Recent content by Patrick Bateman

10 year old tyres with full tread are still the biggest no brainer to bin.

I've just bought these for my Trophy (https://k-tecracing.com/products/aftermarket-heavy-duty-clio-2-rs-lower-arms?variant=43236198678767) and I see the description includes the comment 'Suitable for fitment to all Clio 2 RS 172 and 182 models including 172 Phase 1 as an upgrade for extra...

Those long nuts are as much use as tits on a fish the way they come from new- https://cliosport.net/threads/top-mounts.849564/ Bought the lot only to end up sticking with the old set up.

Just saw this news on the Cliotrophy forum. PS5 vs. PS3 will the most straightforward no-brainer you can get IMO.

Think that looks to be a refurbished version of the same one as opposed to brand new- I'd also read a few things about people saying to go brand new over a refurbished unit to guarantee no issues. Looking at the price differential I think I would.

What’s the current consensus on replacement? The Renault part is out of stock with RPD but googling has led me to believe VALEO 439302 is the only one I’d want to go for which autodoc have- https://www.autodoc.co.uk/valeo/1081040 Is that accurate or is there anything else I should know?

Reviving this...has anybody tried aftermarket options with any success? Autodoc list a few options- https://www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=Arch%20liner

Have you tried them before to know how they feel?

I've done some digging on this as I also need some pads for my XKR and there's a thread on the Jaguar forum which details pad friction ratings- https://www.jaguarforum.com/threads/brake-pads-are-they-all-the-same.103539/#replies I won't go in to the research steps but it involved a lot of...

Brembo pads were the original reason for starting the thread 5 years ago.

Anyone?

What's the latest on pads? Are TRW still a safe bet for what I've previously described? Will need front discs and pads due to corrosion on the inside of the disc which probably goes a long way to explain why I no longer have much 'bite' when pushing the brakes hard.

I appreciate there are various old threads on this but could do with some up to date input. Got new SNR top mount kits for my Trophy dampers and the new spacer/nut that replaces the separate spacer and half nut appears to be absolutely nowhere near where it's meant to be. A waste of time or am...

Top work cheers chaps.

Revival here as my Trophy's driver side fog light has been cracked since I bought the car in 2014 😬 and it'll be getting a front bumper respray this year so need to finally force myself into sorting it out. @Brigsy did these Valeo ones fit no issues? OEM items are now taking the piss at £135 a...