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I think the comparison with the GT86 is absolutely valid. That's because I've been swaying back and forth between the two for some time now..depending on my mood...racing driver or Dad. I think the father in me will win though as the back seat usability of the '86 is almost non existent.

Odd that it's never played up before despite regular jet-washing. Useful to know it'll show up on diagnostics though...can read codes etc on my phone so could always take a look. A very helpful member on here has already sent me the Renault technical fault finding document from diologies for...

Just been out to try it with my able bodied assistant strolling back and forth, left to right at varying distances, and all seems OK now. Very strange.

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...

Seems like a Nexus 4 it is then.

Given the S4 announcement recently, is this still the best android handset out there?

Ha ha ha. Wouldn't have believed that if I'd not seen the video. Astonishing incompetence.

Apart from needing new front ball joints from being overly greedy with kerbs on track, mine has been faultless over the 24k miles I've covered in it.

Nope.

What I have in mind is; Lux pack Monitor Leather Heated seats Rear camera Cup chassis

LOL, no thanks. The only new car I've had (my 172 Cup) was driven 300 miles before being delivered to me at my place of work late one Friday night. I want something new with collection from a dealer. I have to do that once in my life.

With PCP you're paying new car 'depreciation' for 3 years. Rinse and repeat. New car 'depreciation' ad infinitum. I don't like monthly charges...would rather pay in a lump instead of having something bleeding out of my account for month after month after month. Not fussed about having something...

Would want a decent top end spec for the £22k. I can justify buying one if I keep it for a long time like I did with my 172 Cup, so whatever I buy needs enough creature comforts and gizmos to keep me entertained, comfortable and happy. Will look at Focus/Megane and similar sized motors but if...

Wait, dk has a 55? Is that the v8 one? No way!

Well, the spec I want comes in north of 22 big ones. Slightly insane to even consider that but recent events have made me realise life can be far too short, so it is likely to happen as long as the test drive doesn't leave me feeling cold. Given the fact I should consider all serious...

So many varied opinions out there, people can pretty much cherry pick whichever one suits their 'position'. I for one like what Chris Harris has to say...it's focussed and fun, lively and comfortable, adjustable and fast.

LOL Weight (loss) is everything! Also helped that my inlets were pretty much bang on from the factory...I got a good'un.

Y-e-a-h...

Fabulously succinct Chip. Never thought of it like that, makes perfect sense.

Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news - NEW DETAILS #1779 Pricing: £18995 Lux £19995 Lux adds climate control, electrically folding door mirrors, electric rear windows, R Link (in leiu of MediaNav), auto lights and wipers, extra tinted glass Options: Cup chassis and 18" wheels £450 18"...

No, it isn't. 80 mph is 4k rpm, 70 mph is more like 3.5k rpm.

I did exactly this with my 172 Cup. Every single thing removed was weighed, and every replacement part was weighed. Took a net total of 117kg out so ended up at a nice 904kgs (if the 1,021kg starting point was correct). Made a huge difference to how it went.

The reason the seats are kgs lighter in the 172 Cup is due to not having side airbags or lumbar support. The difference due to leather versus cloth seat covers is measured in grams.

Close...the 172 Cup was 1,021kg...89kg lighter than the 172. I thought he Trophy was 1,065kg but I'm not sure on that one.

Just wow. What an incredible driver.

LOL, nice work. Usual scepticism is usual. If you're happy with how it drives, then, oddly enough, you're happy. Ignore the sceptics. You have video of your on-track antics anywhere?

Correct! Take it off if you want your lovely polished and waxed paintwork to permanently have really visible fingerprints all down the side of the door. This is also exactly why they fit an internal recess for pulling the boot closed. Same as the b-pillar trims...to protect the paintwork/keep...

Black 200s are the best. FACT. Steering wheel accessory?

Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news - NEW DETAILS #1779 Not overly so I don't think...in a way i think I'm simply trying to temper my own enthusiasm for it by trying to counter a perfectly reasonable position. I know full well you'd come back with something which makes me want to dig deeper. I...