New Clio 182 Track Project

[Mr Underhill]

Did you get any videos made of the day?
Are you going to do a walk through of the epas when you fit it?

No 😂 My mate fitted my EPAS and I’ll be asking him again. Took my GoPro but couldn’t be bothered to plug it in. I’m done with all that TBH.

 

[SharpyClio]

Great day at Croft, although we were having so much fun we never got any pictures 🤦🏻‍♂️

Here‘s one from the arse end on the way.

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Met @SharpyClio for the first time. Good to meet you fella and thank you for the loan of the towing eye. We got sorted in the end.

@Brigsy popped in with his missus and Bumblebee 225 and we had a good old natter.

Lots of fast machinery there today and a ridiculous amount of Red Flags. Never known anything like it, which just goes to show the lack of talent that turn up to these events these days. It’s a bloody track-day for god sake.

Anyway, back to the car.

Engine : Awesome. This is a seriously fast Clio and I mean fast.
Gearbox and Gripper : Brilliantly set up and you can get all the power down.
Steering : Garbage. I’m going back to EPAS
Suspension : If I hadn’t of had my other circuit car I’d have been happy, but it’s just not set up for my tastes.
Exhaust : 97 decibels at 5,500 rpm. Happy with that.
Driver : s**t. I’ve gone back over 😂

Things to do.

Racing clutch, just for added security and a lightweight flywheel.
EPAS.
Fit my roll centre correction kit.
Might go Spax 750Mc like my old car. Currently have the AST 5100 kit but I can’t get my head around having the back stiffer than the front. Change my mind.
Fit my new tyres as the 52s currently on it are dead.
Bigger radiator and an oil cooler, again no major issues, but just for peace of mind.

If I can get this car to handle on a circuit like my last car, I’ll have a very good car indeed.

Thank you for reading.

Good meet you today Jon, car was looking good. Looking forward to hopefully being on track with you 13th May!

 

[Mr Underhill]

Good meet you today Jon, car was looking good. Looking forward to hopefully being on track with you 13th May!

I’m not attending it sadly. I’m just going to get the bits done to this car and then book a day, probably June/July. I’m working that day as well otherwise I’d have popped over 😔

 

[Brigsy]

Good to catch up mate. Your track clio looks spot on, sounded good on track

Got a short vid on drive by.

I was itching to get out yesterday but the queues looked big to get on so give it a rain check.

Im considering booking 13th May.

 

[Mr Underhill]

Good to catch up mate. Your track clio looks spot on, sounded good on track

Got a short vid on drive by.

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I was itching to get out yesterday but the queues looked big to get on so give it a rain check.

Im considering booking 13th May.

Thanks Jon. That’s the only footage of it in the wild. Super quick car. My mates in the Megane 250 Cup said they couldn’t get near me going down that straight. Just need to sort the handling out now and grow a pair 🎱🎱

 

[Mr Underhill]

My 1 photo from Croft. They actually managed 4 in total, that’s how bad the red flags were. We spent more time in the garage or pit lane, than out on track.

 

[imprezaworks]

What's the engine spec again mate

 

[Advikaz]

Looks the part

 

[Mr Underhill]

What's the engine spec again mate

Wossner Forged Pistons 12.8:1 (83mm)
Catcam Performance Camshafts 421s
Wossner one-piece Uprated Valve Springs
MLS Head Gasket / Seal set
Cylinder head Clean / De-coke
Hydraulic Lifter set
Head Bolt Set
Arp Con-Rod bolts
King Crankshaft Big Ends
King Crankshaft Mains
Crankshaft thrust washers
Keyway crank
Jenvey ITBs (45mm)
220.6 bhp/178 lbs ft torque

 

[Mr Underhill]

Looks the part

So much potential. Pleased with the top speed. Once I get everything else sorted it'll be a weapon.

 

[imprezaworks]

Wossner Forged Pistons 12.8:1 (83mm)
Catcam Performance Camshafts 421s
Wossner one-piece Uprated Valve Springs
MLS Head Gasket / Seal set
Cylinder head Clean / De-coke
Hydraulic Lifter set
Head Bolt Set
Arp Con-Rod bolts
King Crankshaft Big Ends
King Crankshaft Mains
Crankshaft thrust washers
Keyway crank
Jenvey ITBs (45mm)
220.6 bhp/178 lbs ft torque

Fast.

 

[Mr Underhill]

Fast.

Very! Chicane to Tower in my last car 105 mph. This one 125 mph. Just slow everywhere else, but this was a shakedown. I know what i need to do.

