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Agreed. The 1*2 was really well regarded in all forms. A rough one will feel crap, but a well-kept one is still a really great car. Obviously new stuff is faster and objectively better, but the 1*2 is probably the best hot hatch of its era in my view. I've not driven a TT, but they didn't get...

There's more to life than big power. These have massive tuning potential if you want it anyway. It's all about the revs and the handling in these in my view.

Always liked this era of Civic. The '90s ones are infinitely cooler than the more modern stuff. I had a Civic Coupe in this shape. Like you say, the interiors aren't the nicest on anything this side of the Type-R, but a set of seats will sort that. Engines are cracking and the suspension is...

Unless you really need to sell, I'd probably hold onto it for a couple of months to see if things pick up a bit!

Yeah a few copies of the JWRC/S1600 kit appeared. I like it, but the car needs the minerals to back it up.

Looks well. I really want one of these.

The standard front seats in most cars are bloody heavy, so plenty of weight to be saved there. The AC compressor, rad, pipes etc add up too. Even sound deadening and the like is surprisingly heavy.

I weighed mine when I had it, back to back with a mate's standard 172 and the figures were pretty much bang-on what the manufacturer claims. As above, thinner carpet and glass, less sound deadening, crappy seats (especially the rear), no ABS, no AC, lighter wheels, it all adds up.

That's pretty standard for Renault to be honest. The cruise control/speed limiter button in the MK3 Meg is in a stupid place too.

They don't appeal to me much either, but are a great way to improve your car control. Some of the best drivers in the business started with this sort of thing.

Like these a lot. How are your wheels holding up? When I had my Golf, they started to corrode after a year. I didn't treat them with anything though I must admit.

I think the problem for me is that I am not a mad detailer. I don't want hard work and to be endlessly applying stuff. Just a bit concerned about brake dust and stuff getting into them and making them look pap.

This car looks amazing, love it.

It's over £30 for 30ml o_O

Any recommendations on a particular product? Keep in mind that I am lazy as f**k and don't want to have to be applying stuff every week :ROFLMAO:

What do people use for sealing wheels? I've never done it before, but looking at some white rims and want to protect them.

I can date a sixth former?! f**k, I'm doing this wrong 😂

I'm 35 (36 soon) and my 197 has a stainless exhaust. Bugger. No surrender, I'm not growing up for anyone :ROFLMAO:

I think the problem for me is that it just reminds me of when people used to fit MK6 Escort badges to RS Turbos, which then leads me to the ones where people changed it to "SORTED" 😂 Standard badges or no badges in my view!

Hmmmm, not sure I like that. I adore the 458 and 488, but that looks a bit too much somehow. We seem to be going through a period of design where lots of lines, creases and angles are the fashion. It makes it look a bit fussy. I'm sure it's still bonkers though.

Standard all the way. If you're going to have any badges, they should be period correct. I think ones from a different age of car just look a bit weird for some reason.

Ridiculously impractical/modified/old car coming any day then.

There were a few at the Snetterton rally a few weeks ago. Was surprised to see some older ones, as it's mostly VI - IX models these days. I do love a I/II/III though.

What is it with people and wood? 😂

Here we go, some Evo based goodness:

They've already brought the Escort name back for some shonky Asian market saloon 😂

Coupes aren't that fashionable anymore, not little ones anyway. Most buyers want SUVs, so that's what people are making unfortunately.

I think my 197 has a bit of a blow from the manifold. If it does, I really want the PMS one. And some Schrick cams lol

I'd certainly take a 197 over a 182 for road use. They're worse on fuel, but nicer in every other way in my opinion. As above, for track use, put in decent brake fluid, decent brake pads and just use it. I wouldn't even bother with a second set of wheels, not initially at least. Just fit decent...

That's not sketchy at all 😂 what a mental car/owner.