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The V6 Clio really is a car we will never see the likes of again. As you say, it will keep on going up in value and, the more all this electric nonsense is forced on us, the more people will crave things like this. Must have been a riot driving it in the Alps. Would love to do another road trip...

Don't think I've ever driven a 182. Have driven normal 172 and Cup though. I doubt you'd really notice any difference in terms of driving in reality. Not in the real world. The lack of equipment and worse interior is more likely to be noticed. Saying that, do I regret buying my Cup over a more...

I had a Cup which I used daily for over a year and did something silly like 25k in. It wasn't that bad, but I think a FF would have been much nicer. Like you though, the Cup was the one I wanted, so I couldn't have gone for a 182 I don't think. To be fair though, if you stick some Turinis on an...

That was me :tongueclosed: My friend has a silver five-door 130i M-Sport and, generally speaking, I really I like it. I think it's a nice looking car, seems to go well, sounds pretty decent and is a bit different from the usual hot hatches. However, any car with orange dashboard lighting feels...

Hasn't he said that he times them differently to how other people have in the past? So, regardless of the debate surrounding the plausibility of the peak dyno figures in isolation, it may not be relevant to compare previous results directly to his results. I'm not trying to come down on either...

Well, seeing as @bloke is effectively representing EFI in this discussion, have any of his 197'd cars been on any other dynos? While there will always be discrepancy for a million-and-one factors, it might show if there are any trends. Alternatively, we could all just have a biscuit and relax...

Well this thread has gone to poop a bit hasn't it. Shame, could be an interesting topic. Agreed, but it would be interesting to see a few curves. There will always be discrepancies, but that's life.

Have a 197'd and aftermarket cammed car ever been on a dyno back-to-back? I know there would still be plenty of room for discrepancy, but it would be interesting to see the curves.

Genuine Renault ones in my view. Aftermarket ones are usually half the price because they're half the quality. I spoke to Mark Fish and he said poly bushes are a waste of time in his view. Just fit the Renault ones and forget.

What do you intend on using the car for? If it's just a weekend you, you could try a bit of weight reduction. Probably more cost effective. Engine Dynamics offer a turbo conversion but it's all or nothing really, not something you can do in stages so much. But don't you just throw money at...

Yeah would love to see some pictures. It seems to divide opinion, but I think they can look ace with the S1600 kit. Cage it and put a lairy F4R on bodies in it and it would be epic.

If it's a road car, turbo probably makes sense. Saying that, it's not something I would do. Being normally aspirated suits the Clio in my view.

It's worth pointing out that the UK is a weird market. Go to the ring and the Germans are nearly all driving the paddle shift variant of their BMW M-car or VAG hot hatch in my experience. Renault are in the business of making money, so obviously felt going EDC was the way to broaden their appeal...

I wonder how much a video of a head gasket would earn you? I look forward to seeing a spreadsheet...

This is a whole new level for RS owners isn't it? As well as arguing about the benefits of mudflaps, they can now compare pictures of head gaskets too 😂

Sell Clio to help fund holiday, buy cheap BMW, replace clutch, buy leather seats, buy big alloy wheels. Man maths at its best right there 😂

I thinking have the spoiler in LY would tie in with the rest of the car. Going white would be a no-no for me, as I think it would cheapen the whole thing. Have it painted white, then maybe have the blade wrapped in black or grey if you fancied some contrast? Easily reversible and still quite...

I thought it was for sale recently? Or am I making that up?

Spoiler in LY will look great I think.

Almera looks a bit of a bread van, but was meant to be a good car. The GTI was meant to have a decent chassis I think. A friend had a couple of Primera GTs with the same engine and they seemed to go ok. I quite like the N1. It's an oddball homologation special, so it's cool. Can't say I would...

I don't really like either of them lol. Turinis and F1s are the only factory 1*2 wheels I like. Look proper racy, more purposeful.

Keep the F1s or go 2118s. I don't like the standard 172 wheels at all lol

Manufacturers love colour editions like this. They're cheap to produce and people buy them. Look how many of the two tone Fiestas you see.

I can't remember the exact wording in the blue book but I am sure they are making arrangements so that cages with existing FIA homologation can have the new tubes retrofitted. As you say, the new build clause usually protects existing cars but, with the MSA moving cars to the new passport system...

Understand the reasoning. My thought was that the MSA are mandating A-pillar reinforcement tubes for new build stage rally cars from 2019 and I can see them extending that to all disciplines (knowing the MSA!) so it future proofs a bit, should it ever become a competition car. That and it looks...

Not particularly up on the BTCC. Does a bloke just cut a random shape out of a bit of ply and guess where approximately to nail it on? Just because the material is cheap (chosen for good reasons no doubt), doesn't mean the whole approach is guesswork. The aero on NGTC seems to be quite...

How is what I said stupid? Of course you're right; a well designed splitter does make a difference, I never disputed that. But what are the chances that this has ever seen a wind tunnel, basic CFD analysis or even a genuinely experienced eye looking over it? At £140 a go, slim I would guess. I...

Thanks mate. I do love the colour combination. Most pre-facelifts seem to be black, white or grey, so was nice to find one in a slightly different colour. I know what you mean. I had a Golf R before this which, in many ways, was a better daily, but this is so much more fun and engaging to...

That's the critical statement; when done right. I understand the benefits of aero (I have an engineering degree and worked in the motorsport business), but I would be amazed if any genuine R&D has gone into this. If it had, I suspect it would be much more than 140 quid.

Noice, though I may have added the A-pillar reinforcement tubes myself. Looks lovely though.