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Ahh so much has happened since I last updated this thread... So I finished Blyton Park with a f**cked clutch and a smashed carbon splitter back in May.
I put some hellashit black wrap on the front and rear, black badge and an ibiza cupra splitter along with some OZ Superleggeras on and went to...
Track...!
Took the car to a Clio owners weekend at Blyton Park and I didnt even make it to the track 😧 broke down about 5 miles outside the circuit, alternator bolt was missing (poss rattled loose), and then the other bolts mounting on the alternator snapped, leaving it loose in the car...
Remap
Put the RS Tuner 98 RON map on the other week, I'm really enjoying the behaviour from cold more than anything, car is a lot less shakey from cold and the throttle is more responsive lower down in the rev range, deffo recommend it!
More Parts Fitted....!
On Saturday I went down to a local fellow 182 owners house who helped me to fit New 172 cup shocks all round, a good job too as when we pulled them shocks off a rear was leaking and a front was also leaking! They feel more stiff but not had a chance to really mess about in...
Detail
Gave the car a detail the other weekend, full decon, Chem Guys Orange Pad and V36, Refined in some areas with Black Pad and AF Tripple, trims with AF Revive, Tyres with AG Tyre Dressing, Cleaned alloys with Wonder Wheels Hot Wheels, Sealed with AF Essence a layer of Desire on top and...
s**t, i didnt realise how much exposure it got.... all from just googling the reg
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1116712
http://www.cliosport.net/threads/beware-low-mileage-liquid-yellow-clio-182-vo54-ffz.627166/
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=43184.0...
I often thought about doing a track day in my 1.2 but it would wear your brakes a lot and i wouldve wanted different tyres too plus you will most likely be being overtaken all the time. A taster session or Curborough Sprint Course would be ideal for what you want
Tidied up the engine bay today!
Still needs some more cleaning and some finishing touches bit it looks a lot better considering it was completely nasty and standard before. We have Powdercoated Upper inlet, Painted Fuel Rail Guard, Painted Engine Hook, Black Induction hoses, Battery Cover, New...
Brakes
As my first Track Day edges closer I've purchased some new brakes that should be better than standard from George@RTR Parts (great guy to deal with by the way, quick delivery, very helpful and good prices. Brembo HC Discs and Ferodo Racing DS2500 Pads