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Cable was re-crimped (properly) and all good. I have also since discovered that the Cartek isolator had a bad earth which in honesty I think was more of a contributing factor. So, now that's fixed, new HT leads fitted and the car is starting on the button as it should. Just submitted my entry...

Yes positive from battery. Got new (and heavier duty) cable arriving shortly so will re make that one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes it was crimped but the particular terminal I used there had quite thick walls and the crimper needed a bit more pressure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This could be the cause of my problems! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They say racing is 95% frustration and 5% jubilation don’t they? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Or a Leon as a track car and a Clio as a race car!

Definitely frustrating. The wiring has been a learning curve and still one that I'm on! My only hope is that I'll solve it by process of elimination but time is ticking to the first race. I'm thinking it might be a last minute entry if I make it at all. The car was running nicely when it was...

Right; had a bit of a rollercoaster of a few days before the weekend. With less than 24 hours to go before the test day I still did not have the dash working with the ECU which was slowing down getting the rest of the items on the list ticked off. Anyway, Thursday evening I finally received an...

Sparco do the flattest ones I’ve found. About £35. Really need a seat that mounts underneath rather than side mount to keep them as low as possible but either way will work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Dave if you post a message on the Facebook page there are quite a few Renault breakers that I’m sure will be able to supply you with one. Albeit not new obviously. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This weekend has been all about assembly and wiring. With the test day on Friday it's essential I get the car to a point where it starts and runs as soon as possible so I know I'm not wasting my time on the smaller jobs before it goes onto the trailer. Starting with the EPAS controller and ECU...

Had a hectic week trying to get the car ready with a long list to get through. Started with some easy stuff, making up a few brackets and fitting the Cartek isolator. First up was a mount for the steering wheel connection plug The isolator couldn't be easier to install. Far easier than...

Sounds like they’ve not used a UV resistant lacquer. I would try talking to them about it as it’s obviously not something that would show straight away anyway. If you remove a wheel does the back still look more white? That may be the way you’ll need to demonstrate to them that this has...

There are 2 earths on the gearbox. One large one under the wheel arch already mentioned and then also one on a bolt above the diff housing beside the speed sensor (if you have a JC5-129 gearbox) Which is attached to the engine loom.

Have you checked the white connector under the fuse and relay holders under the bonnet. Notoriously prone to corrosion especially if the car has been sitting. Secondly and probably oviously have you checked the earth straps on the gearbox? If it ran before you removed the gearbox it must be...

Definitely worth doing. But the ARB ones are very difficult to fit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sounds like the best option if it plugs straight in. Price wise it's in the same ballpark as Emerald, Gen90 etc. As long as you've got someone who knows the software you should be good to go I'd say. Good luck with it.

Currently I've purchased a Renault Laguna rear wiper as one of our competitors uses one and it looks like it works. Only really need one speed as long as there's plenty of RainX on the screen! If that isn't cutting it then I may look at the Fiat Uno one. The Citroen AX motor is also quite...

Out of interest why are you using 150mm rods?

I don't think they list them. David at PEC recommended them to me so you might need to give them a call.

Ebay actually. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401559427014?ViewItem=&item=401559427014

Maybe not 3 Ilya. 2 possibly! I will change the screen for a heated one eventually. I had one in my other Clio which worked really well. The heater was the easiest solution short term, as I still want to have the option to blow warm air into the cabin so the rest of the windows don't get...

Thanks Neil, it seemed to make the most sense keeping the hose routes the same. As I mentioned, the only issue I had with the Mk1 dash is the ventilation slots being closer to the windscreen so I cut a new slot along the top of the metalwork duct. Not the tidiest! It would have been much easier...

That’s interesting. You can see the difference to increase castor. Surprised no one has done a brushing kit to achieve the same as a conversion from standard wishbones. (Or maybe they have and I missed it!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks mate. Probably only 3 options in the way to mount it. I was debating whether to mount it in the scuttle for a bit and just run the ducting into the cabin but that would have meant more coolant hose to run to the new position and also, small though it is I'm trying to keep everything low...

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I've always had Arai and just replaced my 10 year old helmet for the new season as it went out of date. It's a big investment but one I've always worth making. I tried Bell and Stilo at the Motorsport Show in Jan but the Stilo wasn't comfortable and although the Bell was very comfortable I found...

PEC do them (I have them) although I think I remember them telling me that they’re actually made by Supertech. They are race pistons. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The noise test is done at 3/4 throttle so you're right Ilya, between 5 and 5.5k is what they ask for. (I don't usually mention that mine revs to 8,300 )

Last job today was reinstating the 2 extinguisher nozzles that previously were mounted under the old dash. A couple more brackets and small jobs to get done tomorrow and then I should be ready to start rewiring. i made the decision during the week to use a Cartek Power Distribution Panel the...