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I've just moved over from a set of NS2R in 180, to a set of AD08R. Nothing really wrong with the NS2R, not great in the wet, but not really bad either. I did do a track day with them last month, and noticed a decent jump in grip levels once they had a few laps on them. Ended the day having...

I kind of justified it to myself that i'll be able to sell the Ultraleggera and NS2R tyres and not be a massive amount down.... we'll see i guess I do like the smaller wheel, bigger tyre look, but as noted it need dropping, probably another 20mm all round roughly i'd say. Would also have...

Well decided to change the wheels, as I don't think the Ultraleggera's really suit the clio to be honest. Ordered a set of 16inch pro race 1.2's but would have been 6+ week for delivery to be manufactured. So because i'm impatient I switched to 15inch, then needed new rubber so got some AD08R...

In my experience the ASY3 is a much better tyre all round compared to the RS3. I've had the RS2's on the Clio in 205/45/16, the rs3 in 195/50/15 & 196/45/16. And on a jetta in 205/55/16. I wouldn't buy them again to be honest, not for a reasonably fast/performance car anyway. The sidewalls are...

As i said ET45 - 35 is the normal range for offset. But people do run a lot less, hence suggesting looking for pics and further info in case he wanted to run a more aggressive setup. I see this thread has a few pics of what people are running (mainly ET35 as would be expected), but there are...

Or wear a helmet whenever you drive it. Seriously though if it's a track car that you're just driving to and from the track would this be an issue? Probably more hassle than it's worth. But is unbolting the front section of cage a viable option for a car used more as a road car.

Simple answer and safe option is ET45 - ET35. Lower number the wider the track/more the wheel will poke out. You can get away with more but run the risk of rubbing. Tyres also differ in width, track tyre tend to be a wider fit. So more likely to rub It's worth searching the forum for pics of...

Dedicated track/race car = Full cage to give as much protection as possible Part time track car/Road Car = Rear Cage only to keep it a little more pratical I imagine getting in and out of the car with bucket seats and a full cage is a bit of a nightmare if using on the road. Whether a Rear...

I ordered some 16's in graphite satin yesterday, but it seems they've actually got no stock of 16's and it's a 6 week wait. They were also having difficulty getting some offsets made up, but ET30 and ET35 were fine. Ended up changing to 15's in the same colour, which they had one set of in...

Yeah they are nice, loads of cars were running them at donington on Saturday, much pushed me towards them, then the price drop just makes it an easy choice in the end. I do still like these ultralite though. Hopefully OP gets a set to show off

They are 16 x 7, think et is 37. They will be for sale in a week or two's time yes.

I've just ordered some Pro Race 1.2's in graphite satin (16x7, ET35) for £357 after topcashback of 6%. I was considering these anyway, but they were about £470 the other day in that colour and size.

Don't suppose you have a link to that do you? Looking at the ultralite website they should weight 6.9kg, which i believe is pretty good for a 16inch wheel...

To be honest the more i look at the Enkei RPF1, the more i'm tempted to get a set of these to replace my Ultraleggera. I've had F1's, pro race 1.2 and obviously the Ultraleggera now. I wouldn't mind another set of Pro Race 1.2's, but I don't fancy any of the standard colours (maybe graphite)...

What can you get then for? I was looking at Japan racing JR3 in Gunmetal that are a similar design to the fox wheels.

Found this on Google images earlier

I was actually looking at these earlier today. They're a copy of the Enkei RPF1 by the looks of it, I quite like the flat silver, but not sure on the centre cap though. Doesn't seem to be that much info on them, but i believe ultralite wheels are quite popular on the classic mini scene, so...

Pretty sure the 100, 125 and 140 versions are all exactly the same, just mapped to reduce power. Therefore mpg should be exactly the same under the same conditions and driving style. I know my wife's 150 bhp C-Max is detuned from the 180 bhp version. It just looses power from about 4 to 4.5k revs

Speeds will be higher and therefore pressure, but I'll not be braking from say 100+mph to nothing, it'll mostly be dropping 30-60 mph into corners at Donington I reckon. I think there is only one point that'll be braking really heavy and that'll be at the end of the back straight. I'm going...

Experimented this morning on the way to work. Last few miles is all NSL country lanes, so kept speeding up and braking to try and simulate what might happen on the track. Noticed the horrid smell when i pulled up to work, but didn't have any noticable brake fade. The pads were smoking quite a...

Yeah brakes are perfectly fine, had all new pads and disc about 3 months ago front and back. Braided line and new fluid within the last year too.

Well i'm torn between just picking up another set of Brembo's as spares in case i need another set. At least if i do need to change pads, I'll know i need to manage my braking a little better, and keep an eye on them so that i know i can get home. Another part of me is say why cheap out on...

I'm doing my first track day at Donington on the 19th November. Is it worth changing my pads to something more track based? I'm currently using Brembo HC Disc and Brembo OE pads, which were fitted about 3 months ago (approx 4k road miles). Also got braided hoses at the front and good quality...

I've never delt with the guy, but i imagine if this is his own car, you'd hope it was done properly given some of his previous work. At least you can insepct it before handing the money over and then drive it away the same day, well provided it's good. Better than paying upfront for a turbo...

Looks like Andy from ClioTurbo is selling off his Sunflower Turbo running 254bhp for £4k. Just seen it advertised on Instagram Anyone Tempted?

I'd be interested in the cost of this too? Been weighing up options for new cars, or tuning my Clio (with RS2), and my belts need doing in 18 months time. Was tempted buy the prices at CT recently, but upon searching the forum ED are the only really option.

It's on sportlines at the minute, but I have noticed the rear is a little higher since removing the rear seats (it's got a full tank of fuel in these pictures too), etc. I like the idea of going coilovers, so either B14's or BC's from Diamond Motors would probably be my preferred choice. Would...

So i got the tyres switched over this weekend, gave the car a quick wash while my daughter had her afternoon nap yesterday as i didn't get time last weekend. Much happier with this colour over the Gold, but they're a little darker than i thought they'd be. Removed the nasty looking Renault...

Didn't get chance to work on the car over the weekend. But i did get chance to sort the Ultraleggera's out, twice... I bought some Simoniz alloy wheel paint from Halfords that was suppose to be steel grey colour, it ended up being silver, so took it back and swapped it for some Peugeot Iron...

Can't say i've ever noticed the offset, when putting my Corbeau clubsports in on Jon Foz extra low frames, I just pushed the side mounts right up tight against the step in the subframe. That seemed to put me central with the steering wheel pretty much. Not sure if it makes any difference but i'm...