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  1. Gaz1912

    How much ?

    Hi guys . I may have to sell my pride and joy :-( . The 70 mile commute every day is crippling me in my new job . How much realistically could or should I sell her for . It's a 2006 albi blue. 76k . Cam belt waterpump etc done at 72k . private plates will be coming off . Thanks :-)
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    Throttle body

    Today I decided to have a look at my throttle body and as expected it was black and gunked up . I've been having problems with lack of power and juddering sometimes at about 70-75 so doing bit by bit to figure out what it is. After cleaning . I went for a drive . And what a difference . Car...
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    New record so far

    So after my week at work I have set a new record. Just got 335miles from 3/4 of a tank of fuel . I'm normally into red by now needing to fill. Computer says 123 miles left to empty . And on bp 95 Ron fuel too :-)
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    Decals and detail

    I know it's not a r27 but love the decals do fitted them . Also bought a G3 clay mit and super wax . Amazing products car now looks epic . Here are a few pics
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    Centre silencer removed

    Hi I finally got my centre silencer removed . I am truly amazed how good it sounds and so far not noticed the dreaded flat spot . Just pure exhaust heaven :-)https://youtu.be/yaZenvoCMKE
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    Engine stutter

    I have a 06 197 with 76000 miles . I gave just changed jobs now got a 39 mile commute each way . Since this I have developed a loss of power / flat spot and spluttering between 3509 and 4000 rpm between 65-70 . It tents to be worse if I have cruise control enabled . It will be fine then all of a...
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    New steering rack :-(

    Well had my car at the garage today for a full health check . They said that everything is good except . Ns cv boot is split And I have play in my steering rack . Thank god I'm still in warranty . Got to phone garage I bought it from in Monday and tell them the good news . What are my best...
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    It's starting to look nice

    So today I took her to the good old half car wash and got her nice and clean and also got the engine washed. I will do it myself from now on after I get the time to clay polish and wax . Also Friday I finally got my private plates on :-) . Goes in my local garage u trust on Friday for a full...
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    Old 172

    Just been on cliosport.net and looked and some really old posts and found pics of my 172. Here are some
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    A few pics of the new 197 after a quick wash

    [IMG]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/13/d893e971b945d3a096970edfcc072042.jpg[/IMG Put some new exhaust tips on too :-) Still getting used to it . Slightly different them my big smooth diesel lol.
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    Finally

    Today was the day. I finally pick her up today I am now a proud owner of an albi blue 197 . Garage also put new discs and pads on too :-) only driven 30 miles but love it . Garage said today the old cam belt was knackered so glad I made them do it . Just needs a proper deep clean and seats...
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    Gutted :-(

    Been waiting nearly 2 weeks to pick up my car . Was first waiting on the body shop as managed to get them to have stone chips and scratches etc all sprayed and tidied up included in the px . Then they where doing the cam belt , water pump full service also included in the deal :-) . It Was going...
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    Warranty

    Hi guys Don't know what is best I get 3 months warranty with my car when I eventually pick it up . Now I've had a quote from warranty wise for 16 months warranty for £112 a quarter over 12 months include 1 month free and 3 months running beside the one I get from the garage . Should I do it or...
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    You tube possible flat spot fix

    http://youtu.be/flbk_LESruc Found this on you tube any body heard about this or tried it ?
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    Exhaust tips

    Hi sorry I'm new to the forum and pick up my 197 on Friday . Hopefully. Just a quick question about exhausts . Why are some of the tips slanted and level with the angle of diffuser and some stick out with the round tail pipe showing . I know the unrated ones as they are much bigger but seen...
  16. Gaz1912

    New member

    Hi I'm new on here . Pick up my 197 on Friday , can't wait , it's been about 7 years since I had my 172. Hope I'm going to enjoy the 197 as much .