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RenaultSport 172
Bring this to the November meet, Beef!
Last time we met you had the Astra....
Hopefully I will, But TBF I pretty unreliable. :dapprove:
Meg 230 R26 F1
K-tec offering the cambelt and cams package I thought i'd take advantage of the brilliant price.
So i'm booked in for
Cambelt/aux belt service
428's
matched inlets
remap
recessed exhaust.
Do you mind saying how much this set you back please mate?
RenaultSport 172
Alot!! they had an offer on the exhaust and the cams at the time but it still cost me around £1900
RenaultSport 172
UPDATE
The clio passed it's MOT teh other day.
Only advisory's being Front wheel bearings and a track rod end all of which are being done tomorrow.
Obviously with the MOT coming up I changed a few bits to get her ready.
So up first was the rear exhaust hanger. Basically when K-tec fitted my exhaust the mount was shagged so rather tell me and replace it they used metal tie wraps to hold it in place. So of course when I booted it they snapped and the exhaust dropped a good 5-6cm from where it should be.
Before
New Mount
I'm having a de-cat fitted Friday so I'll be getting Charlie to fiddle with it cause it's still not sat right.
Up next was the rear brakes they where f**ked and so was the driver side caliper.
So they were all fitted along with my rear braided lines.
Up next then was the tyre's.
The Toyo's are practically brand new but are awful in the wet. So I had a look on various sites and read a few reviews and decided to go with the Michelin Pilot Exalto 2's (PE2s)
Haven't had them on long but there's definitely better traction in the wet so far.
Also managed to get myself some cheap wheels from Warren to get a set of R888's on too.
They are Team Dynamic wheels unsure if the model but they weight the same as the Pro Race 1.2s on the car ATM.
Also got myself a Mocal 13 row oil cooler
Also when I fit that little beauty I've got my self some Silkolene PRO S 5W-40 Ester Synthetic Oil.
Also bought myself a new V6 airbox from Renault. I've also ordered a 45 Degree silicone bend and a 100mm cold air feed.
Also got myself a KTR airfilter to go in the box
The battery is going to be moved to the boot so that will be the next job.
Any info on the above subject would be appricated. I know roughly what to do but don't really know what cables etc I need
And last but not least, Since she passed her MOT Thursday I decided to give her, her first bath in 3 months!!
Enjoy Comments welcome.
The clio passed it's MOT teh other day.
Only advisory's being Front wheel bearings and a track rod end all of which are being done tomorrow.
Obviously with the MOT coming up I changed a few bits to get her ready.
So up first was the rear exhaust hanger. Basically when K-tec fitted my exhaust the mount was shagged so rather tell me and replace it they used metal tie wraps to hold it in place. So of course when I booted it they snapped and the exhaust dropped a good 5-6cm from where it should be.
Before
New Mount
I'm having a de-cat fitted Friday so I'll be getting Charlie to fiddle with it cause it's still not sat right.
Up next was the rear brakes they where f**ked and so was the driver side caliper.
So they were all fitted along with my rear braided lines.
Up next then was the tyre's.
The Toyo's are practically brand new but are awful in the wet. So I had a look on various sites and read a few reviews and decided to go with the Michelin Pilot Exalto 2's (PE2s)
Haven't had them on long but there's definitely better traction in the wet so far.
Also managed to get myself some cheap wheels from Warren to get a set of R888's on too.
They are Team Dynamic wheels unsure if the model but they weight the same as the Pro Race 1.2s on the car ATM.
Also got myself a Mocal 13 row oil cooler
Also when I fit that little beauty I've got my self some Silkolene PRO S 5W-40 Ester Synthetic Oil.
Also bought myself a new V6 airbox from Renault. I've also ordered a 45 Degree silicone bend and a 100mm cold air feed.
Also got myself a KTR airfilter to go in the box
The battery is going to be moved to the boot so that will be the next job.
