182cup & 172 racecar
Good stuff. I recognise that switch box. 
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Toastfrenzy's Tin Top, some say...........
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Good stuff. I recognise that switch box.
Yes indeed, no point re inventing the wheel.
Nafoff
ClioSport Club Member
spent the majority of saturday passing moo tools so saw a lot of this coming together, really nice work. Seems like its coming on even more yesterday
however, the other end of the workshop is better looking...
182cup & 172 racecar
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Looks great Pete! Be good to see it back out on track
I mentioned that to Moo. It was Mel's one just been sold after it was driven into
Some of a Clio 1.8 16v
HELLO!
Right been finishing the looms off ready to transport over to Dan for him to fit the engine
Dash loom all taped up
Tail end loom
Car mostly built up and ready to go on the trailer
Needing an engine
Battery through panel to safely get the battery feed safely into the engine bay
Dash mostly built up. I've left the top off as I had to find a wiring diagram for the rev counter and shift light so I can put a plug on them (the dash loom already has a plug connection in it for the rev counters)
Ready to go
Loading on the trailer
Electric power steering made this so much easier
Off on its way to Dan!
2 pin plug connection has been fitted into the front end loom and comes out in the n/s inner arch, fused in the fusebox ready for the transponder
The power steering box needs mounting to the bulkhead on the o/s of the steering colunm and would probably be best if Dan gives the car a once over
Hope you like the work and enjoy your car, annoyed that I won't be in the country to see how it goes.
I'll drop the engine loom and top of dash off with Dan post haste (once they're done)
Moo @ BeanieSport
Right been finishing the looms off ready to transport over to Dan for him to fit the engine
Dash loom all taped up
Tail end loom
Car mostly built up and ready to go on the trailer
Needing an engine
Battery through panel to safely get the battery feed safely into the engine bay
Dash mostly built up. I've left the top off as I had to find a wiring diagram for the rev counter and shift light so I can put a plug on them (the dash loom already has a plug connection in it for the rev counters)
Ready to go
Loading on the trailer
Electric power steering made this so much easier
Off on its way to Dan!
2 pin plug connection has been fitted into the front end loom and comes out in the n/s inner arch, fused in the fusebox ready for the transponder
The power steering box needs mounting to the bulkhead on the o/s of the steering colunm and would probably be best if Dan gives the car a once over
Hope you like the work and enjoy your car, annoyed that I won't be in the country to see how it goes.
I'll drop the engine loom and top of dash off with Dan post haste (once they're done)
Moo @ BeanieSport
Great work Moo, liking it a alot!
On another note we withdrew our entry for the FT Brands race on the 29th June today, things just were going to be rushed and having learnt from events in the past there is always the next race. A pity but it always was going to be tight.
Haven't made any more test day\track day\race plans, waiting to get the car home then will go from there, seems the more sensible step.
On another note we withdrew our entry for the FT Brands race on the 29th June today, things just were going to be rushed and having learnt from events in the past there is always the next race. A pity but it always was going to be tight.
Haven't made any more test day\track day\race plans, waiting to get the car home then will go from there, seems the more sensible step.
182cup & 172 racecar
Told you.
Looking good guys
Interesting how differently you have done the loom compared to Rhys', whats the main reasons for the changes? Budget or client spec?Whats the white connector for? Engine loom? Does it have any form of weather seal as I can't say i've seen connectors like those with any? Just worried if its for such critical functions with no protection
very different car, there's a LOT more functions than Rhys's which was also a more "showy" assembly. The work thats gone in to replicating some of the functions that the UCH used to control has been extensive.
White plug is an OE one, so it will be fine. It's for connecting ECU loom to body loom (gauge sensor feeds etc) Exactly the same fuction it performed on a stock car. Stop over thinking
White plug is an OE one, so it will be fine. It's for connecting ECU loom to body loom (gauge sensor feeds etc) Exactly the same fuction it performed on a stock car. Stop over thinking
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
White plug is an OE one, so it will be fine. It's for connecting ECU loom to body loom (gauge sensor feeds etc) Exactly the same fuction it performed on a stock car. Stop over thinking
Unless I'm mistaken, isn't that white plug usually located in the engine bay relay/fuse box? If so I'd say its hardly weather proof at all tbh. It's protected from the elements to some extent by the fuse/relay box. Or am I mistaking it? Either way I'm sure it'll be fine in a race car.
Looking good guys
Whats the white connector for? Engine loom? Does it have any form of weather seal as I can't say i've seen connectors like those with any? Just worried if its for such critical functions with no protection
Engine loom, binned off the Neptune connector for costs, this was mine already. Yes it did use to live in the black engine bay fuse box, it's more exposed now as it's outside of the fuse box but should be fine.
Thanks Dan, thinking maybe I should've cleaned up the bay a bit more and painted a few other parts (not that I painted the block). Had plenty of time too.
Anyways, made print, that's Tony holding Sam up in the picture.
Anyways, made print, that's Tony holding Sam up in the picture.
well the blocks painted, and the head etc has all been acid cleaned. just not blinged up. It's all actually pretty clean (apart form a few bits needing a wipe over), just the hoses make it look worse. I even had the header tank sat with bleach in it overnight to get some of the scum out. I've a few bits of paint to splash around yet though, don't worry
182cup & 172 racecar
Doing nicely there Dan.
