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Im not saying i would never rag it as there would be no point in purchasing the cup if i was just going shopping in it (Sorry GR).
I would want to know that she was all settled in first though before i started gunning her! And trust me she would get it!!! On top of running her in properly i...
Ben,
I think it also depends on how long you intend on keeping the car!
If your only having it for three years say, then you will lose nothing by ragging it from day one wheras if you are keeping it for as long as you can, then you will want to take your time in it as things will go wrong...
There is another midlands meet planned for sunday the 13th of October.
Check out the meetings/events section for more details!
I want a good turn out.:cool:
Mat.
Im not saying i would never rag it as there would be no point in purchasing the cup if i was just going shopping in it (Sorry GR).
I would want to know that she was all settled in first though before i started gunning her! And trust me she would get it!!! On top of running her in properly i...
Ben,
I think it also depends on how long you intend on keeping the car!
If your only having it for three years say, then you will lose nothing by ragging it from day one wheras if you are keeping it for as long as you can, then you will want to take your time in it as things will go wrong...
Hillpower charges about £200 + VAT to change the cambelt on a 16v clio!
Jamie,
Dont forget the service interval for a cambelt change is 72,000 miles OR 6 years! Better to be safe than sorry.
Mat.
Paul,
Firstly the revs, this could mean your idle speed control valve needs cleaning, (easy job) or your throttle potentiometer might adjusting slightly, (usually a job for reno but you can do it yourself).
The brakes definately sound as if they may be warped, can be tested with a dial out...