Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Russ you coming CSS? I've always wanted to see this car
Russ you coming CSS? I've always wanted to see this car
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Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
I am sooooo about to do a massive told-you-so dance. The irony of this is AMAZING
Yes mate, just needed a few tweaks to the map which took me literally a couple of minutes and now it runs really well
Hope you didnt pay whoever mapped it for you originally? I assume it was some friend of yours trying mapping for the first time in their life or something?
I am sooooo about to do a massive told-you-so dance. The irony of this is AMAZING
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
I already knew this Phil. It sounds like he hadnt done anything with part throttle at all when I collected it
I already knew this Phil. It sounds like he hadnt done anything with part throttle at all when I collected it
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Ahhhh so how does that make you feel about all of the defensive replies from the last year from you?
Ahhhh so how does that make you feel about all of the defensive replies from the last year from you?
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
I already knew the map needed work at that point. He's also mapped my omex on a seperate engine which ran just fine. He hadnt done anything on part throttle and the cold map was chucking fuel in because he basically hadnt done it by the time I collected it. So in short, as ive said already the guy is a prick but ive seen him do the job correctly if he can be arsed. Your arguement last year wasnt really the same.
I already knew the map needed work at that point. He's also mapped my omex on a seperate engine which ran just fine. He hadnt done anything on part throttle and the cold map was chucking fuel in because he basically hadnt done it by the time I collected it. So in short, as ive said already the guy is a prick but ive seen him do the job correctly if he can be arsed. Your arguement last year wasnt really the same.
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Did the omex already have a map on it when he started work on it?
Did the omex already have a map on it when he started work on it?
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Yep, but it ran like crap and I scrapped the whole map. (Myself)
Yep, but it ran like crap and I scrapped the whole map. (Myself)
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
BTW, all joking aside, I feel sorry for you for the way that Matt bent you over, threw some sand at your ring piece to use as a lube and then buggered it with a rounders bat until you dropped your wallet in either pain or pleasure (by the way you STILL defend him it seems to be at least a bit of pleasure, lol).
BTW, all joking aside, I feel sorry for you for the way that Matt bent you over, threw some sand at your ring piece to use as a lube and then buggered it with a rounders bat until you dropped your wallet in either pain or pleasure (by the way you STILL defend him it seems to be at least a bit of pleasure, lol).
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Yes ditto.
I feel sorry for all the people he's ripped off, the people who've had to take him to court, the people who tried to work with him and have had their reputation destroyed by him.
The only reason I ask about the map was I've seen a car "mapped" their who was dissapointed with how it drove and it turned out to just have an omex base map loaded on LOL.
Yes ditto.
I feel sorry for all the people he's ripped off, the people who've had to take him to court, the people who tried to work with him and have had their reputation destroyed by him.
The only reason I ask about the map was I've seen a car "mapped" their who was dissapointed with how it drove and it turned out to just have an omex base map loaded on LOL.
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
No ones defending him. Its a fact, I had a perfectly good map on my omex which was checked independently else where. Thats all im saying. There is no denying the blokes a prick. And your bent over jokes Chip are wasted here as if you have ever met him you would know hes clearly Cambridgeshires answer to the 40 year old virgin.
No ones defending him. Its a fact, I had a perfectly good map on my omex which was checked independently else where. Thats all im saying. There is no denying the blokes a prick. And your bent over jokes Chip are wasted here as if you have ever met him you would know hes clearly Cambridgeshires answer to the 40 year old virgin.
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Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Tbf when I met the guy I thought he was a bandit.
Tbf when I met the guy I thought he was a bandit.
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
In more ways than one.
Not that it matters now anyway as I had to get shot of it anyway due to life changes, I knew Russ would get it sorted. Even if he is a bit slow about it ; )
(love you x)
In more ways than one.
Not that it matters now anyway as I had to get shot of it anyway due to life changes, I knew Russ would get it sorted. Even if he is a bit slow about it ; )
(love you x)
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
That was the plan but I just didn't have the enthusiasm any more. Think it'll always stay ITB'ed now. Long as Russ keeps it.
It's a real shame I couldn't keep it as I had spent a lot of time and money on it, but being a perfectionist and not having the mechanical knowledge don't really go hand in hand, as no f**ker really treats the car as well as you do.
