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  1. Tarticmonkey

    Roof Bars For Clio 197

    HI All, Does anyone know if standard clio mk3 roof bars fit a 197?
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    Tyre sizes

    Looking at going to AD09's for track that are 225 50 17 from MRF's at 215 / 45 / 17. Extra 30mmish rolling radius. Is this something that would give problems or am I overthinking and it'll be fine? or rather be reyt. Happy to raise ride height etc if rquired.
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    Sprogtech Intake

    Follow the guy that owns this on insta and see he's developed an intake for mk3 clio rs. Has anyone seen one in action? Looks a good bit of kit and possible other option to the V6 airbox. https://www.sprogleymotorsport.co.uk/product-page/sprogtech-st-x-f4r-enclosed-intake-kit-clio-rs197-rs200
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    Gearbox Issues - how do I know if it’s Synchros?

    Posted on my build thread but wanted to ask the question properly here to get peoples thoughts. So on track Friday, started having issues selecting 4th and 2nd with the car seemingly not engaging the gear when changing up in the case of fourth and down I the case of second. Sometimes it was...
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    Anyone recognise this car?

    Got another mate looking for a clio for trackdays. Just seen this pop up on eBay. Does anyone recognise it? Only reason I ask is that it has a gold clio197.net sticker in it...
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    Meglio Power Levels.

    Posting this in the 200 section as I’m not sure where else to stick it. Saw this 200 meglio last night at the Porsche Sheffield cars and burgers thing. Owner didn’t care to say much but claimed it’s 400 brake. Is that even possible on a meg lump? Don’t know it was a r26 or rs250 lump but I...
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    Engine Mounts

    Have a feeling this have been covered before but what engine mounts are people running? I am currently using Powerflex black series engine mount inserts and being blunt they were a mistake.
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    Piston Heads 197 Track Car auction.

    Anyone seen this pop up? https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/auction/16354514 One day left with current £1500 bid at time of posting and a £5-£6k estimate… don’t worry though it has a “stage 1” map on it complete with a shite “induction kit” and long throw shifter.
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    Pad Life on Track Days

    I know this a variable on a lot of things but on average; how many track days are people getting from a set of front pads? Daft question time for those that have run multiple pads. Have you noticed a longer life from a more expensive pad? I.e I am currently running PBS Pro Race and they...
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    Helicoil Sizes

    Barry Big Arms Strikes again. Need to helicoil my front hubs to accept a bolt to the brakes lines in place. What size will I need for this? Or Does it not matter? Also got a stripped coil pack thread in the valve cover... not my fault this time (Huzzah). Anyone dealt with this before or...
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    Bush Question

    Got a questions about bushes. Just opened my front arm ones and I've ordered purple rather than black for the rear arm bush. Would I be alright running different hardness of bushes on the same arm or is it going to be make the suspension act a bit weird? All other bushes upfront are black...
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    Clio V6 Airbox Conversion

    Quick Q. Looking at doing the V6 airbox conversion. Is only Ap Motorpsort that do the mounting bracket for this? Also whats so special about a green cotton filter?
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    Power from Cams, Ported Intake mani and full exhaust

    To cut a long story short, I am helping my friend source a 200. He's put a deposit down on a car that appears to be a good example but has been tinkered with. It has this K-Tec Kit on already https://k-tecracing.com/products/ktr-clio-3-rs-camshaft-exhaust-and-induction-kit-package but with an...
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    Stud Conversion Torque Settings

    Does anyone know the torque settings for a pure motorsport stud conversion? Just wondering if I need to by a smaller torque wrench.
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    Coil Over Top Mounts

    In the not too distant future I am hoping to be ordering some proper Coils (Bye bye K-Tec ones). What top mounts are people running? Hoping to be able purchase GAZ Golds for reference. I would ask for recommendations for a coilover set with a true rear coilover, however I have a feeling the...
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    Wheel Arch Liners on Trackdays

    To those that use their clio on track. Do you run arch liners?
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    Collecting Cars Press Car

    Not sure if anyone has been following this. The old Renault U.K. 200 CUP press car has just sold on collecting cars for a mental amount!
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    Replacement Sump

    Hi All To cut a long story short. I need a replacement sump for my 197. Can anyone recommend a good after market one? I know PMS sell genuine Renault ones but my tight nature wants to see if I can get one for less. Cheers
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    Home Garage Ideas

    Hey All, Looking to get some ideas of what people have done with their garages to centre around working on cars- I have a few ideas but want to see what others have done so I can budget accordingly. Main questions are regarding the following: - flooring- are the £20 black rubber floor...
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    Stainless Brembo Bleed Nipples

    Folks, As some may have seen I snapped a bleed nipple in a Brembo calliper over the week. This has now been sorted. This has lead me to think would something this be a worthwhile upgrade? Or will these still have the same issues...