Been sorting some dates out for testing and races as the Cup will be finished before Sat 13th July,
Booked on the Javelin Cadwell session on the 24th July
Race (FT) at Cadwell 31st August
Javelin day at Donninigton 16th September (or may do a Doninigton Test day)
Race (FT) at Donnington 20th October
I did buy a ticket for The RS day at Bedford on the 5th July but bought before getting an update from Dan, so Dan's taking his 197 instead. I'm still coming for a ride and drive of a new RS.
We're away on holiday in August for a couple weeks so cannot do the FT Mallory race, which is a shame as there will be a good mix of RS's there it seems.
Booked on the Javelin Cadwell session on the 24th July
Race (FT) at Cadwell 31st August
Javelin day at Donninigton 16th September (or may do a Doninigton Test day)
Race (FT) at Donnington 20th October
I did buy a ticket for The RS day at Bedford on the 5th July but bought before getting an update from Dan, so Dan's taking his 197 instead. I'm still coming for a ride and drive of a new RS.
We're away on holiday in August for a couple weeks so cannot do the FT Mallory race, which is a shame as there will be a good mix of RS's there it seems.
All dan will do at Bedford is moan about his 197 being boring!
Glad the cup is going to be back in action soon, looking forward to seeing it complete and some figures
Glad the cup is going to be back in action soon, looking forward to seeing it complete and some figures
it is boring!
182cup & 172 racecar
After my last 2 clios, yes very. Its good at being a car, just very sedately.
Fantastic stuff Pete, looks like a busy season ahead, hopefully will see you at one at some stage.
Thanks Sonny, yes planning to be busy - already July this year's going quick!
Glad the cup is going to be back in action soon, looking forward to seeing it complete and some figures
Won't be long to wait now.......
Spent a bit of time with Dan yesterday - to help bring down the list of little irritating\time consuming little jobs which on their own don't amount to much but when there's a whole raft of them...
Sooooo,
The dash bottom and top along with central switch box and EPAS ecu are now all fastened and secure (about 6 little jobs to complete)
Rear loom all back inside of the rear left and right quarter panels, out the way and P clipped where required
Checked all the functions, EPAS - (this is a good mod, £80 well spent!) cut off switches, power to gauge panel\gauges work (those that don't need a running engine)
Gave it all a good look over when back on the ramps - nothing amiss, ah except a heat shield
All that's left now;
Fit driveshafts
Engine oil
Gearbox oil - still at Beaniespoort HQ, who are now in Turkey (at £70 a fill I put in a container & left with car)
Coolant
Air box - still at Beaniespoort HQ, who are now in Turkey
Fit inlet sensor
Fit connector to ? (forgotten which one )
Fit transponder - will do at later date, still not got one yet
And Map!
Sooooo,
The dash bottom and top along with central switch box and EPAS ecu are now all fastened and secure (about 6 little jobs to complete)
Rear loom all back inside of the rear left and right quarter panels, out the way and P clipped where required
Checked all the functions, EPAS - (this is a good mod, £80 well spent!) cut off switches, power to gauge panel\gauges work (those that don't need a running engine)
Gave it all a good look over when back on the ramps - nothing amiss, ah except a heat shield
All that's left now;
Fit driveshafts
Engine oil
Gearbox oil - still at Beaniespoort HQ, who are now in Turkey (at £70 a fill I put in a container & left with car)
Coolant
Air box - still at Beaniespoort HQ, who are now in Turkey
Fit inlet sensor
Fit connector to ? (forgotten which one )
Fit transponder - will do at later date, still not got one yet
And Map!
182cup & 172 racecar
List is getting shorter Pete.
At last!
As is the race season, chop chop pete
Not a bad thing tbh...two races and a couple of test days is all we could manage now.
Just got on a Thruxton VXR performance school day later this month - £195 for 3 1\2 hours in a track\race prepped Corsa with 1 to 1 instruction for the whole time (or just there to make sure I don't turn of the ABS etc). Normally these days (only 4 people in the morning and 4 in the afternoon) are snapped up the moment the dates are published, must have been lucky to check when I did. Either way, cheap track time and not in my car.
182cup & 172 racecar
These days sre spot on Pete. Sounds good.
Can't wait, it's a day or two before we head out to Cadwell so bit of prep for that.
Sam's made a cake for Scarlett's 6th Birthday this weekend, Spiderman (Batman was a close 2nd) is the man of the moment - not a doll, princess or fairy in sight.
Bedford RS eve tonight, looking forward to that even though not taking the cup.
Clio 172
Don't you need to own a VXR? Excellent cake btw my son loves Spiderman and I look forward to seeing you tonight (do you also touch knee's when a passenger?)
Name's on a V5 for a Astra VXR for a mate (I hope, not actually checked to see if it still is, not had a mail saying not allowed to the event... yet) - long story -woman involved etc.
Thanks, cake's are getting bigger as Harry and Scarlett get older, I wait too see what Harry gets for his 9th birthday later this year.
Yes, fair few going tonight and hopefully put a lot of names to faces then forget all names to faces tomorrow, any touching has to be mid corner.
182cup & 172 racecar
I better not get Sam to bake me a cake then, if they get bigger with age. Mine would be massive.
Clio 172
Not enough cake mix in the world etc etc.
The Cup has been mapped!
182cup & 172 racecar
Grid reference?
