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But Chuckie, did Hector ever let you down?

Chuckie, perhaps your car is fed up with the name Johnny! Why not have a competition to find it a new name! I will start with the suggestion of "Hector" which might make your car sound more powerful!

OK apology accepted!

Why not go down to 205/40/17? This will keep the rolling radius more or less the same.

Phil, I think that you will find that the rolling radius is negligible between these different sizes of wheels. When I changed from 16" - 17" the tyre profile changed too, and I went from 195/45/16 to 205/40/17 and the guy who fits wheels all day every day, said that the difference in the...

Geoff_Clio172: I am not moaning! I have never been a moaner!

Ben did you get your porting stuff from John?

Hi Ben. I have just washed and leathered off my car and took particular notice of the space between the tyres and the arches, and I noticed that there is a bigger gap at the front. I dont want my tyres rubbing so it could do with just a slight drop, but what about the warranty, if I should...

Thanks for your advice Telford_Mike. What about the warranty, does lowering/new springs affect it? Thanks

Try Wonder Wheels to get the dirt off, then keep them polished.

Ben, I think the springs John has will lower the car 25 & 30 or 35 & 40, cant remember which! Why would the front have to be lowered differently to the back? I gave a lift to one of the mechanics at my local garage today, and he couldnt believe how high the seats are in my car! Can anything...

Ben, talking about lowering, I am wondering whether or not to lower mine, but I dont want any rubbing and I am not messing about with the arches. The last time I spoke to my pal John at DT he said that he had a set of Eibach lowering springs waiting for me!! Your advice is welcome please...

PS: As for the tyres, depends on how much you want to spend. I have Toyo Proxes T1-S on mine and they are very grippy with a nice pattern too!

I suggest that you tell your wheel supplier that the wheels are for a Clio then you will get some with FOUR nuts! As far as I am aware, the 16" ones will fit OK, as I recently put 17" wheels on my 172 to replace my 16s with no problems.

Yuk!

How did you get on Mat?

Ben, what will you do with all these cars you own?

That is straight from the horses mouth!

Ben, I hope you will still keep in touch with everyone here! Have I still got the job with the company V6???

Mat, I have a special price from John for your part and it will be £1320.00+VAT so the total is £1551.00 (VAT=£231) If you want it, either phone him direct on 01978 663 057 or e-mail him at johnh@demon-tweeks.co.uk and tell him it is the engine management kit that Sylvia asked about. OK?

OK Mat, will let you know later tomorrow.

Mat, would he need to know what it is for?

I knew you would find out that John is a fab guy, when he is not busy, he will chat to you for ages, especially if you like the World Superbikes and I think he has something in common with you Ben, he is rebuilding an old Escort! He often goes to Motorsport shows/exhibitions so you might meet up...

Ben, have you spoken to John H yet? He is rebuilding and refurbishing a Mk1 Escort (think its Mk1) and maybe you can exchange information!

Now you can see why Pugs are so popular, it is so easy to get mods for them. Peugeot Ecosse are not far from me, are brilliant at what they do and are very friendly, helpful folk, especially Diane. Maybe they should start Clio Ecosse and make lights, spoilers etc for the Clio!

Jas will be excluding you for messing up his website BenR!

CRIKEY BEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ben, I think you should get out a bit more!!!

Why has this page got so wide? Or is it just me?

Douglass mate did the work for him because he owed him money, so maybe had he had it done in a factory, it would have cost more. Douglas has a workshop and does all sorts of car/bike stuff himself too, so I will have to speak very nicely to him!