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  1. BenW

    Slight unstable feeling from rear over bumps

    I hope not, 12 month old KWs should still be good but I was wondering the same thing. I've done the bounce test and can't really say anything feels wrong but with the stiff springs it's quite hard to bounce it enough. Have also checked the top of the struts from inside the boot and there...
  2. BenW

    Slight unstable feeling from rear over bumps

    I've had a strange feeling from the back of my car for a few weeks, seemed to start suddenly one day. When going around corners and hitting a bump mid corner the rear feels like it's stepping sideways a tiny bit regardless or speed, never used to feel like this. Also, over the last few days...
  3. BenW

    My Ultra Red 197 - Update - Trackday Photos

    Few more bits on the way: Carbon Lorraine RC6 pads, will probably use these on track and DS2500 on road KTEC brake lines, went for these instead of going direct to HEL as apparently the HEL version is a bit too long on the rear 1 litre of this, didn't go for the 660 as it hardly seemed any...
  4. BenW

    What's the going rate for braided hoses up rated fluid supplied & fitted

    Well, I used less than 1 tin and I think the tin is 1 litre. At least I hope its 1 litre as I've just ordered 1 litre of motul RBF600 for the next fluid change!
  5. BenW

    What's the going rate for braided hoses up rated fluid supplied & fitted

    When I changed mine with ATE super blue I didn't even get through the 1 litre tin. And I know it was properly flushed because the fluid is a different colour so it's easy to tell
  6. BenW

    What's the going rate for braided hoses up rated fluid supplied & fitted

    I generally find AMD very competitive on labour costs so am a bit surprised. You're not getting some silly expensive fluid are you? Only need 1 litre :)
  7. BenW

    Things you see at 4am

    I'm well known by my mates as being able to sleep literally anywhere after a few drinks. It's almost a challenge every time I drink to sleep somewhere different Was asleep in London Victoria station this morning, sat down with head propped up by one arm.... literally most uncomfortable...
  8. BenW

    What's the going rate for braided hoses up rated fluid supplied & fitted

    That sounds massively expensive! I'd have thought it's an hours labour for someone with a proper lift.
  9. BenW

    Trackday brakes

    Well after loads of different suggestions here and spending hours upon hours reading various forums where everyone has their own opinions I was none the wiser! Everyone has their personal favourites but very few people have actually tried a big range of pads on the same car, comparing reviews...
  10. BenW

    Trackday brakes

    From everything I've read over the last few weeks I'm tempted to give performance friction pads a go, looking at the 01 compound. They're expensive at £215 but get top reviews absolutely everywhere, have a big reputation in the porsche world and with race teams. Was also looking at pagid RS29...
  11. BenW

    New Mods (11/05/13)

    Because amd rollers always read high! Must sound pretty mean with all the new mods
  12. BenW

    irish Glacier white 197 :)

    Wow, that's low! Looks great dirty and clean though
  13. BenW

    Clio Meg RS320bhp conversion (update Meg Rad)

    It's worrying that you can spend so much on discs and have such an annoying issue. I'm tempted to get some but the price and rattling puts me off
  14. BenW

    Trackday brakes

    Appreciate what you say about driving style but think I'm ok. Can't brake later or harder, if I brake harder then the abs goes crazy. And the instructor at my bedford trackday said he was pleased I hadn't booked any more time as he'd have to bull**** his way through it! After that day at...
  15. BenW

    Trackday brakes

    Not many, tend to stay out for 15 mins then do half a lap cool down and then 15 mins in the pits. Cheers will have a read up on both options! I had carbon lorraine RC5 pads before and they were great, really loved them as a fast road pad but the low speed squeal absolutely does my head...
  16. BenW

    Trackday brakes

    I had the ktec 2-piece grooved discs for a while and also had the DS2500 drop off with them, that was at bedford though which I think is fairly heavy on the brakes. I even had minor pad deposits after doing the nurburgring which is very light on brakes
  17. BenW

    Trackday brakes

    I've got standard discs and DS2500 at the moment but every time I go on track the DS2500 overheat and put uneven deposits on my discs which I just can't deal with! I'm happy with this set up on the road though so am thinking about getting some race pads which I can swap out for trackdays...
  18. BenW

    My Ultra Red 197 - Update - Trackday Photos

    Also thinking about a front brake upgrade, the DS2500 on standard discs aren't quite up to the R888s. I had trouble with pad deposits when using the standard tyres but now I have more grip and will work them even harder I think a further upgrade is needed. But, the question is do I go for...
  19. BenW

    My Ultra Red 197 - Update - Trackday Photos

    So the clio is now sitting on these, standard cup alloys with R888s: Bought them for trackdays but put them on yesterday to see what the R888 fuss is about, what can I say other than the grip is astonishing! Ride isn't really any harsher than sportcontacts with the XL sidewall, they do make...
  20. BenW

    Worn tie rod?

    Got it from here http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00623EAHI/?tag=clio197-21 Not cheap but still cheaper than paying the garage. Hoping it fits OK, will update here if it doesn't!