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Depends what type of competition you are doing. Circuit racing, they do need to be plumbed in and discharge into both cockpit and engine compartment as a minimum and be accessible from driver's seat, as well as an external marshall's pull. Rallying also requires a handheld for co driver. You can...
If he was genuinely shocked, he should have looked at pattern parts and given the option.
It's a 1.2 Clio not a Ferrari.
I'd be fuming, I'd also want to see that they were genuine.
172 Cup, suspension refresh. Decent brakes, job done.
Still comfortable for your trips to the station. No need for all this spend here, spend there BS.
Spending has started for next year's modifications/enhancements. Clutch just delivered, fantastic service from @Russ_16v
Also expecting delivery this week on:
Cup wishbones also from Russ and PMS Strut brace and top mounts from @pure-motorsport.
New Snell 2010 helmet so I'm compliant with next...
Hans devices will be needed in most forms of motorsport next year apart from things like roadgoing hillclimb class where you keep original interior. So circuit racing even at club level will require them. Like me, you don't need a tow car and trailer when you drive the racecar to the circuit...
Save even more....don't need a tent.
It really isn't THAT expensive once your car is done. As Tony said just do one or two local events (with us in Tricolore) next year.
Standard settings are fine for the odd track day. 99% of drivers wouldn't be able to tell the difference between slight variations in camber and toe etc.