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yet another Clio 182 track day road going car. Callyteee's blog
How come?
Its an absolute fuckton of work for little reward. Especially at Knockhill, when wee Stu had his flower supercharged it didn't exactly bugger off into the distance. For more fun and speed the thing I would buy is 100% a diff, no doubt.
See with a diff you would be quicker but I think you'd really only get your money's worth coming out the hairpin. Any other corner your not spinning the wheels. Definitely a worth while mod no doubt.
Never seen the supercharged one go. Any old videos?
Fancied it as a something different but still manageable. It would be a long term build so no rush to get it done.
Na you'd benefit on every single corner, if I was to come into money that would be the first thing the clio would get! I think you'd gain a second a lap, easy.
I'm not sure if I do but I'll take a gander.
Without wishing to offend is it manageable at your skill level? I don't know how capable you are but its not going to be an easy swap with fabrication, complicated wiring, plumbing, custom parts etc etc.
I'm not sure if I do but I'll take a gander.
Without wishing to offend is it manageable at your skill level? I don't know how capable you are but its not going to be an easy swap with fabrication, complicated wiring, plumbing, custom parts etc etc.
Suppose your right the chicane would be a good gain aswell.
the wiring and fitting I would put my hand to with. Fabrication and welding isn't my game but do have a friend who is a welder/fabricator who would help out. And a good mechanic mate who does do my major work when I can't do it.. Or more so can't be arsed to do :smile:
Just putting the feelers out for it, if it's a no go then no harm done. If there was a bit of a step-by-step guide a bit similar to the turbo guide in the engine section would break it down a lot easier.
Just got the taste for something a bit nuts haha! :stig:
Fair enough. If you want something nuts buy something thats nuts out the box!
I think the VAG route makes sense for the 350bhp+ club but not for 260. You could do that by sending it down to Clio Turbo and get a fully working car back!
I think the VAG route makes sense for the 350bhp+ club but not for 260. You could do that by sending it down to Clio Turbo and get a fully working car back!
Aye I see where your coming from, That would be a easier option to be fair. Got plenty of time to look into it anyway, So no rush.
Cars booked up for Sunday's hot hatch/SLS day! Only minor jobs needing done before going, one being the rear ARB needs put on the harder setting and two new track tyres are getting fitted as we speak.
Got the track wheels in to get a refurb, will get a pic up when I get them back.
If I get the chance I want to move the battery inside the car, little less weight over the front. But apart from that just leaving do it thing for now.. If you see me up there come say hi :up::beers:
Got the track wheels in to get a refurb, will get a pic up when I get them back.
If I get the chance I want to move the battery inside the car, little less weight over the front. But apart from that just leaving do it thing for now.. If you see me up there come say hi :up::beers:
Fresh looking track wheels!
And how it's sitting with them on!
And how it's sitting with them on!
Trackday done, and overall Happy with how the car went. SLS day again and was the same setup as before where they had just two groups and mixed them up, meaning competition varied from the same group from a saxo and other clios too being up against Evo's... and there was plenty of them!! haha!
the day was full of red flags and other cars breaking down, had GSR's pink Evo go pop in front of me covering the windscreen in oil, then lost the whole session due to oil on track.
Was up with my mate and his mk1 Golf, was a good race between us, the Golf having a little more on the last quarter of the straight, but on the brakes before me keeping it close. He has a good video on me going 2 wheels on the back straight so will get that up when he sends me it.
Few pics of the Clio vs Golf
Managed to get one video, but nothing really to report on with it, can see how busy it is and a few Evo's not going quick enough...
Also found a video of a Saxo I was up against and it has both my pals Golf and the Clio.. Good footage of the Clio in two wheels again in this video! Clio appears about 3mins 45.
Few pictures I've managed to get off Facebook aswell. Deffo liking the look of the wheels :blush:
the day was full of red flags and other cars breaking down, had GSR's pink Evo go pop in front of me covering the windscreen in oil, then lost the whole session due to oil on track.
Was up with my mate and his mk1 Golf, was a good race between us, the Golf having a little more on the last quarter of the straight, but on the brakes before me keeping it close. He has a good video on me going 2 wheels on the back straight so will get that up when he sends me it.