 

[Advikaz]

Wossner Forged Pistons 12.8:1 (83mm)
Catcam Performance Camshafts 421s
Wossner one-piece Uprated Valve Springs
MLS Head Gasket / Seal set
Cylinder head Clean / De-coke
Hydraulic Lifter set
Head Bolt Set
Arp Con-Rod bolts
King Crankshaft Big Ends
King Crankshaft Mains
Crankshaft thrust washers
Keyway crank
Jenvey ITBs (45mm)
220.6 bhp/178 lbs ft torque

Looks similar to one of the engine dynamic build sheets that. Was looking at it the other day....

 

[Mr Underhill]

Looks similar to one of the engine dynamic build sheets that. Was looking at it the other day....

Yes, built by Andy at ED.

 

[Advikaz]

Yes, built by Andy at ED.

What weight is the car at matey?

 

[Mr Underhill]

What weight is the car at matey?

The last owner said 920kg but I think it's heavier than that. It has got a fibreglass tailgate, the bonnet's guts are ripped out, no carpet, racing tank (20 ltrs) but full interior.

My last car was fully stripped out but had a full RO22 roll cage, plastic windows, one seat. That weighed 940 kg.

It's lighter than standard, that's for sure.

 

[SharpyClio]

Mine is 1020kg with half a tank so given the added lightness is defo a decent chunk less than mine!!

 

[Mr Underhill]

Another shot from Croft - looks faster than it was.

Lots of changes to make before getting to Croft on May 13th so I better get my finger out.

Essential things to do

1. Fit new custom Radiator, wire-up fans and controller
2. Fit Roll centre correction kit
3. Fit the ASTs with new springs and top mounts
4. Fit the Cup air-con delete kit
5. Fit new tyres
6. Fit brake ducts and pipework

Not so essential but on the radar

1. Find an old laptop and get the ECU 90 software on there
2. Find an EPAS set-up

 

[Andy P]

@Mr Underhill Remove the tape on the Bumper?.

 

[Mr Underhill]

@Mr Underhill Remove the tape on the Bumper?.

Just there as a precaution as there’s a bit of wear on the quick release mechanism that holds the bumper on.

It causes the ends of the bumper to lift slightly and whilst I’m sure it’ll hold without the tape, I don’t want to be that guy who halts a trackday session if a Marshall thinks the bumper is falling off.

I always call the TDO over to discuss anything like this before hand, so if he’s happy, I’m happy.

Unfortunately the tabs inside the arch have been removed, so it’s not like I can put a u-clip in there and a bolt to secure it. I quite like the tape to be honest because #Trackcar

 

[SharpyClio]

Wasn’t sure you were going on the 13th, be good to see you there

 

[Mr Underhill]

Wasn’t sure you were going on the 13th, be good to see you there

I’m using it as a test day so will probably be out for a few laps and back in as we set it all up. If I can get it dialled in that day I’ll be very pleased.

@Brigsy is going too

 

[SharpyClio]

I’m using it as a test day so will probably be out for a few laps and back in as we set it all up. If I can get it dialled in that day I’ll be very pleased.

@Brigsy is going too

Ah amazing! I’ll have met loads of forum folks this year!

 

[Mr Underhill]

A bit of a mixed day. Spent the morning putting the 172 Cup delete kit on, but all the while I kept thinking it was going to be tight with my new radiator.

I went for a fabricated Aluminium rad from Pure Motorsport. Tis a thing of beauty 😍

Began cutting out some of the metal to make it fit and damn, the pas pipe and bracket get in the way.

It’s not out by much, an inch or so.

Even if I get a custom high pressure pipe made, I’ll still need to cut a chunk out of the bracket, which isn’t an option I want to take.

Oh well, these things are sent to try us. Tools down, hot bath and a cup of tea me thinks.

Thank you for reading.

 

[Advikaz]

Sex

 

[Mr Underhill]

Managed an hour tonight - finally no rain.

Whipped the Cup delete kit off - probably won’t be needing that now - and attached the power steering pump to the original upper bracket. Then mocked the radiator up with the Schroud.

It looks the dogs but it’s going to be tight with twin 9 inch fans and the alternator in.

A bit of gentle persuasion is going to be required 🔨 me thinks.

Nothing organised this weekend, so weather permitting, I should be able to make some progress.

Thanks for 📖

 

[Mr Underhill]

Another fight tonight, but I think I’ve got the better of it.

Put the other delete kit back on with new belt and moved the PAS pipes further back to allow for fans.

Next problem is getting the radiator to seat properly on the subframe.

As you can see it’s tight.

Too tight! 🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻

I’ll just ream the holes a few mm and we’ll be good to go.

Last job was to plan the fan and thermostat controller wiring, so took to photoshop and mocked up a schematic.

Should all come together this weekend 🤞🏻