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  1. jonny_g

    Different tyre profile sizes

    hi all quick question, i'm currently running 205/50/16 tyres on my car and need 2 new front tyres. I ahd managed to find a very good deal on 2 new bridgestones but they only have them in the 205/55/16 size. would it be safe to have these 2 on the car or do all 4 need to be same profile size...
  2. jonny_g

    Clio DCi mk2 ph2 in limp mode?

    hi asking this question on behalf of my brothers girlfriend. her 1.5 dci has 'lost power' and will not drive past 3k revs. doesnt sound odd or unusual idling, any suggestions? many thanks J
  3. jonny_g

    screen resolution keeps changing to 800 x 600 on startup

    basically after a fresh install of xp home on my netbook, everytime i restart, the display reverts to 800x600, even after i have shut down the netbook with a 1024 x 600 display. any ideas? i would say though that when it does start up, it opens the desktop initially at 800x600 but then...
  4. jonny_g

    Retrieving data from SSD from dell mini 9

    I have a dell mini 9 which has decided to stop working and am wondering if there is a USB type adapter to try and retrieve the data on the 8GB SSD hard drive? the mini 9 SSD looks like this http://www.itechnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/buffalo-16gb-and-32gb-ssds-for-inspiron-mini-9.jpg...
  5. jonny_g

    Acer Aspire 5920 power problem

    hey all having a slight problem with the OH's laptop. basically it wont power up and wont charge. the green LED on the charger 'blinks' when plugged into the laptop and the charge status light on the laptop light remains unlit. i am assuming its the PSU so was just wondering is it a big...
  6. jonny_g

    bluetooth rear view mirror handsfree

    has anyone got any experience of these? i have a southwing sf505 bluetooth handsfree speaker but just find it hard to hear on the motorway. was lloking at this...
  7. jonny_g

    farewell to CS

    hi in january this year, my beloved dci clio met a snowy end and was written off in an accident. i've been looking to replace it and picked up a 2.0l D4D corolla T3 116bhp. full dealer history and 70k miles. totally different to the clio, of which i will have fond memories. so just...
  8. jonny_g

    can anyone help me with a VIN?

    hi i'm looking into replacing my clio that got written off in january and am doing a HPI check online but dont have the VIN and cant get hold of the seller. anyone know how i can get it online or will i have to wait until i can get in contact with the seller again? cheers guys j
  9. jonny_g

    clio is no more......but thankfully i'm still here

    hey all havent been on in a while but am sad to say that the clio has met its maker. collided with another car on a side road. just wanted to gather from you guys what i could reasonably expect from the insurance company as a good offer if it is declared written off. also is it an option for...
  10. jonny_g

    DCi losing power and glow plug light coming on

    Hi all Was coming off a roundabout onto a dual carraigeway and was in 3rd gear @ about 3-3.5k revs when the engine management light flicks on for a split second and the car starts to lose power. I eased off the throttle and did it again and evrything was as normal. Later on the same day, i...
  11. jonny_g

    boot won't unlock

    basically as above. any ideas how i can open it and what exactly might be wrong? i'm guessing it may be the solenoid but how can i replace it if i cant open it? help appreciated J
  12. jonny_g

    L12 CUP 172 cup in leicester

    just parked on one of the side streets off victoria park road near queen elizabeths college. had a CS sticker in the back window, silver turinis and no cup splitter. anyone?
  13. jonny_g

    wheel refurbishing in midlands?

    can anyone reccommend me a good wheel refurbisher at a good price? preferably where i could get tem done in one day or is that really possible? thanks j
  14. jonny_g

    V6 upperton road junction, leicester

    about 5:45pm today, illiad blue v6 heading towards narborough road direction. lloked stunning as i was heading the opposite way on my 5 bhp muddyfox MTB :rasp: had personal reg of some sort on, couldnt really understand it S----V i think anyone?
  15. jonny_g

    Installing A/C or CC

    how easy/difficult would this be to do on a non AC clio ie what all would be needed etc? just a thought..... thanks apologies if wrong section
  16. jonny_g

    car just will not start, please help!!!

    went round to my mates house today in the car, parked up and got out to ring the doorbell, he came out, went to start the car again and nothing.. basically im getting like an unusual whirring clicking noise when i try to start it. the engine isnt turning over and the dash lights/needles were...
  17. jonny_g

    flame red 172 university road leicester

    at about 11.30 this morning heading london road direction on university road. anyone on here?
  18. jonny_g

    silver mk1 vee leicester

    was headin on the bike to uni this mornin and seen a mk1 silver vee J** EVY parked on westcotes drive, off fosse road. havent seen it before, anyone on here? if so, your passenger side rear tyre is seriously soft!
  19. jonny_g

    2 in leicester

    LY 182 on the groby road @ about 5:10pm just turning off after the BP garage. looked v v nice then a black non rs with rs replica skirts heading up king richards road about 5 mins after any1?
  20. jonny_g

    looking for someone to PC my car?

    was wondering if there is anyone in the midlands area who would fancy giving my car some paint correction - for a price obviously:o pm me thanks J
  21. jonny_g

    day off + sunshine = clio TLC

    decided to give the clio a good bit of tlc this morning. first of all, gave it a wash 2 bucket job eith AG car shampoo Dried with microfibre then decided to give it a claying. had no detailing spray so decided to make some homemade stuff with some water, a bit of AG car shampoo and an...
  22. jonny_g

    WTF???

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Renault-clio-sport-182-rear-boot-spoiler-05-reg-LOOK_W0QQitemZ310120307679QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item310120307679&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
  23. jonny_g

    clio campus paint codes

    The Clio Campus range is available in nine colours, three non-metallic – Pacific Blue, Capsicum Red and Glacier White - and six metallic - Ottoman Blue and Tempest (Campus Sport only), Mercury, Flame Red, Cyclone Blue and Pearl Black. thats what ive...
  24. jonny_g

    MOT hilarity

    took the dci for its first MOT over in mainland UK, which led to much confusion at the test centre :) Tester: Is this a northern ireland vehicle? Me: Yes Tester: What year is it? I cant tell from the plates Me: 2002. (he goes awayfor a bit the comes back) Tester: I'm just creating a new entry...
  25. jonny_g

    quick question (yes/no) rear RS bumper

    can these be fitted to non RS using existing non rs arch liner or do you need the sport liner? thanks j
  26. jonny_g

    silver 172 victoria park road leicester

    directly behind me **02 AXA i think. nice lookin motor. i was in the dark red clio with the NI reg anyone on here?
  27. jonny_g

    BG 182 upperton road leicester

    around 1145-1200 Plate was G3 **E i think. anyone?
  28. jonny_g

    on the M1 b/ween leicster + n'ham

    spotted a silver ph2 172 on the way to ikea and a silver ph1 on the way back. i was in the dark red dci type rep :)
  29. jonny_g

    trico neoform wipers opie oils group buy

    has anyone else had bother fitting theirs? i have 2 x 21" nf530s and cannot get the damn things on!!!:mad: am i doin something wrong or is anyone else havin the same diffs? cheers j
  30. jonny_g

    passengers side knocking and key problem

    first off, this may be a bit off a long shot both these problems relate to my gf's skoda fabia. she says there is a loud knicking noise from passengers side front arch when driving - bit worse over speed bumps 2nd problem is that when seh takes the key out of the ignition, the barrel usually...
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