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I'd keep the R26.R you will probably only get as much back for it as you would pay for the Clio and the R's one hell of a car. Especially at stage 2.

Class. That would be an idea. I never wheelspin my car, unless its by accident if you get caught out in the rain or snow/ice. I used to wheelspin my 1.2 like mad. Dread to think how much strain it puts on the clutch, 'box and general drivetrain though. Hence why I don't do it in the 172.

Very good choice mate. I made the same choice for my first car. Well it was an Extreme 4 but very similar.

I've got used to the power now. They pull well for a small car tbh. They don't feel much quicker at low revs than a 1.2 however thats probably because i've forgotten how slow a 1.2 is. Over 3K they start to pull ok.

It is the major cause yes. Other engine mounts can cause it too though. Mine stoped when I had the top engine mount done then started doing it again. I think i'll be doing to dogbone mount soon.

Very nice. Bar the flaps.

Spot on for what you want Jamie. When i'm a bit older I could see myself in something like an S3. Its a car that does everything well, its as happy on a B-road as it is munching miles up and down the M6. I haven't driven an S3 but by all accounts it won't be as fun to drive as an RS Clio but...

I say leave him to it. I have know idea why people on this forum do nothing but slate people doing anything out of the ordinary turini's and silvervision's. I saw get it done mate and enjoy it. Your cars awesome and with SC power will be pretty much perfect.

I'd have the SC everytime. Plenty of power and still remains the origional characteristics of the engine.

They're great seats but if they're going to do this then its not good. Renault should sort it out. My drivers seat is starting to wear a little bit but its a 10 Y/O 73K car, not a car still in warranty. Not good enough imo.

So the twin cat is better for power?

Looks good mate. What are your plans for it long term?

I think the top engine mount needs tightening. It had a new one on in September and it looks like its still in perfect condition as it should be so the only thing I can think of it is has come a bit loose.

This problem only started when It snowed last week and left the roads with 6" bumps in. When going over a bump the suspension performs as normal. However when you either go on or let of the throttle you hear a knock. Its not loud enough tat you can hear it over the radio, but if you don't...

Just noticed yours isnt a sport. I have no experience of them on non RS personally but i'm sure they're equally good. They lower it more too on the non RS.

I've got them. No pics at the minute but I recommend them 101%. The ride is good, a little stiffer than standard. The handling has improved 10 fold for me. There seems to be more grip, more feel and generally more excitement & fun.

Looks like a good meet. Shame I couldn't go. Working FTL.

Grande Punto's will break. Quickly.

1. Laura + Guest - Day meet and Night!!! 2. jenic - Day meet 3. mat-nos... day and night depending on work nearer the time!! 4. T0m0 - Day only as working the sunday. let me know if anything changes. 5. Alex H - Day and night 6. Kneel - Day and maybe night pending on cash flow.. 7. jesus - will...

I think the ideal setup is the airbox (V6 or PH1) directly onto the throttle body with proper cold air feeds. Obviously you need to relocate the battery to do this. I think the standard setup is pretty good though, if you don't want to relocate the battery there is a quide on here to...

To be fair 197's handle a lot better than a 172 from my experience. Standard V Standard. I know both of you are on good coilovers so I can only presume the difference is still the same. If you'd have been on RS2's you would probably have been quicker than him.

In my opinion there is no point in getting a full service and belts done before selling the car. You will not get the full amount you spent on it back. I paid £2400 for my PH1 that needed belts within 6 months. I got them done, and engine mounts at a cost of £550. So my total cost is £2950 but I...

You do Martin. Still not a bad speed for a car that will do 60odd MPG. Whys the engine warning light on?

I'd go for matt black. Simply for a change too see if you like it. Depends if you can be arsed paying out to go back to white if you don't like it though.

I paid £1460 on my 1.2 16V last year when I was 18 1 NCB 1 years licence with Direct Line. At 19 I got my PH1 172 for £1300 TPFT. Modded too.

Looks realy nice. Is it staying completely standard then? You going to uprate the brakes for the trackday then?

Looks well mate. Bet it sounds awesome with that filter. I'd have one but the standard setup is so much better for the car. I can't wait for the summer either. I haven't been over 5K in my car for about 4 weeks, not been able to give it stick since i got my sportlines either :dapprove...

Awesome car by the way mate. Love a forced induction Clio.

Considering you are changing the aspiration of the engine and the performance gains involved its not bad. Its more cost effective than turbo or itb's.

Privelidge is inbetween Dynamique and Initial. There was also a Dynamique + up untill around 2003, Privelidge went around then too IIRC.