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ARB bushes will give a clunk when going over speedbumps. I would double check the bits replaced first (droplinks as they would give movement in the ARB if not tightened).

i would be visually checking the spring is seated properly too

I also got some Laguna wheels with decent tyres (tread not brand) - they will be the cheapest option i think

Given that its so high on the engine, you will be able to remove the screw and inspect the threads i would have thought (do it when the engine is cold though). You may loose a tiny amount of coolant i would imagine but that can be easily topped back up.

Is it tight?

Can you not take a monetary option instead of the car? Thus keeping the clio and having assistance towards maintenance?

Good advice sevenfoureight, I may try that

Best bet is to get your hand down there and feel for any blowing , either from underneath when jacked up , or from engine bay.

No cutting required with the ones i have linked above, slide over the existing and use a exhaust clamp to secure.

too small for a standard exhaust, i fitted these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-5-63mm-Stainless-Sports-Exhaust-Tailpipe-Rolled-IN-Tip-WELD-ON-STYLE-/250863162292?hash=item3a689c13b4:m:mQ6HJUFbVVavQZ7T5_wcr5A

Be careful with them, i had to drill one of mine out as they are soft - use plenty of lubricating fluid and hit the socket into position with a few light hammer taps.

Here now ,raining all day so far and track was closed earlier. Here's a pic

Difficult one chris, i like a challenge :D

Looks like it, OEM part number cross references to here http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-clio-197-shock-absorber-top-mount-kit/ This is the one i bought (they are sided)...

Added it as a sticky to this forum for future reference

Brill, coincidence but the day after you posted this up, a set came for sale through a mutual friend for £650 - excellent saving over the normal RUK ones. Although these were the Nurburgring edition ones, so obvious they came from a corsa.

Brilliant, love the fact you have had it from new! Get a progress thread up

I bought this one as an alternative to OE (Febi) , just seen its down to £11!! Assuming due to amazon prime day https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CD3VXA8/?tag=clio197-21

Changed both of mine for Febi items, done about 12 months / 8k on them so far. For me a decent branded aftermarket part will always trump a genuine item where there is a decent cost saving to be had.

Sounds like you have a good balance already , I don't like the fully stripped look especially on daily drivers. Is it a daily plus track car?