172 Cup Track Build

[sambo82]

Hi all,

This is my 2nd post, my first being a quick intro in the starter forum.

The car is pretty stock, 65k with induction and full stainless including what I think is a 182 manifold.

Anyway I thought I would post some pics of my first day of tinkering...


Full Trim...

After an hours of spannering...

Another hour...

Had to get one shiny bit on...

Plans for next week;

Bilstein B14's

Bimarco Futura RenaultSport seats (if they turn up)

Polybush front end, ARB and Wishbone.

Oil and Filter service:
Millers Oils CFS 5w-40 Competition Full Synthetic Engine Oil
UFI spin-on oil filter
Millers Oils EP 75w-80 GL5 high quality gear oil
Bosch Super 4's

Get cage placed and bolted

TRS Magnum 4 point Harnesses mounted

Brakes - Maxtorq Group N Fronts, CL RC6 Fronts, Brembo OE rear discs, Mintex M1144 Rear pads
Goodridge Braided Hoses.

Rear 0.5* Camber shims

Possibly look at removing lower dash and tidying wiring. Oooh who does flocking!!? Sure I've seen someone here that does!!?


Already fitted;

205/45/15 Yokohama AD08's

Sabelt 350mm RenaultSport wheel with OMP boss

Will post pics as they come.

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[Tomo 172]

Good start will be keeping an eye on this to see how it comes on

 

[BIGASH]

Looking good

I would personally advise fitting a genuine oil filter and also the O.E NGK PFR6E-10 spark plugs

 

[busterkins]

Im trying to convince my brother to strip out with his new white 182...

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

The white 182 had potential but it's ruined by the bonnet bra, rear spoiler, mirrors, roof wrap, wind deflectors & the sun strip

 

[sonny172cup]

Nice base car there and good selection of mods. Welcome aboard.

 

[sambo82]

Looking good

I would personally advise fitting a genuine oil filter and also the O.E NGK PFR6E-10 spark plugs

I was looking for which plugs were most suitable, didn't really find too much in the way of preferences for them. I know from running turbo'd motors that they can be a tad more important with heat grades etc. The Bosch's should be Ok tho.
Is there much difference in filters? I plumped for the one Opie recommended with their service pack.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

These cars tend to run crap on different plugs mate so I would get some standard Ngk plugs fitted.

 

[sambo82]

I do like the White on black look. You do have to be careful with it tho and choose your mods wisely,
my ex Evo 6 RS TME

 

[sambo82]

Hi all,

Quick update:

Roll Cage being fettled into position...

Before tidying...

After...

Seats, Altho the passenger side looks a tad wonkey for some reason?!!...

OMP Lower brackets...

Harness in position but not mounted yet...

 

[Lawro]

Seats look awesome! Nice build so far..

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Good work so far mate :approve:

 

[sonny172cup]

The OMP subframes lean in towards the transmission tunnel slightly ( I have the same frames). I used some metal spacers (washers) on that side to level it out a bit.

 

[sambo82]

The OMP subframes lean in towards the transmission tunnel slightly ( I have the same frames). I used some metal spacers (washers) on that side to level it out a bit.

Seems a bit odd tho doesn't it. You would of thought that a company like OMP having designed a specific product for a specific vehicle it would of been spot on!! Unless the cup is slightly different, probably unlikely tho!!

 

[busterkins]

The white 182 had potential but it's ruined by the bonnet bra, rear spoiler, mirrors, roof wrap, wind deflectors & the sun strip

I agree on the wind deflectors and spoiler... i like the bonnet bra

 

[sambo82]

Latest update...

Well the car is back on 4 wheels now, and just awaiting a geo setup, which is booked for the 11th.
photies of the last round of work...

Front struts before....

off with the old ready for shiny shiny!!!

Arms off ready for new bushes...

ready to be built up n fitted, spot the deliberate mistake...

rear camber shims 0.5's

rear nearly complete...

Fronts done...

CL RC 6's noisy as hell but very effective!!!...

 

[jonny6]

Loving it so far mate , no nonsense build.... Fair play. You driven it yet with the billies ? Also how are you getting on with the yokies ?

 

[sambo82]

Loving it so far mate , no nonsense build.... Fair play. You driven it yet with the billies ? Also how are you getting on with the yokies ?

Yep, definitely a no nonsense build. I have literally fitted everything that I deem essential for tracking it. Then just build and tweak as bits arise from here on. Since I had the geo setup at Track Developments it is certainly a different kettle of fish, its probably the single biggest improvement in terms of performance so far! Dave gave me a few pointers with regards to roll centres on the front arms which will have to be addressed at some point, he certainly knows his onions. Can't fault the yokies on the road, same as the B14's really, altho the Bilsteins may be a tad soft for out and out track use. The only thing I do have an issue with with the suspension is the rear ride height, I've got it on the lowest setting but could still do with another inch (couldn't we all!!) I'm heading to Castle Combe on the 24th for the first official outing, so should have a better idea how it all comes together as a track package then. Hopefully the yokies will last for more than one track day!!

 

[welshname]

Jesus, you're not messing around with this.

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