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I might be about, will see how I go. Whether I come in the Clio or not, I don't know. It's a bit dirty and dented 😂

Yeah, was using about as much fuel as the 400bhp TT RS and 450bhp RS3 we were with 😂

It's a very early 197.

Driving over to the 'ring a couple of weeks back, my mate's 197 was doing 32mpg, and we certainly weren't racing. That was just sitting at 70 for the most part.

The weight does make them feel a bit more sluggish in my experience. They don't appear to have quite the instant pick-up of a 1*2 and it feels like you have to work them a bit harder. I bet there is virtually no difference in reality though. The 197/200 just doesn't feel as quick because it's...

Silver for sure. Think they would look a bit lost if they were anthracite.

What axle do these use? Is it just Ford or something? Very jealous of the engine!

Absolutely love that, especially on the 2118s.

Because it's a discussion forum and there are no rules saying you're only allowed to post if you're blowing smoke up someone's arse? I'm not being rude or offensive, just expressing an opinion, so relax.

Definitely each to their own, old diesels are bloody awful things 😂

Each to their own perhaps. A van engine wouldn't do much for me lol

So you've got one old Volvo, now you've got another, but with a worse engine? I'm confused lol

At the Nurburgring currently, came as a passenger in a mates 197. I liked it when he first got it, I like it even more now. Refinement and comfort are on another level compared to a 1*2, but it's still really capable on track, feels super planted and seems to be taking loads of abuse. And his is...

I have one blowing into the standard dash-mounted windscreen vents in my Escort. It doesn't appear that good so far to be honest.

It's not a Clio, but hey ho...

I just get an error when I click the link above :(

Looks great that. I want to wrap the roof of my Escort but worried about f**king it up lol

I'm still interested in this!

A lot of what motoring hacks is b****cks to be honest. And I say that as someone who works in the business. The FK2 Civic Type-R was rubbish compared to the FK8 because it didn't have independent rear suspension, while the Meg RS and Fiesta ST are some of the best hot hatches ever, even though...

Sorry to hear you're having so much trouble stevS. Hopefully it will be sorted soon!

Love it!

Must be VW fanboy in full effect with prices like those being mentioned. As others have said, I simply can't comprehend the fascination with these things, but each to their own I guess. £5k is quite a few hotel stays 😂

I probably wouldn't bother going for used stuff, not unless you can 100% verify its history.

EscortEvolution? Blimey, that's going back a bit...

Fatty induction kit is one of the best things I ever did to mine. Cheap and cheerful mod that gives the car even more character. As a couple of others have said, make sure all the suspension is fresh and then go from there. You might decide that it needs nothing or everything!

Yeah I have used Pipecraft, really helpful.

This thread reminded me of an Abflug Design RX-7 from an old Max Power DVD I had:

1.4 powerhouse, 17" wheels to make it even slower, Peco backbox, sub in the boot, Alpine CD player, loved it: FiTP2005FrAndy by Jon Scoltock, on Flickr DSC00457 by Jon Scoltock, on Flickr

I'd fit Recaros, maybe partially strip the rear, but carpet it and keep it nice. Most people I know that have stripped and caged their road car have regretted it!

Love it, looks great on those. Would probably bring the rears in a bit though I think.