Any info on the above subject would be appricated. I know roughly what to do but don't really know what cables etc I need
And last but not least, Since she passed her MOT Thursday I decided to give her, her first bath in 3 months!!
Enjoy Comments welcome.
Focius ST
car looks amazing bet u get some right looks driving down the street
RenaultSport 172
one of your battery's is it? :rasp::rasp:
RenaultSport 172
Update!!
I have been planning to get a new suspension setup after christmas, as although I'm happy with the H&R/AST combo but i've never been happy with the lack of adjustability of it.
So plans were to buy the KW V2 kit, but a set of LEDA's popped up for sale on here for a good price so thought i'd give them a go.
I've not actually had them yet D4VE is removing them this weekend if everything goes to plan.
Also on the way for the Front suspension setup are a pair of AST solid top mounts.
Looking to add a rear ARB soon so I should be happy with the set up then.
I've already sold the H&R's so this is where the 172 is living ATM.
And a pic of the H&R's after being removed and cleaned up.
Thanks to Wolze for lending me his Impact gun.
With the sale of my H&R's and a nice 10% discount for YB Racing I ordered myself a OMP Bolt in cage this morning so that should turn up soon. Should be fitted in the next few weeks then removed and powder coated.
Also bought myself one of Burp's race battery's which when I get back on the road i'll be taking the trip to BurpSpeed HQ to have it fitted.
Comments welcome.
I have been planning to get a new suspension setup after christmas, as although I'm happy with the H&R/AST combo but i've never been happy with the lack of adjustability of it.
So plans were to buy the KW V2 kit, but a set of LEDA's popped up for sale on here for a good price so thought i'd give them a go.
I've not actually had them yet D4VE is removing them this weekend if everything goes to plan.
Also on the way for the Front suspension setup are a pair of AST solid top mounts.
Looking to add a rear ARB soon so I should be happy with the set up then.
I've already sold the H&R's so this is where the 172 is living ATM.
And a pic of the H&R's after being removed and cleaned up.
Thanks to Wolze for lending me his Impact gun.
With the sale of my H&R's and a nice 10% discount for YB Racing I ordered myself a OMP Bolt in cage this morning so that should turn up soon. Should be fitted in the next few weeks then removed and powder coated.
Also bought myself one of Burp's race battery's which when I get back on the road i'll be taking the trip to BurpSpeed HQ to have it fitted.
Comments welcome.
White ds3
looks sweet coming along nicely m8
Megane 225
Cheers mate, should be a good update soon.
V6 Airbox was around £60 direct from Renault. P/N 7700 260 096
Cheers buddy, apreciate that ^^^^^^
RenaultSport 172
Update!
Been a while since I updated this!
Right well My LEDA's arrived from D4VE as they were 182 cup fitment, D4VE also though in a pair of cup hubs.
So to get these fitted I bought a few bits to freshen everything up
* New wheel bearings
* New lower Arms
* New abs sensors
Sorry there's no picture's but I was too busy buillding everything back together and forgot about pic's.
so with the suspension off I decided to buy solid top mounts, and fit them at the same time.
Fitted
I also ordered a OMP bolt in cage, so once the suspension was back together I took the car and cage to Charlie @ Pro-Speed.
Originally he was only meant to have the car for a few days but he had staff off sick, plus the guy he paid to do it (An ex P-S employee) messed him about he finally decided to do it himself.
I'm very happy with cage and because he took so long he only charged me £100 to fit it!
Pic's
Most will already know this, but last Thursday Chris (Clvs222222) Organised a track day @ Llandow. Now with only living around 10mins from the track and plus the fact it was a bargain £50 I decided to attend it.
So with the track day in mind last Sunday I bled and replaced the brake fluid, I also gave her a new oil filter and oil change.
Here's a few pic's of thursday action
Now this brings me to today.
Plan was today to remove the cage and get it out for powder coating.
I got as far as removing the seats removing all the bolts and then scratching my head as I still couldn't get the front half of the cage to separate from the rear half.