Few pics of the Clio vs Golf
Managed to get one video, but nothing really to report on with it, can see how busy it is and a few Evo's not going quick enough...
Also found a video of a Saxo I was up against and it has both my pals Golf and the Clio.. Good footage of the Clio in two wheels again in this video! Clio appears about 3mins 45.
Few pictures I've managed to get off Facebook aswell. Deffo liking the look of the wheels :blush:
Update:
Since last months outting the car came back and started running rough. Seemed like it was drawing air from somewhere... After a quick play about I changed the throttle body (bored out one) to a standard one and car ran a treat, so I've left it at that see how it gets on.
Modifying TIME!!
Latest parts to be bought are..
Braided brake hoses
And decided to relocate the battery inside
Decided to go lightweight battery aswell. Cheers to the 320i in the scrappy for donating it's battery cable aswell ha! Copying a few on here with junction boxes etc..
So decided to make a wee start on it after work tonight.
Removed old battery, fitted junction box, and made up some cable then I got hungry and called it a night haha 😅
That's as far as I got, still to tidy it up and make it look semi decent.
Some weight in the ecu casing and brackets! ... Extra .5 of a sec gained right there 🔨:spanner:😂
Planning on the 11th hot hatch day for next outting but not too fussed if I make it or not. Will wait and see.
Since last months outting the car came back and started running rough. Seemed like it was drawing air from somewhere... After a quick play about I changed the throttle body (bored out one) to a standard one and car ran a treat, so I've left it at that see how it gets on.
Modifying TIME!!
Latest parts to be bought are..
Braided brake hoses
And decided to relocate the battery inside
Decided to go lightweight battery aswell. Cheers to the 320i in the scrappy for donating it's battery cable aswell ha! Copying a few on here with junction boxes etc..
So decided to make a wee start on it after work tonight.
Removed old battery, fitted junction box, and made up some cable then I got hungry and called it a night haha 😅
That's as far as I got, still to tidy it up and make it look semi decent.
Some weight in the ecu casing and brackets! ... Extra .5 of a sec gained right there 🔨:spanner:😂
Planning on the 11th hot hatch day for next outting but not too fussed if I make it or not. Will wait and see.
Aw man shoot me now haha! 😢
This stuff takes ages...
This stuff takes ages...
cpaterson76
ClioSport Club Member
Supercharged AG 200
Hope your not using that screw driver instead of a scraper.....?Aw man shoot me now haha! 😢
This stuff takes ages...
Rubicon_
ClioSport Club Member
Im so glad my cup had none of that s*t.
cpaterson76
ClioSport Club Member
Supercharged AG 200
Yep..... Thankless Job and to be fair I'm not sure its worth it!
cpaterson76
ClioSport Club Member
Supercharged AG 200
Update:
Since last months outting the car came back and started running rough. Seemed like it was drawing air from somewhere... After a quick play about I changed the throttle body (bored out one) to a standard one and car ran a treat, so I've left it at that see how it gets on.
Modifying TIME!!
Latest parts to be bought are..
Braided brake hoses
And decided to relocate the battery inside
Decided to go lightweight battery aswell. Cheers to the 320i in the scrappy for donating it's battery cable aswell ha! Copying a few on here with junction boxes etc..
So decided to make a wee start on it after work tonight.
Removed old battery, fitted junction box, and made up some cable then I got hungry and called it a night haha 😅
That's as far as I got, still to tidy it up and make it look semi decent.
Some weight in the ecu casing and brackets! ... Extra .5 of a sec gained right there 🔨:spanner:😂
Planning on the 11th hot hatch day for next outting but not too fussed if I make it or not. Will wait and see.
Did you make the 11th, or is it the 25th the next outing?
It was to get it going but when I could I got the scraper out! Scrapper was too big for the bendy bits ha!
Not really worth it but I want to paint the inside, so taking that out weight wise is me justifying a tin of paint going in haha :smile:
cpaterson76
ClioSport Club Member
Supercharged AG 200
Yep that's how i justified it in my mind and then couldn't be bothered painting it!! Lol started painting it, realised brush wasn't giving me the finish I wanted and then spent another few hours cleaning that off!!
hope you have more patience than meJust spotting that comment there. Was ready for the 11th but couldn't be bothered with it, had too much going on.
