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Some pics from the day

So I survived my first ever track day. I'm very happy to report that I didn't stop play for anybody and the Clio performed faultlessly throughout the day. To say that the car is standard with the exception of a decat and the r888 I had on (didn't realise their bloody old 07) I managed to keep...

They were in a shitty state, and would have died after my first five laps lol

Well, reasonable progress didn't happen lol. Unfortunately, due to job requirements I've done very little to the mingo. However, due to a track day at Donnington tomorrow, I've actually had to do something. So, finally fitted my stud kit that's been sat around forever. Also, really glad I had a...

Cheers people, appreciate the feedback. I may just swap the wheels before I go and just take a torque wrench with me to check tightness every so often along with a tyre gauge.

Evening all, On Saturday I have my first ever track day. I'll be at Donnington to which I live quite close. I've also booked some tuition as its my first time. The car is standard with the exception of a decat and I'll be taking a spare set of wheels to put on whilst there which 15 inch r888. My...

I'm sure there's a couple more things in there somewhere too. Either way, expect some reasonable progress coming up.

Update, well, kind of. So for the past month, I've basically abused the mingo, all miles no love. Being my daily, its been hard to do much with it. However, it was that time of year again and off it went for mot. Fairly confident, didn't pay it any thought. First mistake. So it failed, outer...

Small update, have ordered a stud and nut kit from PMS which will hopefully arrive this Friday. I'll see if I can get them fitted then or Saturday. Pics to follow.