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I had the use of a 1.0 Zetec so went out and did this... LOL at the looooooooooooong gearing! Despite that it feels a hell of a lot quicker than it looks.

Two modern cars, identical in every way except for the brake setup. One has 4-pot calipers, bigger discs, larger swept area. The other has a standard single-piston setup. Which one stops quicker?

I was interested to see what goes on so pulled this together...

Rolling from 20-120ish...not trying to set records so no rushed race-car shifts...but gives a good sense of in-gear shove...

Oooh...

This is the last weekend to get some footage and performance data before my ST gets the MP215 treatment on Wednesday so, as a synchronisation test and to whet the appetite of those waiting on delivery of theirs (I know of at least two), I went out and had a play. New phone, new OBD bluetooth...

Isn't this the chap that's also on 'Drive'?

The four exits make me think it is, but I don't ever recall seeing one de-badged.

Fantastic day, fantastic weather, fantastic crowd, fantastic car.

Not sure which it is, but I like.

The reason insurance is so high.

Yesterday I said goodbye to my Clio 200 after 18 months and 30k miles and hello to its replacement, a Molten Orange Fiesta ST. After just under 24hrs which has included 107 miles driven all in, one fill-up (mandatory charts and s**t to follow), 3.5hrs cleaning it of all its transit...

Took the Scenic for new tyres this morning but couldn't get the wheelnut cover off one of the wheels as the bolt has seized. The 'T'piece tool Renault supply would be more effective if it were made from cheese...and so far, no amount of penetrating fluid, taps with a punch, or attempts with the...

The bit with the shiny Renault badge on it that covers the airbag...are these replaceable as a separate item or does it involve changing the whole airbag assembly?

Engaged reverse yesterday and instead of the usual short beep I got a continuous tone. Checked there was nothing behind, cleaned the sensors, tried again and got exactly the same. Went for a drive, reversed out of a parking space and got the usual short beep when engaging gear, but it no longer...

Lower curve was from a year ago, 19k miles having been driven mostly by the original OAP owners (so likely never seen over 3k rpm) and no doubt on standard 95 fuel. Upper curve is from today...I've spent the last year putting 22k more miles on it (a daily 50 mile beasting on deserted country A...

Had my 200 on the rollers today, no issues at all and parked it up fine afterwards. An hour or so later when I come to leave, the ABS warning light along with the ESP light are illuminated and I get two dashboard messages telling me I have errors with both systems. ESP button was non-responsive...

As most will know a year ago I started logging every single £ spent on my 200 from the second I bought it at 2.5 years old with 18k miles on it. With a full year's data to play with, what have I learned? It seems to be getting more economical with age/mileage. I'm going to get it RRd in...

I've been running this set of Yokohama Advan AD08s since July, have covered 7.5k miles including 3 trackdays, very impressed with them so far. I'm at Rentech this morning for a service, and Dave spotted this... I'm struggling with what's caused this? If it were a simple puncture/penetration I...

http://comediansincarsgettingcoffee.com/ricky-gervais-mad-man-in-a-death-machine/ Hilarious, and loads to choose from.

Over 4 years and 24k miles, with new bought using Renault's 4+ PCP finance package and used bought for cash. Difference isn't as much as I thought it'd be. Interesting exercise all the same. I've spent the last few days playing with this and think it holds water. If anyone wants to challenge...

I've taken out the cost of trackdays, hotels, sundries, mileage and tanks of fuel that are related to trackdays...and as suspected the difference isn't huge, still not pleasant reading. Might have to downsize to a 100hp after going around Llandow in Pete's.

Increased miles have seen the average monthly cost and pence per mile reduce, but there's no getting away from the painful cost of fuel and depreciation. Depreciation has continued at £5/day...valuing it today at £8,490...which is fair I think. The recent day at Llandow came and went without...

Oddly enough I'm considering a new iphone to replace my creaking Galaxy. Never looked into iphones before, pricing, tariff, anything really so am pretty clueless. While idly browsing/researching this morning, I see the sim free pricing for the current 4S and I'm a little shocked tbh; 16GB =...

Thought I'd give this a try, despite the movement I think it came out quite well. Need to lower it a little next time out though.

Great day had with Easytrack yesterday, spent most of it getting passed by just about everything boosted and lots that wasn't. Sun/heat was ridiculous but meant perfect conditions all day long on the mostly empty 3.8 miles of tiwsteez yo.

Have just brimmed the tank, all cost data is in, so here's the usual... Mileage continues building at a rate of 19k per annum Fuel price has been good lately Economy averages at 33.5 mpg although I've seen 43 once, and 40 is readily available if I can be arsed. Llandow is a little...

Works well I think, wish it sounded like this from outside. Got it back with its new front hubs today, fully aligned, feels solid. Was very fidgety before. Totally in love again.

CBA to look, what's book time 0-100? I think I only managed around 18 seconds :o

1st MOT, failed dismally. Apart from the nail in the sidewall of a rear tyre, it's got excessive wear in one ball joint, slight wear in the other. Requires hub replacement at £200 a side plus 4.5 hrs + VAT. Rentech Mike says he's never changed one on a 197/200. Argued the toss with Renault UK...