That was the plan but I just didn't have the enthusiasm any more. Think it'll always stay ITB'ed now. Long as Russ keeps it.
It's a real shame I couldn't keep it as I had spent a lot of time and money on it, but being a perfectionist and not having the mechanical knowledge don't really go hand in hand, as no f**ker really treats the car as well as you do.
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Yeah I think these sort of cars need to either belong to someone like Porkie with deep enough pockets to be able to pay for a lot of upkeep and modifying etc, or by someone who is going to do the work on it themselves.
Ideal home for it would be someone like Dan@SJM or Mike@MWM really!
Yeah I think these sort of cars need to either belong to someone like Porkie with deep enough pockets to be able to pay for a lot of upkeep and modifying etc, or by someone who is going to do the work on it themselves.
Ideal home for it would be someone like Dan@SJM or Mike@MWM really!
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
I think Dan would get it if Russ had to sell up. I've thought about buying it back off him numerous times lol. Although I totally loved the colour I went with and what with the shell and everything I made it my own it would be a bit of a false start, as I said to you before I want really to go down the boosted route.
Miss it loads though. Can't believe this was April 2011
I think Dan would get it if Russ had to sell up. I've thought about buying it back off him numerous times lol. Although I totally loved the colour I went with and what with the shell and everything I made it my own it would be a bit of a false start, as I said to you before I want really to go down the boosted route.
Miss it loads though. Can't believe this was April 2011
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
If I had been offered it at the sort of price I assume Russ got it for, I also would have like it.
My turbo has a very good package mechanically, but using your shell instead would take it to a new level as a car, I'd love to merge the two!
If I had been offered it at the sort of price I assume Russ got it for, I also would have like it.
My turbo has a very good package mechanically, but using your shell instead would take it to a new level as a car, I'd love to merge the two!
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Yeah, don't do that. I'd probably cry.
Seriously.
In all honesty it's highly unlikely I'll ever buy another Renault Sport to be fair. It's time for something a little more upmarket next, and boosted ofc
Yeah, don't do that. I'd probably cry.
Seriously.
In all honesty it's highly unlikely I'll ever buy another Renault Sport to be fair. It's time for something a little more upmarket next, and boosted ofc
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Depends what you want to do with it I guess?
For example I wouldnt own a renaultsport if I didnt want to do trackdays TBH.
They are nice enough road cars, but take trackdays out of the equation and I'd always come up with something else I preferred I think.
Depends what you want to do with it I guess?
For example I wouldnt own a renaultsport if I didnt want to do trackdays TBH.
They are nice enough road cars, but take trackdays out of the equation and I'd always come up with something else I preferred I think.
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Still not really in the position to keep a second car anywhere so it would be an all round child friendly car that would be more than happy with some light track work.
Still not really in the position to keep a second car anywhere so it would be an all round child friendly car that would be more than happy with some light track work.
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Depending if fuel economy is an issue, an evo suits that bill in other respects.
Depending if fuel economy is an issue, an evo suits that bill in other respects.
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Evo is always the first thing that pops right into my head, it's like the natural choice. But they're not exactly cheap to maintain even with economy out of the equation
Evo is always the first thing that pops right into my head, it's like the natural choice. But they're not exactly cheap to maintain even with economy out of the equation
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Evo thrills evo bills.
I dont know of ANY larger car that is capable on track and doesnt have big maintenance bills TBH, especially in terms of things like track tyres.
Thats where hatches do well, including the clio which is still ok for a babyseat etc TBH
Evo thrills evo bills.
I dont know of ANY larger car that is capable on track and doesnt have big maintenance bills TBH, especially in terms of things like track tyres.
Thats where hatches do well, including the clio which is still ok for a babyseat etc TBH
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Bills are fine, but Evo bills are a bit excessive. Won't be for a little while anyway, I'm done with cars for the moment
Bills are fine, but Evo bills are a bit excessive. Won't be for a little while anyway, I'm done with cars for the moment
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Car never moved mate. Who knows or cares if it runs alright now
Car never moved mate. Who knows or cares if it runs alright now
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
It is an awesome car, still can't believe how punchy in gear it is.
