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  1. thedeo

    2 in Latchford Village, Warrington

    Saw a Red 197 at the one way system on Sunday, and AB 197 parked near the Cheshire Cheese earlier on in the week.
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    Cleard a fault code!!!!!

    You probably all aready know this but.... Been experiencing some sluggish behavoir from the Clio recently So I set out to diagnose the issue everything from ignition to exhaust. After replacing the obvious (sparks, coils etc) I got a little fed up and decided that I might get rid. I borrowed a...
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    Door locks broken

    My lock buttons on both doors has stopped working. The boot seems fine, the passenger works if I press it hard enough or wiggle it a bit, and the drivers one has stopped completely now. Also a couple of times when the drivers door was working, when I pressed it twice to dead lock the car, a...
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    Albi Blue 197, Tenerife, Santa Maria Hotel

    Spotted a Albi 197 with sunroof at the Santa Maria Hotel Carpark, in Tenerife.
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    VI Performance Monitor

    Has anyone used a VI Performance Monitor on their Clio? If so how accurate are they? My mate let me borrow his the other day and it was telling me that I was producing 230 BHP which is great, but seemed a little excessive considering the upgrades I've done.
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    Milltek De Cat

    Does anyone know if the Milltek De cat fits to the standard exhaust system. Also, does any one know anywhere in the north west preferbly Cheshire I can get a decent remap sorted out?
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    Wheel spacers

    I'm looking for some wheel spacers and was wondering what you guys have gone for? Is it worth spending the extra cash for a decent set? Has anyone got the kit that KTR have to offer? Thoughts
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    mot failure on snapped coil springs

    I've just had the dealership call me to say that my motor needs new coil springs to pass it's MOT. :'( If I was to buy some Eibach lowering springs would it pass it's MOT if I got the garage to fit them? Opinions?
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    Jase's 197

    I was looking through some old photos on my laptop, and in there was some shots FCS from 2010 I think. I took this shot when I was doing some recon on potential next car purchase, (back when I had a C2) and this was one of the cars that swayed my decision. It was a toss up between a 197 or R5...
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    noisey alternator belt?

    When I start the engine I get a high pitched noise (back when I had older cars, sounds like a worn fan belt) coming from around the left hand side of the engine block, which continues when the car is idol. It is more noticable on colder days, but after the car warms up, the noise goes quieter...
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    Red Clio 197 Farrell Street Warrington

    Saw a red 197 outside Arnold Clark garage on Farrell Street Warrington, yesterday, parked up on the road, warming up by the looks of it. About 17:20.
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    Eibach or Apex?

    I'm going to lower the car next month, but what springs? Eibach or Apex? Thoughts?
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    Carbon wrapping upper grilles on 197

    Has anyone attempted to carbon wrap the upper grilles on the 197, or purchased any (if so where from)?
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    clutch pedal clicking noise

    Does anybody know how to stop the clutch sensor making a clicking noise. This isn't the only time this has happened, but the last time it was under warranty and I took it back to the dealership.
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    The Bruiser

    first upgrade. Started small. Next on the agenda, sort out the wheels and calipers. (Wheels Black, Calipers blue). Next weekend hopefully, weather permitted. Then to tackle the faded front grills. And projectors for the front. Later on in the year, lookin at lowering and new...
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    197 insurance

    I was pleasently suprised today to find out my clio 197 insurance has dropped by half of what I was paying last year :D. This now leaves some room for upgrades. (Can't tell the other half though). I was paying approx £900 last year, and now thats been reduced to £436. Happy days.
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    200 in a hedge

    I didn't personally spot this one, someone from work spotted a 200 in a hedge on the staggered cross roads at the Walton arms on Chester road in Warrington. Is this a member of 197.net?
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    Le Desir

    Anyone had this installed? Seems too good to be true. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIGKuYJGL-E
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    Rota P45R

    I'm after getting some wheels, and seen some from Rota, specifically P45R's. But cannot find anywhere on the suppliers websites the option for Renault. What is the correct size/offset for the clio 197? Does anyone know if other car manufacturers fit the Clio? Anyone got any thoughts on these...
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    New Clio200

    What does everyone make of the New Clio 200? No more 2ltr :'(