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Looks good that. PMS stuff does look good quality, and pretty good value. The brushed tips look good. Need some videos of it on the move 😎

With all the messing about with insurance and tax, you could probably be in a Ferrari by now 😂

Given how many of those shonky old Volvos you've had, maybe you have found it but just don't want to admit it lol. Fair play if you actually enjoy dealing with time wasters and trawling about looking at cars that are nothing like the and says. I can't be bothered with that anymore, hate buying...

Maybe I am being weird and insensitive, but what do you get out of all this? You obviously had to pay out for the car, but even had to get on a plane and fly hundreds of miles to get it, then sort insurance etc etc, all to flog it again in a month. Surely that's just going to end up costing you...

Love it. Can't wait to see this in action.

Would make sense. Probably fairly cheap too.

Yeah definitely hit and miss. The standard Escort mount isn't the best design, but the Vibratechnics one was shocking. Made of welded aluminium sheet, which had just cracked. Later versions were steel, but it was pretty obvious that ali would never have done the job.

People seem to be getting really excited about these, but I think they are awful. One of the ugliest cars launched in years.

I think it probably depends on the car to some extent. The problem with most modern stuff is that it's so competent that you really have to be doing silly speeds to get anywhere near the limit. It's a fit frustrating if you can only use full throttle for a second or two at a time.

I think I'm getting old, because I think any more than about 250bhp is a bit of a waste of time now. You just can't enjoy it on the road in most cars

That's cool, though 350bhp may actually be too much? I wonder what engine they'll use. Awesome idea though.

Plausible enough that the model designations were slightly different. Wasn't the Cup sold as the Ragnotti in France?

A lot more than 10 in the UK surely? A quick search suggests there are around 200. Most are in the US I assume. I went to a local car show last year and there were 5-10 all there together. Still such a cool car, despite its shortcomings. It would be wrong in a lot of ways, but I'd quite like to...

Guess it depends on the buyer. It's got proper bits, but modified cars always have a limited market. May be better to sell some of the juicy bits separately. What's next then? This is going to take some beating!

Ah yes, I thought they looked familiar. It's probably the fiestas that I have seen them on. It's a tough one really. I guess it depends how much you value ultimate performance really. Obviously lighter is better but, on a road car, where you're probably not reaching the limits every day, and...

Yep, definitely a wheel nerd! I think out of those, the ATS are probably the best looking, followed by the OZ. I don't think dished wheels really suit Clios personally.

I'm definitely biased, but I'm with you on this. They look best in flat colours, proper racey.

I know this is heresy, but I really don't get why people get so moist over LY. I mean it's nice enough, but I really don't see what all the fuss is about. I wouldn't pay more for it than any other colour.

Getting the handles off isn't too bad. There is a good guide on Clio197.net which I followed. You have to take the door card off (just a few screws really), and it's not too bad after that. I stripped the handles down totally as I was fitting new keyless buttons at the same time, which made...

Agreed. I enjoy Henry's stuff. He has his own style, rather than trying to sound like Harris or Clarkson. For reviews, his videos are usually my first choice. The young guy with glasses is kind of irritating and doesn't seem that knowledgeable.

Really love how mine has settled on the Speedlines and Cooksport springs. Looks just how I hoped: Also made an induction kit for it, as the intake sound is rubbish on a 197:

How is that going to fit in an Elise?! Surely it's too wide with the effective V-configuration?

Looking good in there

Looks soooooo much better on the Turinis

Exactly as above. If it's only a handful of days a year, just fit four points. 3" straps are more comfortable.

Yeah this was the first thing I've done for over a year. It could have been worse. I've used Ramair before and they're ok for the price. This is a posh gauze one so should be fine lol

Cheers mate. It didn't come out too bad. Need to work on my welding a bit though 😂 I've just been out in it. Sounds ok, don't know if it's as loud as a Ktec kit with the standard inlet hose, but it's definitely added some aggression.

Time for an update. First up, now it's all settled and done some miles, I must say I'm really happy with how it sits on the Speedlines and Cooksport springs. It's just what I wanted. It's a touch stiffer than I hoped it would be, but you can't have everything I guess. Need to fit new rear...

That sort of thing has been going on for years though. I remember going to RSOC meets 15 years ago and it was just the same, and cruises etc were no different. The only thing that's really changed is that people are videoing it and posting it online.

Fit 19s and impress us.