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Are the ball joints available as a separate part in the UK. Here in Australia, they're no....so you have to buy a complete lower control arm. I know this as I just replaced mine...but luckily, it was covered by the extended warranty insurance policy that came with the car.

Look, if you really, really want WOT in the first 25% of throttle travel, and think that will improve your burnouts or how you drive, by all means get a Sprint Booster. But it's really only a placebo benefit; it will just "feel" better...and your wallet will be lighter. If you practice throttle...

I've had a Sprint Booster on a previous car....it works as @Tutuur describes, and is possibly the biggest performance placebo I've ever encountered. Still, if you are otherwise reluctant to plant your right foot, you might find it useful.

Yeah, ultimately the best thing to do is to check the temperature using another source, e.g., OBD device or laser thermometer

I just changed mine, fitting the genuine Renault stat, and that's where it sits on my gauge, too. The 75C stat in our cars means it runs cooler than earlier Clios; on a dyne last week, my temp was 87C max at WOT and full load, and cooled to 75C at idle with the dyno fans. That's just above line...

You mentioned new track tyres, and I recall you were looking at possibly a staggered set-up (225 front/215 rear). Have you tried this and, if so, thoughts?

I'm running the FZ 201's in 225 -- fantastic dry grip when they're warm -- but they're getting somewhat worn. How do you find the RSR's?

I run 225s on OZ Ultraleggara wheels, which are 8" with 55 offset. Standard Cup suspension, no rubbing. How do you find the Bridgestone 070s? They're now discontinued, I think, and I've seen a few places with them for good prices. I wouldn't mind something like them as roadworthy tyres for my...

Fantastic! Thank you -- that's exactly what I was thinking but wanted to see if anyone had already done it. Having said that, the head unit disassembly looks slightly terrifying! (Be careful what you ask for, Tim!)

Gaaaah!!! Why can't I just get something simple and economical like Koni adjustables to fit the post-2010 top mounts? [emoji36] Yes, the adjustable B14 kit sounds great, but it'll be far too expensive by the time I get it downunder [emoji849]

Thanks for the link and suggestions. It's actually the fascia that's scratched; the buttons are fine...so I'll look to see if there's a wrap that is, in effect, the reverse of the buttons.

I've tried to ignore this because I don't listen to my radio much (but I do require the Bluetooth phone connection). My head unit has scratches on its fascia around the on/off/volume button...and at least once a week my OCD kicks in: I'd like it to look OK, not shite as it does now...but I...

Just for the front? A la RS3...will be interested to hear how this goes, as I'm currently running 225 track tyres F&R. Thought it might unbalance braking to go reverse staggered.

I'm just a pup! 62...still get pimples :D

Be vewy vewy careful! As a former track Mini owner (but still immature!), one of the things I liked immediately about the Clio was its Mini-like handling and performance...but without sitting in a drafty cardboard box. My money says he won't give it back, and he'll remind you that you're the...

Yep, I have a set of semis for the Clio that load nicely like that, too. Seemed "too hard" for earlier cars Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is exactly what I'd like to know, too. My hunch is that ride will be harsher, handling pretty identical, and a cosmetic appearance improvement. For that result and all the effort, Bilstein B14s are probably a better option...but I really want adjustable damping.

In my experience with previous cars, this is a very challenging goal....unless you are also prepared to change damping. Normally, I'd say Eibach springs and Koni adjustable dampers....but I have a 2011 Cup chassis...and I can't get Koni dampers. Please tell me I'm wrong, but then the...

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I, too, have been enjoying this...not often one discovers a "build" thread of a car such as this, and --- no --- certainly has read as douchie..... ......until I read this!! FFS, Fabio!!.....some of us follicly challenged up top...and then you post THAT!! Giddabaseballcap...