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    Do slicks damage the car?

    The main thing about increased grip is oil throw. Have had some things - Rover's and 5 series BMW (even early M3's are a bit marginal) that can't do one long corner. Never heard of newer RS Renault's suffering oil starvation - we've had 10 Clio's and have 24? Meganes - but they mostly run...
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    North East based Newbie!

    Small world Mr Pollock :-) Andy C ps; mines mostly blue too.
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    Do slicks damage the car?

    Sometimes slicks can provide so much grip cars can overturn without sliding, it is linked to the level of grip v centre of gravity. But you didn't ask about the risk, consequences or chances of this, you asked about damage through usage. I think the answer is yes, there will be some. More of a...
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    Accurate parts information and lhd v rhd.

    Hi All. Some cross pollenation going on here, one of you guys registered at Northloop as he has a Clio in build for DN. I also have a Clio 200 Cup, but it needs some work. Thought I would register and say hi. My Clio had a small engine fire, suspect the alternator overheated due to the...