Planning on the 25th as I've got a 100% discount to use for Knockhill so if weathers good and there is spaces I'll be there.
A bit of WIP..
Started to paint the inside, good old tin of hammerite, blue hammered effect. Looks decent for a quick rushed job, still to finish it but the rain came and I ran, ha!
Also recent new arrival, a set of these coolant hoses.
Not samco but good quilty, on eBay guy sells them new with no reserve. All for under £60. Just awaiting a new water bottle arriving.
Track side of things, looks like I'm done for the winter. Possibly putting the car away for the winter.
Started to paint the inside, good old tin of hammerite, blue hammered effect. Looks decent for a quick rushed job, still to finish it but the rain came and I ran, ha!
Also recent new arrival, a set of these coolant hoses.
Not samco but good quilty, on eBay guy sells them new with no reserve. All for under £60. Just awaiting a new water bottle arriving.
Track side of things, looks like I'm done for the winter. Possibly putting the car away for the winter.
How far are you painting?
Also, got a link for the hoses?
Also, got a link for the hoses?
Just painting the base, maybe up to the archers.
Not got a link (using ebay app) but the guys eBay user name was 2fast2cool2. Search for him and you'll see all his stuff for sale.
cpaterson76
ClioSport Club Member
Supercharged AG 200
Pretty good colour match Cally...... :up: You not up on Sunday?A bit of WIP..
Started to paint the inside, good old tin of hammerite, blue hammered effect. Looks decent for a quick rushed job, still to finish it but the rain came and I ran, ha!
Also recent new arrival, a set of these coolant hoses.
Not samco but good quilty, on eBay guy sells them new with no reserve. All for under £60. Just awaiting a new water bottle arriving.
Track side of things, looks like I'm done for the winter. Possibly putting the car away for the winter.
It's a 150amp RCD. Easy to reset than replace a fuse.
Left it late to book on and as the weather was a hit and miss wasn't too fussed to miss out. Might take a run up at see what's going on and steal a few more mod ideas from people ha! :smiley:
cpaterson76
ClioSport Club Member
Supercharged AG 200
Yeah it seemed to fill up quick, I booked early and took a chance on weather..... Meant to be dry but we shall see..... Bring your helmet with you mate
It's easily done mate 😂 between that and talking to other people when on track and finding out what mods they have done then copying... Just don't add it all up when your done, it'll make you think what else you could have bought :grin:
Off on a Monday! What better to do than make a start on fitting new coolant hoses.
Before...
During....
And finished result...
Let it run up to temp, heaters on etc and took just over 5ltrs to get it refilled.
So then thought I'd get my cigarette lighter refitted, mounted in where the head unit was,
Before...
During....
And finished result...
Let it run up to temp, heaters on etc and took just over 5ltrs to get it refilled.
So then thought I'd get my cigarette lighter refitted, mounted in where the head unit was,
So with the above done I inherited a set of ph1 rear lights. And trail fitted to see what I prefer,
What do you's think???
If I don't use them I think I'll just sell them on
What do you's think???
If I don't use them I think I'll just sell them on
cpaterson76
ClioSport Club Member
Supercharged AG 200
I'm a phase 2 fan......So with the above done I inherited a set of ph1 rear lights. And trail fitted to see what I prefer,
What do you's think???
If I don't use them I think I'll just sell them on
Winter update:
Car is currently sitting in the body shop awaiting spray and fitting of its new bonnet. PMS lightweight number. Bought from @Damo-172cup on here :up:
Only real pic I have is when I got it...
Plus a set of aero catches to match!
Decided I'm going to get the bonnet done in arttic blue just to keep it simple, was tempted to go carbon wrap or even gloss black but thinking keeping it "Standard" is the way to go.
The cars not really been out a run or anything of late, a few laps round the block if anything but recently I've had all my abs, traction control and services lights on, so will need to look in to that, as last time it was a pain in the ass to get ride, ended up with a new squib!
Small update, will get pictures up when the bonnet is done :wink:
Car is currently sitting in the body shop awaiting spray and fitting of its new bonnet. PMS lightweight number. Bought from @Damo-172cup on here :up:
Only real pic I have is when I got it...
Plus a set of aero catches to match!