Hopefully popping out in it at some point tomorrow, it isn't getting driven much atm, trying to find a job has pretty much sucked up my life at the mo
It is an awesome car, still can't believe how punchy in gear it is.
Hopefully popping out in it at some point tomorrow, it isn't getting driven much atm, trying to find a job has pretty much sucked up my life at the mo
Qashcow
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
It genuinely wouldn't surprise me if Matt had put Hellmann's in it...
I wonder if i'd still have mine if the map was perfect, I imagine I'd have hated it less at least
It genuinely wouldn't surprise me if Matt had put Hellmann's in it...
I wonder if i'd still have mine if the map was perfect, I imagine I'd have hated it less at least
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Didnt see that so cant comment on what it was like, but there certainly appears to be nothing major mechanically wrong with the engine and its not filling up with mayo again from what Russ has said.
Did you cold start and stop it a lot, like moving it in and out of the workshop without it getting upto temperature fully or anything like that? Its surprising sometimes how much just condensation from that sort of thing can cause mayo over a period of time.
Didnt see that so cant comment on what it was like, but there certainly appears to be nothing major mechanically wrong with the engine and its not filling up with mayo again from what Russ has said.
Did you cold start and stop it a lot, like moving it in and out of the workshop without it getting upto temperature fully or anything like that? Its surprising sometimes how much just condensation from that sort of thing can cause mayo over a period of time.
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Yes I said more times than I can count that it didn't move for ages, only from the bodyshop to outside when moving cars about. But nevermind.
Yes I said more times than I can count that it didn't move for ages, only from the bodyshop to outside when moving cars about. But nevermind.
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
Maybe, same goes for me. I just lost faith getting it sorted. I think a few members should rock up there at some point. Put the mic in his hand as it were. It's definitely made me really sceptical about remapping anything these days. The worst part is as soon as the money runs out he'll join up with someone like Cosworth again as if nothings happened. Must be great having no life or friends, you can get away with murder lol.
Maybe, same goes for me. I just lost faith getting it sorted. I think a few members should rock up there at some point. Put the mic in his hand as it were. It's definitely made me really sceptical about remapping anything these days. The worst part is as soon as the money runs out he'll join up with someone like Cosworth again as if nothings happened. Must be great having no life or friends, you can get away with murder lol.
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
it came to us with mayo on the oil cap, we pulled off the sump to sort the leaking gasket and found a load of mayo, new oil and filter and i drove it for about 40miles, instant mayo again, very bizare! We'll see how long this lump lssts i guess!
it came to us with mayo on the oil cap, we pulled off the sump to sort the leaking gasket and found a load of mayo, new oil and filter and i drove it for about 40miles, instant mayo again, very bizare! We'll see how long this lump lssts i guess!
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
It had been sat for ages matey, like literally months. Turns out it was probably a bit of a red herring bringing it to you anyway, as the map wasn't right. s**t happens!
It had been sat for ages matey, like literally months. Turns out it was probably a bit of a red herring bringing it to you anyway, as the map wasn't right. s**t happens!
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
TBH it was probably for the best as it forced you to get rid and it sounds like you are better off as a result.
Flat out bits of the map were fine, just the stuff around idle and very small throttle angles werent, so it was doing itself more damage in traffic that on track I suspect.
One thing is certain though, its an epic little car, paint etc is amazing
TBH it was probably for the best as it forced you to get rid and it sounds like you are better off as a result.
Flat out bits of the map were fine, just the stuff around idle and very small throttle angles werent, so it was doing itself more damage in traffic that on track I suspect.
One thing is certain though, its an epic little car, paint etc is amazing
Evo 5 RS
Re: Grey With Trinkets, Russ' 29th RS Clio
I took it back to TDF for exactly that, wouldn't idle and part throttle was very groggy. Nothing like what I'd had done before otherwise would never have gone back there obviously. I don't regret selling it now, no. Sometimes you've just got to move on really and cut your loses. Do miss it though.
I took it back to TDF for exactly that, wouldn't idle and part throttle was very groggy. Nothing like what I'd had done before otherwise would never have gone back there obviously. I don't regret selling it now, no. Sometimes you've just got to move on really and cut your loses. Do miss it though.
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