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Thanks :) It remains 'in vtec' through all gears so long as you shift up at over 8krpm. I'm shortshifting and staying in high gears to alleviate wheel spin in some areas though. Otherwise, I'd stay 'on cam'.

What started off as snow/ice broke into cold/dry in the afternoon, it was a good day. I went up with a few mates, in their 530, Cayman, and EP3. There was a new Clio Cup car there, seemed decent - the gearbox sounded rapid! I hadn't done Paddock before, what a corner that is. I was wary that the...

EFA. Love it.

If you drive like Miss. Daisy everywhere, love wheel hop, and enjoy a horrible gear change, standard mounts are fine.

Yeah I don't do anything myself anymore, rather just have it done properly. Actually don't know the state of my wheel arches, haven't had my own wheels off yet. 😂

@Philip. Yeah it is, it was done when it came in in 2011. I'm not sure on the longevity, or whether it needs renewing. Currently have no rust issues, even behind the bumper! :)

Standard engine mounts, whether they're Renault, Pattern, or whatever; are all s**t. Some of the worst I've ever experienced. Vibratechnics/KTEC are the only way to go.

f**k. Subs'd. Big cajones for you.

Couple of vids from Brands Indy yesterday... It was a smashing day, even though the track was greasy as fook, and my rear tyres were freezing cold at all times. I didn't do any filming in the morning, it was like driving on ice. 😂 @Philip. when you coming south for a trackday?

Yep, factory xenon/hid type job. Common thing to be at fault is the ballasts IIRC, yet I've not had any issues (yet!).

Me and @Philip. 's big screen debut, that!

How do you go about getting such a deal? I pay £52 ish a month for 'Family Bundle with HD' only! BT have my broadband and line.

I like my tints. :laughing:

Weeeeeyyyyyyyyy. What, no c-pack? :tongueclosed:

HUGELY subjective. Concours / 'true' mint = Big bucks.

Cossie wins, every time. Gains points for keeping the interior standard, and not having gash quad headlight conversion.

Don't get me wrong, mine we squeaky - but only stood still turning the wheel. Everything was tight, and everything was new, and people said it was normal. So I left well alone. :)

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/top-mounts-not-sitting-right-172-cup.732070/ I asked exactly the same thing, photo's in the thread!

You could probably fab something up to bring the head nearer to you. Not sure how reverse would be selected though.

Info required, naturally.

New wishbones are cheapish, and they come with bushes & ball joints. Definitely worth renewing them.

172 aux belts need to be a bit tighter than average.

If you buy new wishbones, they come with fresh bushes, and fresh ball joints. Chuck in new track rod ends, and rack bushes. It'll feel a lot better.

How old are the front lower arm bushes, and steering rack bushes?

That's the f**king b****cks. Congratulations. Also, what?!?

B14 is by far and away the best suspension I've experienced for a road-going Clio. More compliant and far more comfortable than standard or eibach shocks/springs. And the grip levels were incredible, so much confidence as it felt like the car was planted on the road, rather than perched on top...

Don't students get decent discount?

I can try at least ! She's pretty attached to it however, had from new since 2005.

We'll see. 😂 Might try and get the wife to part with her Dynamique instead.

So, the biggest giveaway on the whole car for it's 12 years and 90,000 miles was the steering wheel. So I fixed that. Looks really really good in person, tidied up the interior muchly. Just waiting on my RAYS now. :smilingimp: