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Hi, I was looking to make my R27 sound a little nicer for a small cost so I'm deciding between a de cat on the original exhaust or just a silencer removal. I have a few questions. Will a de cat affect MOT's? Also do you get a nice sound out of a simple silencer removal or is it worth de catting...

Hi Guys, got the 3rd gear crunch on the 197. It's not too bad though. I can avoid it if I carefully select the gear or change at low revs. Do I need a new box? I've been offered a brand new box £650 inc fitting. Any advice on whether to get it done or should I try other things first like...

Bought myself a 57 plate 197 R27 a week ago and it's started the 3rd gear crunch. This is obviously pretty worrying but I paid a decent price so a gearbox rebuild should take it up to about average price. Been quoted £600 and £650 for the repair on the syncro. Would be great to get RUK on the...

My new 197's gear knob is horrible, all the leather has come off and it's now yellow. Can anyone recommend any good gear knobs. Had a look at the six speed lift reverse one from Richbrook. Anyone used this or recommend any others? Cheers

Got a used car warranty with Warranty Direct for my 197 knowing im heading towards the dodgy gearbox phase. There's a thing saying that any claims that are made in the first 90 days can be put down to wear and tear. What happens if i get the deadly 'crunch' 20 days into my policy? Will they put...

Hi Guys, put myself a deposit down on a Clio sport 197 F1 edition today. Picking it up on monday. Got a few questions in relation to getting it looking perfect. Firstly, the alloys need a refurb. Does anyone know anywhere cheap near Preston? The door handles appear worn and could do with a...

Hi, just need abit of clarity. A mate with a Corsa C decided to break down on a car park and asked if he could jump start it off my MK 2 clio. I said yes, being a mate and all and let him crack on. He connected them up only for sparks to be coming from his terminals. Turns out he had them the...

Here is my Clio all standard..