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  1. 16v_paddy

    Clutches LUK vs Valeo

    I need a clutch for my 172 Cup and I need help deciding which to buy Is there any reason not to buy an LUK over a Valeo item? Only asking as through a combination of discount codes, Nectar points and special offers with Paypal credit etc, I can get an LUK kit for £82 compared to £122 for a...
  2. 16v_paddy

    Mystery decat pipes

    I've acquired a couple of decat pipes from a job lot of bits but could do with some help to identify them. 1st off is this possible cup racer decat pipe - only say that because that's what's written on it in marker pen 😂 Then I've got this which I thought might be a 182 manifold link pipe...
  3. 16v_paddy

    Clio Williams 0131 Restoration

    I've paid for access to this section of the forum so might as well use it, especially since a few other Williams projects have started to appear on here recently. At the end of 2013 I went to see a guy about buying some roof trims for my Valver, ended up buying the trims and a Williams while I...
  4. 16v_paddy

    182 Manifold repair

    What's the best solution for repairing or replacing this crusty, flimsy & knackered flange on a 182 manifold?
  5. 16v_paddy

    172 Cup Brake Master Cylinder

    I need some help sourcing 1 for my 172 Cup. I've found 11 different part numbers that say they're for the Cup and I know it's not supplied by Renault anymore so need some help pointing me in the right direction
  6. 16v_paddy

    My 172 Cup on Pistonheads £4,850

    Just renewed my advert now that it has a fresh MOT, a better exhaust system and a reduction in price https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/11998927 Quite the bargain compared to the £15k one that's been listed 🤑
  7. 16v_paddy

    New 172 Cup Rear Shock Failures

    Has anyone experienced repeated failures of new Cup rear shocks at all? I fitted brand new genuine rears to my 172 Cup last year, covered about 3,000 miles with a ring trip & 1 trackday and no issues with them. Whilst parked up back in March, walked past the car to see a puddle of oil at the...
  8. 16v_paddy

    How to watch Android content on a PC

    I think I've got a unique problem to try & get around. Background info 1st, this is for when I'm not at home so a wifi based solution isn't what I'm after. I want to use my phone - which has unlimited data - to watch netflix but as I despise watching stuff on a small screen I want to show it on...
  9. 16v_paddy

    New paint advice

    I'd like a bit of advice regarding new paint & looking after it as my car cleaning/detailing skills/knowledge is limited to blast with snow foam, the wash mitt & 2 buckets method of washing, clay bar follwed up with super resin polish & extra gloss protection :blush: I've just had the front...
  10. 16v_paddy

    Gone for some vtec y0!

    I've been after 1 of these for a while now & this 1 came up for sale at a price I couldn't afford to say no to. Picked it up over the weekend & it has a few unusual goodies on it like a bose stereo & climate control from the type v, it's also got leather door cards, electric rear windows and...
  11. 16v_paddy

    Another Mk1 coming out of the woodwork

    I thought I had a thread on here but it seems I was wrong :S I've got hopelessly addicted to trackdays so decided to build something proper to do them in At the end of 2012 I got myself an ex-works rally shell already caged up etc, not quite a works shell per-se, but was owned & ran by aguy...
  12. 16v_paddy

    Wheel badges - help required

    I'm a bit stumped for where to find what I need. I'm getting my superturismo wheels refurbed and I want the renault diamonds to stick onto the centre caps, only problem is that I can't seem to find any that aren't already attached to a cap :S I'm getting them done in a bit of a unique colour so...
  13. 16v_paddy

    Practical Performance Car Magazine shoot Mk1 Content

    I was contacted back in April by PPC magazine to get a Valver to Mallory Park in May for a photoshoot for an upcoming article/buyers guide in the July issue. So I went 1 better & got them 2 :cool: Now that the magazine is out I can share some of the pics from the day to give you all a taster...
  14. 16v_paddy

    Need some help choosing a new phone

    I need some help from you knowledgeable folks. My contract runs out soon so I'm looking at what's about but since I'm a total n00b to this smartphone boll0cks I don't know what I'm really looking at/for :S Last time I got a phone I was quite easily & happily able to avoid all the touch screen...
  15. 16v_paddy

    New car, dead 3 months later :-(

    Well after all the hassle I went through to get the clutch done, twice, to make it to a trackday at Castle Combe in July, the car has suffered terminal injuries. Got t-boned by some old dear in a focus last night only had the thing for 3 months as well Think the pics sum up the damage really...
  16. 16v_paddy

