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I had 428 catcams and a map with a few other bits and it made a big difference, I think it was around 192 bhp, but I had possibly the best mapper in the country working on it (Matt TDF)
The bodies were 3k all in, I only had them installed a few months back, I have just fitted a big brake upgrade too that is barely worn in. The camshafts were 1.5k all in at the end of last year. All the work was carried out by Matt and the TDF team. It does pull like a train but it has never...
UPDATE....
I have just been promoted at work to Technical Support for the South East of England. As part of my new job, I will be given a company car of my choice. Therefore I can not justify keeping my little Clio and having 3 cars at home including my partners. I have decided to sell the...
Cheers buddy, no I haven't at the moment just the odd cruise upto Yarmouth lol, I am planning on going to CSS if I can get it off from work. Are there many meets in Norwich ?
Thank you for the kind comment, I have spent a small fortune on the ole girl but I think it's worth it as you don't see many of these phase 1ns my way these days
Good News...
I finally got all the parts for my brakes back from the powder coaters and they look better than new. The only downside was is that they had painted areas i asked them not too and the rear callipers where covered in a sticky residue from the masking tape when they were bead...
Yes it is ridiculous, however I didn't mind waiting a little while as I knew the breaks were going to be a while as k tec had to get the rear discs grooved, but now I'm waiting on them, I was expecting a discount but there doing them for free so I was more than happy, let's just hope I get them...
Update
Just had these turn up
Brembo Max Grooved Front Discs
Ferodo DS2500 Front Brake Pads
Genuine Rear Discs Grooved by K-tec
Ferodo DS2500 Rear Brake Pads
Just waiting on the rest of my brake components to come back from the powder coaters, they have kept me waiting for 3...
I will look at it at the weekend, I will try to remove it with everything connected I think and if that doesn't work then I will probably have to do what you said. It does make the engine look scruffy
yes thats correct, i am going to have them shot blasterd, they will hopefully come up like new with a bit of luck.
The money is adding up on this little beast, i am trying to get it finished for the CSS meet in August
Once i get some money saved up again it will be spent on the bodywork...
Slow progress update...
If you follow this thread you will know my car is currently on axle stands while I had my f1ns refurbed at a professional powdercoaters called aero coat. I have now recieved the wheels back and they look fantastic. I took my old 195/50/15 P6000's tyres off and stuck on...
No lol, must of been someone who worked on it previously. Who ever it was, was more than likely embarrassed to ask for it back once they realised where they had left it.
UPDATE
As the car was on axle stands, it gave me the chance to clean the arches. I used my brush for my alloy wheels and my dodo juice shampoo in a warm bucket of water. I can not believe the amount of mud and dirt that came out of the arches. I can not recommend doing this job yourself enough...
Update
I decided its finally time to get the f1ns refurbed and get the 195/45/15 T1rs on. As I was weathered off from work today I had a chance to get the wheels off, tyres off and sent down to aero coat the powder coat specialists. I am going to get the f1ns done in a flat silver which is...
Thanx for the kind comments Jack, im planning on going to CSS as the car is nearly complete. Just s couple of bits I would like to get done and it will be ready for its first meet.
Danny these are the ones I've just purchased
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/bonnet-pins-fasteners/aerocatch-panel-fasteners
Black lockable plus flush aero catches, are they okay ?
I have been in contact with Matt and shown him the crease, however he said a gentle pull may sort it out if not back the pins off. I obviously tried this and it made no difference. Therefore I assume there's nothing anyone could do, Matt explained to me it's hard to get a neat finish with aero...
Although JDM EP3's have a white body and white wheels ? Might work on a Clio, my money's on black still, the white corsa VXR looks good white with black rims
Yes your absolutely right Lewis, it was creased and I just couldn't live with it anymore, hence why I made the decision to get things moving today.
Yes the bonnet I currently have is aluminium but as you pointed out its now creased and beyond repair IMO. Aluminium is a funny material and...