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Welcome to the fold, I think you’ve been a little unlucky with the expenditure in your first few weeks of ownership but as already mentioned; these cars are now at the point where they need t.l.c to bring them up to scratch. My 197 Cup was initially a money pit but after spending a few ££ and...

Great selection of photos. Very arty.

Depends what is your expectations and also what power/performance you are used to. The timing on these engines is very sensitive and it’s critical that if / when the cambelt is changed the correct tools are used to ensure it’s done correctly. Also, if the vehicle is running a decat and no map...

Welcome along, it may be worth flushing the box with some new oil, Elf Tranself or if you’re feeling generous Fuchs Titan (can’t remember the exact grade) is a popular choice. They’re great cars but they do demand some TLC.

Great thread, love what you’ve done to the 200 Silverstone. A45 is pukka.

Welcome to Clio RS ownership, i'm sure you'll enjoy it. Brings back memories of my Silver 197 Cup which was superb.

Looks immaculate, great job on the engine bay.

Love this car, each update the pictures get better. Definitely going to have another 197 eventually.

Lovely example, I'd have it in a heartbeat if I could. Just not in a position to at this stage. Gutted really,

Phoenix yellow too ... Love it.

Great thread Carl, you've built a very nice car here, nothing OTT, looks like a factory spec Cup car.

Did the north coast 500 in August, amazing experience and the roads were stunning.

Callipers look great, especially as they're a gloss finish.

Just looked at all these pictures again and I want this car so bad.

Love your pictures, follow you on Instagram. Always amazing scenery and roads you visit. Noticed a few of the guys on the Clio RS Italia page are using Speedline Turini on the 197/200 ... they look fantastic

Some of my old 197. Great car and memories.

Welcome, I am sure you will source a great example with a budget like that. I also want to get back into a Renault sport in the near future.

I am 99% certain it did, you can view the mot history of my old 197, NU08VKW

Decat made my car worse, flat spot was horrendous. I put reinstalled the cat and bought a non res scorpion which was a much nicer set up. AD08's are spot on.

My 197 Cup failed the MOT due to this, turned out to be a seized calliper. I also needed new discs and pads at the time.