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It's been 2 years but it's time to say goodbye... I've secured a new job which means i'll be getting a car allowance to fund something to run around in, with that in mind i cant justify having the Clio as well so she'll be up for sale soon. I'm gutted as i really love the car and i know i'll...

Oh yes! I bet these are hilarious to drive.

Looks bloody good that!

Been a busy few weeks but I've finally drained the tank of 95. I've filled up with some more potent juice and the car now really pulls from lower revs. Running 2nd through to 4th really does now feel great, no bogs in power at all. The tune should have picked up 5bhp and 5nm but if you take a...

That m3 was killer, have drooled over it many times!

Just go out and try it first would be my advice! You can then work out where to go. I'm 6 trackdays deep and my 197 is pretty much standard, all i've done is the inserts you've done, PS4s all round and some decent pads.

I run PS4 on my car, i've done 4 track days and about 12k miles on my fronts and they have load left! Epic tire and work so well in the wet. A big thing about road tires on track is heat management, let them warm up, don't overdrive them and then run a cool down lap. Also if you're on stock...

A brief but important update! After looking at a number of different cars to replace the Clio, I'm................................... Giving up, nothing I can find gives the blend of fun, chassis quality and cost that the 197 gives. So it's staying! With that in mind i've been cracking on with...

If you're doing driving like that a GTi with the DSG would be perfect. They're not bad to drive, they don't have the character of a 197/200 but they are a solid overall package. I'd go drive on first before you make any decisions, one thing i've really struggled with is finding a car with the...

Time for some more ramblings! I'm pleased to report the new seat mount is awesome, the car feels a lot better and more importantly i'm much comfier when driving. More Track Time A kit car club dad is part of was running a members day at Curborough, they needed to make up the numbers so i...

Good luck at Cadwell, I had a blast there!

I got them from here -...

Get Low So yesterday i tackled the new seat mount, they weren't too difficult to fit but as they came with no instructions it was a case of remove bits until it looks right. After some swearing and head/arse scratching i had a pile of old removed bits. New mounts essentially fit like a...

Small update! Here to stay Seems that we cant find a house we both like so that means the Clio is safe :sunglasses:. I haven't really dont anything with the car in the last few months other than rack up some road miles and give it a full wash and wax. Tittivating Now that the Clio was here...

Howdy! Im just over in Notts so a local!

It's really made me want a Honda, an EP3 is essentially a 197 in terms of specs. It's certainly made me think twice about what to get next! Thanks, shame about the noisy camera mount but other than that I'm chuffed with how it came out. Javelin have put their pictures up on Flickr and some...

Update! Cadwell Park So the day had come to get on track at cadwell, I was nervous as it has a reputation and from watching numerous crashes on YouTube you can see why! I spent a lot of time on my racing sim getting laps in and learning the track, it helped massively as I knew the rough layout...

Nothing much to report over the last few months, car is running great and hasnt seen that many miles. I need to replace the rubber trim strips around the drivers door/rear window seal. Ordered the parts just waiting for warmer weather. Been working solid since Xmas so to reward myself I've...

Please to report the car passed its MOT retest on Saturday! I spent Friday getting new rear tyres and replacing the brake discs and pads on the rear. The rear pads were wearing thin and due a replacement, but i didn't expect them to be this bad! :openmouth: Fresh Renault discs and DS2500...

I'll have to take a look, the handbrake and foot brake seem to work ok and braking efficiency is spot on. Ill be changing out the rear discs and pads on Friday so will take a look. Handbrake shouldn't need to be adjusted as they self adjust on these don't they?