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I have an interior design and refurbishment business with my wife. We do high end interiors and occasionally build houses or renovate old ones. We designed and built this one which we fiished at the end of the summer. But Kitchens and bathrooms are our bread and butter. A million miles away...

Not too much to report at the moment although with the pre season test looming mid March I'm going to have to crack on soon. Just snowed under with work at the moment which is not normal for this time of year and I could do without it! Anyway, a small addition to the weight loss program this...

I wouldn’t bother messing with the head too much. Supertech valves and springs if budget allows. ARP rod bolts as you’ve already planned. Megan bottom pulley (keyed) And everything else as you already planned. Group N timing and 182 manifold. If you can stretch to an exhaust as well then you’ll...

No cushioning although I mounted it at a slight angle with the rear bracket bent and twsited to fix on the bulkhead but that was just because of other obstructions in that engine bay. I prefered that catch tank to the polished alloy one in my current engine bay.

I fitted a 2ltrMocal (in black) to the inside of the suspension turret on my other Clio before we sold it. Fitted nicely there and of course decent quality. All looking good Neil.

Of course. I was looking at Roadsports regs! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ah yes you're right, Stock Hatch. They must have introduced Hot Hatch since I last looked. You're going to sit comfortably in Class B by the looks of it. Possibly with a bit of ballast?

Just had a look at the regs. It's completely changed since I last raced with them! As has Roadsports. Hot Hatch used to be basically just Saxos and Fiestas. Looks quite interesting now, although potentially up against rearwheel drive BMs as well.

My Clio was never eligible for the Hot Hatch series although its probably 3 years since I raced in it. The only one I could enter in 750MC was Roadsports. What have they changed?

Fair enough. I assumed you'd have to comply to MSA rules just like circuit racing. They do have lists for off road but I guess that is the WRC stuff like you say.

Silverstones have been removed from the Blue Book list now haven't they?

With the engine idling (and obviously misfiring) unplug each one in turn. If you unplug a good one the engine will misfire even worse. When you unplug the dead one the engine won’t change. Don’t be tempted to buy cheap ones off eBay. Genuine ones are about £40 each I think. If you can stretch...

Almost certainly an injector. Easy to diagnose by unplugging each one at a time while engine is running. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes, mine are quite loose but they can't go anywhere so I haven't been too worried about it.

No. They’re fine as they are. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

PMS one is excellent quality and 5 way adjustable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you are talking about Clio 1*2 (172 or 182) then they don’t have a rear ARB as standard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You can take it out through the top easily enough. You’ll need to remove the radiator really. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Position-wise that's pretty much exactly the same as mine. Except I had the kit with no bulkhead connectors, so I just had the lines running through grommets which gave them a bit more adjustment. (not a very good photo I'm afraid)

Thanks Rob (great name!) These sites are great for learning stuff aren't they. I think I must be subscribed to about 20 different build threads on here. You can never know enough! Happy to help if you have any questions. I can't guarantee I'll have all the answers but 2 heads are better than...

Ordered from these guys. https://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/ 4mm with brushed finish but they only cut to square sizes, so I had to cut the circle out of it. They're quite local to me so I collected but they do deliver of course.

Getting seat position right is one of the most difficult tasks on a race car. This looks good though. Is it fairly central to the steering wheel where you have it?

Jump on to the CSCC Tin Tops Facebook page. Loads of helpful people on there. By far the best club to start racing with too.

Maybe Silverstone in May? I'm always looking for pit crew. ;)

I use these to hold the splitter on https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Fairing-Clips-m5-m6-Speed-Spire-Clips-Select-Quantity-10-100/130798235678?hash=item1e742eb01e:m:myZ0iPUVBteq9uCRKda0zJw:rk:1:pf:0 They haven't failed me yet and I also use them to hold the lower part of the side skirts...

Ha! It definitely does pay off and especially in racing where the stresses on bolts, components etc are that much higher. I don't envy you moving house and trying to move a workshop too. I think moving my workshop would be more stressful than moving the stuff in the house! I'm based in...

Thanks mate. More updates coming shortly! You've been busy with yours too I notice! It's easy to get carried away isn't it!

Thanks mate. When I read back what I've been through with this car I do wonder how it is that I still have so much enthusiasm for it! If last season had gone differently though it could be up for sale now! Having a bit of silverware makes a massive difference. So we'll see how 2019 pans out...

Thanks Neil, much appreciated. Like you, I do like a bit of attention to detail and when you're racing I've found it pays dividends. Despite initial gremlins on the car's first outing after the rebuild the reliability has been spot on. Only improvements are required and of course just keeping on...

So after a couple of months not touching the car I now need to start cracking on with my planned changes and improvements ready for the first test day at the end of March. My main goal this winter is to get the dash and OE heater out as this is the last significant area for weight reduction...