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Cheers. Will it have done any damage so far?

Cheers Nick. Its the second time its happened though and I only drive my car in the dry if I can (garaged too) - so maybe it isnt water! :confused:

Id go for a Williams, but thats becuase I dont necessarily mind spending a lot of time on a car. Ideally, Id have both! The Willy is a real legend for good reason.

Its Anglefire - they dont let you post pics for some reason

Ideas? Cheers

Id go for a Williams, but thats becuase I dont necessarily mind spending a lot of time on a car. Ideally, Id have both! The Willy is a real legend for good reason.

Its Anglefire - they dont let you post pics for some reason

The purpose of the bulge is because the inlet manifold of the F7P/R engines(16v/Willy) would foul a normal Clio Mk1 bonnet. The vent cools the exhaust manifold, which is at the back of the engine bay - next to the bulkhead. I dont know about the 172, but most cars seem to have their exhaust...

Yeah, mines been in pieces while Ive had most of it resprayed. I took the opportunity to take everything off (including all the engine ancillaries), clean it, attend to the niggly squeaks and then fit it back again. I havent been in it since Brands Hatch!

Yup, 1.6mm. When I got my "new" Phase 2 wheels, they had some really naff, nasty original Goodyear tyres on them that made the car wander, skid and generally handle badly - but becuase the tread was over the limit, the law considerd these 8-year old tyres OK!!

Booo hooooo! They look so good dont they! Lets face it - there hasnt been another hot hatch that looks so much like it means business since then. ...And mines still in pieces until the end of this week:cry: But come the weekend, all Wales/the Wests roads are going to hear is that...

I guess they arent that different - same engine bar the manifolds, so same post 4500rpm kick:cool: but with feeble low-down torque:cry:

The purpose of the bulge is because the inlet manifold of the F7P/R engines(16v/Willy) would foul a normal Clio Mk1 bonnet. The vent cools the exhaust manifold, which is at the back of the engine bay - next to the bulkhead. I dont know about the 172, but most cars seem to have their exhaust...

Yeah, mines been in pieces while Ive had most of it resprayed. I took the opportunity to take everything off (including all the engine ancillaries), clean it, attend to the niggly squeaks and then fit it back again. I havent been in it since Brands Hatch!

Yup, 1.6mm. When I got my "new" Phase 2 wheels, they had some really naff, nasty original Goodyear tyres on them that made the car wander, skid and generally handle badly - but becuase the tread was over the limit, the law considerd these 8-year old tyres OK!!

Booo hooooo! They look so good dont they! Lets face it - there hasnt been another hot hatch that looks so much like it means business since then. ...And mines still in pieces until the end of this week:cry: But come the weekend, all Wales/the Wests roads are going to hear is that...

I guess they arent that different - same engine bar the manifolds, so same post 4500rpm kick:cool: but with feeble low-down torque:cry:

Ok - but a case in point is the 16v/Willy duo. Identical 0-60 times, but really different to drive due to the flexibility of the Willys flatter torque curve. In the real world, the Willy is quicker than the 16v. :D

Ok - but a case in point is the 16v/Willy duo. Identical 0-60 times, but really different to drive due to the flexibility of the Willys flatter torque curve. In the real world, the Willy is quicker than the 16v. :D

Just like with the 19 16v, Clio 16v and Williams, the 172s do seem to vary in terms of engine output from the factory. I wouldnt worry too much about tenths of seconds - especially when its 0-60 times. What torque and power are available at what rpm will tell you more.

Oh, I didnt read the link carefully - but the standard Golf VR6 Mk3 had 178bhp at the flywheel.

A 195/45/16 wheel/tyre combo does indeed mean -3mm smaller rolling radius. The 205/45/16 tyres mean a +6mm bigger rolling radius. Not that youd notice to be honest: were talking about a radius of circa 585mm! 195/50/15 tyres are the best bet on original Clio 16v wheels IMO, as you get an...

The VR6 unit is a 2-valve per cylinder unit (12 Valve, rather than 24v), so is really an older engine design mainly intended for creamy smooth torque-inspired driving. Its not the most overtly "sporty" unit available, but then high rev, high power stuff isnt VWs style.

Just like with the 19 16v, Clio 16v and Williams, the 172s do seem to vary in terms of engine output from the factory. I wouldnt worry too much about tenths of seconds - especially when its 0-60 times. What torque and power are available at what rpm will tell you more.

I recently took off the HT leads from my distributor cap - and noticed that one of the five ends of the distributor was covered in a chalky deposit and was badly corroded/melted (one that goes to No.3 cylinder). The HT lead in question appears to be fine (Magnecor), with no corrosion - as...

Oh, I didnt read the link carefully - but the standard Golf VR6 Mk3 had 178bhp at the flywheel.

A 195/45/16 wheel/tyre combo does indeed mean -3mm smaller rolling radius. The 205/45/16 tyres mean a +6mm bigger rolling radius. Not that youd notice to be honest: were talking about a radius of circa 585mm! 195/50/15 tyres are the best bet on original Clio 16v wheels IMO, as you get an...

See my post above!

The VR6 unit is a 2-valve per cylinder unit (12 Valve, rather than 24v), so is really an older engine design mainly intended for creamy smooth torque-inspired driving. Its not the most overtly "sporty" unit available, but then high rev, high power stuff isnt VWs style.

I think its to with having wider tracks, but the same steering rack as a regular Clio(?). My dads Volvo 960 does turning manouvers my Clio 16v could never do!