So i'm going to try again with a few mates for inspiration, and if I still can't get it out I'll just paint it in the car.
Comments welcome.
Been a while since I updated this!
Right well My LEDA's arrived from D4VE as they were 182 cup fitment, D4VE also though in a pair of cup hubs.
So to get these fitted I bought a few bits to freshen everything up
* New wheel bearings
* New lower Arms
* New abs sensors
Sorry there's no picture's but I was too busy buillding everything back together and forgot about pic's.
so with the suspension off I decided to buy solid top mounts, and fit them at the same time.
Fitted
I also ordered a OMP bolt in cage, so once the suspension was back together I took the car and cage to Charlie @ Pro-Speed.
Originally he was only meant to have the car for a few days but he had staff off sick, plus the guy he paid to do it (An ex P-S employee) messed him about he finally decided to do it himself.
I'm very happy with cage and because he took so long he only charged me £100 to fit it!
Pic's
Most will already know this, but last Thursday Chris (Clvs222222) Organised a track day @ Llandow. Now with only living around 10mins from the track and plus the fact it was a bargain £50 I decided to attend it.
So with the track day in mind last Sunday I bled and replaced the brake fluid, I also gave her a new oil filter and oil change.
Here's a few pic's of thursday action
Now this brings me to today.
Plan was today to remove the cage and get it out for powder coating.
I got as far as removing the seats removing all the bolts and then scratching my head as I still couldn't get the front half of the cage to separate from the rear half.
So i'm going to try again with a few mates for inspiration, and if I still can't get it out I'll just paint it in the car.
Comments welcome.
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RB 182 Cup
Looks brilliant with the orange! How was Llandow? I'm there this friday.
Did you secure both shoulder straps of each 4 point harness to one 'regular' sized eye bolt or was it enlarged?
EDIT: Just tried mine in the one eye bolt and it fits - so simple yet why didn't I think of it! Thanks
Did you secure both shoulder straps of each 4 point harness to one 'regular' sized eye bolt or was it enlarged?
EDIT: Just tried mine in the one eye bolt and it fits - so simple yet why didn't I think of it! Thanks
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RB 182 Cup
No excuse really if you're only 10 mins away! Is this car track exclusive then or do you have to use it daily?I love Llandow it's a fantasic, little and technical track.
I may pop down Friday, take some photo's.
Yep both straps are secured to one regular sized eyelet
RenaultSport 172
LOL. Cheers I guess
yeah it's all road legal don't drive it that often though, I have my trusty Rover 25 as my daily.
White ds3
love it beefy boy u want a hand with the cage? im an expert
I was just going to say that also!
RenaultSport 172
Yeah Llandow was a good day!
I think they are quite high, nevermind.
Cheers mate.
As above
RenaultSport 172
Update!
Before I start, big big thanks to Wolze for coming over to help me on a bank holiday!
So I left you a picture of my rollcage firmly wedged in the clio, with images of me having to paint it inside the car!
Well within half hour of Wolze being here we have it out!!
Note my new seat.
Plan today was to get all the sound deadning out, but after switching the heat gun on I relised that Sophie's hair dryer is hotter! So I'm waitingf for Jackman to get back from france and get him to steal me a better one.
Also asked wolze about getting the rear seat brackets out. He then took a hammer and screwdriver to the first one, and I finished the other 3.
More updates soon!
Before I start, big big thanks to Wolze for coming over to help me on a bank holiday!
So I left you a picture of my rollcage firmly wedged in the clio, with images of me having to paint it inside the car!
Well within half hour of Wolze being here we have it out!!
Note my new seat.
Plan today was to get all the sound deadning out, but after switching the heat gun on I relised that Sophie's hair dryer is hotter! So I'm waitingf for Jackman to get back from france and get him to steal me a better one.
Also asked wolze about getting the rear seat brackets out. He then took a hammer and screwdriver to the first one, and I finished the other 3.
More updates soon!
