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  1. Big Ben

    Rear pads and discs

    Time for new pads and discs on rear. Would normally go genuine Renault and dearest Ferodo pad available. Difficult to get genuine atm. Any experiences good or bad of alternatives welcome. I am running a bit more power than standard so not looking for anything budget grade edit: currently using...
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    Carpet mat fixings

    Help needed please I’ve got these genuine (I believe) car mats for the Clio and they keep moving about which is annoying. Tried double sided 3M tape but that doesn’t last long. There no corresponding fixings in the floor of my car to attach the holes in the mat to. Can anyone shed some light on...
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    R clips for Mr Pink pins

    I’m after some R clips that secure the Mr Pink pins into the brembo calipers. Couple of mine have snapped. I’ve left a message on FB messenger for Mr Pink but no reply so far. Does anyone know how to contact him or know the size so I can order elsewhere? Cheers
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    Fuel tank capacity

    Price of fuel is horrendous at the minute as I’m sure you’re all aware. Coming home from Donington Sunday evening fuel gauge was nearing red(no light on) so I stopped to refuel. Took a pic as I’ve never spent that much money on fuel for the Clio. Can anyone confirm what size fuel tank the Clio...
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    KTec discount code

    Anyone know of a KTec discount code that’s current? I received a 5% voucher with the last product I bought off them but like a numpty I’ve lost it:think:
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    Magnetic sump plug

    Anyone use a magnetic sump Plug? Seen one of these and wondered if it’s worth it? Thoughts and opinions appreciated https://www.pro-bolt.com/titanium/ti-motorcycle-special-parts/titanium-sump-bolts.html?thread_washer_dia=579
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    RB 200 Harlow

    Harlow retail park 14:15 28th dec anyone? I was the fat idiot desperately trying to get his phone out to take a pic!! Nice car. Could’ve done with a wash though:grinning:
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    Odd noise

    On Sunday when first starting up the car I got a weird alien talking/squaking like noise from around the airbag/steering wheel. Not done it since and only lasted a few seconds. I’m pretty sure I’ve heard of other members who’ve had this but can’t for the life of me find any posts. Can...
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    Recaros and cabasse

    Thinking of swapping standard leather interior on my 197 to some recaros. I’ve got the upgraded cabasse audio with the amp thingy under the drivers seat. Question is does a Recaro still fit over the top or will I have to lose the cabasse? TIA
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    Coilover spring rates

    Hi chaps. Looking at getting some coilovers. What are the spring rates on the popular kits available? Thinking B14’s or H&R’s Gaz Golds you can spec your own spring rates apparently which is tempting. Any help appreciated
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    Stud and Nut conversion

    Little bit of advice would be appreciated chaps. I’m going to do a stud conversion and have all the right parts now. What I’m wondering is can I do it without putting the car on axle stands and waiting hours for the loctite to go off before putting wheels back on? Ideally I’d fit the wheel...
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    LY 200 Ware

    Ly 200 coming out of Chauncey School Ware about 4pm Anyone
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    Diesel Superchips Bluefin

    Hi all. Has anyone had any experience with chipping their Diesel engine? The warranty runs out on our family Kuga soon and both me and the missus think the car would be perfect if it had a little more punch. Have looked at the following...
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    Interior swap

    Help needed please. My son likes the look of this car but the interior seats looked trashed. Would an Interior from a 197/200 fit straight in? Don’t mind airbag lights but just want to know if it’s a straight swap. Any help much appreciated cheers
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    Projector lights H7 or H1

    As title suggests does anyone with projectors on their 197 know if the dipped beam is an H7 or H1? Cheers
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    Torque Wrench

    Hi chaps. Want to purchase a torque wrench but not too clued up. Primarily going to be used for changing wheels. 1/2” drive looks the way forward. Anyone recommend me something? Don’t want budget or top end products though! Thanks in advance
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    Casino Tonight!

    Hitting the casino tonight in Stratford. Few beers and a meal beforehand to loosen me up. Any tips on how to lose me the least amount of money!! Been a while since I been in one. From memory Blackjack doesn’t lose/win much. Roulette is shit or bust! Craps is bloody confusing...! All comment...
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    Cleaning wheels

    My wheels are caked in brake dust and crap from a trackday. Never seen them so bad! I have bilberry wheel cleaner and iron-x and a karcher! Which order would you boys use the products in? Cheers
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    SCUMBAGS

    Between loading up some timbers and going into the shop to pay for them ... some cnut has hit my van and driven off. I only realised when I got to site. Went back to shop and got them to run through the CCTV but didn’t have full coverage of where I was parked so no evidence!! Bastards:chris2:
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    Guess the collection date(Prize)

    Free prize! As some of you may or may not be aware my car is having a Meg conversion. So to pass the time I thought I'd create a little competition to see who can guess what date I'll collect it on!! Little bit of background: was told it'd take two weeks until I was up and boosting. That was...