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Fred at BTM grinded mine off for me at 8pm on a Friday night when I had a track day at Oulton the next day to replace an injector. It was an emotional day @JamesBryan

As above I would just get a more mundane and comfortable car for that kind of commute. I do my 56 mile round trip (takes an hour+ each way) in an F30 320d and it is significantly more pleasant than in the Astra VXR Burg that it replaced (which is in turn far more refined than a Clio). Given...

I found the car was twitchy compared to my ph1 and James's 183. Still it's an absolute hoot, driving a Clio on track is basically just varying levels of out of control. One of my favourite points of the day was a dialog between myself and Niall which went like this; Niall; Brett, I do not...

Having driven a 240 bhp TDI North tuned EP3 (decay manifold, cat back, K100 ECU and carbon airbox) half way to Le Mans and back I've got a good flavour of the EP3. First up tuned they're fast - I sat with my mates mapped R26 away from a toll booth up to 130+ and got the legs on my other mates...

You're not joking, My brakes were smoking on the VXR! Next up Chris get a diff, after driving James's I'm locking differential mad now.

I was impressed with the power flex mount, tight as a nun's c**t now. You also mean you have taken the bleed nipples off my breaker 172...

Can we not go somewhere without corners? I'm brining my VXR Burg you see...

I'm sure I've got a 182 arch liner (drivers side) somewhere. I bought it on eBay ages ago I'll try and find it for you.

This is why they call me Drift King...

@JamesBryan you game?

I've not tested any of the injectors (recently) but providing you can get your fuel rail guard off they're only a five minute job to change.

Couldn't write the lamppost, proper slapstick moment. Glad everybody is ok.

Gutted for you mate. Hope all works out with the insurance.

Not required unless your driving like an absolute maniac on the road. Thought I recognised the car, glad everyone is ok.

I don't understand how the conversion can take so long. Once they have all the parts in then surely it's only a day or twos labour then off for mapping - is there more to it than this?

How was the VXR on track? I'm interested in them at the minute. I've got a 172 which is stripped out, bucket seats, coilovers and updated brakes (track focused pads, braided lines and Titan 660 fluid) as a track car. It goes ridiculously well over a lap for such a cheap car - £3500 will get...

You could have avoided all of those slides by picking up more throttle you lunatic I appreciate the enthusiasm for the spins!

I had a SRN019 on my 182 and the fit was great. I wasn't as handy with the spanners back then (no expert now by a long chalk) so I got a garage to fit it and they got it spot on. The exhaust note with a decat is perfect.

The novelty of good MPG soon wears off mate speaking from experience. Enjoy it though, mega comfy car.

Having been out in this the other night I think it's a great motor. It's very lively and you can really feel that diff working. Definitely feels a step up over the 200.

A smaller sterling wheel is the biggest improvement for me. The standard one is just too large.

I drive a 1.6 Diesel, am I a dickhead? I'm pretty sure I can prompt this answer..

Give me a shout if you do Donny or Blyton and I'll bring Blood Diamond along for a run out

I half wish I'd driven one at the Renaultsport track day last month at Oulton Park just to see what they're like, but I chose to drive the 275 Trophy R instead. One thing I did note about the 220 Trophy is it no quicker than my 15 year old 165bhp ph1 172 which was suprising. I was sat on the...

That's really really nice. I don't look after cars paintwork enough to have a matt car unfortunately, must take some effort.

I love the late 80's and 90's stuff. Reminds me of growng up.

Bet that goes well!

It's difficult to buy a decent cer because somebody will probably come along and buy it without a thought for the cambelt.

Audi's always get Nicked. It's a shame when you can't even own a nice car anymore.

I'm at Donny tomorrow too Dave. In a silver phase 1 with "Pellet Motorsport" written on the side of it. It's a long (Le Mans related) story. Will pop over for a chat.