SharpyClio
ClioSport Club Member
Less of a simple fix is my pride! 😂
@Krarl coming around the corner and seeing me facing the wrong way with my arms in the air just have been quite the scene!
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“Charlotte” The 182 FF
- Thread starter SharpyClio
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@Krarl coming around the corner and seeing me facing the wrong way with my arms in the air just have been quite the scene!
Mr Underhill
ClioSport Club Member
I know what you mean. I did a half lap of shame when my bonnet went through my screen.
Well, you can at least sleep knowing you’d pulled a decent gap on him.
Krarl
ClioSport Club Member
I'm upset my A pillar was in the way, all you can see from my footage is tyre marks from where you've left the track🤣
To be fair to myself, I was coming into coppice and I heard a noise that sounded like a cable tie had been attached to my driveshaft, by the time I got to Chris curve it was gone. Then the next lap it was back again into coppice so I kept letting off
That and the fact I had a mini moment into hairpin, I'll see if I can get that footage. f**king thing hurt mywanking wrist
To be fair to myself, I was coming into coppice and I heard a noise that sounded like a cable tie had been attached to my driveshaft, by the time I got to Chris curve it was gone. Then the next lap it was back again into coppice so I kept letting off
That and the fact I had a mini moment into hairpin, I'll see if I can get that footage. f**king thing hurt my
SharpyClio
ClioSport Club Member
Krarl
ClioSport Club Member
I've been rumbled!😢🤣
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
Do you reckon it was the rear toe out that caused it or the zero throttle on entry?
Everytime i've been off in the wet it's been down to no/not enough throttle.
It looked like you could have potentially saved that by getting back on the power, but at least it's not too much damage.
Everytime i've been off in the wet it's been down to no/not enough throttle.
It looked like you could have potentially saved that by getting back on the power, but at least it's not too much damage.
SharpyClio
ClioSport Club Member
Zero throttle on entry almost certainly, i think it was a bit faster than previously in the wet and held off longer getting on the power.
As I sat there I realised I could have probably saved it by flooring it but my lack of recent experience made me reach for the brake... hard to overcome the natural reaction to brake.
Need to have a sticker on the dash to remind me all the time that power will always help
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
Zero throttle on entry almost certainly, i think it was a bit faster than previously in the wet and held off longer getting on the power.
As I sat there I realised I could have probably saved it by flooring it but my lack of recent experience made me reach for the brake... hard to overcome the natural reaction to brake.
Need to have a sticker on the dash to remind me all the time that power will always help
Yeah it's hard to overcome the natural reaction, took me years.
Looks like you did try to blip the throttle but it was past that point then.
One of the reasons i hate wet track days 😂
SharpyClio
ClioSport Club Member
Probably just mashing all the pedals in a mad panic. 😂
Stefan.
ClioSport Club Member
Zero throttle on entry almost certainly, i think it was a bit faster than previously in the wet and held off longer getting on the power.
As I sat there I realised I could have probably saved it by flooring it but my lack of recent experience made me reach for the brake... hard to overcome the natural reaction to brake.
Need to have a sticker on the dash to remind me all the time that power will always help
For next time...
In all seriousness, bad luck and atleast you're fine and the cars not to bad.
SharpyClio
ClioSport Club Member
Funnily enough on the "being fine" I am 100% fine but the only thing my wife said when I got home was "you need a new helmet". Which she is 100% correct about, its my old motorbike helmet and when I say old, I mean a bit to old really, so started looking for a new one.
SharpyClio
ClioSport Club Member
Some decent photos from the day
SharpyClio
ClioSport Club Member
Taken the offside suspension assembly and the only damage is a bent main pin on the ProAm roll centre kit. Safe to say the updated V4 pins are pretty strong now! Scott is organising me a new one and a replacement pinch bolt as well. So should be all good in a week or two.
Did have to repair the metal work under the bumper as well. 100year old bottle jack to the rescue again.
So all that’s left is to fix the paintwork on the bumper which I think I’ll just do my best with a rattle can as I’m sure it’ll get scuffed again at some point.
Did have to repair the metal work under the bumper as well. 100year old bottle jack to the rescue again.
So all that’s left is to fix the paintwork on the bumper which I think I’ll just do my best with a rattle can as I’m sure it’ll get scuffed again at some point.
Mr Underhill
ClioSport Club Member
SharpyClio
ClioSport Club Member
Well impressed to be fair. Its clearly bent but there are no real signs of it snapping, obviously its weakened and I wouldn't use it but no visible stress marks. Feel like the hardest part of this is going to be painting the bumper.
Mr Underhill
ClioSport Club Member
A spray can because trackcar. Mine is lovely at 30 yards.
