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    Parts for cambelt change, Gates powergrip???

    can anyone suggest a supplier for the Gates Powergrip cambelt kit, auxillary belt kit and water pump
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    Anyone gone from a 197 cup to a 200 cup?

    Is there much of a difference, been looking at chopping my totally standard 197 cup with 70k miles in for a 200 cup Mine is an early 2008 model so don't think it has the revised gearbox ratios.
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    knocking like a CV joining when parking at slow speeds on full lock

    is it likely to be the CV joint or something else? i know the racks and the hub carrier balljoints give trouble
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    Intermittent perfromance

    just throwing it out there but i have had my 197 cup for 6 months now and i swear somedays it feels flat while other days the difference "on cam" is much more noticeable and it just generally pulls better. Anyone else noticed similar? my dephaser has rattled a couple times at start up since the...
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    Anyone had a dephaser replaced on the 197

    mine has rattlled a couple times now on startup after its been stood for a while so am thinking when i do the cambelt, i might get the dephaser replaced at the same time
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    Anyone running the 182 thermostat changed the fan switch

    Recently changed my thermostat for a 182 item and overall I am really happy with it. The car gets up to temp really quick and the gauge site bang in the middle. Have noticed the fan runs a lot more often now though and was wondering if anyone has changed the fan switch for a higher temp one?
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    182 thermostat part number

    going to change my 197 thermostat for a 182 one when i change the coolant, does anyone know the renault part number?
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    Fastchip rstuner, which one do you order?

    Which option do you select at time of order? I assume it must be the clio 3 rs but what does the CRxx refer to?
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    Had a play with an e46 M3 earlier

    Before I begin, of course we stuck to speed limits where appropriate......... On my way home from work earlier I overtook a car on a fast stretch and then noticed an e46 bmw quickly appear in my mirror (didn't realise it was an M3 until later) anyway drove the car as intended over the next 3 or...
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    197 cup kerb weight and weight reduction

    What's the actual weight of a 197 cup 1220kg?? Any tips on weight saving? Was thinking varley red top, lightweight wheels, exhaust I have the non recaro seats so guess they must be pretty heavy?
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    197 tuning for 200bhp

    say i want a genuine 200bhp from my 197, is there a proven way to get that, i was thinking decat and remap but will that be enough, what do most cars make standard 190??
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    197 k-tec cams review / alternative

    my 197 is 5 years old (53k) now Renault say the cambelt isnt due yet so i am going to get it done next year, quoted £550 from a specialist including water pump be interested in hearing from anyone who has the Ktec cams package or anyone with an alternative offering how much better are these cars...