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Stefan.
ClioSport Club Member
Something slightly different a light gold/bronze?
MrBlonde
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New purchase,cant wait to get this on.My Omp one will be up for sale soon.
MrBlonde
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Bought a good steering wheel cover for the new wheel.
MrBlonde
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Anyone installed a oil catch can to there 172/182 with the standard inlets and not throttle bodies etc?.
MrBlonde
ClioSport Club Member
Merry Christmas
For Christmas i got a set of copper nuts,which i thought would like nice against the anthracite wheels.Fitted one corner this morning to see what they look like,just wondering on how long they will keep to the copper colour.I have gave them a little coat of acf also.
There a bit smaller than the other nuts i have on,19 and copper are now 17.
For Christmas i got a set of copper nuts,which i thought would like nice against the anthracite wheels.Fitted one corner this morning to see what they look like,just wondering on how long they will keep to the copper colour.I have gave them a little coat of acf also.
There a bit smaller than the other nuts i have on,19 and copper are now 17.
Jamess182
ClioSport Club Member
They look the business! Awesome detail. Bet they cost a pretty penny too!
MrBlonde
ClioSport Club Member
Was on my christmas list,i just have my doubts on how long they will stay like that.I have gave them a coat in acf,so will prob have to do that each time i wash the wheels.
I did have a mate on instagram who had them and they went all crap after using wheel cleaner on them,but i tend to only really spray wheel cleaner on the spokes.
MrBlonde
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Anyone gone from a normal battery to a lightweight batt and not for a track car?.
Possibly looking to get a lightweight batt fitted,as looks much better on the engine bay and also frees up space etc.Alex White and Nick have one fitted to there clios and runs fine with no need to keep on charge etc.
Photo of Nicks bay with his lightweight batt,i wont be going that big on the filter tho 😆
Possibly looking to get a lightweight batt fitted,as looks much better on the engine bay and also frees up space etc.Alex White and Nick have one fitted to there clios and runs fine with no need to keep on charge etc.
Photo of Nicks bay with his lightweight batt,i wont be going that big on the filter tho 😆
MrBlonde
ClioSport Club Member
Have you ever done this then mate of either options?
MrBlonde
ClioSport Club Member
It is another option mate
bowen86
ClioSport Club Member
I relocated a smaller battery in the boot and in all honesty, not worth the hassle. Bit of a ball ache to fit imho, running a cable though the bulkhead and under carpet, fitting a whopping fuse in line etc. That said, the car was doing my head in at the time! The battery died after not using it for 2 weeks, I bought a CTEK charger which saved it and did maintain it when it was on charge.
So another thing to consider if you do go for a smaller battery is the ability to keep it on charge, do you have a garage driveway where you can run a charger?
IF you did want to relocate the battery, then go for a normal size battery, that way you'll have no fear of it not starting after a few days.
MrBlonde
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I See what your saying about putting the battery in the boot,it is a lot of hassle and then having a big lump in the back which will just look ugly.
Tempted with the small batt in the front still tho,spoken to my Renault Specialist and he has one in his 182 runabout along with Nick who works with him and both never had any probs.I guess if in the front it can be easily changed if i dont get on with it @bowen86
Tempted with the small batt in the front still tho,spoken to my Renault Specialist and he has one in his 182 runabout along with Nick who works with him and both never had any probs.I guess if in the front it can be easily changed if i dont get on with it @bowen86
EthanMenace
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2010 Clio 200 Cup
I've had a pc680 in my 200 for a few years, only recently where it's not being driven for long periods of time am I finding the battery dead.
When It was being used more regularly I had no issues at all, just sounded slightly lazier when cranking on startup.
If you're going to be using it more than a few times a month it'll be fine
When It was being used more regularly I had no issues at all, just sounded slightly lazier when cranking on startup.
If you're going to be using it more than a few times a month it'll be fine
haimsey
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ph2 172
Make a plate to fit to the gearbox mount in the bay? That was what my intentions were when I was thinking about it, along with a negative terminal cut off. Similar has been done by a few already
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Race battery's
I need a new battery on my 182 track car was looking at race battery's? Car only gets used ocasionaly on track od day on road. I know they like to be kept in use or go flat easy. I have a solar trickle charger which can leave plugged in. What would people go for and are they easy to mount if...
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Racing battery tray
Hello! I'm looking to get a racing battery for the Clio and have seen someone on the trophy forum has made a custom cage for a red top battery, any body know who can make one or sell them? Pics below of the battery and cage
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MrBlonde
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Thanks mate very helpfulMake a plate to fit to the gearbox mount in the bay? That was what my intentions were when I was thinking about it, along with a negative terminal cut off. Similar has been done by a few already
Race battery's
I need a new battery on my 182 track car was looking at race battery's? Car only gets used ocasionaly on track od day on road. I know they like to be kept in use or go flat easy. I have a solar trickle charger which can leave plugged in. What would people go for and are they easy to mount if...
