New project. Megane engined RS200 road car.

[Daz.]

Stop updating this thread, I keep getting e-mails! And I need to stay away from this car

 

[Russ Rallye]

Stop updating this thread, I keep getting e-mails! And I need to stay away from this car :smile:

Might go and get some nice pictures this weekend.
Russ

 

[Robiniho77]

Really good spec pal!! Which the stats at the end show (and great I bet to use Day to day...)


Really keen to do one of these one day as a 200 from the factory never appealed performance wise but they look great!

Some videos would be awesome to see!


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[Daz.]

Might go and get some nice pictures this weekend.
Russ

Well if you do take plenty of that washing line on the boot - I detest cup spoilers!

 

[Russ Rallye]

Put a few miles on the car yesterday. Never got any nice pics but did fix something that's been on the list.
There's meant to be a pipe from the throttle body to the standard dump valve and canister purge valve. I've got neither of those so done away with the pipe too. I made up a small plastic plug originally to block the hole and had been fine but decided it was going to make a bit for freedom yesterday when it was warm.
Got my mate to turn down a bit of alloy for a proper plug.

Just made it an interference fit and used some epoxy to make sure it's solid.

Seems fine anyway. Another job of the list. Car needs a wash now as it's filthy.
Russ

 

[Rojer]

Lovely car this, these 200s are really starting to grow. If you do sell let me know please

 

[Russ Rallye]

On the ramp tonight for a general spanner check.

Adjusted the exhaust too as there was a little rattle around the tailpipes.

Done the wheel alignment too as it's obviously had the subframe and suspension in bits, new arms fitted etc.

Took a few pics on the way home too.
Russ

 

[Daz.]

Sod the car that garage is stunning!

 

[haimsey]

Sod the car that garage is stunning!

Agreed
Car looks top notch! Good work

 

[Russ Rallye]

Good news and bad news depending on your views. Looks like the car will be going in the next few weeks to a friend, means I'll still get to see it from time to time.
Had a good out in it on Friday after work and then was awake early this morning so took it out for a 90 mile run and was home for 8am.
Weather was a bit grim over the hills but ok lower down.

Must of been slow animal day out as well, managed to hit 2 birds on a short space of time! No damage done (to the car at least!)
Russ

 

[t90_lle]

Need new number plates with no rusty screw in it! Haha

 

[Russ Rallye]

Need new number plates with no rusty screw in it! Haha

Probably! I took the plates off originally as the intention was to put one of my cherished plates on but with it being off the road so long while my leg was broken it never happened hence why the tatty standard ones are still fitted.
Russ

 

[Clio_fool]

You know why they say about the early bird! Too full of worms to fly away[emoji23]. Shame about the bad news, expect lots of mates warrenty claims when something needs fixing!

 

[Russ Rallye]

You know why they say about the early bird! Too full of worms to fly away[emoji23]. Shame about the bad news, expect lots of mates warrenty claims when something needs fixing!

Haha he knows what Clio's are like. That's one of the reasons I'm putting miles on it to make sure it's 100% for him.
Russ

 

[paulrs4]

Haha he knows what Clio's are like. That's one of the reasons I'm putting miles on it to make sure it's 100% for him.
Russ

Indeed I do as Russ has built the 2 Clio race cars I have, I wouldn't go anywhere else to get one built. Three Clio's is enough for me now!

 

[magic354]

Sad to hear that its going Russ! Got any pics of your M3?

 

[Russ Rallye]

Sad to hear that its going Russ! Got any pics of your M3?

Not at the minute mate, it's undergoing a bit of a mini restoration, or will be once I get some time/money! Should look identical to this, but with the better looking (imo) sunflower wheels.
Russ

 

[shiftspark]

Nice job Russ, what do you think of the Rainsports ?

 

[Russ Rallye]

Nice job Russ, what do you think of the Rainsports ?

They great Colin, not sure how long they'll last on the front but can't fault them, no traction issues at all, maybe a little squishy on the limit but it shouldn't be driven like that on the road anyway. I've raced on the rainsport 2's in the wet and really like them and have a brand new set of rainsport 3's for my race car too. Good value too.
Russ

 

[paulrs4]

They great Colin, not sure how long they'll last on the front but can't fault them, no traction issues at all, maybe a little squishy on the limit but it shouldn't be driven like that on the road anyway. I've raced on the rainsport 2's in the wet and really like them and have a brand new set of rainsport 3's for my race car too. Good value too.
Russ

Finally getting to see the Clio 300 in all it's glory this weekend