    Silver 182 Hit & Run Nottingham

    Hoping the lovely folks on here can help track down the scumbag that decided it'd be a good idea to PIT manoeuvre my mates Mrs off the road this evening & then do a runner :mad: It happened around 22.45 on Mansfield Road in the Redhill area of Arnold, Nottingham & from her description the car...
  17. 16v_paddy

    Surrey Rolling Road Meet 1st October

    I'm organising a rolling road day with the guys on clio16valver at Surrey Rolling Road on the 1st October. Now we've got loads of mk1's going but would like to get a decent mix of other clios there & other cars are also more than welcome to attend. Providing we get enough people to run we're...
  18. 16v_paddy

    Help with a mondeo - engine swap

    Need some help from you professional folks on here as you've probably come across this issue I've got Currently ripping a dead engine out of a mates T reg 1.8 mondeo, I'm a bit stuck with a couple of things that I want to remove but want to make sure I know how it's done before I go mental on...
  19. 16v_paddy

    172/182 Inlet manifold gasket

    Does anyone know if they are the same as used on the megane R26R/225 etc?
  20. 16v_paddy

    ITB's & Insurance costs

    I'm just curious to know how much peoples insurance policy's went up by (if at all) after they fitted ITB's to their clio's. I'd like to get a rough idea as I wont be renewing my policy until my car is ready and I can afford it
  21. 16v_paddy

    Clios at Snetterton 14/10/10

    Here's a few pics from someone I know on a volvo forum that done a day at Snetterton, couple of ph1's, a black vee & a couple of cup racers by the looks of it anyone off here? http://s830.photobucket.com/albums/zz222/blackbeast14/Snetterton%2014th%20Oct%202010/?albumview=slideshow
  22. 16v_paddy

    How to fit bucket seats & harnesses

    Right boys & girls how should I fit my bucket seats? I'm not quite sure how to do this so I'm asking for help The seats I've got don't have subframes, so obviously I need to get some, but not sure what to get. I could buy these...
  23. 16v_paddy

    Paddy's Valver - Project Leave it the F*ck Alone

    Ok it's a shameless copy & paste from my project threads on other forums but I feel it deserves to be shared on here, in full and from the beginning 8) A brief history of the car to begin with. I bought her in February 2007, a bit rough & tatty round the edges but the intention was always...
  24. 16v_paddy

    172 Cup, Mallory Park 15th Nov

    Saw a 172 cup blasting round the track, no reg plates anyone on here? Seemed to be doing pretty well until the point it slowed right down, anything go wrong or was you just going back in?
  25. 16v_paddy

    Vodafone have disappeared

    Got a slight problem with mobile broadband on my netbook, it wont connect to the network. It comes up with a message saying that my SIM needs to be activated and I need to contact customer services to do it. So I ring the number and I get the old "this number has not been recognised please...
  26. 16v_paddy

    Clutch wont disengage

    Maybe a bit of a long shot on here since it's for my valver :S but.... Got my new engine & gearbox in, all working fine except for the bit that the clutch wont disengage :mad: I'm guessing the issue is the cable, the ratchet or both :rolleyes: I haven't got a clue how to sort these and...
  27. 16v_paddy

    Wossner forged pistons

    My ones, relisted http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wossner-Clio-Williams-Megane-Low-Comp-Forged-Pistons_W0QQitemZ140337801674QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item20acc8e9ca&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 will let them go a lot cheaper if someone wants to deal outside of ebay ;)
  28. 16v_paddy

    Wossner forged pistons

    Got my wossner forged low comp pistons on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=140327674225, if anyone's interested outside of ebay they're £350 ono ;)
  29. 16v_paddy

    Sods Law strikes - not a happy bunny

    Well to say I'm mightily pissed off is quite an understatement :mad: You'll need the full story, basically my driveway is a bit full as I've got a megane 225 in a million pieces on axle stands waiting for parts :rolleyes: I can usually pretty much squeeze 5 cars on the drive & in the...
  30. 16v_paddy

    Problem with xenons-electrical wizards required

    Not a clio ;) but still a renault :rolleyes: Got myself a Megane 225 in part-ex for my civic and I've got a problem with the xenon headlights The xenon headlight on the drivers side isn't working, found that the bulb was broken so got a new one, put it in & it still didn't work. I then...
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