really understand that chart but I worked out how, these websites helped me... http://mcgrefer.com/sizeinfo/2154517 (to work out circumference of your tyre) http://www.onlineconversion.com/forum/forum_1061942119.htm (then as this site describes you divide your circumference by 360)...
  4. Rishi

    Converting degrees to mm? (alignment values)

    Where I work we use mm for alignment values, but for my 197 cup I only have the degrees values. How would I go about converting the degrees to mm? Thanks in advance for any help
  5. Rishi

    Goodyear Eagle F1 215/45/17 Asymm 91y XL?

    Hello there, i've just ordered 4 of these tyres for my car that desperately needs them, I was just wondering if the 'XL' matters? Would I have to change the psi? If so, what to? I've been running the factory Conti's from new and they are practically slicks right now, very slippy when wet, so...
  6. Rishi

    Matador mp46 xl?

    Has anyone tried these budget tyres? We recently started doing tyres where i work & I can get em all fitted for £240, its tempting & the firm we order from say they are really good tyres Im thinking either that or goodyear eagle F1's for £392.88 all in, is it worth going the extra for the...
  7. Rishi

    About to regas my A/C at work

    thanks mate that's what im after how blind am I!?
  8. Rishi

    About to regas my A/C at work

    I work for ford and am about to give in & regas my 197's A/C, is there anything I need to know before going ahead with it? Like gm values or anything Cheers!
  9. Rishi

    That time has come - tyre recommendations plz!

    Cheers, doesn't look like they have in my size though (no 215/45/17)
  10. Rishi

    That time has come - tyre recommendations plz!

    thanks for the replies, i may go with the Toyo T1R's if they are decent, i'll read some reviews, i can get 4 of them fitted for under £300 which is so much more doable than splashing out £500+
  11. Rishi

    That time has come - tyre recommendations plz!

    Ok, that time has come to replace all 4 tyres, ouch! £! Any recommended brands? Im getting a price on Conti CS5's, Michelin PS3's and Goodyears from the tyre firm we use at my work I'm obviously trying to keep it as cheap as possible but not skimping on quality Thanks in advance for...
  12. Rishi

    Roof Rack?

    seems fairly reasonable, £129 Thule http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4_tab.php/roofbars/thule_rapid_system_fixpoint_xt_feet_4_no_751/Qx%40w%2C6M4gNax5vN1Yv0vegd3uH%40uT3xI~BjZ5itJTE%60%40SdE88F9WMdBIo5_Zuaf%60
  13. Rishi

    Roof Rack?

    Cheers you know how much it is?
  14. Rishi

    Roof Rack?

    Hiya guys, been a long while! Just wondering whats my cheapest option for a roof rack? Something i can tie a surf board onto Cheers!
  15. Rishi

    Noise when i let off the throttle?

    cheers thanks for that i will have a gander when i have a chance which may not be til next weekend, it does sound like an airy/plasticy noise i shouldn't have even described it as a 'knock' really, its a high pitched 'pop' kind of knocking, a clonk :huh: its definitely o/s/f but sometimes...
  16. Rishi

    Recaro seats... where can i get them??

    i bought a dodgy recaro for £300, had to get the base welded, but still totally worth it rs recaros are like lsd, you don't find it, it finds you
  17. Rishi

    Noise when i let off the throttle?

    Can anyone please describe what exactly needs changing? Isit the whole stabilizer bar itself? Or 'some zinc' as a previous poster had fitted? My knocking at -5c this morning was really bad. If the part is only £40 it's worth changing My cars only done a touch over 10k! Would i be able to...
  18. Rishi

    197: Servicing - West London?

    there used to be a grey/silver 197 directly opposite my work on headstone rd, but i don't think thats you as he's moved or sold his car as i never see it anymore i recently started walking to work so don't use car during the week anymore so not about as much as it used to be
  19. Rishi

    Noise when i let off the throttle?

    right now im only using my car on weekends & it's not making the noise so im quite fine with it the whole manifold thing is obviously concerning though giving how many of them have cracked...
  20. Rishi

    197: Servicing - West London?

    im in harrow too mate, let me know where you end up going... what kindof service you get etc... what colour is your 197 by the way? we're bound the see each other about, i'll give you a toot ;) im in an albi blue 58 plate, w/ cup pack