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  1. robzracing

    engine building

    I wouldn’t know for certain but there’s a good chance. The F4R design is just about the worst for a high revving engine. Because of the stroke, on full chat the pistons move up and down the bore faster than an F1 engine! (Can’t remember the figures but it’s ridiculous) no wonder they like to let...
  2. robzracing

    engine building

    Beware of skimming the head though. As these engines are interference engines valve to piston clearance is tight. If you want a higher compression ratio buy pistons designed for that purpose which are profiled accordingly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. robzracing

    engine building

    I use King Race bearings and have found them to be good. Yes, I would stay away from Wossner pistons if you can although they are an affordable way to get the compression up. I use JE pistons but they are made to order in the states. pure motorsport head is a nice bit of kit but if you’re only...
  4. robzracing

    The everlasting ph1 ITB Build **GREEN-BUILD STARTS AT PAGE 100**

    Yes it’s all on there but DM me if you need more info Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The everlasting ph1 ITB Build **GREEN-BUILD STARTS AT PAGE 100**

    Yes, Laguna rear wiper Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The everlasting ph1 ITB Build **GREEN-BUILD STARTS AT PAGE 100**

    “Becauseracetart”! I like it! I think that might be me too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  7. robzracing

    Valves & springs

    Supertech valves and springs are the easiest upgrade. Change valve stem seals while you’re at it. Rod bolts and Megane bottom pulley and you should have a pretty safe engine. And obviously make sure the timing is done properly when it all goes back together. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. robzracing

    Plug required and what is it?

    Quite often the end of the sensor gets snapped off. At least this one has escaped that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. robzracing

    Plug required and what is it?

    That’s the oil level sensor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  10. robzracing

    Plug required and what is it?

    That’s the oil pressure sensor. Is the plug actually broken or could it just be repinned? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. robzracing

    Clio Guru's Doors Phase1/2

    Yes! That’s the one. Precision engineering right there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. robzracing

    Clio Guru's Doors Phase1/2

    Tooling not rolling! Bloody autocorrect Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  13. robzracing

    Clio Guru's Doors Phase1/2

    Yes I’d say just pretty badly made. There’s some old footage floating around on the internet of a Renault factory with a technician bending a door in all directions and hammering the catch with a mallet to get it to fit! So with those sort of tolerances and probably some variation in the rolling...
  14. robzracing

    The everlasting ph1 ITB Build **GREEN-BUILD STARTS AT PAGE 100**

    My Poorboys looks exactly the same! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  15. robzracing

    ITB on a daily driver's car?

    Although ITBs sound awesome, if you’re keeping the rest of the engine standard you won’t see any significant gain in power really. Maybe a small improvement but for the cost it’s questionable whether it’s worth it. If it’s a 172 then changing to the 182 manifold will help. And if you can stretch...
  16. robzracing

    Rear quarter repair panel

    I see. You’ll probably find rust around the filler cap too so might be worth getting that done too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  17. robzracing

    Rear quarter repair panel

    They're fiddly to fit. I've documented my repair briefly here https://cliosport.net/threads/the-trials-tribulations-of-racing-a-clio.810449/
  18. robzracing

    Rear quarter repair panel

    I think it was these guys https://www.carbodypanels4u.co.uk/renault/clio/renault-clio-3-door-hatchback-2006-2009-campus/rear-quarter-panel-up-to-window-15475
  19. robzracing

    Rear quarter repair panel

    Yes, all the shells are the same. I bought mine in this country. I’ll need to look back to see where it came from Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  20. robzracing

    Clio 182 Starter Motor ALWAYS Turning w/ Battery Connected

    Main terminal on starter will be shorting on one of the studs. It’s quite common. You’ll see one of the studs is quite long and when the “L” shaped terminal is done right up it touches. It’s very difficult to see once fitted but I’ve been there twice before! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  21. robzracing

    The everlasting ph1 ITB Build **GREEN-BUILD STARTS AT PAGE 100**

    I think he means per tonne
  22. robzracing

    The everlasting ph1 ITB Build **GREEN-BUILD STARTS AT PAGE 100**

    Look again. £360 for a pair of doors. Not each. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  23. robzracing

    Drilling out spot welds

    With a proper spot weld drill bit it’s very easy. I’ve replaced the roof and a rear quarter this way and removed numerous brackets from the car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  24. robzracing

    Misfire... Rough idle

    Advancing the inlet slightly isn't that bad. Very unlikely to cause the symptoms you are experiencing so I'd persevere with the air leak theory. Good luck!
  25. robzracing

    Misfire... Rough idle

    The high idle I think possibly points to an air leak. However, I'd also look at the coil pack and leads. Genuine leads are prone to breaking when they are taken on and off multiple times.
  26. robzracing

    Misfire... Rough idle

    If it’s a new build are you certain the timing is correct? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  27. robzracing

    Plumbed in fire extinguisher nozzles locations

    No not at all. Bring the pipe up into the scuttle on passenger side and tee it off there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  28. robzracing

    Plumbed in fire extinguisher nozzles locations

    I’ve got one over each headlight on brackets pointing inwards at fuel rail and two on the firewall each side over the brake fluid reservoir and beside the expansion tank. Then inside the car I have another 4, all pointing into the foot wells Can take a few pics if it helps. Sent from my...
  29. robzracing

    Lightweight pulleys

    It’s one of many little things you can do to grab 1 or 2 extra bhp. As you know, unless you are rebuilding the engine and having the bottom end dynamically balanced you should keep the harmonic bottom pulley, but no harm in changing the others. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  30. robzracing

    The trials & tribulations of racing a Clio

    Bumper is now finished barring some stickers that need to go on. Wrapping it was an interesting exercise and took a lot longer than expected. I'm happy with the finish though, with a new lip fitted plus the refreshed brake ducts. Not perfect but good enough for a race car. I've got...
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