Recent content by Captain Hat

So, my 172 Cup. Started misfiring but only does it when the engine's up to temperature. Replaced the lambda sensor as it'd needed it for a while. Replaced the spark plugs. Checked the injectors. Replaced the HT leads. Replaced the coil pack (twice). Put it into a garage to see if they...

Ahhh. I had actually intended to come along to this one, but in the mess of everything else that was happening I wound up just sort of forgetting :(

Yeah, I kinda figured that. I might take a grinder to the door so I can get at the pin straighter, it's f**ked anyway.

Fair enough, thanks guys. I'll try hitting it harder on Sunday then, maybe with a bit of heat gun action thrown in here and there :p

I don't know everything. I know a lot of things. And I haven't posted in that thread in a while. But.... kinda. I did hold that reputation for a while. This is one example of a thing I don't know and would like to. I'm aiming to try again on Sunday with a bigger hammer and a longer drift...

So long story short I need to remove the driver's door from my 172 Cup and I've got to the pins and removed the clips but the pins aren't budging. Is this common? Is there a trick to it or a particular tool that makes it easier? Do I just need to find a way to hit the pins harder? So far I've...

Right, so. My track car, a Clio 172 Cup, has stopped responding to throttle input. In addition, it's started idling a little high- about 1900 RPM- and quite rough. I've checked the pedal box, and that works. I've checked the throttle body, and that works. I've checked the wiring, and while I...

This is why I tend to do most of the work on my car myself these days.

I need new tyres anyway, and have already started looking into what's good for track use; the only reason I'm looking at suspension this early is because I need to replace bits of my daily driver's suspension already (another 172 Cup) and the easiest way for me to do that is to take the stock...

That's fine; I can get the Spax set or just stock replacements for my road car; as I said, this one's not going to be driven on roads, it's a dedicated track machine. Speaking of stock replacements, do you know where I'd go for those when the time comes? Renault Parts Direct good? I apologise...

Cool, thanks. That seems like a pretty decent deal actually.

So these: https://www.kamracing.co.uk/manufacturers/bc-racing/bc-racing-renault/renault-clio-mk2-bc-racing-dr-series-coilovers-172-182-renaultsport-inc-172-cup.html with 9/8 springs? Or these...

Right, so I now have a pretty clear idea of what I want in terms of brakes and brake fluid (with massive thanks to everybody, particularly @George@RTR_Parts ). In the interests of getting Step 6 rolling, what do you guys know about refreshing the suspension on a 172 Cup? I'm probably looking...

Right, so with thanks to @alistairolsen and @Potatoes and everyone else for their input, my immediate plan runs something like this: 1: Get HEL braided brake lines (I like the idea of stainless ends, I've had bad experiences with corroded brake line tips when doing repairs before). 2: Get...

I'll be using a trailer to get the car to and from the track. I have one available and it seems like a better option than just relying on never breaking the car at a track day.