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yet another Clio 182 track day road going car. Callyteee's blog
Update time!!..
So already booked up for Sunday's SLS Hot Hatch day, track time for me will start after 11am so time to get the car ready again.
After last time it came back with no issues to report.
So as a treat I've fitted a short shift to it so see if it makes any difference,
Old one out....
The new guy!!..
Yet to road test and see how it goes but will update and let you's know.
Also manged to now have a full set of OZ F1's Got too many wheels now lol
Going to have these at the road/wet tyres. And just get shot of the ones I have on already (anthracite one)
Getting the track wheels out and checked.. Once the tyres are done will get these refurbed thinking keeping them white still.
All good really and not much to report so hoping all goes well on Sunday!
So already booked up for Sunday's SLS Hot Hatch day, track time for me will start after 11am so time to get the car ready again.
After last time it came back with no issues to report.
So as a treat I've fitted a short shift to it so see if it makes any difference,
Old one out....
The new guy!!..
Yet to road test and see how it goes but will update and let you's know.
Also manged to now have a full set of OZ F1's Got too many wheels now lol
Going to have these at the road/wet tyres. And just get shot of the ones I have on already (anthracite one)
Getting the track wheels out and checked.. Once the tyres are done will get these refurbed thinking keeping them white still.
All good really and not much to report so hoping all goes well on Sunday!
Hot hatch just runs along side it but if you wanted you could get involved with the SLS, it's like time trial events, rated by power to weight.
Preping the car and the gear linkage dropped out from underneath the car 😞 so waiting for a hand to show up to adjust but while I'm waiting I'm take on some extreme weight saving.. 10 points to who can spot it :wink:
10 points too you Sir!! 😂:up:
Found the issue to the linkage dropping out the bottom, circlip wasn't on correctly so back on after finding the right one and gear selecting is now a lot smoother so hoping that's he end if it there!
Track tyres on a quick check and all set for tomorrow and it's looking like a cracking day!!
Just needing tyre pressures and fuel and its job done!
Track tyres on a quick check and all set for tomorrow and it's looking like a cracking day!!
Just needing tyre pressures and fuel and its job done!
Another track day done and I think that's now either no.9 or 10 loosing count :smile:. Car ran well, still got the rear ARB set on soft but I'm not sure if I'm a fan of it. Will be putting it to hard and then maybe make my mind up from there.
The short shift held up after having issues fitting it at first. And yeah the shift is shorter and going by the videos I take 4th if not the same time just a little earlier, maybe not as noticeable as I had thought but happy to leave it in there :up:.
Wasn't the best day for hot hatch racing. Seemed as the SLS took over and was priority. Lack of organisation leaving you to be put into a group mixed with fast Evo and scoobys yet still having car with under 150bhp there aswell. Was only two groups but at least have a fast and slow one. Also was told 5 session then it became 4 session of 20mins but in the end was only 4 session of 15min and took over 1hr 30mins to get back on track. Too many drifters and donuts going on instead. so bit of a let down in my opinion... Rant done 😂 here a few videos. Only done 3 session and went home. Recorded 2 of them :car:
Had a good race with a corsa redtop in that one.
Bit of dirty driving from the bmw compact in that one. Kept overtaking on the right going into corners, guy thinks it's a proper race. Could have overtook him aswell they ain't the quickest.
A moment ago
The short shift held up after having issues fitting it at first. And yeah the shift is shorter and going by the videos I take 4th if not the same time just a little earlier, maybe not as noticeable as I had thought but happy to leave it in there :up:.
Wasn't the best day for hot hatch racing. Seemed as the SLS took over and was priority. Lack of organisation leaving you to be put into a group mixed with fast Evo and scoobys yet still having car with under 150bhp there aswell. Was only two groups but at least have a fast and slow one. Also was told 5 session then it became 4 session of 20mins but in the end was only 4 session of 15min and took over 1hr 30mins to get back on track. Too many drifters and donuts going on instead. so bit of a let down in my opinion... Rant done 😂 here a few videos. Only done 3 session and went home. Recorded 2 of them :car:
Had a good race with a corsa redtop in that one.
Bit of dirty driving from the bmw compact in that one. Kept overtaking on the right going into corners, guy thinks it's a proper race. Could have overtook him aswell they ain't the quickest.
A moment ago
was looking through my receipts from me and previous owners and it fairly adds up ... near the 7k mark 
penmouth:, putting that down to being a looked after one until i got it 😂
thought id do a spec list see what yous think,
ENGINE:
Ported inlet manifold, 65mm enlarged throttle body, SOS Motorsport live Engine remap, Aircon Delete, Evol Dogbone mount, Samco elbow with pipercross filter, RMS custom decat and straight through exhaust + wrapped.
