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Engine Fitted. Still missing lots of bits and need some tidying up. Would say about 70% done. The throttle bodies are not correctly fitted due to it being the old manifold so not having the locating holes. Carl

did think that, was going to send it away to get it Zircotec coated like that one on my FRS but ive ran out of time. May get my spare one coated :) Carl

Well on with the engine/engine bay now. Fully pained engine bay: Added some Nimbus heatshield (will be adding some stainless bolts to make it look a bit neater) Bought 4 new Speedline 2118'2 and got my other 4 sprayed and a medium set of slicks fitted. Had a guy who used to be in...

thats fair enough :star: Carl

How isnt the RS practical? :O I run a 330bhp RS and its so much nicer to drive than my old 172 and its larger. Only thing is fuel costs lol. Carl

Looking at treating myself to some speakers and an amp for my new flat. I have no idea what to go for so im looking for some advice in what to buy :star: Ive got £400/500 to spend. Used for music mainly but also for PS3/TV They need to be either floorstands or bookshelf with stands. Should i...

:lolup: could of but want to clean the engine bay up and get a few bits powder coated

Engine has arrived! time for the fun to start :D Carl

Nimbus! thats the stuff, Thanks :D Carl

Looking at replacing the standard renault carpet heatshield/soundproofing which is attached behind the exhaust manifold with some nice metallic stuff. I have completely forgotten the name of the stuff which most people use. Its metallic and patterned. Any idea? Thanks Carl

built up the ITB's ready for new engine. Jenvey 48mm bodies with 120mm trumpets.

Removed the engine on Saturday. Ready for a tidy up and new engine to be fitted within the next week or two if Craig drops it off tomorrow. Carl

We had a guest driver driving the car at that point (notice no BARRON number plate) so went past him. Its a member from here running slicks. Carl

always had 48mm bodies

yeah with 120mm its very close with the bonnet, if not touching the bonnet. People have used the 120mm trumpets before so it should be fine. Carl

New engine is built!!! Craig has finally got his act together. Looks excellent. spec: F4R engine re-bored to 2.1ltr (2066cc) Wossner Forged Pistons (12.8:1) 84mm Catcam Forged Conrods Catcam 423 Race/Rally Cams (VVT Delete) Jenvey 48mm Throttle Bodies Jenvey 120mm...

Coilovers have been re-built so expect them to turn up tomorrow. Wheels have been repaired. Carl

Thanks for that :) will have to investigate mine. Whats the difference between the 182 cup bottom arms and 172 bottom arms? Carl

Ah nice one. He said he shortened the stroke so they are abit more durable. Just been Reading your thread. How do you get so much camber? Curreently got the ast top mounts but do you use camber bolts aswell? Thanks carl

haha yeah i have been speaking to Curtis, they have been re-built now and should have them on friday. Curtis has really got his act together in terms of customer service, he has been excellent and would recommend him to anyone. What were you getting done at AST like Burp? Carl

nope, does look like it tho. Sideways through an oilseed rape field at 80/90mph, must have hit a big rock as it damaged two wheels and collapsed one of the coilovers :dapprove: Carl

haha its been going to be ready for the past 6 months mate. Craig 100% promises me that it will be delivered this weekend. If not i think ill get whatever hes done back and finish it myself. Carl

LOL you werent the only one :lolup: we had a bit of a crowd in the end. Nothing funnier than a bright blue clio covered in yellow flowers haha

:lolup::lolup::lolup: we had 1.2 badges on the side aswell, didnt help as we got some right random looks haha

After surviving a good day at croft last monday it was time for another croft day. This time RSOC track day. I started and did the first two sessions, although the track was damp the car performed very well challenging some very powerful cars including a couple of evos and passing a few...

Hi Lee, That was Bazzon who went into the field aswell as him fitting the wheels (i made him for crashing :lolup:) Any damage to your car mate? Its a shame we werent out on track at the same time, would have been nice to have a play :D I had an epic session against a couple of evo's who were...

Diff is probably the best bit about the car imo. The difference is staggering and you really notice it on track. I actually get a lot of people comming over commenting asking if i have a diff fitted due to how well it pulls out of corners. Carl

:lolup::lolup::lolup: Funny you should mention that. Its running AST coilovers with re-valved rear shocks with stiffer springs. But....it now requires the front re-valving and re-building after Bazzon managed to spin out on the esses and the front passenger side has given up. Carl

Croft 6th June 2010 - RSOC Sessioned day Carl