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Probably the most pointless thing to do to a Clio.. the 1.2's are massively over-braked as it is. If you're struggling to stop, suggest you just get new pads & discs to suit, and take a look at your tyres.
182 brakes look miserable anyway, if you're doing this for show I bet not many people...
Or how to start your own insurance company... #Havana #LestWeForget
These are just about the only threads on the whole forum that don't end up with people shouting random mpg figures at each other.
But because I know someone will ask, 30s on a run IIRC.
Do a track day as is.
See how you get on.
Buy some tuition.
Then,
Stripping the car will make the sq.rt of FA difference apart to your hearing / sanity, on a normal track day.
@Pacman. brother does a very decent job of PDR .. think a few bods have used him - @Phase1sr perhaps..? @Dr Jekyll ? .. Based in Harlow. Failing that IIRC, @Herr Flick (why does your name change daily!?) has a very good repair guy that he used to work with/for/or employed ?
Loans, credit cards, robbing post offices.. still got both kidneys ?
If you are going to take another year to save (as per the 5k post above) another grand - is it a good idea to get a more expensive car ?! What happens when you need a pair of tyres or something... Obvs. I don't know your...
If you're good, you can get onto the alternator with jump leads from another battery, which should give you enough juice to be able to use the keyfob..
Just run standard sizes. Make sure you're aware they aren't as effective at lower tread depths.. unless you're on a mega tight budget, if you're keeping the car for a while, just get some new ones. Even at £100 a corner, that's a far cheaper cost than ending up in the back of someone, or in a...
Is your boot carpet wet ? The bump stop bungs will leak and fill the spare wheel well over time. As you haven't got a wheel well it could be coming forward...
Even if that's not wet - Open the bootlid and you'll see two 20mm circular bungs. Take them out (carefully pinch from inside) and...