Maynard's 172 Track Car Project

[maynard]

More goodies arrived today

Another tow strap to go on the rear:

More camber shims, so that'll give me 2 degrees when they're put on with the other set I already have:

And some anti slip tape for the floor, think there will be enough to do both footwells. Might not have too though

 

[ROB91]

Looking good mate. You got any trackdays booked for this year?

 

[maynard]

Looking good mate. You got any trackdays booked for this year?

Not this year mate, funds tied up elsewhere, and some major work/mods going into it over the winter.

Decided to wait until the spring to do another one now

The wait will be worth it though

 

[Xx_CRNI_xX]

nice car...

Keep up the good work

 

[maynard]

More of a necessity this one.......tyres

Plumped for a set of 5 tyres and a new 2118 wheel after struggling to find one spare one anywhere.

Thanks to Speedline for the super duper discount for the wheel, and also from a trade contact for the tyres

The tyres I went for are the Federal 595 RSR's after hearing great things about them, I thought for the price I got all 5 for, it's worth more then a punt!

Quick pics earlier:

More stuff due soon too.

About to sort out getting some 2nd hand wishbones from a member on here, and also a clio 172 cup alternator kit too.

 

[Fletcher]

I'll be interested to see how you get on with the Federal RSRs mate.

 

[Meek_racing]

We have them on our track car, plenty of grip and hold well over long stints. PM me what price and where you got them from

 

[maynard]

I'll be interested to see how you get on with the Federal RSRs mate.

I'll let you know mate, I've only driven a short journey home so far, will know more this week!

We have them on our track car, plenty of grip and hold well over long stints. PM me what price and where you got them from

Good to know.....PM'd.

 

[maynard]

More stuff collected today....

...I now have everything I need for the Cup air con set up now.

New alternator sourced from Valeo through work

And a new belt, all associated mounting bolts and mounts.

Only thing used to go on this set up is the main alternator bracket and tensioning bolt.

Started off like this:

Lick of paint and now looks like this:

And a quick picture of the alternator and other bits:

 

[chrispy.clio]

Good stuff! Keeping the PAS?

 

[maynard]

I was going to yes...any reason why I should?

If I was removing it, what else do I need?

 

[Fletcher]

I was going to yes...any reason why I should?

If I was removing it, what else do I need?

Coming along nicely mate.

Removing the PAS will free up some ponies

 

[TimR26]

I'll be interested to see how you get on with the Federal RSRs mate.

They are rated highly by a lot of people on Meganesport.

I was going to yes...any reason why I should?

If I was removing it, what else do I need?

Think MarkCup gained 4 or 5bhp from removing PAS.

 

[maynard]

Coming along nicely mate.

Removing the PAS will free up some ponies

Always helps

 

[maynard]

They are rated highly by a lot of people on Meganesport.



Think MarkCup gained 4 or 5bhp from removing PAS.

The tyres now they're set at the right pressures - 29psi front, 26psi rear at cold, are pretty good I must say, really sticky in the dry and the greasy damp stuff. So far so good.

What am I going to need to remove the PAS then??

 

[NorthloopCup]

To remove the PAS you need a link pipe that goes on the steering rack, fill the rack with oil and remove all the other PAS stuff. Simple really mate.

 

[maynard]

Is it worth it though?

I've read a few reviews on here and some like it some don't.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Best compromise is to fit electric pas from a Saxo/106.

5-6 bhp gain from removing pas ain't worth it in my opinion. I've removed mine and refitted it on my cup track car.

 

[maynard]

I won't bother then, I know the electric pumps off the saxos can be expensive, unless I come across a cheap one I guess.

 

[p@blo]

That stuff's a proper PITA to remove!

Looking really good pal, top effort

 

[maynard]

That stuff's a proper PITA to remove!

Looking really good pal, top effort

Cheers pal, took bloody ages!!

Once I found the right stuff to get it off with, it was easy peasy in the end

 

[maynard]

More productive work gone in over the weekend

First off, gave the the gear stick surround a new lick of paint - masked it all up, used primer first and then renault black spray paint:

Removed my old 'GB' number plates and replaced them for some nice new plain one's:

Courtersty of a mate in the trade, free number plates FTW! They look much better now

Removed the fog lights to whilst I was at it, proper ball ache with the reaching one of the screws, then found out Renault hadn't bothered to use a torx screw like the other one's. They bloody used a hex shape screw - and to top it off it was a 3.5mm I needed to remove which I didn't have. . Ended up whacking the back of the screw from the front with a hammer and allen key and broke the fog light bracket - never mind it's off now!

Gives it a much meaner looking front end now I reckon

And to finish off....cleaned the bare metal floor (vacuum) and cut to shape and stuck down the grip tape I'd had for a while:

Quite smart if I must say myself!

More to come very soon.....

 

[Fletcher]

Good progress mate.

Where did you get the grip tape from?

 

[maynard]

Good progress mate.

Where did you get the grip tape from?

Here mate:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280709722...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1236wt_1398

If your're doing both footwells, you'll need two of them.

I did just the one, planning on removing the passenger seat eventually.

 

[Fletcher]

Here mate:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280709722...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1236wt_1398

If your're doing both footwells, you'll need two of them.


I did just the one, planning on removing the passenger seat eventually.

Cheers fella

 

[adam172]

what did you find to be the best way of removing the stuff from the roof. i need to do this. cars looking great btw.

 

[maynard]

Cheers fella

No probs!

 

[maynard]

what did you find to be the best way of removing the stuff from the roof. i need to do this. cars looking great btw.

Aerosol can of brake cleaner and razor blade.

Then a bit of interior/tar remover to tidy the rest up.

 

[adam172]

yea i thought brake cleaner would help, thanks

 

[Meek_racing]

Since when did you have a Yozza on the car? I must have been hiding under a rock.... I need to hear this in person

 

[Nafoff]

good work elliot, coming along nicely.

 

[maynard]

Since when did you have a Yozza on the car? I must have been hiding under a rock.... I need to hear this in person

Since February mate...it makes me smile like a little child when going for it

Let me know next time your up this way.

 

[maynard]

Another new part arrived today in preperation for a bit of a overhaul:

Magnecor 8mm Blue leads.

 

[adam172]

Were did you get these Im thinking of doing my plugs soon so might change the leads at the same time ..

 

[maynard]

Were did you get these Im thinking of doing my plugs soon so might change the leads at the same time ..

Speak to John Harris at demon Tweeks 01978 663057

 

[maynard]

MOT yesterday...passed fine couple of advisiories for rear brakes may need replacing (I knew that anyways!) and the handbrake adjusting. Apart from that all passed fine.

May well be the last MOT it has, we'll see what the next few months bring.

Also, had a nice delivery courtesy of M4D M4X on here, got some cheap brake ducts he had spare that he had made.

 

[not normal dan]

awesome, so wish i'd done this before i got rid of my old 172, hopefully i'll have another after christmas. Cracking work fella!

 

[maynard]

BIG update

Finally sorted something out that I've looked/aimed at for quite a while now....the Clio's off the road for good.

Have bought myself a new daily/tow car too.

The Clio's new home:

The new car:

It's a 2005 Mondeo 2.2 TDCI, very well specced with some nice toys - finally something comfy to drive around in

Just need to get my B+E license sorted now.

Got quite a few things to get sorted on the Clio now before Spring, where I aim to get it to it's first trackday of the year

 

[ROB91]

Looking good. So is the clio off the road for good now?

 

[maynard]

Yep off the road for good now.

SORN is going in the post tomorrow, so yeah pretty much!