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  1. Tom Baynes

    Toms daily 197 cup

    Thanks man, yeah i am more annoyed at myself as i always vouch for premium/OEM parts. - i'll take this as a reality check and move forward with future modifications.
  2. Tom Baynes

    Toms daily 197 cup

    As bordem strikes and you scroll through FB clio pages, sometimes you come across what you think a bargain is... so, i bought this Second hand non-branded (but i think its a Direnza) system. its by far the worst decision i have had for the car, nothing fits well, the joins don't seem to seal...
  3. Tom Baynes

    Toms daily 197 cup

    So, a lot has happened since my last post. had a crazy summer which has involved me buying my first house which is my new money pit! but....Double garage (Y) without absolutely spamming my thread i will update it slowly with the updates and issues i have faced. Starting from where i left the...
  4. Tom Baynes

    Toms daily 197 cup

    Go for it! I'd go half and half next time I think. Alcantara looks and feels great but I think half and half would age better... Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk
  5. Tom Baynes

    Toms daily 197 cup

    New steering wheel from 'Royalsteeringwheels' as the old one was soooooooo tatty it was upsetting me every time I drove the car! I opted for the black alcantara supported with yellow stitching. I love the results! also went for a drive through the lakes as its not too far from me, took the...
  6. Tom Baynes

    Toms daily 197 cup

    Haha i will be in time, I'm not throwing a way some good tread though, I do daily this car 60 miles a day so it would be a waste. I am going to be replacing the rear discs and pads next month so ill have to search the market for a good replacement.
  7. Tom Baynes

    Toms daily 197 cup

    hopefully some PS4s along with a wheel refurb!
  8. Tom Baynes

    Toms daily 197 cup

    Update after driving the car for 3k miles... I park down the side of my driveway so when I cold start the car it is rather loud and exadurates the engine/exhaust noise. I've noticed a blow coming from the front of the car, so back of the engine... I was hoping it wasn't a crack in the manifold...
  9. Tom Baynes

    Toms daily 197 cup

    Went out for a nice drive around Trough of Bowland, if anyone has been on this drive you will understand how many great roads you come across! its a great route to take - recommend it at night. The 197 was a great match for my friends GT86 and the red MX-5 is a home brewed turbo build pushing...
  10. Tom Baynes

    Toms daily 197 cup

    Cheers for the welcome! first items I bought for the clio was a pair of Xenons I got for a steal on ebay :)! out with the old and in with the new!! Very happy with the results, such a better looking unit! I did not bother with upgrading the bulbs as I think the standard which came with...
  11. Tom Baynes

    Toms daily 197 cup

    Hello and welcome to my 'project' thread! - picked up this little gem in July 2018 and immediately started working on it to make it mine. - picked it up with 58k miles on with a brand new gearbox, new belts and a service before sale. It needs much attention to nearly all aspects of the car...