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I'm having some issues with the wipers on my 197. Basically, they don't work properly, and someone has fitted a little rocker switch to bypass the existing wiring. I've removed the motor/mechanism and cleaned it up and, with the Heath Robinson switch, they work, but they don't work on the stalk...

Seems a stupid question, but can anyone recommend somewhere to buy track rods for my 197? RPD don't have any stock, ECP don't have Lemforder or even Moog, Autodoc don't have any decent brands in stock - is there a global shortage or something?! :tearsofjoy:

I have noticed a bit of a weird issue with my 197 (manual air con) - the dash vents don't seem to flow much air, even with the blower turned up to four. The blower itself seems to be working fine and changes speed for each setting. The air con blows cold too (though might benefit from a...

I was on here a couple of years ago, when I had this RB 197: I sold that car as I was moving overseas to Saudi Arabia. Anyway, rather accidentally, I have ended up buying a ratty old 197 out here: With that, I thought it was about time I came back! The list of jobs on this car is LONG...

Spotted this today, anyone on here?

So I have been doing some research, as I want to change my front ARB bushes for Powerflex ones (exhaust manifold is being replaced, so makes sense while it's apart). I saw in an old thread that the sizes are as below: Pre May 2009 (197 Cup & Non-Cup): 20mm Post May 2009 (200 Non-Cup): 20.5mm...

A while ago, I put a Powerflex insert in my lower engine mount. It's improved things a lot, but I noticed that the front bush was also split, so I have been meaning to get round to replacing the whole thing. Do people just use genuine Renault ones, or are there any decent aftermarket...

Has anyone ever measured the dimensions of the Ktec induction kit? If not, could someone? What are the dimensions of the cone filter? Also, what are the intake hose/air filter diameter? I had planned on fitting an R3 air box, but my job has evaporated unfortunately, so looking to come up with...

Okay, so I know this has come up a lot but, as my manifold is blowing and I have been looking through the options, I wanted to try and compile as much information into one thread that will, hopefully at least, be a useful resource for anyone looking to solve this common 197/200 problem, or...

As above? I've been thinking about relocating my battery in order to fit an R3 Maxi airbox and, as I am going to all that effort, I wondered about changing to a lithium battery, maybe like this one...

I was looking through a thread about fitting Cup racer suspension bits, and noticed this: I have the same R3 Maxi airbox to go on my car, so was wondering what header tank had been used above? Anyone happen to recognise it? It looks fairly neat. On most R3s I've seen, the factory header tank...

I know the later ones have a different top mount, but will an early one fit? I was about to order these: https://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/parts/steering-suspension/renault-clio-197-cup-front-shock-absorber/ But noticed these...

I'm looking to change the front dampers on my 197, as they look more than a bit past it. It makes sense to do the top mounts at the same time obviously, so I was wondering what people's experiences are? It's a road car and I will be fitting new OEM dampers, so I don't think anything adjustable...

Not sure how much of a project this is, but thought I would put something on here. Bought it last August as I needed a new daily. I wasn't particularly in need of another hot hatch, but I was bored of the dreary Vectra estate that had been performing tow car duties for a while, and it what it's...

Ok, got a bit of an issue with my 197 and wanted some advice... I'm getting a vibration through the car under acceleration, from around 45-70mph. It seems worse if you're in a higher gear when the engine is labouring more. If you sit at a steady speed in that range, it's not nearly so severe...

Am I missing an obvious trick here? I've just attempted to fit an aftermarket head unit into my car and, thanks to the 'box' that it effectively sits in behind the dash, there isn't any room for the wiring? I bought an adaptor so that the steering column controls still work, but there doesn't...

Apologies, I suspect this has been asked quite a few times, but I have been searching through some old threads and not really found a definitive answer. I'm pretty new to 197s, so not sure on the engine/gearbox mount arrangement. My car feels like it has a bit of movement in the mounts, so I'd...

Thought I would introduce myself. Have been a member over on ClioSport.net for a few years, but thought I would sign up here, as I have just returned to Clio ownership with an RB 197. Not my first R.S. as had a 172 Cup and a Megane 265 in the past. Currently also own a couple of 90s Escort...