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Thought I'd share....
- Thread starter Apg100
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nice one, really coming together now...I would be a little concerned that the filter is close to the radiator, so will absorb radiant heat.
awesome hot rod
Renault Clio 172
the car is in with the wrappers for the next week, so can't do anything to it. A week on Monday is the big day for me. Rebuilding all the bits back on, and fitting the last few things, gear stick, camber shims, and some bushes.
One thing I did yesterday, was check on other parts on the car, to see where I need to improve things.
I couldn't believe the amount of extra strengthening that has been put in for the suspension, all the way around. I've seen a few posts on here about people adding extra strength to the wishbones, etc, and changing the bushes for plastic ones, and stuff. It looks to me like it's all already been done on mine, so saving me a fortune.
What it has made me realise, is that I need to learn more about what I've got, and what it does. I'll post some more picture of the bits I've found next week, but only once I've been taught what they all are!
I know most on the forum have a load of knowledge about clips, and cars in general, but I really don't (which I'm sure is evedent in this thread). I can however, sell you some fantastic double glazing
One thing I did yesterday, was check on other parts on the car, to see where I need to improve things.
I couldn't believe the amount of extra strengthening that has been put in for the suspension, all the way around. I've seen a few posts on here about people adding extra strength to the wishbones, etc, and changing the bushes for plastic ones, and stuff. It looks to me like it's all already been done on mine, so saving me a fortune.
What it has made me realise, is that I need to learn more about what I've got, and what it does. I'll post some more picture of the bits I've found next week, but only once I've been taught what they all are!
I know most on the forum have a load of knowledge about clips, and cars in general, but I really don't (which I'm sure is evedent in this thread). I can however, sell you some fantastic double glazing
Nothing wrong with that mate, 2 years ago I knew nothing about Clios and now no my way around them. Post up and we can ID what the parts are etc.
Looking forward to seeing the new livery
Looking forward to seeing the new livery
Sorry I missed this thread, and I wasn't at cadwell either. Were you at Oulton? Hopefully see you out next year if you still plan on racing with the TARC?
Your car seems like a similar spec to mine. I haven't gone down the power route either, keeping with a standard engine.
GRP doors sound interesting though, were they a straightforward fit? Also considering the PMS shifter so will be good to see how you get on with it.
Your car seems like a similar spec to mine. I haven't gone down the power route either, keeping with a standard engine.
GRP doors sound interesting though, were they a straightforward fit? Also considering the PMS shifter so will be good to see how you get on with it.
Renault Clio 172
Hi Mini, Wasn't as Oulton, as the wife kicked in. The doors were a piece of cake to fit! A day did both of them. They needed a bit of planing down to line up, but a grinding disk sorted that.
The original doors both weighed over 40KG each, and the new ones, including the perspex windows weigh in at 8.4kg, so a massive saving!
I'd recommend buying the plastic windows though, rather than cutting to size yourself, as it was a bit of a ball ache cutting them correctly.
Yes, intend racing all the races next season with TARC, depending on wife and holidays, so see you there. i'm off to Snett on the first as well, to see what it's like with the changes ive made.
The original doors both weighed over 40KG each, and the new ones, including the perspex windows weigh in at 8.4kg, so a massive saving!
I'd recommend buying the plastic windows though, rather than cutting to size yourself, as it was a bit of a ball ache cutting them correctly.
Yes, intend racing all the races next season with TARC, depending on wife and holidays, so see you there. i'm off to Snett on the first as well, to see what it's like with the changes ive made.
Look forward to hearing how you rate the car with its new mods. Do you have a in car camera set up? Don't remember seeing one.
182cup & 172 racecar
Leave the car and stick to beer and curry's.
See you at Snett.
See you at Snett.
Looking forward to how this will look now..
182cup & 172 racecar
They can't be doing it right, I can't see any creases.
Don't know how I missed this
Modifications looking good and looking forward to seeing it back out at Snetterton! Keep up the good work.
Modifications looking good and looking forward to seeing it back out at Snetterton! Keep up the good work.
