£500 to spend..track car bits

[rams_clio]

It's my 30th coming up and the Mrs is donating £500 into the clio.

My phase one currently has just a decat, some half decent coilovers and some fed RSR's. Just thinking where to upgrade next for the £500.

 

[imprezaworks]

For track or daily?

 

[Mr Burns]

Book another trackday... You're already quick enough lol.

 

[fixedgear]

Brake pads and tyres

 

[fixedgear]

Sorry just re-read. You have tyres.

PMS shifter and brake pads

 

[JackJack]

CG lock if you don't want buckets and harnesses

http://www.cg-lock.co.uk/

 

[rams_clio]

Sorry have a bucket seat and harness...brakes seem a good start then

 

[rams_clio]

Book another trackday... You're already quick enough lol.

Lol. Just warming up! Joking..,I'm happy with how it goes just think things are going to start to disintegrate soon!

 

[rams_clio]

Sorry just re-read. You have tyres.

PMS shifter and brake pads

I've seen the pms shifters I like the idea but sticking to the "if it ain't broke..." I have no real problem at the moment with the standard setup albeit third been a slightly awkward long reach but maybe not £300 worth of awkwardness.

So for pads is it between CL Rc's and ds2500/3500?

 

[rams_clio]

Purely track.

 

[Fletcher]

I prefer CL RC6 pads to DS3000.

..The PMS shifter is well worth £285 I love mine.

 

[MarkX]

I've seen the pms shifters I like the idea but sticking to the "if it ain't broke..." I have no real problem at the moment with the standard setup albeit third been a slightly awkward long reach but maybe not £300 worth of awkwardness.

So for pads is it between CL Rc's and ds2500/3500?

Drive a car with the PMS kit and you'll want one! RC6 are epic on track, big step up over ds2500s IMO

 

[rams_clio]

Drive a car with the PMS kit and you'll want one! RC6 are epic on track, big step up over ds2500s IMO

One near East Yorkshire anyone?

 

[Tony Hunter]

If you are happy with the gear change as it is, but just find it difficult to reach 3rd and 5th.

Just cut the short piece of steel at the bottom of the box, I had the same problem, but now the gearstick is further back.
Costs nothing.

 

[rams_clio]

If you are happy with the gear change as it is, but just find it difficult to reach 3rd and 5th.

Just cut the short piece of steel at the bottom of the box, I had the same problem, but now the gearstick is further back.
Costs nothing.

Thanks, I'll have a look at that!

 

[Bunta]

Is there any adjustment of the linkage after doing this tony? Is it obvious what needs cutting when your looking at the box?

 

[charltjr]

CG lock if you don't want buckets and harnesses

http://www.cg-lock.co.uk/

I'd never heard of those, for £40 that's got to be worth a punt, thanks.

 

[JoeMarano]

A roll cage?

 

[imprezaworks]

I found the mintex 1155 great on track.

 

[bozothenutter]

how are the suspension bushes etc?
pure topmount and strutbrace?

 

[masekwm]

I'd go for a full suspension refresh should come just under half that for all bushes and TREs

 

[Akay]

Seconded on replacing bushes etc., even with standard. Mine was a noticeable difference on my 182 (poly) and my 172 has had them all done recently and feels very tight.

Other improvement I found was braided hoses and new fluid.

 

[rams_clio]

how are the suspension bushes etc?
pure topmount and strutbrace?

Bushes sound a good idea..Engine mounts need doing, dogbone specially. As for top mounts I have some k tec ones that I've not fitted yet as I've heard mixed reviews about the gold k tec ones.

 

[imprezaworks]

As you seem quick anyway if just concentrate on making the car fresh again.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Is there any adjustment of the linkage after doing this tony? Is it obvious what needs cutting when your looking at the box?

Yes, its the bit bit that come out of the box, you have the long bent tube that goes to the gearlever, well gearbox end, there is a solid bit that goes into this tube (about 6" long), just cut this a little at a time, say 1/2 inch or so, until the desired position has been reached.
I'm sure there is a thread on it somewhere.

 

[Bunta]

Thanks Tony, will give it a go, only thing letting the car down to be honest

 

[Tony Hunter]

Just mark it, so you get it back in the same place.

13mm spanner and a hacksaw.

 

[Bunta]

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/moving-the-gearstick-back-mod.576582/

Good little guide on this thread about doing it with pics if its of any interest

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Purely track.

Ferodo Racing DS1.11 are brilliant race/track pads

Brakes
Suspension refresh of bushes etc if they are originals
Tracking/proper Geo set up