TRANSMISSION:
Standard Valeo Clutch, lightweight flywheel, short shift linkage and shifter.
BRAKES:
Brembo standard discs front, mintex standard discs rear, Mintex Racing pads on front, Standard Mintex on rear.
SUSPENSION:
FF Cup pack suspension, Eibach Sportline springs, poly bushed front anti roll bar (purple series), poly bushed steering rack (black series), poly bushed rear axle (purple series) Whiteline rear anti roll bar.
WHEELS:
15" OZ F1's + 15" renault turbines
EXTERIOR:
Fabia splitter, Stainless towing eye
INTERIOR:
Cobra Monaco pro bucket on runners, half roll cage, Sparco 300mm steering wheel. lightweight race style door cards.
been reading too many magazines and wanted to copy them there :smiley:
got a to do list as I ain't making Knockhill due to having a few things on, so I can potter away and get them done.
To Do List:
- Ktec / vibemount engine and gearbox mount
- refurbish OZ F1's
- adjust ARB to hard setting
- Fit rear Strut Brace
- oil change is needed
- fit washer blacks
- remove fogs + fit ducts to brakes
- remove excess sound deading and foam from behind dash etc
All the parts I have sitting here so just a case of getting them done. All the above and a right good polish is needed and it'll be good to go again. :up:
penmouth:, putting that down to being a looked after one until i got it 😂thought id do a spec list see what yous think,
ENGINE:
Ported inlet manifold, 65mm enlarged throttle body, SOS Motorsport live Engine remap, Aircon Delete, Evol Dogbone mount, Samco elbow with pipercross filter, RMS custom decat and straight through exhaust + wrapped.
TRANSMISSION:
Standard Valeo Clutch, lightweight flywheel, short shift linkage and shifter.
BRAKES:
Brembo standard discs front, mintex standard discs rear, Mintex Racing pads on front, Standard Mintex on rear.
SUSPENSION:
FF Cup pack suspension, Eibach Sportline springs, poly bushed front anti roll bar (purple series), poly bushed steering rack (black series), poly bushed rear axle (purple series) Whiteline rear anti roll bar.
WHEELS:
15" OZ F1's + 15" renault turbines
EXTERIOR:
Fabia splitter, Stainless towing eye
INTERIOR:
Cobra Monaco pro bucket on runners, half roll cage, Sparco 300mm steering wheel. lightweight race style door cards.
been reading too many magazines and wanted to copy them there :smiley:
got a to do list as I ain't making Knockhill due to having a few things on, so I can potter away and get them done.
To Do List:
- Ktec / vibemount engine and gearbox mount
- refurbish OZ F1's
- adjust ARB to hard setting
- Fit rear Strut Brace
- oil change is needed
- fit washer blacks
- remove fogs + fit ducts to brakes
- remove excess sound deading and foam from behind dash etc
All the parts I have sitting here so just a case of getting them done. All the above and a right good polish is needed and it'll be good to go again. :up:
It deffo is quicker round the track but I like to clip kerbs and get it on two wheels and loose too much time 😂. That time out with you and there was petrol on the track, the semi slicks I have are deadly in the wet and was terrible to drive that day.
Roumor has it you have throttle bodies :smiley::up:
was looking through my receipts from me and previous owners and it fairly adds up ... near the 7k mark
thought id do a spec list see what yous think,
ENGINE:
Ported inlet manifold, 65mm enlarged throttle body, SOS Motorsport live Engine remap, Aircon Delete, Evol Dogbone mount, Samco elbow with pipercross filter, RMS custom decat and straight through exhaust + wrapped.
TRANSMISSION:
Standard Valeo Clutch, lightweight flywheel, short shift linkage and shifter.
BRAKES:
Brembo standard discs front, mintex standard discs rear, Mintex Racing pads on front, Standard Mintex on rear.
SUSPENSION:
FF Cup pack suspension, Eibach Sportline springs, poly bushed front anti roll bar (purple series), poly bushed steering rack (black series), poly bushed rear axle (purple series) Whiteline rear anti roll bar.
WHEELS:
15" OZ F1's + 15" renault turbines
EXTERIOR:
Fabia splitter, Stainless towing eye
INTERIOR:
Cobra Monaco pro bucket on runners, half roll cage, Sparco 300mm steering wheel. lightweight race style door cards.
been reading too many magazines and wanted to copy them there :smiley:
got a to do list as I ain't making Knockhill due to having a few things on, so I can potter away and get them done.
