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    'Artificial' induction noise

    Random question (maybe!) - do the 200's have an enhanced induction noise system that pumps it into the cabin? I'm certainly not looking for more noise, just something I'm curious about. Cheers !
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    Decent RS garage in Coventry area?

    Hi folks, I need to get someone decent to look at my RS to try and figure out my 2nd gear issue. Any recommendations? Happy to travel a bit if needed - just want someone honest and reliable! Thanks in advance :)
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    Struggling to get second - linkages? (200 Cup)

    Hi all, Currently struggling to get the car into second gear. Often get a crunch or sometimes nothing. No issues with the other gears but what I have noticed is the 'throw' from neutral position on the gearstick going back to 2nd, 4th and 6th seems less distance than that going to 1st, 3rd...
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    Thermostat Old vs New

    Hi folks, 'I suspected my thermostat wasn't working properly due to the low running temps. Being a bit of a geek I did a 'before and after' data log and from the image below it's obvious how much difference the new thermostat has made. Quite weird really as the old one looked fine with no...
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    Is 2L enough gearbox oil for RS200?

    Hi folks, Just changed the gear oil on my RS200. Got 2 litres in and 'to me' the box was full as there seemed to be some oil flowing out of the box when I emptied my last can. But - when I measured back the old stuff (weird but something I always do) there seemed to be about 2.1-2.2 L...
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    Cold 'Low Power' Map? RS200

    Hi, Have read a few things about the engine running on a 'low power' map before the engine gets up to temperature? If so, when does it kick into normal mode (e.g. 75 degrees or more)? Would be good to know, just out of curiosity... Cheers :-)
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    RS200 CUP Wheel Bolt Torque

    I'm sure this will have been asked here before but I can't find it in the search bar - What torque should I be using for my wheel bolts? Thanks in advance all :-)
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    reach adjust for RS Cup?

    Hi - my Cup has rake adjust only (i.e no reach). I know the 'FF' model has rake and reach but it also has keyless start (and electronic steering lock)... Is there any way of getting reach adjust in a Cup car? I don't really want to use a steering wheel spacer... Any thoughts would be...
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    new member - can't see for sale?

    hi folks, have recently joined and am trying to find a decent RS200 to buy but for some reason I don't have access to the for sale section? I there something I've missed - e.g. do I need a certain number of posts before I get access? any thoughts / help would be appreciated. Ian B