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    Awful finish on new cup spoiler - this normal?

    I've just received a new Cup spoiler from the Renault dealer within our motor group. As far as I'm aware this came direct from Renault, and took a couple of days to arrive. No opened packaging or old order stickers. Ive opened it up and it looks awful! Covered in pigtails, scuffs and marks...
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    Any other Clios have better carpet?

    One thing that I don't like about the Clio is the quality of the floor carpet. This may sound a bit picky, but with two children in and out of it twice a day, I find the rough texture of the carpet a bugger for getting clean. If memory serves me right, in sure later 172/182 had a nice thick...
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    Any 200T gearbox failures out there yet?

    Anyone experienced total failure of their 200T gearbox yet, or do they seem to holding up pretty well? I ask as I've two young sons, who won't be much smaller in a year or so. We currently drive a 200, which is fine at the moment, but there will be a time when 5 doors will be needed. I can't...
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    Raider - worth the extra price tag?

    I'm tempted by a grey 200 Radier that Ktec are selling. It looks fantastic, but the £13500 price tag seems a little high. I've since seen on here that it's been in an accident (I've messaged the previous owner). I really like the idea of having a car that stands out, and has desirability, but...
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    Lower swivel dimensions.

    Does anyone have one to hand they can measure? I'm still baffled that something as simple as this can only be bought from R-Sport. I've spoke to our local parts supplier (FPS) who have been brilliant for parts in the past, and have said if I provide them with dimensions, they'll see what they...
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    Ball joints same top and bottom? And only available from R-Sport?

    Decided to refresh my whole front suspension, starting to feel a bit sloppy and I have slight play in two joints. I know there is umpteen threads on knackered joints. But none mention of the top and bottom swivels are the same part, and if only R-Sport can obtain them? I work in a franchise that...
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    Squeak from OSF when cornering right.

    Started today, a squeak from the OSF when cornering right. Although I've very slight play in the top hub bearing, the noise is only when the wheel is already turned right and held there. I'm suspecting wheel bearing as its when no load is on that corner, or potentially just a stone wedged...
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    Painting front grilles. Anyone done it?

    Sure I've seen on here that someone painted their front grilles due to fading. I've tried numerous products to keep them black, but they are an arse to do every time! Any advice on paint used would be great.
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    Centre information display staying lit with car locked and no audio.

    this morning my radio stopped working, illuminates on the power button but doesn't switch on. No problem really as I'm planning to change it. Just ce to my car after work and noticed the clock and radio display still lit. Car still started after 9 hours luckily. I'll have a good look at the...
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    Correct Renault gear oil part number.

    Does anyone have this to hand? The motor group I work for has Renault under its belt, but we use Morris 25l drums for most of our gearboxes. I know if I contact them (they arn't the cleverest of chaps, and VERY lazy) they'll tell me to use our bulk oil. If anyone has the part number for I assume...
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    Difference between 172 and 197 bare engines?

    Having a nightmare day. Driving into work this morning I heard a lovely tappety tap from the engine. Pulled over and sounds like top end. Nursed it 1/4 mile to work and confirmed this. I've yet to take anything apart, but have a few questions, hopefully someone knowledgeable with these engines...
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    Don't skimp on spark plugs kids....

    Whilst driving home in my new 197 the other day, it developed a faint misfire. I was pretty certain it was a plug, as it was very faint and didn't bring on the eml. I removed the spark plugs, to be greeted with this on #2 cylinder. I was very lucky that it hasn't damaged anything, and...
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    Hi all, new 197 owner from Kent.

    Hi folks, just thought I'd say hi. Just bought my first 197, a Nimbus Grey 2007 model. Pretty basic, no Recaro or climate unfortunately, but still very impressed with it. Disliked the vague steering, but now used to it. i miss the raw feeling of the 172's, but like the more civillised drive and...