To Do List:
- Ktec / vibemount engine and gearbox mount
- refurbish OZ F1's
- adjust ARB to hard setting
- Fit rear Strut Brace
- oil change is needed
- fit washer blacks
- remove fogs + fit ducts to brakes
- remove excess sound deading and foam from behind dash etc
All the parts I have sitting here so just a case of getting them done. All the above and a right good polish is needed and it'll be good to go again. :up:
No idea how any of that adds up to anywhere near 7 grand lol!!
Plans sound good though.
You had it weighed recently by any chance?
There is old receipts for a brand new aircon system, and a few old receipts for a 1k at a time, old belts being done etc. ... All before my time. I must admit as if it needed me to spend that much, it wouldn't be here or it would be an absolute weapon 😂
No not weighed it yet but thinking I'm at a tonne or less. Only one seat and half cage makes a difference that would go unnoticed.
cpaterson76
ClioSport Club Member
Supercharged AG 200
I can quite easily see how it all ads up to £7k lol, foolishly kept a spreadsheet going with mine...............keep looking at it and i still cant believe it all adds up lol! 😂😂
good seeing up there Cally, hopefully catch you in a few weeks!
cpaterson76
ClioSport Club Member
Supercharged AG 200
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Update of some new arrivals:
so the TO DO list stands at this the now.
To Do List:
- Ktec / vibemount engine and gearbox mount
- refurbish OZ F1's
- adjust ARB to hard setting
- Fit rear Strut Brace
- oil change is needed
- fit washer blanks
- remove fogs + fit ducts to brakes
- remove excess sound deading and foam from behind dash etc
.... and this first thing I take arrival of today is...
Yip rear camber shims -1.5degree... and not even on the to do list :laughing:
but as a bonus I did also get my wheels sorted and they look pretty good now just needing to swap over my tyre's from the other wheels.
going to re-do my turbine wheels when the tyre's are shot in the same colour i think but maybe with a wee twist :grin:
so TO DO list is now as follows:
To Do List:
- Ktec / vibemount engine and gearbox mount
- Put tyre's on OZ F1's
- adjust ARB to hard setting
- Fit rear Camber shims
- Fit rear Strut Brace
- oil change is needed
- fit washer blanks
- remove fogs + fit ducts to brakes
- remove excess sound deading and foam from behind dash etc
so the TO DO list stands at this the now.
To Do List:
- Ktec / vibemount engine and gearbox mount
- refurbish OZ F1's
- adjust ARB to hard setting
- Fit rear Strut Brace
- oil change is needed
- fit washer blanks
- remove fogs + fit ducts to brakes
- remove excess sound deading and foam from behind dash etc
.... and this first thing I take arrival of today is...
Yip rear camber shims -1.5degree... and not even on the to do list :laughing:
but as a bonus I did also get my wheels sorted and they look pretty good now just needing to swap over my tyre's from the other wheels.
going to re-do my turbine wheels when the tyre's are shot in the same colour i think but maybe with a wee twist :grin:
so TO DO list is now as follows:
To Do List:
- Ktec / vibemount engine and gearbox mount
- Put tyre's on OZ F1's
- adjust ARB to hard setting
- Fit rear Camber shims
- Fit rear Strut Brace
- oil change is needed
- fit washer blanks
- remove fogs + fit ducts to brakes
- remove excess sound deading and foam from behind dash etc
Its the cheap one off eBay, it's like £60 or so. Asked a few on here and they didn't approve, thought I would take a gamble, haven't tried a pms one to compare but it think for the money it's a decent upgrade.
So tonight was a good night and I made a start on a few jobs needing done..
Off with the bumper to remove washer jets and fit blanks. Also grills off to give a paint and remove fog lights.
Off!!....
Cheerie!!...
As it sits the now..
Awaiting painting-
Then I made a mistake and removed these and tried fitting the bumper only to have it sitting like a bag a s***
Other job needing done was to start fitting the engine mounts
Before:-
During:-
Fee too a good home if interested :wink:
After:-
And that's really where I am at the now... So the TO DO list as it stands
To Do List:
- Ktec / vibemount gearbox mount
- Put tyre's on OZ F1's - DONE!
- adjust ARB to hard setting
- Fit rear Camber shims
- Fit rear Strut Brace
- oil change is needed
- fit washer blanks - DONE!
