Kerry's 197

Kerry said:
I decided not to sell because my situation has changed, yes still every penny counts although I decided that I wasn't going to make enough to make the downgrade worth my while. This had full mot, tax and recent Cambelt and service with no faults. I couldn't risk getting a car that may need all this on top of purchase price...

Anyway, I have friends who are doing the work for me at mates rates and their work is outstanding. I can't wait for it to be finished although we've had a rough start and my locking wheel nut key is damaged and I can't get the wheels off :-/

It's been a bad start to say the least lol... Went to Renault to see if they can help and they quoted me 140 quid to remove and replace the locking nuts :-/
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This happened to me last week. If you are with the AA or RAC they have a tool that deforms over the nut and gets it off :smile: Or if you know someone in the AA get them to sit in the car.
 
Thanks everyone. I finally managed to get the locking wheel nuts off using my brothers compressor gun! So they wheels are off and work has began :smiley:

Are you talking about adrenaline alley? Its pretty decent, only been a few times though :smiley:
 
Update

I thought it was about time i updated my thread since getting the refurb and calipers done.

What the wheels were like before


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First the paint got mixed.


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Primered


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Guide coat


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The paint goes on


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End result


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On the car, calipers also finished


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How the car stands now


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Before and after


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Thanks to my mate's Paul and Jodie for a fantastic job!
 
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Very smart. The calipers look great, and the wheels suit the car so much better than he white :smile:
 
Thanks everyone! They really do transform the car. Now i've got to think of what's next! Lowering springs more than likely!
 
Robo_#1 said:
Looks great, it does look a little high though on those pics. Springs next I'd say :smile:
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Springs will be next after new disks/pads and new tyres all round. Although i'm not sure how low to go, i love the drive atm because it's practical and comfortable.
 
So after a 2 year ownership the car has been sold and will be collected this week! I will be gutted as this was alot more reliable and fun that I had thought when I first got it. I might actually cry when he drives it off my drive :-( however after getting a ridiculously cheap insurance quote I Have decided to finally go jap and get a Honda s2000. I'll stick about as I can see myself owning another in a few years time. Thanks to all who helped me out
 
Awwww. That's no good. Get some pics up of the Honda tho...love those cars. I always thought they were ridiculous to insure??
 
Rogue-197 said:
Awwww. That's no good. Get some pics up of the Honda tho...love those cars. I always thought they were ridiculous to insure??
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I will as soon as i get one :smiley:

I thought so too, which is the reason i went for the 197 instead 2 years ago. Had another check and its only £100 more than my clio so its perfect timing really :smile: I will miss the car but at the same time i'm excited for something new.
 
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