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  1. Luke_197

    Chris Aldred 197 Progress Thread

    Very nice mate, nice of them to do the discs too, always nice to find a company that will go out of their way to show they care about the customer. Any future plans? also thought about re-painting your calipers to finish things off, maybe even a different colour?
  2. Luke_197

    Best summer tyres

    I have the Yokohoma Ad08r. Very happy and will continue using them. Lots of grip in the summer and Not bad in the wet either. Price is a little steep and the compound is quite soft so they won't last long.
  3. Luke_197

    Hi from Oz

    Notice any difference, considering you have the vibratech engine mounts fitted?
  4. Luke_197

    Guy's GW FF RS Clio 200

    Nice car mate, I look forward to seeing the future plans.
  5. Luke_197

    Luke_197 Progress thread

    Cheers for the comments guys. Pav I think they didn't bother looking and just assumed there was nothing wrong to get rid of me. After all the Agro I've had with Renault(swirl marks ect). I've thrown in the towel and just gonna pay myself there's only so many times I can leave my pride and joy...
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    197/200 front bumper swap

    I'm sure I read somewhere you have to change the wings and slam panel aswell, no xenons on the 200, but you can still get projecter headlamps.
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    Luke_197 Progress thread

    Time for an update. It's been a while since my last post, been having some issues with my steering which has really ruined the driving experience, Basically the steering is wandering and pulling to the left. Went back and forth to Renault trying to resolve the problem. After a while they where...
  8. Luke_197

    Looking for a shed...

    I'm thinking of doing the same Yiannis. Could look at Clio 2's for a grand you will get a average condition one on around 80k. Also the Corsa C (the plague as I call them) go for dirt cheap. If you lucky you might find an 02 plate 1.2 seat Ibiza which I actually think are quite nice looking.
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    Newbie - Portsmouth

    Welcome along! [emoji4]
  10. Luke_197

    Manifold Noise Increase

    Hi Matt The manifolds are difficult to fit, they require dropping the subframe which takes time which results in high labour costs. Because your exhaust is non resonated you will see a pretty big increase in noise, but It won't be unbearable. Keep in mind your car will defiantly need mapping...
  11. Luke_197

    Pav's Albi Blue 197T

    Nice job Pav! Good to see your treating yourself to some mods. [emoji4] use to have one on my 197, improves the car a lot doesn't it. Need one on the 200. Can I ask who you ordered it from? Also how did you mount it to the blanking cover , Is it just wedged in or have you stuck it down...
  12. Luke_197

    Hi from Oz

    Car is looking fantastic steve11. I love your leather recaro's, but have you ever though of changing to fixed bucket seats if your using the car for racing?
  13. Luke_197

    Kw v1 vs h&r monotube

    In that photo the Clio has the 18" Megane wheels fitted so don't be deceived into thinking it will sit like that on standard Clio wheels. I use to run KW v1s on my old 197, found it to be a perfect compromise of stiffness/ride comfort. Personally I never found them to be overly stiff. Cornered...
  14. Luke_197

    Beware of the potholes !!!

    Bloody joke that mate, I would try to claim for the repair of the wheel aswell.
  15. Luke_197

    Steering problems/ 4 wheel alignment graph

    Thanks mate. Perfect excuse to upgrade the rear brakes. If the bearings where faulty though wouldn't I hear a noise at high speeds?
  16. Luke_197

    Steering problems/ 4 wheel alignment graph

    Womble thanks for the advise mate. I think I may go to a specialist after Renault have had a look to check everything is 100 percent ok. I really hope its not bent. [emoji21] Thats going to be pricey isnt it. surely it would take alot to bend the axle? @yiannis thanks for looking mate. Ill go...
  17. Luke_197

    Steering problems/ 4 wheel alignment graph

    Stubonez yeah fairly new mate I'll be switching the wheels around soon to see if it makes a difference. [emoji4] Yiannis197 thanks mate, much appreciated. One more quick question, if I'm going to buy clubsports is it "nessesary" for me to buy the powerflex front wishbone bushes with "camber...
  18. Luke_197

    Steering problems/ 4 wheel alignment graph

    Cheers Yiannis197. Ok that's good news. I don't think there is play as the steering still feels pretty sharp. The car is booked in for Tuesday so we will see what Renault say. I'll ask them the check the subframe and if that fails I'll swap over the wheels. Do you recon some polyflex rear...
  19. Luke_197

    Steering problems/ 4 wheel alignment graph

    Ringing them this morning mate. They don't open until 8:30. [emoji4]
  20. Luke_197

    Steering problems/ 4 wheel alignment graph

    Yiannis197 did a test to see if there was play in the steering rack. Tbh the wheels do move with the slightest movement as you can see in this video: https://vimeo.com/120667117 It's alot easier to turn the steering wheel anti clockwise.