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  1. Arun

    Coilovers for 200

    From what I've read on other threads here, the KW are not a straight fit on the 200 and require some modifications Would anyone know if the H&R coilovers have the same problem...or if there is any other brand which makes coilovers for the 200?
  2. Arun

    gearbox not engaging when cold

    anyone else experiencing this? it doesn't happen often, but I was put in a few embarrassing situations fighting the gearstick at signal lights with a queue of cars honking behind me. the dealer checked the gearbox oil level and it's fine it only happens when the engine/gearbox is not warmed...
  3. Arun

    bucket seats

    I want to replace the OEM seats with lightweight bucket seats however I noticed that there are some connections to be unplugged and 2 airbags in each seat can anyone who changed theirs please let me know how to do it properly? I heard the airbags or seatbelt pretensioners might pop when...
  4. Arun

    Oil consumption

    how much oil does your 197 eat between oil changes? mine easily swallows at least 1 liter every 8,000 kms I had a 150,000 kms ibiza cupra before this car and it didn't consume a drop
  5. Arun

    are your exhaust tips black or grey?

    mine are black even after a good wash they return to black quite quickly and if I put my finger inside I get this black dust dirt like the inside of a chimney I wonder if it's a commonality on these cars, or it's just mine my previous car (ibiza cupra) always had grey exhaust tips with...
  6. Arun

    steering wheel shake after lowering springs

    after fitting eibach pro springs, the steering wheel shakes slightly at approx 100km/h what could be the cause?
  7. Arun

    weight saving

    removed the back seats only to find out they don't weigh that much what other bits can be easily stripped without affecting the utility too much on the 197?
  8. Arun

    Nimbus 197 in the desert

    @ 50 celsius
  9. Arun

    WTB - R27 Anthracite Alloys

    anyone knows if Renault sells the R27 Anthracite Alloys? part no / price? I am interested in buying them, also if anyone wants to sells theirs please let me know
  10. Arun

    Decat

    Anyone who did a decat can please confirm if it affected the power in the low rpm range? taken from http://www.readyforthetrack.co.uk/2008/11/renaultsport-clio-rs-197-exhaust-system-advice/ : "The Clio 197 is in a very high state of tune from the factory, and we often find that a modification...
  11. Arun

    Cabasse AUX in

    anyone with the Cabasse sound system managed to fit an AUX in connector to it?