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Massive lol. Just looked on clio197.net to see if there was a guide to changing the pads, and theres one to check how much pad material is left, with pictures showing that you should be looking at the pads. How else would you check?!

Sweet, was hoping for that answer :D

Thanks Fred. What is the fix for seized pins if needed? WD40 and some elbow grease? Likely to be seized on a 2 year old Clio? Struggling to imagine how they look!

Are there any differences between changing brake pads on a 182 and an R27?! I'm guessing it's completely the same principle?! Without seeing any up close I'm not 100%!

Should have bought a normal 172, the keys are much better looking that the cup ones....

Mine wasn't stupidly low, but it was low. There was still a LOT of lower adjustment on the AST's. Never had it corner weighted, wouldnt have made any difference for my style of driving, as on track I would have had a passenger/instructor anyways most of the time. It was set up to -ve2 on the...

On my local roads there is far too much bumpsteer etc for coilovers. Mine were pro set-up by a BTCC and BritCar Race mechanic, the H&R's and AST's. They just don;t seem to work for road use, the car is way too stiff and snappy. I was convinced they were better after I had spent stupid money on...

H&R's don't work well in my opinion. Front is way too soft, rear is way too hard. Had 2 different sets on my 182 and the sportlines + std dampers were a much much better option. I wouldnt waste my time or money considering coilovers again unless I wanted low, and only low.

Flamer has silver seatbelts in the rear? ph1's came with black belts, something doesnt add up?

Never driven prolines, but Eibach springs are the best i've had. So fresh dampers and sport/prolines will give you the best for the conditions you want. Cheap coilovers dont work, expensive coilovers dont work very well (for UK road conditions). If you're really wanting to freshen it up get...

Very nice! Might be my next car now, need something a bit more understated!

My mate got new ones on his R27 because of rust dude.

Basically yeah. I like my DC2 because it's like the 182, feels like you are going fast. In real terms probably no faster than a 197/200. A proper hot hatch should be good at everything. And for the record, I love my mates R27, the 200 doesn;t seem to have any improvements over that.

^ 90% of the time the car wouldnt be driven on the lmit. Day to day I couldnt live with it for my stated reasons. Wanted to like it, gave it a shot and didnt. I wouldnt get offended if you couldnt handle a DC2 ;)

Why is it rubbish? It's called an opinion, I wanted to like it but compared to other cars I've owned it doesnt step up. The seat was as low as possible ;) I appreciate it's probably a good car on the limit, but it just lacked anything special at all driving it. Felt solid but just not like a...

Will be nothing on your 172 at all. Try it out by all means, but if you dont walk away and feel glad to get back in the 172 you're wierd!!

Even at 7k? Just didnt seem all that to be honest. So in that last 1k is where the car comes alive?! Couldnt really wring it's neck with the salesman next to me, and the roads wernt the best in a car I didnt know. I'll save you some time....don't ;)

^ erm nothing too special I didnt think. Engine was a bit throaty but not loud.

Got a load of bad history with this garage being messed around a few years ago so im alwasy cautious. Booked the test drive with a salesman who knows me last week, he wasnt there when i got there, so another guy was sorting me out. Asked for licence, then came back asking for counterpart...

Just had a go in a Clio 200 at my local Stealer, White, Speedlines, Cup chassis, unfortunately no Recaros :( Had done 7k so not a new engine. Had a right ballache down there with the sales manager, but thats another story! Got in, couldnt really get comfy. Couldnt get low enough, felt better...

Why are you on here if you have no intentions of buying a Clio?! Car looks decent, I nearly bought 1 ages ago now, really like the styling even std.

He does mega miles for work and gets paid for his fuel, but wants an R32, so he did this! Hmm, I could swear its the 1.9, thought they were 150bhp standard? Either way it's not shy!

My standard 182 brakes were horrendous, had them almost on fire after a fairly hard drive, but not really pushing it. Upgraded with brembo/ebc/ap fluid/new lines and they were good. Not a patch on standard dc2 brakes though!

Thanks dude. First proper wax I've ever had (lasts forever!) and it seems fine, easy on and off, smells really nice too.

Poorboys hardcore paste wax, 2 coats on each :)

I have a crappy old combo van for day to day which is free other than fuel/insurance for me. Works for me as my DC2 stays mint, and I dont worry about parking anywhere etc. If you're considering it think of an old van, seriously. Run forever, cheap to buy, practical and decent on fuel.

Gave my mates car a going over by hand today. Due to PC it at some point when I get chance, but he needed it shiny for tomorrow. It's a 230bhp 1.9 TDi with the full R32 kit etc, its amazing!! Washed, fly remover'd, tar remover'd, clayed, washed, dried, SRP'd, ERP'd and Wax'd. Few finished...

Not sure where you are, if you're close i can lend a hand if you're a bit nervous?

It's pretty easy dude Jack the car up, put it on axle stands on the sills, then put the jack under the middle of the rear beam to take the weight of that. Remove the bolt which holds the rear shocks to the beam, then slowly lower the jack so the springs are uncompressed. Wind down 'x' amount...

Birchdown would be within 100 miles surely? Only place to go in my opinion.