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anyone see my engine sitting proud on GDI's stand at the Autosport show?
for anyone that missed it, a few snaps.... :D
It is just a mock up at the mo, as engine has no internals etc. (waiting on the bits)
but should be pretty fruity when done!
so i am well on the way to having the chassis ready for my attempt at Time Attack this year.
I went for the OMP multipoint weld in cage. As it had a good design, and would really add to the stiffness of the car.
I was thinking of attempting to fit it myself, but after deciding that i...
Performance French Car magazine and Performance VW magazine put on a track day @ Brands Hatch on friday.
Here are the pics i took (just of my car really!!)
In the pit garage:
a few others in attendance:
Williams was on 3 wheels most of the day!!
On track...
fitted all new brakes to the 172.
Did the rears a few weeks back, as a wheel bearing went, so i thought it was a good excuse to do the discs and pads too.
Went with K-Tec's disc and pad package, which i didnt realise till they turned up are genuine Renault discs that they get drilled...
had a few requests for pictures etc, so thought i would put a few up!
Starting life as a brand new 'X' registered VTR, the car took shape over a number of years.
Firstly having the brakes and suspension uprated. Once i was happy with the chassis setup, it was time to extract more power...
2001 172, car runs well etc etc.
but....
the trip computer, mpg readout, etc etc seems to reset itself randomly.
well i say radomly, it seems to do it mostly when i start the car, but not always.
any idea's what might cause this?
cheers to anyone that helps!
Anyone know if the latest ipods work with Alpine iDA-X001 head unit???
As i have one, which works perfectly with my 8 gig Nano, but i want to upgrade to a bigger ipod.
Will the very latest one's worj with the head unit? or is it a case of seeing if i can pick up a slightly older one...
been talking to Curtis @ Powerstation via email about a week ago, then its gone all quiet.
Not sure if he is on holiday, or having email troubles or just ignoring me! lol.
Anyone else heard anything recently?
firstly by fitting my new OMP steering wheel....
off with the old...
on with the new....
AND THEN...
I collected my Speedlines after they got painted gloss black!
THEN....
i replaced the blue flame with a K-Tec stealth system...
AND THEN....
I...
after owning a 182 cup for approx 2 years, i thought i would move onto better things, so got a 03 JDM Impreza Spec-C.
After just 2 months the Impreza had to go, as the running costs far exceeded my expectations! (over £700 on fuel in 2 months, and that was 95% sensible driving!)
So after a...
ALL SOLD OUT!!
just a quick heads up, all of our 182 BTB exhaust systems have now been sold.
And at the moment we wont be doing another run of them.
So there are 11 lucky people out there with THE best 182 exhaust on thier cars!
Cheers guys! :D
does anyone have one of these fitted....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250162316851&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015
to thier 172 (phase 2)???
If so, good fit, any problems etc?
I have asked the seller but yet to receive a reply.
Cheers
Hey guys.
After i sell my Impreza i will be returning to the clio fold (wish i never left!! lol)
Now here is whats been playing on my mind.....
I was all set for a 182 Cup in Racing blue.
Then it dawned on me, i could get a 172 Cup, and with the money saved get it resprayed in white...
Special offer on BTB's for collection at the French car show.
We will be doing these for £475.00!!!
System will have to be paid for before via bank transfer or personal cheque, or on the day in cash.
The lowdown...
Shed Motorsport Renault Sport Clio 182 Track Day Exhaust System...
After having a quick flick through the forums, i thought i would throw my opinion into the mix.
I recently got rid of my 182 cup, i couldnt sell it as it was so returned it to standard.
During this process i changed the brakes from our CompBrake 4 pot kit on 295mm disc, back to the...
Currently on offer is our excellent 182 BTB exhaust system.
Usually retailing at £595.00, we have 5 availalbe at for a limited period for just £500, plus shipping (or collection)
Postage is £25, or if you come see us (Bognor REgis, West Sussex) we will fit for £50.
Details can be seen...
get em whilst they are hot....
Dash Inserts:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=020&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=300085340127&rd=1&rd=1
Cobra Misano...
damaged, but ideal for a serious build!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=260089907864&rd=1&rd=1
On way home today had a guy in a Focus RS up me back side, so thought i would show him what for, heading for a roundabout i had to get on the brakes pretty hard, passenger side front totally locked, now ABS light is on!
when i pulled inot home the pads where squeeking like hell (which they...
Interior is all nearly ready to be slotted in.
A few other bits still on thier way (momo steering wheel etc)
should be a comfy fast road/track day car once its all in!
wasnt too sure where to post this, but anywho...
a friend is trying to start up a custom paint job compnay for helmets, bits of trim etc etc.
so i let him loose on mine!
i really like it......
just gave him the brief of what colours (orange matches me clio) and a rough...