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Breaking cover......*AG content from page 45*
- Thread starter NorthloopCup
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massiveCoRbyn
ClioSport Club Member
Several
Oh I have faith, but I nearly binned it last year going about 10mph, so anything can happen lmao
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
I'd have attach the GoPro to my testicles!
Lol you were pushing the envelope then!!
massiveCoRbyn
ClioSport Club Member
Several
I actually thought I was being really careful but apparently it was too much for a 535i on budget tyres in the wet lol.
Proper brown pants; thought I was going backwards into the barrier. We were going so slowly that we went backwards towards the curb and it didn't even have enough momentum to get up it, just bounced off it and stopped in the middle of the track lmao.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
New laminova arrived today.
This one has a 180mm long core. The old one was only 90mm, so it should bring the oil temps down significantly. I also opted for a forged 90 degree elbow and offset oil ports.
I'll order some 16mm hose ends for the old laminova so I can fit it in one of the other coolant lines in preparation for the gearbox cooler as well. No point dropping the coolant twice!!
The new laminova is all fitted now, but I might consider getting a custom aluminium bottom hose made up. Just the oil pipes to re-jig and fit.
More to come.
I'll order some 16mm hose ends for the old laminova so I can fit it in one of the other coolant lines in preparation for the gearbox cooler as well. No point dropping the coolant twice!!
The new laminova is all fitted now, but I might consider getting a custom aluminium bottom hose made up. Just the oil pipes to re-jig and fit.
More to come.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Lol!
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Time for another little update! The new laminova is all fitted and piped up, along with the 197 thermostat.
I've been accumulating a few other bits and pieces for a spot of gearbox insurance as well. I'm pretty sure that this will be a jc5 first on Cs as well?!?!
What you can see here is my mocal oil pump along with some new ends for my original laminova, a 100 micron filter and a surface mount temperature switch.
The new smaller ends will be going on to this and I'll be doing a cut and shut on one of the other coolant lines so I can use this as my gearbox oil cooler.
Finding a spot for the pump to live has been a bit of a challenge, but I've now decided on where it's going to be living.
I'll make a bracket to mount it off the bulkhead so I don't have to support it with my hand and arm. Lol!
And finally, I've got another bonnet to de-skin. Mine has a crease in it from when I attacked it with my nibbler the first time around and it's always pissed me off, so I'll be be doing something a bit different with this one.
Big thanks to @masekwm for storing this!
More to come. :up:
Finding a spot for the pump to live has been a bit of a challenge, but I've now decided on where it's going to be living.
And finally, I've got another bonnet to de-skin. Mine has a crease in it from when I attacked it with my nibbler the first time around and it's always pissed me off, so I'll be be doing something a bit different with this one.
More to come. :up:
Fair play to you mark this thing's a bloody work of art!
How many hours have you put in to it so far out of curiosity?
How many hours have you put in to it so far out of curiosity?
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Cheers. Honestly, I don't know mate. It's fair to say though, a lot. A f**king hell of a lot!
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Oh and I've got the pms shifter to fit before I go to Germany!! That'll be getting a coat of black paint though first, as I cannot stand gold zinc plating!! :tongueclosed:
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Yeah it was f**king loud in the dyno cell! Lol!
I'm afraid I dropped a bollock mate and booked a 'ring trip on the same weekend as CSF. I thought CSF was the following weekend. 😞
I'm not surprised, had to turn the speakers down!
Ahh that is a bit of a bollock dropper, was hoping for a nose around it . Make sure you get a few laps on camera :up:
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Yeah I was a tad annoyed when i realised what I'd done.
No fear of that mate. Camera will be in the car for every lap!
@NorthloopCup No problem, any time. Interesting to remember 4 pints in last night that I had to move it to the garden though once I finally got home!
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Pump mounting bracket made and pump mounted.
The original laminova is now in the coolant line as well.
More to come.
More to come.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Much better. No more gold zinc plating!
