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  1. robzracing

    172 Discs for track day car

    Standard HC discs will be fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  2. robzracing

    Titanium MrBlonde

    FYI OZ Ultraleggeras 15x7 are 5.6kg. Nice to see something different though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. robzracing

    Clio 172 calipers

    Yep, sometimes the edge of the pad needs filing a bit. Make sure the calliper is super clean and rust free on the sliding surface too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  4. robzracing

    The trials & tribulations of racing a Clio

    That would be Fantastic! Please do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. robzracing

    The trials & tribulations of racing a Clio

    Yes. I even ordered it until I discovered it won’t fit under my wheels. Thanks to yours and Ilya’s posts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. robzracing

    The trials & tribulations of racing a Clio

    Another step in the right direction today with the gearbox now back from Mark Fish and Hubs newly powder coated and new bearings pressed in. The weather is supposed to start warming up tomorrow, so once I'm done with all the Valentines stuff I should be able to start getting the car back...
  7. robzracing

    The trials & tribulations of racing a Clio

    I'm not sure if I've got a blank one, a mate of mine does these for me but I'll have a look through all the files and see if there is one. I'll message you if I have one.
  8. robzracing

    The trials & tribulations of racing a Clio

    You can't underestimate the buzz of racing Jon. Once you've tried it you won't look back! Your bank balance (or your wife) might not thank you though.
  9. robzracing

    The trials & tribulations of racing a Clio

    Right, I think I'm committed to doing the roof now. Ordered all the materials which arrived today and started stripping the vinyl from the roof ready for polishing. Material is a 2X2 3K carbon fibre mat, 210gsm weight. This will be layered in 3 sheets each layered at 90 degrees to each other but...
  10. robzracing

    15 vs 17 wheels on 182 for track/race

    Bets bet is the Ultras in 16" in my opinion. They do look good in that size.
  11. robzracing

    15 vs 17 wheels on 182 for track/race

    Pretty much the lightest wheel and tyre package you will find for a Clio is a set of OZ Ultraleggeras in 15” with 195/50 tyres. Superleggeras are lighter but they don’t make them anymore. So only 2nd hand and very rare. I wouldn’t even consider a 17” wheel. All Clio racers run 15” and a few run...
  12. robzracing

    The trials & tribulations of racing a Clio

    Not sure how long they've been doing them to be honest. May not have been available when you did yours. Certainly going to save a heap of time though.
  13. robzracing

    The trials & tribulations of racing a Clio

    Ha! Yes, everything that has come off the car has been weighed and all the fibreglass has been weighed so I will post it all up here shortly.
  14. robzracing

    The trials & tribulations of racing a Clio

    With the gearbox out I could only do one door and the tailgate to start. I'm happy to report it was all very straight forward. The hinges on the passenger door are the bolted type so they swapped straight over. All of the holes etc are clearly visible on the fibreglass moulding so it was easy...
  15. robzracing

    The trials & tribulations of racing a Clio

    So back in the workshop with the winter ahead of me I set about ordering everything I need for the upgrades. I finally made the decision to go Fibreglass! I have had the bonnet for a couple of years but the doors have always bothered me because of the way they are joined around the window...
  16. robzracing

    The trials & tribulations of racing a Clio

    Yes, these are the only ones I use occasionally. Injector wires will be crimped though now.
  17. robzracing

    The trials & tribulations of racing a Clio

    Right, nearly 6 months since my last update. 2 more races to report on (sort of). Donington was a bit of a gamble as we put a late entry in because of the misfire issue and consequently arrived there as 4th reserve. This meant that the grid was full at 40 cars max but we would qualify with...
  18. robzracing

    Clio 172 calipers

    Yes 280mm is the standard size. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  19. robzracing

    Need to replace crank seal and timing belt. Separate jobs or pull engine?

    Yep, that's it. Sump can be tricky as the bolts can round off easily and it needs to aligned properly when it goes back on. If its not leaking and you're not doing the rod bolts leave it be. Also, rear main seal needs to be left sticking out a couple of mil. It's easy to knock it in too far. Bad...
  20. robzracing

    Need to replace crank seal and timing belt. Separate jobs or pull engine?

    Definitely do them at the same time but no need to remove engine. That’s a load more work that isn’t necessary. While you’ve got the box out you can move the engine over and up enough to get much better access to the cam belt. A days work to do both if you’re handy with the tools (and have the...
  21. robzracing

    Timing tools clio 182

    The EBay ones really aren’t any good. I tried one first but soon gave in and invested in the genuine tools. You might be able to borrow one if you’re near another forum member. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  22. robzracing

    Rear beams

    All the beams are the same yes. Only the stub axles have two variants, 10mm or 18mm (might be 20mm I can’t remember exactly) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  23. robzracing

    21ten Automotive Art

    Always like seeing your work mate. It’s on my list for you to do me one in the not too distant future. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  24. robzracing

    The Cars Spotted Appreciation Thread

    This was mine about 20 years ago. Loved it!
  25. robzracing

    Anyone r using ADVAN A052?

    Oh it will be don’t worry! Lots of fibreglass and some carbon fibre. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  26. robzracing

    Anyone r using ADVAN A052?

    Not exactly. On our pre season test day this year I had intended to do just that. We ran AO50s in the morning and the plan was to switch over after lunch. Unfortunately the engine broke a rocker just before lunch so that was our day over. Hopefully we'll do the same in March. I've been tempted...
  27. robzracing

    Anyone r using ADVAN A052?

    I use 195s at the moment which have been fine. Some use 205s though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  28. robzracing

    Anyone r using ADVAN A052?

    AO50s aren't road legal. AO52s are.
  29. robzracing

    Anyone r using ADVAN A052?

    We use Adams and Page https://adamsandpage.co.uk/ As they sponsor the CSCC who we race with so we get a bit of a discount. £130 sounds about right and if you offset that cost against not needing a set of wets they're good value!
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