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Wondering if this is normal as I’ve only just noticed it or if it is a problem. Pressing on the throttle very quickly (in neutral) I can get my foot to the floor and release before the engine responds. Pressing on the throttle gradually, it responds fine. Can’t remember if it’s always been...

Wanting to get my cockpit positioning a bit more comfy and as I sit quite far back in the seat, I’m wanting to bring the steering wheel closer to me so I’m not extending my arms so far. Currently have a Sabelt wheel (blue top) with normal boss kit. Is there a bolt on part that people...

Going to be putting a mechanical fire extinguisher system in the 172. Does anybody have any images of what they did for reference?

Does anybody have a link to purchase ph2 subframe bolts? Usually seller is away on holiday on eBay and not back till the 4th sept. Gearbox is being fitted on the 6th so not ideal.

As many will know, my clutch gave up at Anglesey the weekend at CSF after just a few pushing laps bla bla bla. I’m obviously now in need to get the clutch changed but while doing so, I want to get the gearbox over to Mark to get a refurb on it and also fit a diff. The part I am going to be...

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What Jerry cans do you guys use / recommend for track days? I’ve currently got one of the green 20l army style ones but whenever I get to full tilt when refuelling it gets a constant dribble of fuel out of the neck which is then all down the rear arch. I’ve seen the 20l VP racing ones but A)...

But if a random one so just checking… I don’t think I’ve ever had the fan come on, or at least noticed in come on even when at a track day all day. I’ve just changed all the oils - not messed with coolant just doing my pre CSF services. Ran it up to temp, few big revs etc and noticed that the...

y0! After having a new windscreen fitted to the track car, it’s seems the wipers now want to do their own thing. Presuming they have broken something and just shoved them back on as best they could. With this being the case, I am wanting to swap to a single wiper conversion. Ideally want the...

Just putting the side skirts back on 172… I have added rivnuts to the cill so I can bolt on / off. Have riveted all the plastic bits that sit just below the door. When fixing the nut into the underside of the cill, it’s seems to push the skirt upwards and pop off the black plastic bits above...

Hi guys, Got the car back today after respray and typically I can’t find half of the things I took off fixings wise 🤓 May aswell just buy new anyway so it’s all nice and fresh. Does anybody know what and where I can get the fixings for: Rear bumper (the two either side of the number plate...

Stripping down the clio for respray and all I have left to get off is the exterior door handles. I’ve removed the two nuts from the inside but I can’t work out how it is held onto the threaded bar which operates the lock. Any heads up on this before I break something? I’ve also got to...

Just wondering what battery you guys are using on your 1*2? Mine is just for track so doesn’t get used all of the time. I’m having to charge the battery every time I want to use it for track days which isn’t a problem but not ideal at the same time if I need to move it randomly. Battery is...

Hi guys, Car is going in for a respray in a few weeks and I’ve started stripping the track car down. What I need for when replacing is the window trim pieces for both driver and passenger side. Images below taken from another post. I also need the rubber gasket seals. Are these available...

I can’t find a good angle for my GoPro on trackdays using the cage. Especially with the mount I have at the moment as it either sits to high or to low. I remember seeing a while ago there was a mount that went between the two bucket seats and mounted through the harness holes in either seat...

I’ve bought some vinyl wrap for my track 172 but I’m just not getting the time to have a bash at it myself. Is there anyone on here who could do the front and rear bumper, side wings and rear quarters if I supply the material which I already have. Really want to get it done but wrap shops...

Bought some alloys purely for track use which are white. They have etched in brake dust and wondered what you guys find best to remove and the method. I’ve bought some iron out which has got the non stubborn dust off however the more stubborn black dots in the corners don’t want to shift...

Hi Guys, Anybody able to show me the routing of their brake ducting and what they have used from fog light cutouts to caliper? I have some installed however on full lock it is catching on something and also the condition of the ducting is not the best so I want to replace it.

Done the driveshaft today and noticed the TREs and lower ball joints weren’t in the best of shape so may aswell change while I’m there. Any links to what are the best recommended ones?

Hi Guys, I’m going to be changing the front calipers tomorrow as upon inspection, the rubber seals have perished on around the pistons. I’ve got everything stripped back to change the discs / pads at the same time and new RBF to bleed through once conplete. My question is, how am I best to...

Hi guys, me again. Having the belts due soon so I’m going to buy the Cambelt kit with water pump as per attached image - is this correct and original parts? Will I also need the buy the aux belt and pullys separate to this? If so, does anybody have a link?

Just ordering some new rear discs with ABS rings and bearing. Getting asked if these are 26 or 44 tooth. Is a clio 172 non cup. Appreciate your knowledge 😉

Got the track car up on blocks today for over the winter and for a refresh. Noticed the drivers side driveshaft boot has torn open. Is there a guide on here for changing the whole shaft at all?

Hi Guys, Any recommended car covers for the ph2? Needs to be waterproof as the track car will be indoors over winter but does get “moist” in the lockup.

What’s the best approach to cleaning the engine as best as possible to remove oil, grime and general crap. Doing track days I want to be able to come back from track, clean down the engine and be ready to go again. As it stands, the bay is grimey and would be hard to tell if there was a new...

Hi Guys. I’m not a huge fan of the orange stripe separating the silver from white. Was wondering what you photoshop gurus could do with the attached image. I’m thinking of still keeping a stripe to divide but not sure on what colour. Using iPhone edit image skills is not cutting it so hoping...

Thinking of painting the inside of track car. Any advice / best products to use? I’m thinking of having it white so it’s nice and cool in the summer but not sure if this is a good idea?

Hi guys, Have bought a Sabelt steering wheel so obviously no horn button. Can’t get my hands on a ph1 stalk and I want a separate button next to the ESP button either way. Question is… does anybody know which is the horn cable that is in the connector located at the rear of the steering...

Hi guys… May be a simple solution but thought I’d ask before I act…. I’ve got a plastic throttle pedal fitted in the track car… unsure as to why but never mind. I have 2 spare original metal pedals and wondered if it was a case that I could just remove the entire pedal shaft which connects to...

So the Clio is booked in for belts on NYE as the five years is up on them. last MOTnoted that both sides boots have split so I am looking to change both sides. I am thinking of going to J&R for these as the cost is good however I just wonder as to the quality. Any experience of them on here...