- remove fogs - DONE! + fit ducts to brakes
- remove excess sound deading and foam from behind dash etc
Off with the bumper to remove washer jets and fit blanks. Also grills off to give a paint and remove fog lights.
Off!!....
Cheerie!!...
As it sits the now..
Awaiting painting-
Then I made a mistake and removed these and tried fitting the bumper only to have it sitting like a bag a s***
Other job needing done was to start fitting the engine mounts
Before:-
During:-
Fee too a good home if interested :wink:
After:-
And that's really where I am at the now... So the TO DO list as it stands
To Do List:
- Ktec / vibemount gearbox mount
- Put tyre's on OZ F1's - DONE!
- adjust ARB to hard setting
- Fit rear Camber shims
- Fit rear Strut Brace
- oil change is needed
- fit washer blanks - DONE!
- remove fogs - DONE! + fit ducts to brakes
- remove excess sound deading and foam from behind dash etc
Well overdue update needed!
Been working my way through the to-do list that I set myself and it had pretty much been done, the updated engine mounts are now in place along with the rear strut brace fitted and rear shims. Went for 15mm spacers with -1.5degree camber.
Can't really see much from that picture tbh but some difference.
Also decided to fit camber bolts to the front aswell, went for the powerflex bolts over eibach ones.
Been working my way through the to-do list that I set myself and it had pretty much been done, the updated engine mounts are now in place along with the rear strut brace fitted and rear shims. Went for 15mm spacers with -1.5degree camber.
Can't really see much from that picture tbh but some difference.
Also decided to fit camber bolts to the front aswell, went for the powerflex bolts over eibach ones.
So this is how To Do list sits now,
To Do List:
- Ktec / vibemount gearbox mount - DONE!
- adjust ARB to hard setting
- Fit rear Camber shims - DONE!
- Fit rear Strut Brace - DONE!
- oil change is needed
- fit ducts to brakes
- remove excess sound deading
So all going well after fitting the new parts I decided to take it out a run (some squeaky noise comes of the rear strut brace..) and it decided to shoot a plug out of cyclinder one 😞
Deciding what's the best option to take, repair the thread for the plug in place or remove the head and new head gasket, and give it a good all over clean up??
To Do List:
- Ktec / vibemount gearbox mount - DONE!
- adjust ARB to hard setting
- Fit rear Camber shims - DONE!
- Fit rear Strut Brace - DONE!
- oil change is needed
- fit ducts to brakes
- remove excess sound deading
So all going well after fitting the new parts I decided to take it out a run (some squeaky noise comes of the rear strut brace..) and it decided to shoot a plug out of cyclinder one 😞
Deciding what's the best option to take, repair the thread for the plug in place or remove the head and new head gasket, and give it a good all over clean up??
So this happened today...
After blowing a plug a few weeks ago decided to take a look at the other plugs and see how they looked.
The idea was to do that, change oil and filter give it a polish up then get it ready for the next track day... Looks like that won't be happening now.
So the plan of action is cylinder head off and get the plug holes re-tapped and clean up/remove any shaving in there. Was going to do the repair treads on it but as its two plug holes now just get them all seen to and I'll feel for confident with it done.
Head gasket is on order, so once that arrives then get it done, recently had a new belt so that doesn't need replaced. hopefully get it back on the road soon.
Bit of a set back to be honest, car runs a treat when on the track but seem to break on me when its at the house not doing anything haha.. Just my luck I guess :down:
To Do List:
- adjust ARB to hard setting
Head gasket and re-tap plug holes
- oil change is needed
- fit ducts to brakes
- remove excess sound deading
After blowing a plug a few weeks ago decided to take a look at the other plugs and see how they looked.
The idea was to do that, change oil and filter give it a polish up then get it ready for the next track day... Looks like that won't be happening now.
So the plan of action is cylinder head off and get the plug holes re-tapped and clean up/remove any shaving in there. Was going to do the repair treads on it but as its two plug holes now just get them all seen to and I'll feel for confident with it done.
Head gasket is on order, so once that arrives then get it done, recently had a new belt so that doesn't need replaced. hopefully get it back on the road soon.
Bit of a set back to be honest, car runs a treat when on the track but seem to break on me when its at the house not doing anything haha.. Just my luck I guess :down:
To Do List:
- adjust ARB to hard setting
Head gasket and re-tap plug holes
- oil change is needed
- fit ducts to brakes
- remove excess sound deading
cpaterson76
ClioSport Club Member
Supercharged AG 200
id be up for that, its a Sunday as well so makes it a little easier....