I decided it would look far better if it was painted the same colour as the block and gearbox casing.
More to come.
More to come.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Considered it. None in stock, otherwise it would've been green. Lol
green
ClioSport Club Member
Hi comp phase 1
Hi @NorthloopCup.. What sort of paint did you use ? I've read somewhere that it may help with the rattle...not that it matters when giving it the beans!
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
It's just vht engine enamel mate. After speaking with Nick at pms, the rattle is mainly caused by the shifter linkage at the box end. Use plenty of grease, and the rattle is reduced. Now I'm not driving it to Germany, I'm not worried about the rattle! Trailer ftw!!
bashracing
ClioSport Club Member
After all that It's a trailer queen,
only kidding mate I know you'll knock ten bells of s**t out of it.
only kidding mate I know you'll knock ten bells of s**t out of it.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Lol!! I've still got to drive it uk side mate. Meeting up with @BIGASH at lakeside, loading up and heading off to the 'Ring
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Cheers mate! Yeah all the hubs I do are plated the same colour and I've never been a fan personally.
I've heard good things about the shifter, so it'll get its time to shine at the 'Ring, or it'll be moved on.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Cheers mate.
richard1764
ClioSport Club Member
172 cup, R33 GTR, UT
Just read through from the first post in one hit! Fantastically well thought out and engineered project, testament to your skill and philosophy for doing things the right way. Looking forward to getting our roll centre hubs and will be in touch shortly regarding engine and box plans.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Thanks for taking the time read the thread mate, and thanks for the kind words. I think it helps that I like to do things differently as well, but I also just enjoy f**king about with stuff! Lol! After the gearbox oil cooler and the pms shifter is installed, I'll be done. There's nothing else that I want to change/add or improve. Germany and the nordschliefe is looming, so it'll be time to drive the wheels off the little cup and finally enjoy the mods.
No problem mate. Speak soon. :up:
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Fittings arrived today for the gearbox oil cooler lines. Soon got those made and fitted, so now it's all systems go.
Tomorrows job is to prime the system and top the gear oil up.
Jobs left to do before the 'Ring is:
Raise the ride height 2 turns on the coilovers.
Roll the rear arches and adjust the front bumper for clearance.
Carry out some geometry adjustments/corrections.
Fit the pms shifter.
More to come.
Tomorrows job is to prime the system and top the gear oil up.
Jobs left to do before the 'Ring is:
Raise the ride height 2 turns on the coilovers.
Roll the rear arches and adjust the front bumper for clearance.
Carry out some geometry adjustments/corrections.
Fit the pms shifter.
More to come.
182cup & 172 racecar
You didn't come to Rockingham last weekend, arch roller.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
I forgot mate! I've still not rolled them yet either. I'll be on that this week - Friday is the target.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Gearbox oil cooler pump and system now primed up and no leaks. Getting good at this now! :wink:
Pms shifter has been fitted today.
I thought these were difficult to setup?!?! Piece of piss tbqfh! Must be beginners luck eh!
Not much left to sort now, although the undershield is having some adjustments to add some strength and clearance.
More to come.
Pms shifter has been fitted today.
Not much left to sort now, although the undershield is having some adjustments to add some strength and clearance.
More to come.
Looking good Mark.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Cheers sonny!
Clio 172 (CUP)
'Well impressed' to say the least, I do like the oil and box cooling... ...tbf I'm loving the whole car, the attention to detail, engineering solutions and breaking from the norm is great. Looking forward to seeing the footage and maybe one of these days in the flesh too [emoji108]
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Cheers mate. That's how I prefer it - different to everyone else! Yeah providing the weather is ok, there will be plenty of footage!!
Attention to detail is absolutely outstanding, and a definite 'built not bought'
Nice to see no Turbo or ITB's either, just makes it that little bit more special
I take my hat off to you Sir
Nice to see no Turbo or ITB's either, just makes it that little bit more special
I take my hat off to you Sir