Racing battery tray
Hello! I'm looking to get a racing battery for the Clio and have seen someone on the trophy forum has made a custom cage for a red top battery, any body know who can make one or sell them? Pics below of the battery and cage
MrBlonde
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Changed the PMS solid top mounts to the brand new BC solid top mounts,i got these when i bought the coilovers,also removed the PMS strut brace.I feel its a bit to much for a road car .Also like the fact the BC ones are brand new and camber adjustable.
So i have up for sale my PMS front strut brace and PMS solid top mounts,there the old type and could do with new bearings.Also some eibach camber bolts.
So i have up for sale my PMS front strut brace and PMS solid top mounts,there the old type and could do with new bearings.Also some eibach camber bolts.
MrBlonde
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Gone back to the oe shock and spring set up with the BC's.As i think its a better set up for my use on the roads as not a track car.
So the rear bc coilover conversion kit will be up for sale soon.
Also the coilover covers maybe up for sale also,as i will need smaller covers just for the rear dampers.
Apart from that all is good and past its mot for another year👍🏻
So the rear bc coilover conversion kit will be up for sale soon.
Also the coilover covers maybe up for sale also,as i will need smaller covers just for the rear dampers.
Apart from that all is good and past its mot for another year👍🏻
MrBlonde
ClioSport Club Member
Now in the For Sale Section
MrBlonde
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So with the new rears in place and a test drive to work this morning,no knocks bangs etc.
I have spoken to Jasper at BC racing about setting up the rear seperate shock spring set up and this is what he has said,anyone done there set up this way also with bc's?
"When setting the preload on a separate spring and damper for example on the rear you not only need to adjust the spring perch but the damper length also. This is done by first setting the rear ride height using the spring perch and adjusters, once this is set you can then add a little extra spring preload by using a jack to jack up the rear arm where the spring sits, we recommend roughly 5-7mm. Then leaving the jack in position you then need to thread the damper either in or out of it's bottom mount so the bolt holes line up and it bolts through with ease. This should mean your rear spring is now preloaded correctly and when on full droop there is no movement of the spring in between its mounts"
I have spoken to Jasper at BC racing about setting up the rear seperate shock spring set up and this is what he has said,anyone done there set up this way also with bc's?
"When setting the preload on a separate spring and damper for example on the rear you not only need to adjust the spring perch but the damper length also. This is done by first setting the rear ride height using the spring perch and adjusters, once this is set you can then add a little extra spring preload by using a jack to jack up the rear arm where the spring sits, we recommend roughly 5-7mm. Then leaving the jack in position you then need to thread the damper either in or out of it's bottom mount so the bolt holes line up and it bolts through with ease. This should mean your rear spring is now preloaded correctly and when on full droop there is no movement of the spring in between its mounts"
MrBlonde
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Finally, I got round to cracking on with the spare beam that i have had a while. Taken down to bare metal and coated with Bilt Hamber Hydrate 80 and then a coat of Bilt Hamber Electrox zinc primer, then a good few coats of satin enamel paint. I have also fitted shim spacers and whiteline bushes.
So next is the hard part of taking the old one off and treating the rust etc. underneath, once all back on, I will give it a go over with lanoguard or something that bilt hamber do.I will also need to order all new bolts/nuts for the beam brackets etc.
Thanks to @Mr Underhill For the beam mounts,they were in good condition so just a key over and spray with paint.
One question i have about the Whiteline bushes,do they need to be butt up with the beam?.as i have put them in but they wont go in any further.I may just need to give them a good proper whack.
So next is the hard part of taking the old one off and treating the rust etc. underneath, once all back on, I will give it a go over with lanoguard or something that bilt hamber do.I will also need to order all new bolts/nuts for the beam brackets etc.
Thanks to @Mr Underhill For the beam mounts,they were in good condition so just a key over and spray with paint.
One question i have about the Whiteline bushes,do they need to be butt up with the beam?.as i have put them in but they wont go in any further.I may just need to give them a good proper whack.
Mr Underhill
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Lovely job 👏
MrBlonde
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Went to a local Cars and Coffee this morning and a Photographer edited the front,to show what it would look like without the number plate.
MrBlonde
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Also does anyone run the front dampers softer than the rear?
MrBlonde
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No problem mate,i will just have to have a play about.Not really had the chance yet to.
Brigsy
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T.Turbo
I do and can make the back end a little lively. Great for turn in on track etc. Not so good on the road in wet etc.
MrBlonde
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Thanks mate,i guess i will just have to have a morning out playing about with set ups.
MrBlonde
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I have 4.5kg Front with 6Kg from BC
MrBlonde
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Thats what BC recommended to me,given the details of my car and use.I can always change the spring rate if it comes to that.
MrBlonde
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With my bc top mounts,am'i better off setting them for max castor and then adjust camber with just the damper holes/camber bolts?.
Whats the gain in having max castor?
Whats the gain in having max castor?
MrBlonde
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Easter tinkering,been meaning to get on and give the engine bay a bit of a tidy.So with a new set of HT leads in the shed to fit,i also gave the inlets etc freshen up.I still need to do the cambelt mount but have a new upper engine mount coming,so will do that all together.Just needs a but of tlc with a deep clean and fit some nimbus sheet to the bulkhead.
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