I guess I did Know most of that H but 4 me its not about bling, its about performance.
To get on my car (200 Cup) it has to earn its keep, I have decat std at the mo and TBH it sounds nice but the car will probably do more on track next year hence the interest, I want a light powerful Ex with...
Yeah, tyres get used to being on the corner they are.
Rears will tend to wear flat, fronts not so much depending on geo.
Its even worse if you go side to side back to front, thats why not recommended.
You are only using part of tyre at moment but it will soon feel better, would not suggest doing...
PE2 maybe ultimate too weak in Sidewalls but I did 2 sprints, C Combe T Day, W/E at Nurburg, 2days at Spa... and 6000 rd miles on a set of fronts! - And I dont hangabout ask George K...
Put few extra pounds in front and drive with bit of care and you will be ok.
Millers CFS 5/40 from Opie
3 Ester Syn, they have won awards for it and if it can keep a 200+hp Rover K series going for 5 yrs!
Used it in T for 4 yrs and now the 200...
You have wrong ref the; Track day tyres better than Normal ones for durability...
Track day tyres are soft for more grip, faster lap times, they will wear quicker!
Soft 888s/048Rs/Soft Khumos are soft.
R1Rs/Hard Khumos are in middle.
T1Rs PE2s + most else normal road tyres are relatively...
Before you waste any serious money, check water temp sender, that often gives those symtoms.
Have you looked at temp gauge if that all over place its defo.
Alright then lets deal in some facts...
One reason its expensive is there is titanium content, a bit ott for a Clio ... and I have a 200 Cup.
So its light and looks nice... what does it do for what I want ie power...
The cat back gives +2hp... as elj said £440 per horse.. not worth the bother...
Thats an over priced import as well...
They all sound about the same on a Clio, its just how loud you want... and you can get all sorts for half the price... you are just paying for name/exchange rate/ and bits of trim.
He does not seem to ans that question Keo.
Was asked before in the thread....
I doubt it though, MF seems better than most, springs might be a little stiffer but its the std damping that gives the T its stiff ride.
Can only answer the handling question on limit on track, might reduce the slight...