I'll be aiming for this should be getting the car back next week or so, plenty of time to get it going. Is there anything happining in July?
cpaterson76
ClioSport Club Member
Supercharged AG 200
Open session full day (reverse) on Saturday 11th and a track night on Tuesday 14th...... If I get the car built back up I'll try for the 14th, think Fraser will be there as well.
Might cut it fine to make the 11th but I do like a reverse day :smile:. Mid week is a killer for me doubt I'll make that.
Work in progress....
Cylinder head is already away to get the spark plug holes sorted and also cleaned up.
Awaiting arrival of a head set and the job should be done for tomorrow night.
And if all going well and weather is good it'll be out on the Saturday
Cylinder head is already away to get the spark plug holes sorted and also cleaned up.
Awaiting arrival of a head set and the job should be done for tomorrow night.
And if all going well and weather is good it'll be out on the Saturday
Long overdue update...
Had a track day on today, an open pit lane day and was the first time I've done a proper open pit day rather than a hot hatch. Must admit I did enjoy it, did think that an open pit day would just be loads of fast evo's, caterham's and westfields but there was a decent mix.
After getting issues with a shot plug and threads, this was the cars first time out since the cylinder head has been repaired, cleaned and new head gasket set fitted. No loss of water or oil so happy there and the car didn't miss a beat all day. I had only booked myself on for a half day as I wanted to make sure the car was good and not last a session or two then give me issues.
Along with making sure it was running good this was my first time out with the new camber settings, and I feel it's more planted now more so on the rear I would say has the biggest change. Still ran my rear ARB at the soft setting and had fitted a rear strut brace. The next thing to do is set the ARB onto the hard setting and see if I notice any difference.
So cars back and running well. Next track day will be September so will see what I do from now till then..
Tried a few videos but camera was playing up so might not be any good.
Had a track day on today, an open pit lane day and was the first time I've done a proper open pit day rather than a hot hatch. Must admit I did enjoy it, did think that an open pit day would just be loads of fast evo's, caterham's and westfields but there was a decent mix.
After getting issues with a shot plug and threads, this was the cars first time out since the cylinder head has been repaired, cleaned and new head gasket set fitted. No loss of water or oil so happy there and the car didn't miss a beat all day. I had only booked myself on for a half day as I wanted to make sure the car was good and not last a session or two then give me issues.
Along with making sure it was running good this was my first time out with the new camber settings, and I feel it's more planted now more so on the rear I would say has the biggest change. Still ran my rear ARB at the soft setting and had fitted a rear strut brace. The next thing to do is set the ARB onto the hard setting and see if I notice any difference.
So cars back and running well. Next track day will be September so will see what I do from now till then..
Tried a few videos but camera was playing up so might not be any good.
Few videos uploaded from yesterday.
First ones a little wet on track so took it easy.
Started to dry as the day went on,
Then gave my self a longer run out after a few stop and go's in this one enjoyed chasing the silver Impreza and then was chasing n rx8 near the end and had a spin going into the hairpin. Mix of late braking and over Doing the laps tbh.
First ones a little wet on track so took it easy.
Started to dry as the day went on,
Then gave my self a longer run out after a few stop and go's in this one enjoyed chasing the silver Impreza and then was chasing n rx8 near the end and had a spin going into the hairpin. Mix of late braking and over Doing the laps tbh.
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The guy that fitted it for me said he had to drill a bush aswell to make it fit.
Don't think it's a bad shifter, done a few trackdays with it now and it's performing well.
Update
Well not much new on the clio front from its last trackday. Will manage a trackday or two before the end of the year so will wait and see how that goes.
Mod wise the latest thing I've done it this..
The must have in latest race car needs! 😂
As for mod wise I'm on the look for a good set of Coilovers to suit the FF setup.
As for future mods the big one and it'll be a long term project I fancy doing is the VW 1.8T conversion. Big build and taking my time to do it, while at the same time still running the 182 engine until it fails in me.
Posted a bit in the engine part on the site asking for help and info on it. So if anyone with info feel free to pass it on :up:.
Well not much new on the clio front from its last trackday. Will manage a trackday or two before the end of the year so will wait and see how that goes.
Mod wise the latest thing I've done it this..
The must have in latest race car needs! 😂
As for mod wise I'm on the look for a good set of Coilovers to suit the FF setup.
As for future mods the big one and it'll be a long term project I fancy doing is the VW 1.8T conversion. Big build and taking my time to do it, while at the same time still running the 182 engine until it fails in me.
Posted a bit in the engine part on the site asking for help and info on it. So if anyone with info feel free to pass it on :up:.
