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  1. Kev@KAM

    ARB Bushes - Powerflex or Renault?

    We have free next day delivery on ours which makes us look expensive to the casual eye. As Powerflex ring us up and insist we have to sell at retail price I will match any deal online for you guys. I should just sell on ebay instead as they dont seem to crack down on those companies.
  2. Kev@KAM

    Do I really need a fancy diff?

    £790 for standard, £819 for the SuperQ. From what I can see there is only a 1.5 way which should work well for what you need as its less aggressive on deceleration I have a listing here https://www.kamracing.co.uk/toyota-mr2-mk3-kaaz-1-5-way-plate-lsd-1-8-16v-vvti-zzw30.html
  3. Kev@KAM

    Do I really need a fancy diff?

    I would expect the clio to have the legs on you regardless but it also helps he will power understeer when cocking up so its easier to get on the limit. My AE86 has a 2 way plate diff. Its pretty awesome. Set up right its just as useful as a FWD car. If you want a quote on a Kaaz or Quaife I can...
  4. Kev@KAM

    ITB 45 vs 48mm

    You should match the throttlebodies to the engine spec. What cams, compression, headwork, exhaust etc etc. Its not a bolt-on-gain-x-bhp type of modification.
  5. Kev@KAM

    Rear Discs and Pads

    J Hook and other grooved styles basically increase the wear rate slightly of the pad. This means it sweeps the surface layer off quicker and if you over heat pads and glase them; then it can recover the pads to regain pedal feel. On a road car they can add a little more noise to the braking but...
  6. Kev@KAM

    F30 330D XDrive

    I have the 328i. Its a lovely car to drive. I'm probably doing 34 mpg with crappy town driving but on a long cruise its into the 40's. Needs super to get the best mpg but its still cheaper than a diesel. In sports mode it goes like a scolded cat. I'd prefer the 340i but its not right for me for...
  7. Kev@KAM

    Rear Discs and Pads

    I sell the Motrio parts as well. Its basically Renaults non-branded range. https://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tuning/renault/renault-clio-mk2/brakes/renault-clio-2-renault-oe-brake-pads-172-182-renaultsport.html
  8. Kev@KAM

    Rear Discs and Pads

    They do - otherwise they wouldnt be there lol Is your car a road car? If yes its not massively beneficial running uprated pads unless you want to change the bite. If thats the case then just a mild front pad improvement should do the trick. For track and racing its more about brake bias and...
  9. Kev@KAM

    Fuel additives/cleaners or premium fuels?

    Yeah mine used to drive with flat tyres.
  10. Kev@KAM

    Fuel additives/cleaners or premium fuels?

    Cant say I can tell the difference by the seat of my pants with Shell V-Power and Tesco Momentum. Tesco is so much cheaper though. Tried some asda 95 as it was an emergency fill up. Probably 5mpg worse. Thats on a turboed engine. Shell V-power diesel seemed to improve fuel consumption but not...
  11. Kev@KAM

    Clio sport 172 original front shocks

    They still soften with age so its not necessarily a bad thing to refresh the suspension.
  12. Kev@KAM

    Clio sport 172 original front shocks

    Its normal. They are not gas filled so there is no pressure to push the piston out. You will notice that when you buy them they do not have a retaining wire to hold the shaft in position. If anyone needs a set we have loads in stock :D...
  13. Kev@KAM

    Suspension for Road Going Sprint / Hillclimb

    The problem you have that many don't is your car is stripped and the rear lighter than standard. With a fixed suspension setup, removing weight raises the car. As most of the weight you've removed is from the centre and rear then this is where the greatest effect is. Outside of competition it...
  14. Kev@KAM

    172/182 vs modern hot hatches. On track....

    Tractive Coilovers with active damping control. Basically adjusts the damping while driving on track.
  15. Kev@KAM

    Tyre and brake pad issues. Are they related?

    Its a small pad surface and the caliper is small so retains heat. Also as its a single pot so one pad side will wear faster.
  16. Kev@KAM

    172/182 vs modern hot hatches. On track....

    I've got some active suspension here at work for the Clio. Too expensive to get a buyer so I'll buy a 172 instead and make a track toy lol
  17. Kev@KAM

    172/182 vs modern hot hatches. On track....

    Who cares. Old cars have nothing to prove, but will give the best driver feedback and reward you the most. Sell yourself to your mates as being the slowest car there. If you are faster than others you can rib them down the pub but trackdays are about fun - not fast.
  18. Kev@KAM

    Tyre and brake pad issues. Are they related?

    The pads are sintered metal so quite possibly stuck to the disc when in storage. I cant see any evidence in that image they rusted internally but a years worth of use is pretty good considering the caliper. If you want to discuss CL and other options I can help. I deal with a lot of Renault...
  19. Kev@KAM

    Brake Discs Prices

    Prices are going north as the pounds trend at the moment is to plumet to oblivion. Renault have a habit of increasing prices twice a year too. We have Renault OE at the old prices as we hold a crap load in stock...
  20. Kev@KAM

    Suspension for Road Going Sprint / Hillclimb

    Always happy to help :D The benefit of the ARB is it will help increase the rear roll stiffness. I wouldnt go for the 21mm one unless the car was on slicks.
  21. Kev@KAM

    Suspension for Road Going Sprint / Hillclimb

    I would factor in a PMS rear ARB - 19mm should suffice https://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tuning/renault/renault-clio-mk2/suspension/renault-clio-mk2-pure-motorsport-rear-anti-roll-bar-renaultsport.html Also look at CL RC5 rear pads. You will want as aggressive as a possible for a race car so you...
  22. Kev@KAM

    Suspension for Road Going Sprint / Hillclimb

    It can always be reverted back to standard. BC you cannot change the rear springs so 8kg is your only option there.
  23. Kev@KAM

    New break discs after pads

    The pads will have to bed in to the shape of the new discs so it really depends on how worn the old discs were but kyle is right on the best method to use.
  24. Kev@KAM

    182 Rear braided brake lines

    Bit late to the party but yes we sell them individually from the fronts. Popular colours are in stock too...
  25. Kev@KAM

    182 front pads- cold bite, no track use

    Mintex M1144 I'd say. The calipers and pads on the Clio are small enough to heat up nice and fast. The pads are cheap as well. I sell them (link below) https://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tuning/renault/renault-clio-mk2/brakes/mintex-m1144-brake-pads-renault-clio-mk2-2-0-rs.html
  26. Kev@KAM

    Clio 172 fast road setup

    Sounds a good setup to me. The Bilstein are firm but thats significantly countered with how good and how they react better to small bumps compared to the original twin tube. B14 are 25% off at the minute - for the next two weeks. Click below for a link...
  27. Kev@KAM

    Slotted bilsteins

    Slotted for extra camber or its modified to fit the hubs?
  28. Kev@KAM

    B-shaw’s PH1 Exclusive

    I miss my Ph1 lol The crap jobs will be the most rewarding when completed!
  29. Kev@KAM

    Home cctv and phone apps? recommendations please!

    Depends. I went for the 8 megapixel camera because I need to identify who walks around my work out of hours. The quality is really good. Dome cameras are a little less bulky though so can be a neater solution. I had those before and they worked well though bugs get inside so they need some...
  30. Kev@KAM

    2008 Clio 3 rear wheel bearing?

    The Clio 3 has a large bearing so generally last a few years. Two years is probably a reasonably good life if the car is regularly driven, driven hard and/or found a good few poor condition roads.
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