Mr Underhill
ClioSport Club Member
What did you do to get heat into the mrf's?
What did you do to get heat into the mrf's?
I've consistently used DS2500 on the rear brakes and DS1.11 on the front, but I was pleasantly surprised by the car's braking performance, so I decided to leave the setup as it was until they needed replacing.Made a noticeable difference to braking performance on mine. Get the rear discs to warm up now instead of just rubbing off the rust 😂
Hi,I've consistently used DS2500 on the rear brakes and DS1.11 on the front, but I was pleasantly surprised by the car's braking performance, so I decided to leave the setup as it was until they needed replacing.
I have a brake bias valve so should only need a little adjustment.
I assumed that's why you opted for standard rear pads, Tony. To be honest, the brakes performed great on the track. I used to run CL6 and DS2500 on my old car and they were too aggressive, so you had a really good setup there and I learned a lot from that. I switched only when testing a harder medium tyre, and the CL6s caused the front to lock up due to insufficient grip. I've since received some feedback on those tyres, so I'll give them another go.Hi,
I fitted CL RC6 pads to the Clio because they worked really well from cold which is great for hillclimbing as the brakes never get hot, (unlike a trackday) hence std pads in the rear brakes. In the Fiesta I'm now hill climbing I'm using add pads all round and they are working really well!
You'd probably hate it now, and it definitely wouldn't work at Harewood. When I took it to Croft for the first time without changing a thing, I was stunned at how different it was from my previous track car. You said yourself that it would need certain things, and you were spot on. In some ways, it was superior; in others, it fell short. But that has allowed me to take a different approach and create something better. I love it.I'm still missing my old Clio though🙁
I'm pleased you are enjoying it... I think the engine is single best thing about the car!!I assumed that's why you opted for standard rear pads, Tony. To be honest, the brakes performed great on the track. I used to run CL6 and DS2500 on my old car and they were too aggressive, so you had a really good setup there and I learned a lot from that. I switched only when testing a harder medium tyre, and the CL6s caused the front to lock up due to insufficient grip. I've since received some feedback on those tyres, so I'll give them another go.
Unfortunately the DS1.11 pads don't pair well with standard rear pads; the difference was immediately noticeable. They require a more aggressive compound at the rear.
Consequently, I've reverted to a new set of 52s and will continue with the DS1.11/DS2500 combination, as I think that’s a good setup for these cars on track.
You'd probably hate it now, and it definitely wouldn't work at Harewood. When I took it to Croft for the first time without changing a thing, I was stunned at how different it was from my previous track car. You said yourself that it would need certain things, and you were spot on. In some ways, it was superior; in others, it fell short. But that has allowed me to take a different approach and create something better. I love it.
Throughout the season, I've encountered minor issues and some unfortunate weather, but I think I've resolved most of these now. I'm eager to get back out again.
It’s so fast. It’s also really good in and out of corners now. The gripper just slingshots you around. Really capable car and I still haven’t driven it flat out yet. 🙈I'm pleased you are enjoying it... I think the engine is single best thing about the car!!
Which size & length did you use for your countersunk bolts? May try this it’s genius !Exhaust hangers arrived midweek from ProAm Racing with an assortment of bolts.
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Went with countersunk BZP bolts.
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I honestly can’t remember. They sent me an assortment and I just chose the countersunk versions.Which size & length did you use for your countersunk bolts? May try this it’s genius !
Unlike BTT who are a bit tight with nuts & bolts in comparison 😅 got there in the end. thanks for sharing always inspiring.I honestly can’t remember. They sent me an assortment and I just chose the countersunk versions.