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    Gearbox syncro faliure

    hi guys, 3rd and 4th have developed the dreaded crunching and i need to source a repair service, can anyone point me in the right direction? preferably close to the yorkshire area but anywhere is good as long as its cheapish. thanks in advance guys
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    RECARO FABRIC from ebay?

    quoted me 120 for a bolster + 40 for each extra bit like a upper section or something like that im looking at 280 for all the repairs which need doing, means that i keep the oem look and not forking out 1/5 of the cars worth for a retrim Warren
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    RECARO FABRIC from ebay?

    Thank you for all your help trying to source this for me I have been in contact with capital seating he company who sell the fabric and they do repairs themselves for a decent price so I'm all sorted! But thanks again for your help.
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    complete newbie to detaling, need some advice please

    you the guy with the LY197 F1? Cal #basementeverywhere
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    RECARO FABRIC from ebay?

    nutnutwelshman based in yorkshire near york
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    black 197 F1 pickering round about turning up to whitby

    unfortunatly i wasnt in mine but heard it before i saw it and look really smart asked the girlfriend to try chase it but wasnt having any of it :tongue_smilie: anyone in here?
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    RECARO FABRIC from ebay?

    anyone used this stuff? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Renault-Clio-197-RECARO-Fabric-for-Sportster-CS-Sport-Seats-/351021380061?hash=item51ba8131dd:g:Sf4AAOxyj4hTHxsV? and if so could someone point me in the direction of someone who ould repair just the bolsters? ta in advance
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    engine noise on start up (video inclueded)

    the belts were changed early at about 30,000 and its now on 65,000 so its a possibility it could use a aux belt, getting it in for a ball joint next week so will ask the garage to have a look! thanks for your help guys
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    engine noise on start up (video inclueded)

    all seem to be fine with the caps and dipsticks yet its still squeeling every cold start :/
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    Blue 200 on the a64 between malton and york

    based near castle howard jimmyd81, and yeah i'll keep a look out! keen to get invloved more than just on the internet
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    Blue 200 on the a64 between malton and york

    ahh well they are pretty good from the factory anyway, well its got a full decat exhaust with what i think is an akrapovic back box, 25mm spacers, lowered by 20mm, ktr induction, custom colour on the wheels, carbon grill inserts and a retrimed wheel, would love to retrim the recaros but at 1/5...
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    Blue 200 on the a64 between malton and york

    what have you had done to your car out of interest mate?
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    Blue 200 on the a64 between malton and york

    yeah it was a nightmare, haha yeah mines caked in mud from all the country roads that i have to drive to get to work! yeah i love the spolier, it transforms the look of the car in my opinion! i would recommend mate:) haha i'm always on the look out for clios but hardly see any, which is a shame...
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    engine noise on start up (video inclueded)

    clio has started making a squeeling almost type noise on start up and it does go away after the first minute or two when warming up, however after this the engine has gained a louder tone than it did when i bought it, i've checked the oli for the engine nosie and thats all fine but it just sound...
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    Blue 200 on the a64 between malton and york

    ahh thought you might be in here, thankyou. yours was looking fairly tidy though absolutely love the colour of it mate! like i said i tried to catch up but i was stuck at the junction for ages!
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    Blue 200 on the a64 between malton and york

    was pulling out of the junction and saw it coming up the hill, the guy driving spotted my 197 and gave me the thumbs up, i tried to catch up once i got out but he was gone just wondering if theres anyone in here from around this area that i could be?
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    Steering wheel and rear screen

    might not be any help but i've just had a retrimmed steering wheel from royal steering wheels and it's the best thing i've ever done!
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    Recaros uncomfortable (wife)

    honestly the roads dried up yesterday and i was shocked, you just cant take it into a corner to fast, its so much fun! and the wheels are deceiving, there actually a custom grey, mix between some manufacture's gun metal grey and hyundai's carbon grey. they look outstanding in day ligth when...
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    Recaros uncomfortable (wife)

    havent got any clean ones in day light yet but heres the mucky pup
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    recaro seat base replacement

    http://renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/products/Renault-Clio-197-Seat-Base-Cover.html above is the link to renault parts website and they offer the seat base replacement, has anyone else used or know anything about them and if there a stright fit? thanks in advance