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Re: The Confused Budget Track Clio! * Inc 197 Cup Cage Content*
A few more small updates
Wednesday 13th June 2012
Well I managed to grab Luke for a couple of hours work on the car so we set about doing a bit of work on the roll cage. First of all we thought we would test the welder as I had...
Havent really followed this from page 4 but i have caught back up and all i can say is you guys have been busy.
Bad luck about the engine but there are always snags along the way. Car looks wonderful keep up the good work
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Lol i know the banter! I dont think i will ever grow up so you best get lockable ones lol. Yeah definately mate not long now until you are back.
Thats the standard stance i dont think the powverty shells have the arches rolled as...
Re: The Confused Budget Track Clio! * Inc 197 Cup Cage Content*
Update Time
Monday 4th June 2012
Well earlier in the week I finally got off my arse and when to my local machine mart to pick up some of the supplies for the welder so I picked up this:
Also these arrived during the week...
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Because England weather is so shockingly crap its unreal. Managed to house the car under some shelter for a few days last week so more updates very soon just ned to write them up!
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Thank you for your comments however yes I could do all of that and get it drawn up on cad and laser cut but that would cost more money. I am quite happy spending fuxk all on the metal and spending some time fabricating it to...
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Thanks dude its nothing major unfortunately. Just all the little bits that take ages! Im trying to be in a position so that once the cage is welded in there isnt still an army of things to do. Easier said than done.
When do you...
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Update Time!
Thursday 24th May 2012
Managed to get these made up by the apprentices at work so that it looks a bit tidier and i dont have to use a different boss that was to big. Well pleased especially as i didnt have to get...
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Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Another very small update and not a lot done as my uncles angle grinder decided to s**t its bearings.
Anyway with the roll cage in place Luke and i mocked up the passenger side of the cage to see how...
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Thanks mate, I dunno ask Mr Robson its his welder. Also if you are welding your cage you need to find out what material it is, Im having to get a different one to the bits that i will be welding in the car as the materials are...
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Friday 11th May 2012
First of all i decided to have a little clear out as the car was getting full up again and it was becoming a pain to work on as i had to keep removing everything and putting everything back. Whilst clearing...
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I have already explained that the material i have removed is going to be replaced so the strength is put back in there. Also the bits around the sill will be tied into the cage. I cant see me chopping the cage being a problem as i...
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Thanks James. You commenting on both forums now? lol
Also i picked up something tonight that i think you are after for your motor. Will reveal very soon!
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Not many on here do lol. But this site is more tailored for the newer clios but hey ho lol.
Also i agree to a certain degree depends if the MK2 has aircon, however the MK1 engine in a MK2 bay is lovely as you have a bit more room...
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Yeah i have a couple of them maybe we can do a deal on the CD changer lol
I thought it would as it pretty much the same bloody engine really.
Thanks mate. Also i just tried ringing you Mr Beeson
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Cant see why not as the thread for the oil filter is the same. You would just need to reroute some water hoses so the water would pass through it, anything is possible mate just need to think outside the box
Re: The Confused Budget Track Clio! * Inc 197 Cup Cage Content*
Was just searching online to see what the material is that Matter use for the 197 CUP roll cages and came across this which made me laugh.
http://www.clio197.net/forum/archive/index.php/t-20082.html
Sorry guys you snooze you lose
Re: The Confused Budget Track Clio! * Inc 197 Cup Cage Content*
Wednesday 2nd May 2012
I put the arches on (not bolted) just in place so that I could lower the car down and ensure that the 172 track does not foul against it. I also put on the front grill and bumper. Bolted the wheels on and...
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Thanks mate its a slow draw out process (Hence why i think i dont get amny replies plus im using the MK1 engine and i think everyone prefers MK2 engines on here)
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Thanks man yeah its getitng there i just want it finished now but got soooo much to do :(
Yeah no problem Beeson currently has it as he removed his engine.
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Monday 16th April 2012
Did a few things tonight but not many pictures as I just cracked on with it. Chopped the excess material away from the feet as I want to weld new feet onto the cage.
I cleaned up the area around the ‘B’...