Decided I'm going to get the bonnet done in arttic blue just to keep it simple, was tempted to go carbon wrap or even gloss black but thinking keeping it "Standard" is the way to go.
The cars not really been out a run or anything of late, a few laps round the block if anything but recently I've had all my abs, traction control and services lights on, so will need to look in to that, as last time it was a pain in the ass to get ride, ended up with a new squib!
Small update, will get pictures up when the bonnet is done :wink:
cpaterson76
ClioSport Club Member
Supercharged AG 200
Look forward to seeing this mate, bonnet looks good quality...Winter update:
Car is currently sitting in the body shop awaiting spray and fitting of its new bonnet. PMS lightweight number. Bought from @Damo-172cup on here :up:
Only real pic I have is when I got it...
Plus a set of aero catches to match!
Decided I'm going to get the bonnet done in arttic blue just to keep it simple, was tempted to go carbon wrap or even gloss black but thinking keeping it "Standard" is the way to go.
The cars not really been out a run or anything of late, a few laps round the block if anything but recently I've had all my abs, traction control and services lights on, so will need to look in to that, as last time it was a pain in the ass to get ride, ended up with a new squib!
Small update, will get pictures up when the bonnet is done :wink:
Bonnet had been sprayed and fitted. And as a spray job it's absolute spot on. The front bumper and bonnet, you can see a slite difference, fresh to old, but if anything the bumper is getting it next if anything was needing sprayed.
Fitment wise, I'd say I'm 90% happy with the fit, best way to describe it as "Gappy" the bonnet to headlights has a finger width gap each side, and due to the bonnet pin it's pulled the bonnet foward, leaving a near the shuttle panel.
Being a little picky with it, as if not looking for faults you'd think nothing of it. And as for a fiberglass bonnet it's a pretty good fit, I have seen others look pretty awful.
Overall verdict -- Good job Done! :up:
Fitment wise, I'd say I'm 90% happy with the fit, best way to describe it as "Gappy" the bonnet to headlights has a finger width gap each side, and due to the bonnet pin it's pulled the bonnet foward, leaving a near the shuttle panel.
Being a little picky with it, as if not looking for faults you'd think nothing of it. And as for a fiberglass bonnet it's a pretty good fit, I have seen others look pretty awful.
Overall verdict -- Good job Done! :up:
2016 update:
The car hasn't really done much since the last up date, maybe even hasn't turned a mile I'm sure... I've Been keeping it alive, once a week giving it a start a left running. Apart from that nothing new.
Thought I'd do a " To Do " list for the upcoming year. Not really planning much, think I'm happy to let it be just now until something major happens then I'd fancy myself a bit of Boooost!!
To Do List:-
- New pads all round
- fit braided brake lines
- get remaining track wheels redone
- oil and filter change
- 2nd bucket seat
- (60mm) coilovers
Made a small start on the list,
First time trying Ferodo's. Been running with Mintex racing pads since day one and think they worked well.
I like that Ferodo give you a sticker, Love a sticker!! 😂
Planning on attempting to make the 21st but I can see the weather not helping me out here.
The car hasn't really done much since the last up date, maybe even hasn't turned a mile I'm sure... I've Been keeping it alive, once a week giving it a start a left running. Apart from that nothing new.
Thought I'd do a " To Do " list for the upcoming year. Not really planning much, think I'm happy to let it be just now until something major happens then I'd fancy myself a bit of Boooost!!
To Do List:-
- New pads all round
- fit braided brake lines
- get remaining track wheels redone
- oil and filter change
- 2nd bucket seat
- (60mm) coilovers
Made a small start on the list,
First time trying Ferodo's. Been running with Mintex racing pads since day one and think they worked well.
I like that Ferodo give you a sticker, Love a sticker!! 😂
Planning on attempting to make the 21st but I can see the weather not helping me out here.
Yeah I'm not booking anything until the end of March!
I reckon those xenons must be weighing you down a bit. If only I knew someone with standard lights you could swap with....
I reckon those xenons must be weighing you down a bit. If only I knew someone with standard lights you could swap with....
You offering? :smile::wink:
For a straight swap aye! Or you can have the entire contents of my bank balance but I doubt you'd want that level of debt!
