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    hub ball joint f**Ked!!

    I done this as well. Mechanic had no bother fitting them. Saved myself £200
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    Steering rack issues

    Yeh 200 cup rack and fitting 2 lower ball joints and lower link arms this weekend. What a difference!
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    Steering rack issues

    It's always the same mate. They don't know the range and the "brilliant" customer service. I've never had one good experience in buying 3 renaults. It's a shame because they really are great little cars. If I was you I'd be on the phone to the finance company/renaultuk. I've just changed my...
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    Steering rack issues

    ^ if Renault had the subframe off I'd definatly check that. Boy on cs.net had a new engine and the subframe wasn't located properly causing massive play in the steering.
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    Steering rack issues

    Very simple. Take your car and park outside and leave it. They soon get the message. I've just replaced the rack on my r27 with a 200 cup one and it's soooo much better. The standard rack isnt up to it.
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    Yiannis' Albi Blue R27 - Toning down...

    That's the thing can't tell if it's the rack itself or the column further up. Mine makes same noise when it goes lock to lock stationery and moving. Horrible noise. Yeh I'll defo be fitting the 200 cup rack. Oh and it was wests Renault on cs.net that price was from.
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    Yiannis' Albi Blue R27 - Toning down...

    I'm just about to get the same done to my r27. Did it have a loudish knock going from lock to lock? 200 cup rack is £250 inc vat and delivery from Karl on here.
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    ball joints

    I'd take 2 off you if possible? Both mine have movement. **** paying Renault £400 for the privilege
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    197 Manifold

    lol ^ absolute **** of a job
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    Cambelt change by a friend

    lol @ the idiots not using the correct tools. Good luck with that! These aren't a job for a typical backstreet garage, take it to a specialist. I'll be taking mine the 600 mile round trip to btm.
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    Petrol Query | Confused

    Mine done the same just put more petrol in it will be fine
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    Difference Between Theses Disc's

    this ^ got pads and discs next day for £100
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    One for future reference- Steering issues 197 / 200

    Ive got that grinding aswell. Must be rack related.
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    One for future reference- Steering issues 197 / 200

    ffs mine knocks like a bitch. does the 200 rack fit ok?
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    Carbon wrap recaro's

    Do the backs come off or do you do it in-situ?
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    Check your lower arm link bar(s) and Dog bone mount....

    Was this giving you that pita rattling/knocking? Mechanics saying hub carrier but might try this first.
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    crank pulley change on cambelt replacement

    lol they are clueless. much safer going to a specialist. my 5 year service is due now and I'll be taking it to fred.
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    Insurance win!

    Mine is less than 500 with direct line. 22 4 years ncb and my gf on it too.
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    radio doesn't turn on/off with ignition

    Mine was the same it was a fuse don't know exactly as Renault sorted it for free.
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    Think flexi pipes are blowing.... How much ??

    £1100 at Renault. Eventually they payed 60%