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    Nimbus 197 - what colour alloys?

    Hi all, Need to get my wheels re-furbed and the company responsible cannot guarantee the colour match of the original wheel so i reckon i should just get all 4 done a different colour - suggestions please.... with pictures? Woza.
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    Refurbing 197 wheels - exact colour?

    Had a guy come out to look at refurbing my wheels last night. Friend of a friend so said he can do each wheel for £30. Said that they completely re-paint them and then laquer them...i thought they just powdercoated - but then what do i know. Anyway - he said that the wheels have a lot of...
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    Wheel refurb - Edinburgh?

    The snow has now claimed both of my front wheels - really getting bored of it now to be honest - anyone know of anywhere that can do this and how much it will cost? Woza.
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    Wheel locking nut tool - urgent help needed.

    Hi, Went to get tyres changed today as i am driving illegally at the moment (through no fault of my own). basically keeping it short it transpires that i was never provided with the tool to remove the locking wheel nut. i remember from my 182 that you were given a little clear box with the...
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    A few from the festive period...

    Got a tripod and 70-300 Tamron for Christmas, made me go out and take some pictures. C&C as always please.... Some attempts at light trails: A trip to London (more specifically Brick Lane!) All the rest of these were taken from the drive home back to Edinburgh out of the window...
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    Tyre fitting in Edinburgh

    Hi all, Need to purchase some new rubber for the car and its going to be much cheaper to buy the tyres online and get them fitted elsewhere, does anyone know where i can get them done for a good price in Edinburgh? Woza.
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    197 tyres...

    Damn snow has ruined my tyres and i've noticed that one of my fronts is barely legal!!! Are the best tyres for the 197 the conti's that come with it? I'm sure this has been covered a million times but i couldnt find anything... Woza.
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    Some recent shots....

    C&C as always welcome... Woza. hdr'd clio merry go round ferris wheel edinburgh at night alley off royal mile edinburgh edinburgh skyline twisties steps
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    A Favour...

    Hi all, Putting a desk calendar together for an xmas present and i have 11 photos but dont have a good picture that encapsulates December - would anyone mind providing me with a picture that they feel would work? Thanks in advance, Woza.
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    Forth Road Bridge today

    Was annoyed about the rubbish weather but think some of these came out ok..... Woza.
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    Halloween pictures........any good?

    Hi all, took these at the weekend and think they look pretty good but can you tell me which you think is best? thanks, Woza.
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    Some recent snaps C&C please!

    Took my camera on a trip home to the south and have now invested in Photoshop, c&c please but be gentle as im still learning! Woza. And some HDR...
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    First light painting efforts.....

    Woza.
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    I think im getting the hang of this.....C&C

    I've had the camera 4 weeks now, seem to take it everywhere, here are some recent examples im quite happy with, C&C please, Woza. Flame thrower on the royal mile in Edinburgh (colour) Same flame thrower, in black and white St Giles Cathedral on the royal mile, Edinburgh 2 second...
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    Panning efforts

    C&C please, first effort! Woza.
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    SLR Newbie - C&C

    Hi guys, have had my slr for about 2 weeks now. i like to think im doing quite well so far, check out the website i have set up and let me know what you think! thanks, Woza. P.S anyone got any tips of where i can practice my panning, this is something i am really keen to get in to...
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    First DSLR....

    Hi guys, i posted on here a while ago about slr's as i know a few of you use them! Well i have now chosen which camera to get - Sony Alpha A200. I dont have all the money in the world and have read quite a few reviews which give the camera nothing but praise. Im not going to turn in to a...
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    Digital SLR Cameras?

    Hi all - i know that quite a lot of people on here are keen photgraphers and have taken some good photos. I currently have a compact digital Canon Ixus camera and i absolutely love taking photos, mainly of cars and all things automotive. Im wanting to 'move up in the world' and am looking at...
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    Nimbus 197 - first detail

    Hi all - this was my first ever attempt at detailing since buying the car. I recently purchased some new car cleaning products. The method i used was: Rinse Wash with a meguiars mitt and the two bucket method Clayed (first time) Washed again - two bucket method with mitt Polished with...
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    Who was racing my mate in his exige last night - Basingstoke?

    He just phoned me and said he absolutely smoked you! Said your car sounded nice though!! Woza.
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    197 second service - Scotland (Edinburgh)

    Hey guys, My 197 needs its second service, what is the average price and where do people reccomend for me to get it done. Obviously want to keep the warranty going but im not sure there are any Renault dealers around that i trust. Does it have to go to Renault? Anyone recommend a good one...
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    Car Valeters - Edinburgh?

    Hi guys, Recently looked at a thread showing work on an rb clio by xpress valet. Was really impressed with the pictures and although i had always said i would never pay for my car to be washed i was extremely impressed with the results and the prices on the website. Would be keen to learn...
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    Painting 197 wheels?

    Anybody painted their standard 197 wheels? If so what colour? And if you have, does anyone know someone/somewhere in Scotland where you can get it done for a good price!? Thanks, Woza.
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    Headunit help!!

    Hi all, I had one of these fitted in my clio 182 http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_... obviously it was fitted professionally and when taking it out of my car the leads are different to that you would find in a standard headunit fitting. I have put it up for sale and have...
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    197 windscreen wipers

    £30 for a set of them in Halfrauds - is this a joke? Woza.
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    New plates are on! Pictures!!

    Put the new plates on this weekend and that was an exucse to take it out and take (what i think are great) photos! Not sure if they do nimbus the justice it deserves but i think theyre pretty good all the same! Comments welcome but be nice! Woza.
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    197 power steering issue

    Got in to the car this evening, dont know if im just going mad but i am sure the steering is heavier. Car is only 2 months old (to me) and im a little paranoid about it to say the least! Checked all the tyres and theyre fine - just seems that little bit harder when parking it..... Anyone...
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    Blackberry Curve 8900

    Anyone had/have one? Any good - better than the iPhone? Have just ordered one, arrives Tuesday from Orange. Already have an mp3 player which is better than any ipod and thus figured i wouldnt need an iPhone! Woza.
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    Anyone buy an Arctic 182 from Marc Elgar recently?

    If so look after it and well done - very well cared for and immaculate condition!
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    It's Arrived!!!!!!

    Sorry but there aren't any pictures yet! After its 500 mile journey it needs a clean! I am amazed, have read through lots of forums and asked opinions on moving from the 182 to the 197. First impressions was the sheer size - i know i have seen a 197 next to a 182 but couldnt remember the...
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