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Mk1 MCS Works?

Just shows how opinions differ. Burp felt the H&R's were way too soft on the rear. I felt they were pretty well balanced. There's no reason a well set-up coilover system should be outperformed by the oem units. In fact, I'd say they were badly set-up if that's the case.

If the finances allow, the only reason to go for the 197 instead of a 200 would be the exterior. Are you only considering clio's?

Drive one! Massively different! I'd drive both then decide which you prefer. Trophy owner's will say Trophy. 197 owner's will say 197. You're very unlikely to get an unbiased opinion. The 197 will be nicer to live with, but pricier (worse mpg than a Mini Cooper S Works!!) I'd imagine the...

I cycle past there all the time!

If you go too low, bump steer becomes an issue. Mine's not exactly low, but the handling's great. Great article from yoz: http://www.readyforthetrack.co.uk/2008/10/the-knowledge-2-suspension-clio-172-ff-cup/

And when repeating that story, I bet you have a massive grin!

Flol. Get some decent rubber on the back. And double lol at the 1*2's being twitchy. 205gti, 306rallye, those cars have a twitchy back end. The 1*2's, you can take silly liberties with.

Good spot. Yeah, but he's been in the business a long time.

Horrible. Don't like that at all.

R....... But great vid all the same

Not true that coilovers don't work. The kw's are slightly softer than a trophy, but can be made much firmer in a minute for track work. H&r's also work very well, but too many people bung themon with minimal setup, then wonder why they don't work. People should worry less about going low tbh.

Tempted to try one with the KW's.

Get an early ph2 172. Get some decent coilovers. End up with a better car than a 182, cheaper. Done.

Yoz rates them. Meant to be good, but I've not tried one.

Bugger, didn't realise. If you don't want to mess about with changing hubs etc, standard with proline's is the best option IMO.

Offer? I'm not selling lol. If you aren't fussed with going low, Koni's seem like the best option. Really good article written by Yoz http://www.readyforthetrack.co.uk/2008/10/the-knowledge-2-suspension-clio-172-ff-cup/ Covers all the options, from just springs through to fully adjustable...

Oh, and pro's are better than sportline's IMO. You get a slightly crashy ride with the sportline's, but not with pro's.

Koni's would be a better option IMO. The adjustable damping allows you to play with the handling balance, and firm things up for any track work.

Finally, someone see's the light. The AST's don't work, far too stiff for a light car. DrRollo, you're not too far from me, more than welcome to try my kw's. There's a set for sale on here for £650.

Had a go at a night pic, could be better, but my 1st attempt!

Yes fella I'm in harborne, whereabouts are you? The amv8's in Worcestershire. Would be wasted in Birmingham, it's incredible on the country roads.

Bearings.

Went home for some food, crappy Iphone pics.

Congrats fella!

Camo would awful straight away, avoid.

You've done a good job. The red diamond and rear lights are awful IMO.

Not a fan of the blue tbh. As said, would look better if the diamonds were blue.

Stop saying that. You are not the queen.