SharpyClio
ClioSport Club Member
Small update. Got the polisher out, not perfect but it’s better than it was. Think I’ll just leave it for now… might scuff it again 😬
Also got the replacement brake scoop duct, which was delivered in super quick time.
Also got the replacement brake scoop duct, which was delivered in super quick time.
SharpyClio
ClioSport Club Member
Main pin from ProAm sent next day, service was excellent offered to take the whole lot back and check it but it’s obvious what always damaged.
So new main pin fitted and it’s back together, trackings still out a bit but not as bad as before. OEM wheels fitted ready for storage.
So new main pin fitted and it’s back together, trackings still out a bit but not as bad as before. OEM wheels fitted ready for storage.
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
Have you checked the tie rod for straightness?
SharpyClio
ClioSport Club Member
I did - Looks bob on. Going to get the garage to double check it when I take it in for tracking, if its bent then I'll replace it.
Tracking isn't really that far out now either but you can still just see by eye that its not quite where it should be.
SharpyClio
ClioSport Club Member
Seems like it’s been ages since I updated this thread. The Clio has been in storage since Cadwell, I’ve fixed the bits that I bent and just need tracking up now really.
I’ve been over a few times to do some odds and sods, nothing major just hits like quick release bumper and removing some sound deadening.
I did buy some headlight blanks though as I didn’t want to break a brand new Hella light if I ended up off the track again.
I’m heading over again in a week or so to add some 6 point harness eyelets as I’ve been using a frame that was made up for the under seat points but they mean I have limited flexibility in seat position so I’m taking that out and doing it properly.
Then I’ll be doing the tracking and might take it for an MOT, but essentially making sure it’s right for Cadwell on the 24th Feb.
I’ve been over a few times to do some odds and sods, nothing major just hits like quick release bumper and removing some sound deadening.
I did buy some headlight blanks though as I didn’t want to break a brand new Hella light if I ended up off the track again.
I’m heading over again in a week or so to add some 6 point harness eyelets as I’ve been using a frame that was made up for the under seat points but they mean I have limited flexibility in seat position so I’m taking that out and doing it properly.
Then I’ll be doing the tracking and might take it for an MOT, but essentially making sure it’s right for Cadwell on the 24th Feb.
SharpyClio
ClioSport Club Member
Those that read this thread I am asking for your thoughts?
I know the current clutch isn't 100%, it slips after about 30mins on track, only a bit 3rd to 4th. I would just swap it out and be done with it but I have plans this year for engine and gearbox mods.
When I do the gear box and engine stuff I will fit a Sachs racing clutch but I am contemplating just throwing a OEM one in for now, I know there are some quality issues with them but its not likely to be that long tbh.
So the way I see it there are 3 options
1. Just send it as is and hope it doesn't give up after 2 laps at Donnington
2. Replace with a cheaper OEM and swap to Sachs racing one when I do the other work
3. Get a Sachs one now and just swap that to the new gearbox when I do the other work?
Thoughts?
I know the current clutch isn't 100%, it slips after about 30mins on track, only a bit 3rd to 4th. I would just swap it out and be done with it but I have plans this year for engine and gearbox mods.
When I do the gear box and engine stuff I will fit a Sachs racing clutch but I am contemplating just throwing a OEM one in for now, I know there are some quality issues with them but its not likely to be that long tbh.
So the way I see it there are 3 options
1. Just send it as is and hope it doesn't give up after 2 laps at Donnington
2. Replace with a cheaper OEM and swap to Sachs racing one when I do the other work
3. Get a Sachs one now and just swap that to the new gearbox when I do the other work?
Thoughts?
Mr Underhill
ClioSport Club Member
Option 3.
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
Option 3 and check you've not got a crank seal leak.
SharpyClio
ClioSport Club Member
Thanks, I was thinking this, my main worry was if the clutch expired it could take the bell housing with it, which would be less than ideal!
Cheers both, Im erring towards this tbh. Its a pain having to do it twice but doing it in my mates barn with his lifts will make it less painful.
I was wondered if there could be a leak causing the slip, but it literally only slips when i've been hammering it for 30mins or so, and even then its only a slight raising in revs before it grips and is fine.
This has been a great read so far!
Don't suppose you could provide the AutoDoc part number for the injector you replaced could you?
If i order them now, they should be delivered by spring for me to fit.....
Thanks
Ben
SharpyClio
ClioSport Club Member
Cheers. I’m probably going to just send it at Cadwell in the 24th, not got time to do anything before then and it’s “only” £99 so could be worse.
I’ll need to get on with it after that though.
I’ll see what I can dig out
Thank you 👍🏻
