I quite like the idea of fiddling with the assistance tbh, just another toy! I am a bit worried that it'll change the way the car feels, but I really want to take a bit more weight from the nose of the car
ClioSport.net
Register a free account today to become a member!
Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
-
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read more here.
I quite like the idea of fiddling with the assistance tbh, just another toy! I am a bit worried that it'll change the way the car feels, but I really want to take a bit more weight from the nose of the car
Made a start on the epas wiring, opened the power connection plug and managed to get new cable in there to cut down on the number of joints, managed to stab myself in the thumb doing it lol
New steering column spacers
New steering column spacers
it will be very close to where the power will be from, there's a longacre pass through +ve terminal from the kill switch on the bulkhead above it :smile:
also a mega fuse at the battery itself
Last edited:
yeah, easy enough, luckily I already had the right hole saw, I put some silicone round it to make sure it was well sealed too. Glad I didn't bodge it with a grommet now I can lift the epas power off it
172, BMW 650i & X5
Half the mileage (previous blew at 160k)
Opportunity for more weight savings with the trusty angle grinder. Decided the doors look a bit fat so ripping out the butchers knife once again...
Autograss giving me ideas again...
Superb, did you get the engine locally?! Not done anything to do mine, had a piece of metal removed from my left eye last Wednesday, not 100% sure I'll be there tomorrow, my vision is fine but feels like I've got serious eye strain
Not even washed it since the last day out lol
172, BMW 650i & X5
Got the engine in Preston & shipped over with pallet way for £70. 83k on this one which was Ph2 so we'll see how she goes. Sitting ready on hoist but putting a new clutch in to be on the safe side. I'll drop it in next sat and if I have time get her wired up and running. No rush though, taking things easy enough at DOE pace.
Bad news on the eye bud, had that myself a few years back and got headaches in bright sunlight for a week or 2. Did pass though but know what you mean ref strain. I have a bad habit of forgetting goggles when grinding...
Really starting to take an interest in the Rallycross Revival, might go up next weekend for a further nosey. A lot cheaper day out too, and closer. Hmmm...
DOE pace lmao
Rallycross looked like fun, bit hard on the car though, non contact.........eeerrr nope
172, BMW 650i & X5
Contact only make you a better panel beater
Any more got a ac pump there not using need one for tomarrow to make sure I've no hassle was to run the ax pump for safety
U got a spare ac pump for a Clio sport any chance
No mate, mine didn't have a/c
U know of anyone with one am still going with or without one but would prefer to have it
I think Leslie had, might have binned it though
Would u have his number I'll buy it off him if he does try'd mailing him but must be busy atm
Decided to run my cam stuck to the side of my helmet (!) yesterday for the 1st session to see how it looked, forgot to turn it on until half way round the 2nd lap lol I think I'll use this more in the future, bit more of a sensation of speed than the cage mount, might make some heads spin though! New tyres on, meant to be taking it easy, easier said than done!
:up: have you had a look at yours yet?
Yea started the strip last night no 3 bearing burnt out and rod bent
Attachments
Attachments
@Gsi2000 it was never going to be good news really
You buy the RB yet lolI'll be able to bore everyone with my PoV vids from now on :tongueout: Gonzo track vids
Last edited:
@Gsi2000 it was never going to be good news really
Not yet engine is nearly out gonna see if it's fixable with a machined crank and new rods
Made a start on fitting the epas this evening,
Strip down
Column gone
Really enjoyed getting the motor back on and tightened :rage:
Ecu earthed here
More when I've time, hopefully get a couple of hours free tomorrow
Strip down
Column gone
Really enjoyed getting the motor back on and tightened :rage:
Ecu earthed here
More when I've time, hopefully get a couple of hours free tomorrow
Thanks! :up: Definitely better than the cage mount IMO
Hope the epas motor actually works, not doing that again lol 🙈
Should do mate, pretty hard to go wrong! Although im still umming and arring whther my motor is on its way out as was a bit on and off under breaking/turn in on track.. hey ho
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Little bit more done, Wiring done, pas pump and pipes off, just have to loop the rack and plug some holes
Adjuster close at hand
Adjuster close at hand
Rack looped
5pk belt in, all finished, just need a test drive to see what it's like!
5pk belt in, all finished, just need a test drive to see what it's like!
What have I done!? Had it out for a blast to test the epas.....I really don't like the way it feels, bit numb and overall a bit weird, the assistance is odd It's definitely lost something. Maybe it'll make sense on track, but the only way I could get a setting liveable on the road was about 5 degrees from off. I'm going to change the track rod ends (not really needed but not been done in my ownership!) and have the alignment done again and try again!
It's definitely lost something. Maybe it'll make sense on track, but the only way I could get a setting liveable on the road was about 5 degrees from off. I'm going to change the track rod ends (not really needed but not been done in my ownership!) and have the alignment done again and try again!
172, BMW 650i & X5
1) Dump all associated PASWhat have I done!? Had it out for a blast to test the epas.....I really don't like the way it feels, bit numb and overall a bit weird, the assistance is odd
2) Dump or sell all associated EPAS
3) Eat extra egg
4) Hammer on regardless!
5) Relax in knowledge you've less weight and less parts
GrahamS
ClioSport Club Member
335d
That's very strange Mark. Of course the assistance is at a set level and doesn't change with speed. I found that I like it'd about 25% on although I haven't driven my car for ages so can't exactly remember. I have a problem with mine at the moment where the steering is incredibly light in the centre and then normal resistance past a certain point. Check for play in the column UJs. It should feel the same though as mechanically you haven't lost anything. Assume you've blocked off all four ports on the pinion and haven't left any of the other pipes connected other than the loop.What have I done!? Had it out for a blast to test the epas.....I really don't like the way it feels, bit numb and overall a bit weird, the assistance is odd
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Try removing the loop pipe or making up 2 separate pipes that are open to atmosphere. It could be hydraulic pressure building up.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Yeah they need the guts ripping out of the inside of the rack mate.
Lol It may come to that, I'll see what it's like on track
The assistance isn't changing, rack doesn't feel like it's locking up either, it's just odd, the car feels different, bit less feel, bit of a dead spot in a straight line too, I can feel the motor and it just doesn't feel natural! Definitely no play in the joints, gave them some abuse before I went near the car
the 4 ports are blanked, but I'll remove the loop to see if there's a difference, thanks for the suggestion :up:
