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Would properly benefit from some genuine Renault 182 cup dampers.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Clio-Sport-2-0-16v-182-Cup-Genuine-Rear-Shockers-X2-8200681125-/272300771624?hash=item3f66640928:g:LS4AAMXQR4FRlOiq
The drum brakes are a standard Renault (and many other cars) design where you poke a screwdriver in the stud hole, push the handbrake lever mechanism inwards then slide it rearwards to release the shoes. Torch and small flat head screwdriver is all you need, using a puller can damage the...
I left mine jacked up overnight at a angle towards the sump plug to drain.
Filled up with 5 litres the day after and took it for a drive.
Check the oil the following morning in the garage with a level floor and its 1 mm below the max.
You only need 5l
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Renault-Clio-Sport-172-182-2-0-16v-5Ltr-Elf-Oil-Sump-Washer-Oil-Filter-/281750214520?hash=item41999f1778:g:9uoAAOSwepJXUWR9
mine has 71000 sounds the same as the day i got it, you can find out where its coming from buy using a long screw driver and putting your ear to the handle.
It dosnt bother me but if i did i would change the oil for the best available as ive heard it makes a difference...
The exhaust does not touch the sub frame its impossible.
The exhaust manifold on the 182 touches the anti roll bar you will see a shiny witness mark.
On the 172 its the cat that touches the arb.
I used the phase 1 172 dogbone and mounting bracket to increase the gap on my 182,this works because...
If you decide to use the goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 2 on track, fit some camber bolts and set them to max to try a reduce the sidewalls tucking under.