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I've just seen the cost of new gear knob. Anyone done a re-cover -is this possible and what firms do this?

Having followed the various fixes for the Map sensor has anyone actually thought of cleaning it with electrical contact cleaner? Also I am concerned about removing it without breaking -is there a foolproof way of teasing it out? The reason I ask is that my very firm cable tie fixing has...

I want to replace all my wheel bolts as they are rusty and I also need to have some locking nuts. Simple question -whenever I find compatible sets they temper the response with' suitable for after market wheels but may fit originals'. Is this a problem and which suppliers has anyone...

Same as yours by the looks of your pic. I tend to use the 2008 with its snow control at the moment so not out and about at the moment with the Clio. I'm going to have to get rid as there are too many in the area !! I tend to go for low production run cars such as Daihatsu Sirion Rally2...

Decided to test the battery as car was new to me. Left the 197 for over a week under a good foot of snow until it all melted today. Started first button - very positive !

As a newy I'm very impressed with the gentle and at times very funny banter about something so relatively straighforward ,even to me. Compared with many of the various forums (of different marks),I like this approach which is much to be admired! Some are very very aggressive. So well done!

Sorry I didn't take a lot of notice -just as well I didn't decide to race -mods a plenty! First longish drive and in the dark and I was keeping to the speed limit. 197 is bog standard and I shall keep it that way after sorting out loose Map sensor and flat spot (maybe a Renault standard chip...

About 6.45 pm I was enjoying the rasp of exhaust at 70 mph when a car pulled alongside. Didn't take much notice until it pulled away and flashed its hazards so I flashed and off he went. White 127 standard I think,,no exhaust tips- but not much else to report as I was enjoying the first outing...

Took Clio to Sean Edwards in Shirley today to get a duplicate key card and whilst he was doing (2 cards for £110 as the original was on the way out) I asked how easy it was to clear the scuttle drains? He said that access was easy but I would need to put a air gun down them to properly clear 10...

Collected the 197 today with all the work done and body (nearly) sorted - apart from the dreaded tail gate corrosion which I didn't notice until this forum gave me advice.The area is small and I could probably get a temporary repair done although chips away tend to shy away from actual rust...

I may be too late but I've just bought a 197. I need either a space saver or full size wheel with tyre. Do you still have either left. If so how much -can collect. jonathanwilson3@btinternet.com

Just wondering whether the £90 is for a keyless card or just an emergency non keyless version as my local specialist has quoted £210 Renault or £90 for non Renault and non keyless!

Hi everyone, Just to thank you all for your kind welcome. I'll keep you posted when I finally get the car next weekend and we'll see if all the jobs I listed were done! The trouble is I tend to be very picky when it comes to bodywork even though no one else can see the problem (mind you my...

I'm impressed by your quick answer and thank you for that! You may be right about tacky which I'm not but quite like the bling!! You can't be anonymous with a 197 like I could with my Mitsubushi Colt Ralliart!

Noticed that there are chrome tailpipe ends on some of the 197s. The one I'm buying doesn't and the exhaust pipes end within the diffuser some centimetres short of the end of the diffuser. Is that normal or a problem or do I just get some chrome ends to smarten it up?

Cheers

Just bought standard 197 ,on 100k,which is now being prep'd - usual body scratches and stone chips,cam belt ,tensioners and water pump and oil and filter change and driver's seat tear. Now in my 70th year I still can't get away from warm hatches (recent Colt Ralliart, Daihatsu Sirion Rally2)...