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  1. tauhammerhead

    Renault specialist near Reading?

    That is really good @wozza86 ! I'll remember that for when I need to get mine done! Unfortunately I never found any near Reading apart from official dealerships which, in my past experience, have been pretty naff! The trip to Rentech was probably the best option!
  2. tauhammerhead

    Suspension noise or is something inside the cabin noisy? (update: now with video)

    @Dmonk197 unfortunately I have given up and just accepted the noise as part of the car now...there are other more pressing concerns than this slight knocking :chris1:
  3. tauhammerhead

    Strange noise when cooling fan starts up

    At least I'm not alone with the noises! I know the F4R engine can be noisy but these are new noises so don't think its right. The belt service is coming up so it would be nice to get it all fixed at the same time!
  4. tauhammerhead

    Strange noise when cooling fan starts up

    So I've taken a video of the noise although the horrible sound inside the car can't be heard when the fan comes on. This is after a 40minute journey so the car is well warmed up. Three things I can note (not sure if related or separate issues): The engine sounds very chattery - is this a...
  5. tauhammerhead

    Strange noise when cooling fan starts up

    There is no "bad" noise once it is up to speed or when it switches off and slows down.
  6. tauhammerhead

    Strange noise when cooling fan starts up

    Hey all, Bit of an odd one - There is a horrible whine every time the fan comes on to cool the engine/radiator. It only seems to happen in slow traffic/stationary and for the first 2-5 seconds of start up and then it goes away. Naturally it doesn't do it on demand and so it has been difficult...
  7. tauhammerhead

    Suspension noise or is something inside the cabin noisy? (update: now with video)

    Sorry to hear that @Greg0986, was yours on the same front left side?
  8. tauhammerhead

    Suspension noise or is something inside the cabin noisy? (update: now with video)

    My car seems to have developed this issue on front left too - just replaced the lower wishbone, lower hub joint and anti-rotation bar which all had play but the knock is still there! Shocked as everything seemed tight! Guess I'll have to get it back up and test the top mounts now! :/
  9. tauhammerhead

    2 around Warwick/ Stratford

    Haha! It seems like a Clio hotspot!
  10. tauhammerhead

    Which colour springs do I need?

    Thanks @Chris - This forum is a gold mine of information! I've gone ahead and bought the blue/green and orange/orange! Fitted the rears this afternoon and will try to do the fronts over the coming week :excited:
  11. tauhammerhead

    New Clio 200 owner Beds/Cambs

    Welcome! She's a beauty!
  12. tauhammerhead

    2 around Warwick/ Stratford

    There is also a silver one in the area too :thumb:
  13. tauhammerhead

    Which colour springs do I need?

    That would be very helpful Antti!
  14. tauhammerhead

    Which colour springs do I need?

    Thanks @Antti O , I've looked at a number of other threads on the forum but those were all for later cars. After speaking with Renault, I think the suspension is standard. Would it be possible to see the colour of your rear suspension coils?
  15. tauhammerhead

    Which colour springs do I need?

    I'm looking at reversing a previous owner's spring modification. They switched the standard springs to H+R and didn't pass on the original springs when they sold it on. I'm trying to order the original springs so I can refit them but apparently there are 10 different springs that could have...
  16. tauhammerhead

    The Definitive What Suspension Do You Have Thread...

    Need to change a couple of hub bearings and so decided to switch the springs out for some OEM ones at the same time. Money is burning a hole in my pocket! :money: The dampers are original but I have no idea if they are cup or standard as the original buyer factory-upgraded several other things...
  17. tauhammerhead

    New member, 197 F1 in Cornwall

    Welcome @Paul222 !
  18. tauhammerhead

    The Definitive What Suspension Do You Have Thread...

    My car has H&R springs although not sure entirely what ride height as it was done by the previous owner. Ride height isn't as low as some of the others in this thread but I constantly "ground" over speed bumps (especially those stupid "speed cushion" designs) and the ride is pretty stiff and...
  19. tauhammerhead

    Clio 197 RS difficulty starting

    Replaced battery - now working again. Morale of the story is not to always trust recovery "mechanics"! Will still have a go at cleaning some of those sensors when I can. Thanks for your help @Siliconsteve and @DS197
  20. tauhammerhead

    Fault with trip computer / Wiper stalk unit

    @Heppy997 - Sorry to hear that! From my understanding the UCH, like the ECU, is hard programmed to your car and cannot be easily reprogrammed (if at all) from another car. The Renault dealer actually scuppered the first one they installed and had to order another one at their expense...