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The Impreza is still mid build and ive booked a ring trip, so got the Clio some presents :)

Cool, think i remember that car. Well, After mucho prep, 2 coats of acid etch primer and 2 coats of satin black, here she is. Quite pleased as it looks way better than before in my opinion :)

Whoops... There was no way i could bring myself to bolt up the bumper with the intercoolers paint finish annoying me. This was taken earlier when i started, it was dark by time id finished. The whole core is back to bare metal now. Hopefully if the weather holds, tomorrow i might get some etch...

Ive taken the cooler off now mate, lets see how we get on :)

Having spoken with some intercooler engineers today at work it would appear I'm wrong. The OEM ones are not powdercoated, nor are they actually painted. It's a process that's somewhere in the middle. However I know that the APS and Pro Alloy are powdercoated. So with that in mind I think I'm...

APS coolers come powdercoated, as do ones from Perrin and the stealth range from Pro Alloy. Most OEM coolers are black powdercoated when black from the factory.

Most coolers are powdercoated as standard mate. Lots of high performance as well as OEM coolers are powdercoated as standard. Its fin so long as you use a low build powder such as satin black.

As of tonight. Waiting on turbo now guys. Thinking of having teh cooler off and taking that to the powdercoaters too for a coat of satin black.

Malace. I don't yet know is the honest answer. It was supplied to me along with the other Syvecs sensors by my mapping guy. I haven't had my bill as yet lol. If you want one. He has them. Simon Roe at Jolly Green Monster Ltd.

Lol, ive spent 3 years doing this... whats the rush? :p

Late nights are paying off guys. Wiring complete, plugs updated and heat protected where required, various brackets made and parts mounted including boost control solenoid, MAP sensor and A/C pump now back in situe. Just waiting to get my turbo back and we can make the last boost hose, do the...

Lol, i knew you didnt initially recognise me. I recognised Stus wheels lol Yeah Clios okay, taking her on her first ring trip in September, so should be a crack :)

Re: Attention Nurburgring pilots (any track really) - Some advise required if you ple Fantastic input guys. I use Motul RBF600 in the Scoob and have plenty so that will also go in the Clio. Braided lines and Brembo HCs will be there too. Just got to decide on pad choice. Thankyou all so much...

Re: Attention Nurburgring pilots (any track really) - Some advise required if you ple All great feedback guys, many thanks for the input. Keep it coming.

Re: Attention Nurburgring pilots (any track really) - Some advise required if you ple I can still heel & toe Fred, however i seem to cook my brakes pretty damn quick. The RS29s get better and better the hotter you get them. Im looking for something that behaves similarly for the 182. Really not...

Hey guys, im taking the 182 to the Ring soon. This is not my first trip to the ring at all, however it will be my first in the Clio. Ive spent alot of time there in my Impreza, but the clio is a rather different animal. Im by my own admission a very harsh braker. I cooked my Subarus Brembos...

Bled the clutch this morning. First time ive had a clutch pedal that returns by itself in 3 years. Felt quite strange lol

Finally got the last of my fittings guys, so the fuel system plumbing is complete, and all Nomex covered. Still have to do the wiring for the 2nd pump but thats not a worry. Also refreshed my vehicle loom and added the plug for the Syvecs ACT sensor. However, i got to the last lot of wires and...

Lol, wasnt knocking it dude, like i said its perfect. Just feel the badge cheapens it as the rest of the build is lovely. Kinda dont think it needs it ya know. Much more impressive to passers by if nobody knows ;)

perfect except for the type r badge

Buy a proper box then ;)

Pump/filter setup complete. Waiting on some fittings at the mo as the black stuff is special order only. Then this lot will go in. Swirl pot is in and ready to go now too.

only 280? Im sure theres at least 350 in it "wink"

Collected some parts from the powdercoaters tonight including my fuel cradle and swirl pot. I think they've come out pretty nice. Hopefully pick up some fittings tomorrow that I've been waiting on, and then I can crack on some more.

Yeah, Stu dropped by. Steering rack feels much nicer now lol. Build will be done before the year is out so i'll drop you a PM when it will be in the work carpark as i'll be running it in as soon as i can. Many thanks guys :)

Fuel cradle complete, needs powderoating though :)

Nothing to show really, guys but i fitted her new rack tonight. Shes now sporting a Spec C quickrack. 2.2 turns lock to lock :)

Pullies were purchased like that. The exhaust is wrapped for thermal efficiency. This is to both keep the heat in the system and to stop heat radiating into the engine bay and surrounding components. The coating on the intake manifold is just Powdercoat. It's there only for aesthetics and...

DEI wrap arrived today so took the turbo/uppipe back out and got these wraped up. Gave the wastgate pipe and extra layer of Kevlar to help protect the steering UJ. Got the steering rack to swap when the bushes arrive and i'll get these droped back in and clamped up tight :)

Oil cooler plumbed in. I'll clip up the lines when the rad gets its final fitting. Also finally have a downpipe that fits. She dont look much but ive been on hold for this since dropping the motor back in. So we're back in business, hopefully the homeward run now :)