197

  1. M

    Creak from steering column at slow speeds

    Hi, Has anyone else ever experienced a creaking noise coming from their steering rack at very slow and parking speeds? It's only noticeable inside the car and it's definitely affected by the pressure/resistiveness of the ground the front wheels are on. There's no noise at speed (15mph+ or...
  2. Jordan1.6

    Newbie

    Hi guys, Not yet a 197 owner (And/or a Clio owner), but I am looking at a 07plate, 1.6vvt 16valve stunner in black. I'll be serious, I am 18, soon to be 19 and cannot afford the insurance on a 197, and I love the looks of the 197/200 and thought, why not do the next best thing. Okay, so onto...
  3. Jonny_197

    Michelin Tyres

    I'm due for a new set of rubber in about a 1000 miles and I'm very tempted to get a good set of Hankooks. But the other day I noticed a set of Michelin tyres on a Cup Racer online with the 'Michelin' in bold white on the tyre. Having a glacier I think it would set if off great. I was...
  4. Jonny_197

    A lick of paint!

    Had the 197 cup for just over three months and theres something not quite right, I've eventually put my finger on it and want the plastic mirrors painted either in gloss black or matt! Also I'm thinking about getting the rear diffuser painted in gloss black, something similar to the 200 or...
  5. Jonny_197

    Replacing tweeters

    Ive had the tweeter surrounds off the dash and it looks like the only way to replace the speakers is to force them out of the casing, any ideas on the best way to replace them guys?
  6. Jonny_197

    New to the 197 World

    Hi I have been visiting this forum for over a month now and have finally bought a Glacier 197 Cup. It was mainly down to all the handy hints I picked up from looking at the various posts on the site, some of you guys....and girls, seriously know your stuff. I had owned a Saxo Vtr/ Vts...