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If haven’t already, go for camber/caster adjustable solid top mounts first. Makes a huge difference and much cheaper than the two options you’re considering.

Tim if you would accept an LY into your group I’d gladly join you next time. I have some experience leading convoys if that helps.

Toe out across the axle 14 minutes, with a possible range plus or minus 10 minutes. Which is equivalent to 1.7 mm toe out, plus or minus 1.2 mm.

Timpson charge £120 to supply and cut a 172/182 key. You can buy key blanks for £10 on eBay and I've found independent shops who will cut and code for £50.

Got pre-made Wales route files here if anyone needs them.

If you need more waypoints, split into ITN parts 1,2 etc.

I think we're saying the same thing but coming from different angles. What I'm trying to say is that even if you can afford to spend on something, doesn't mean you should if a cheaper and equally viable option exists. Without wishing to sound boastful I could (and have) owned far more costly...

Regardless of what we can afford, not having to spend money unnecessarily is a wise way to be (y)

Tyre Smart in Witham do alignments and are very helpful. Not sure if they will do exactly what you’re looking for, but worth a call.

Not sure about Android but Scenic and InRoute (both iOS only) are two apps that import GPX files. Various programs such as Garmin BaseCamp, TomTom MyRouteApp, TYRE, ITNConverter allow you to plan routes and export them to GPX files.

ITNConverter exports to Google Maps but it's a bit clunky to use in Maps, as you have to manually mark each waypoint visited. I personally continue to use a standalone GPS device specifically as I like to pre-programme routes. All modern TomTom and Garmin devices have this capability but I...

TYRE or ITNConverter. Also allows you to export the route files so you can pre-programme your preferred satnav device.

For some it's a matter of principle. VED is basically a sin tax like booze and cig duty. It's not like the money actually goes on improving the roads. And it's the same amount whether you drive 1,000 miles or 100,000 miles. If you have multiple cars that each only get light use, the costs...

DS series have better-quality valving. For the road I run BC DS fronts at 7kg with standard Cup shocks and H&R springs and ARB at the rear. Works really well. I’ve yet to try the BC rears but if they are track biased as I believe they are with 8 kg poundage, they will be too stiff for the...

If you've dreamed of it, do it. An R35 is about as different from a Clio as you can get. Prices have dropped hugely since a year ago. I've come close to one but the bulk of the thing and the running costs are what put me off.

Indeed but RC6 is particularly bad for this IME. I've run other sintered compounds such as Carbotech and RC6 runs hotter than any them and hotter than other CL compounds such as RC5+. I would recommend Carbotech XP10 over RC6 - very similar performance and pedal feel, but much better heat...

RC6 are great pads but run extremely hot, hotter than most pads, meaning ducts are essential and even then there's a risk of boiling the fluid. I've had good success so far with standard brakes, DS1.11 front and DS2500 rears, good fluid and removing the front arch liners.

PBS front pads are the weak link.

I’m 5’9” but probably have a similar length upper body to you (my inside leg is 28”). If you fit buckets there’s loads of headroom.

Tough crowd! Some might applaud him for taking initiative and doing something entrepreneurial, even if his asking price is a tad optimistic. It's not like it's a pure flip for profit - he has clearly put some time into the car.

Trophy sold for £11,350...buyer pays £12,031.

Ah you replied before my edit. I’ll have to make sure I’m right then!

Think number of owners is becoming less of an issue than it used to be. People are realising that enthusiasts change cars quickly and that more owners could just as likely mean people lavishing money on a car as it could mean uncared for.

Agreed... +1. Unless you specifically want Powerflex (note they will add NVH) then replacing ball joints and removing/fitting bushes seems like a lot of aggro for a few quid saving.

The ball-joint pinch bolts are notoriously difficult. Might as well buy the wishbones with ball joints already installed.

£78 each for OEM from RPD which doesn’t seem too bad as they also include bushes and ball joints. If you go with pattern parts, make sure they have the extra caster on the ball-joint mounting holes.

48k miles Trophy: https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2005-renaultsport-clio-182-trophy-1

It always strikes me as incredibly odd how low-effort some people's advertisements can be. I suppose we're all different though. The same people who write rubbish adverts are probably quite good at things that I'm rubbish at. I'll go further to observe that people who can't write usually love...

Looks normal.

I’ve been using BC front and AST 4100 rears which is what my car came with when I bought it. For the road I keep the BCs up front, but swap out the rear for softer springs and standard Cup shocks. If you buy the full BC set they come with 8 kg/mm rears which is good for track and double the...