George@RTR_Parts
ClioSport Trader
need BRAKES? PM me
Looking good so far mate :up:
Renault Clio 172
Well, the car is now blue!
And the Yorkshire detailing has started. Company logo's and numbers next!
Just started the list of jobs to do on Monday, and need to try and fit 3 days worth of work in to one! And in the middle of all that, I've got to try and learn a bit more about the car, to increase my knowledge and enable me to do more of the work myself.
And the Yorkshire detailing has started. Company logo's and numbers next!
Just started the list of jobs to do on Monday, and need to try and fit 3 days worth of work in to one! And in the middle of all that, I've got to try and learn a bit more about the car, to increase my knowledge and enable me to do more of the work myself.
Thats looking really good mate.
Spot on
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Looks good Decent livery!
Decent livery!
182cup & 172 racecar
Olive, you coming to Snett next weekend?
Tim.
ClioSport Club Member
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Oh hai! @Tony Hunter, afraid not, the flamer gets supercharged next weekend. Is it season finale?
Sorry to hijack Andrew
Sorry to hijack Andrew
Renault Clio 172
Big list of jobs for today. Most done, but not all finished. I'll do them all as separate posts, for ease of follow.
Clio jobs list
Fit bumper parts back on - 10 mins
Finish fitting bumper quick release button
Fit side trims and other painted parts
Refit side windows
Fit new dash and buttons
Weigh the corners of the car
Fit rear shims - 30 mins
Fit new gear stick - 1 hour
Finish the electrics and do the remap
Fit new battery
Fit new wiper blades and new wiper arm
Bleed the breaks
Learn pre race check
Fire extinguisher service - Booked for Wednesday
Finish making Rock n roll bed
13 hours later....
Clio jobs list
Fit bumper parts back on - 10 mins
Finish fitting bumper quick release button
Fit side trims and other painted parts
Refit side windows
Fit new dash and buttons
Weigh the corners of the car
Fit rear shims - 30 mins
Fit new gear stick - 1 hour
Finish the electrics and do the remap
Fit new battery
Fit new wiper blades and new wiper arm
Bleed the breaks
Learn pre race check
Fire extinguisher service - Booked for Wednesday
Finish making Rock n roll bed
13 hours later....
Renault Clio 172
Wrapped bumper read for build up
Bottom grill finished, so fitted the top one next
The all important badge
Then fitted back on the car.
Also fitted the aero barackets to the side..
Still waiting for the air ducts to come from CM Composites, along with a new splitter. Should be coming on Wednesday, after only giving them a couple of days notice!
Bottom grill finished, so fitted the top one next
The all important badge
Then fitted back on the car.
Also fitted the aero barackets to the side..
Still waiting for the air ducts to come from CM Composites, along with a new splitter. Should be coming on Wednesday, after only giving them a couple of days notice!
Renault Clio 172
Then, fitting some rear camber shims. It already had 1 degree, so added another, to 2 degree (incase anyone was struggling with math)
Whilst stripping it all down, primed and painted these bits. No idea what you call them!
Forgot to take pictures during the fitting, and once on, you can't see anything! But rest assured, they fitted fine.
The original ones were plastic, and the ones I fitted came from PMS, and a good piece of kit!
Whilst stripping it all down, primed and painted these bits. No idea what you call them!
Forgot to take pictures during the fitting, and once on, you can't see anything! But rest assured, they fitted fine.
The original ones were plastic, and the ones I fitted came from PMS, and a good piece of kit!
Renault Clio 172
Although I fitted the Whiteline ARB a couple of weeks ago, I didn't have any pictures, so took one today
Also, whilst looking on here, I've seen loads of advice on different mounts, and stuff. Found that mines already got most of them done.
I had bought some PMS rear solid rear axel thingies, but found that I already had them fitted, so they are going in the spares pack!
I did make a note to my self not to buy anything else without checking!
Also, whilst looking on here, I've seen loads of advice on different mounts, and stuff. Found that mines already got most of them done.
I had bought some PMS rear solid rear axel thingies, but found that I already had them fitted, so they are going in the spares pack!
I did make a note to my self not to buy anything else without checking!
