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  1. 6705russell

    Did I get a bargain?

    That's a lot of money for a cambelt change?.
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    Tips for removing rear diffuser..

    Took mine off the other day to spray, drop the nuts and screws out, wedge it with something underneath so it doesn't drop to the floor, use a butter knife and look in the gap as to where the clips are and slightly prize down and pull at each point.
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    Steering wheel

    Will a 2009-2012 Clio 200 steering wheel fit the 197, they are identical steering wheels by the looks of it.? Thanks in advance.
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    Engine oil

    I have used this in two of my cars including the Clio, cracking oil....
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    Car buying addiction

    I get ribbed from time to time, I have always had 3-4 cars on the drive for years now, I like to have a vehicle to suit my lifestyle, if i want to drive the twisty roads in Wales or the Peak District I use the Clio, If i go long distance I use my Insignia VX Line, If I need to take the dogs or...
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    Yet another polish...

    Thanks, you will need two cans of spray if you are doing front and back....
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    Yet another polish...

    For the grilles and diffuser I used Hammerite satin spray (metal spray paint), if you just key with 1200 wet and dry and (do not use any primer or the spray will react to it) and give it 4 coats with and hour or so between each coat, leave for 2-3 days and it will cure like stone.
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    Yet another polish...

    Sorry not been concentrating.. I used Meguirs Dual action cleaner polish...
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    Yet another polish...

    Cheers, I think the grilles and rear diffuser stand out more now they have been sprayed ...
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    Yet another polish...

    Thought I would get her out the garage and give it another once over with Meguirs....
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    Billy Monger - JustGiving

    I saw the accident at the weekend, such a terrible thing to happen to a young up and coming driver...
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    Hill Climb

    A favourite haunt of mine is Prescott Hill Climb, home to the Bugatti owners club the have some good events, if you like Italian/French cars the one to look for the is this one: https://www.prescott-hillclimb.com/events/la-vie-en-bleu-italian-day They have all the old Bugatti racing cars from...
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    Let's Talk Tellys

    Most including Sony use all Samsung internals anyway....
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    Bargain exhaust tips!

    Hammerite satin black spray, do not use a primer or lacquer as they do not mix, just key the plastic with some 1200 wet and dry and give it 3-4 coats with and hour or so between coats, leave it for a couple of days and it gives a rock hard finish.
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    Bargain exhaust tips!

    I have the same ones, sprayed the diffuser at the weekend as well....
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    spacesaver for 197

    I have bought a spare wheel today, 185/60/17 but after getting it home it is 3cm bigger than my 225/40/18,s??
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    Fitting upper powerflex bush question.

    And its a bugger to get off!
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    Spring clean!

    I had mine taken out because of the same situation, I had AA Silencers in Stafford put a new box in with proper welds this time, tempted to have them make me a bespoke stainless, they will do it and try different boxes so you can have the right sound... How much louder is it?
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    Spring clean!

    I will look out for you, always out and about, I am in Newcastle...
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    Espace spare wheel

    Ok, I have managed to get myself a Megane space saver 185/60/17, brand new tyre, £20 off eBay, bargain..