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    Manifold change question?

    I changed the manifold on my car yesterday, one of those jobs that if it ever needs doing again I will either sell the car or shell out for someone else to do it :bored: Quick question to anyone else who has done this... Does anyone know how to get the two metal clips back on the nuts that hold...
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    Will these fit?

    Can anyone tell me if 225/45 ZR17 94W will fit the standard 197 wheels? Don't know a lot about tyre sizes so any help will be appreciated Cheers
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    Ktec or Milltek

    After some advice from people with these systems.... My centre silencer has gone on ny standard system so plan to replace with one of the above. I want it to be as close to standard inside the cabin as possible, don't want the dreadful drone you get from some systems that you get when motorway...
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    Bluefin remap

    Anyone had any experience of these, bought one from demon tweeks. Downloaded my cars map to the handset and sent it to superchips then downloaded the remap and loaded it onto the car. The car pulls much smoother now and definately feels like there is more power there, no more kangarooing on cold...
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    Eibach springs

    I have £400 of demon tweek vouchers to spend :001_rolleyes: I was thinking eibach pro kit lowering springs, braided brake lines and maybe silicone intake hoses. Just wanted to know if anyone runs the eibach springs and what the ride and handling is like after fitting? Car is standard at the...
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    Manifold to cat clamp?

    Just wondering if anyone can help. Decided to go back to my standard exhaust after having enough of the endless drone of my Scorpion during the motorway miles. No matter what I do I can't seem to get a really good seal between the cat and the manifold, thought it might be the old clamp so bought...
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    Don't know if this is the right section for this...

    There are a number of scratches on my car, some of which I get the feeling have been done purposely by some asbo type or someone in the car park who doesn't care if their handbag drags across your car. After some thought of getting in chips away or scratch doctor I thought, nah and decided to...
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    New stickers arrived today :-)

    New stickers arrived today and look sooo good on the car :thumbup: Big thanks to Roy
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    Alton towers tickets!

    Got a pair of tickets for free entry into Alton towers, collected the tokens out the sun. The date on the tickets is 16th October and can only be used on this day. Someone got a different date so we are using those so these are going begging. If anyone one wants them let me know and will post...
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    Swapping speedos?

    Got some 200 clocks to go in my 197 cos I want the yellow rev counter and the gear change beep. Been looking through the how to section but can't find anything on swapping or replacing the clocks. Got someone lined up to change the mileage to match the original. Does anyone have any ideas or...
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    Dash Trims?

    Just a quick question, are the 3 dash trims/strips the same on the 197/200? Could I take them off a 200 and fit them in my 197?
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    Newbie from Derby

    Hi all, Just become a member so thought I would introduce myself, believe it or not but at the age of 42 I only passed my test last year! Having learnt to drive in a clio, driving my partners mk 2 clio for 6 months I finally bought myself a clio 197 a few weeks ago. Absolutely love the car...