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    Clio 197 ownership VERY disappointing

    Echo what's been said here firstly check the exhaust Is original and complete If the belts have been done, and not by some one who knows what they are doing, the timing could be out. If out even by a few degrees it will be done on power/flat spotting if it was me I'd get it to a specialist...
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    Hi my hand brake has started to lift up way to high and isn't holding the car properl

    I have a brand new cupped N/S caliper for sale pm me if need be
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    Hi my hand brake has started to lift up way to high and isn't holding the car properl

    Could be seized handbrake cables also i had a set in mine
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    Bumper alignment

    On my last 197 all I did was apply some heat (gently) to the bumper clip and bent it out a bit (makes more sense when you look at the set up) once cooled down it pushed back together properly and never popped out again.
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    Bored of the 197 ( But will probably keep it. Because they are awesome )

    soft. The original 225's were more of a gt cruiser, no way focused at all. The trophy started to address these issues with much improved steering and stuffer chassis. Look for a trophy or cup at least.
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    Bored of the 197 ( But will probably keep it. Because they are awesome )

    Not for a decent one. I've had my eye on them for over 12 months and if you want a decent (cup/ed) car with recaros you're still over 11k for a sub 40 thou it's the only car I'd swap my 197 for. standard 225's are soft. You need at least a cup/trophy/f1/r26
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    Insurance

    and me :(
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    painted front grilles

    Because they will chip/flake and look a bollox? They take a right battering, and no rattle can finish will last. They always end up looking ratty after 12 months. A proper fix would be to use something like this...
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    Uneven ildle

    They are all a little lumpy mate, all the way back to a 172. I think it adds a bit of character!
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    painted front grilles

    Won't look like that after a couple of months bad idea
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    Painting front grilles. Anyone done it?

    Dot bother, they will be chipped to hell in 12 months time. Best to use some g techniq C4 or the like
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    Woppy's Machined and Detailed 197 Cup

    Man after my own heart I just need to give mine after a correction to finish it off Over the last month ive bought 2 new genuine headlights and new side repeaters as they had both started showing signs of age. Like the CCTV too ;)
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    Clio 197...what is this exhaust?! Help needed!

    indeed it does!
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    Hi I've just had my bottom ball joint replaced but now steering feels off?

    www.birchdown.co.uk not that far away for piece of mind. They will lend you a car for the day, go and spend the day in Chester ;)
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    have i made a mistake? help

    Remove them pea shooters whilst you're at it ;-)
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    4 new tyres fitted, check esp light came on twice!

    No it recalibrates the esp supposedly ive had issues before when on a two post lift with the wheels spinning. Drop it down and the check esp is displayed. I've read steering lock to lock recalibrates
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    4 new tyres fitted, check esp light came on twice!

    Turn the wheel fully lock to lock
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    Finally Bilstein B14 for 197/200!

    Sounds like maybe a spring top mount issue? Correctly seated??