Recent content by J.B.

Terrible wheels again. Why can't they get some decent wheels on it?!

It's not about not lifting. When the rear shocks are gone, you can easily spin it just by driving quickly.

I didn't know this. That's why it feels so bloody fast then. There's loads of stuff in this thread I didn't realise you'd done. Steering wheel next I think. It's the least original, but also probably the harshest riding 172 ever :rasp:

It's worth twice that once the management light is switched off. Do it!

I don't think you'll get better reliability from a VAG product over a 182. They really aren't as reliable as people think. I see the reason you bought it, but don't expect it to be fault free "because German".

Just check the brakes aren't siezing first. That's an easy one to check by jacking the car up, and also check how hot the brakes/wheels are after 10+ mile drive. Not sure you'd see such a dramatic drop if it was just brakes though. The front brakes siezed on my S2000 which cut the MPG by from...

The result would be a lot more fuel going in and probably a very confused engine management system resulting in a loss of performance.

I love the flared arches on a 1*2 and the wider track on the Cup. The front is definitely the best angle to take a photo of one.

Have you quoted the wrong post? I didn't say put it in neutral; I said there is little point changing into a lower gear to go down a hill. I am saying you should leave it whatever gear you're in already. Not sure why you're explaining it to me as I completely understand in-gear down a hill is...

You achieve the same by leaving the gears alone and braking down the hill. I can't see why you'd change down a couple of gears just so you don't use the brakes. You are still not using any throttle.

This. Advanced driving (Roadcraft) instructors will tell you to do this. I couldn't quite get my head around changing gear as late as the instructor was telling me, so I now do it a bit earlier than I was taught. I was being asked to change from 6th to 2nd around the time I wanted to...

If in doubt... I'd be getting that replaced if it was me.

I assume the car is a non-runner now? Getting it up to Micks in Nottingham won't be cheap. Hopefully Daniel has you sorted!

Ahh 200T. Thanks.

I've advanced searched for titles of: Clio RS IV and Clio RS 4 Clio 200 Turbo New RS Clio 4 My Clio 4 My Clio 200 Turbo Plus some other variations on that. Can't find anything, can anyone help?