182 cup track conversion

[Philip Griffiths]

Hi. Not sure if this is in the right part of the forum. But basically I'm new to clios, but I've bought a 182 cup, my plan is to turn it into and use as a track based car with the odd spin out in the summer and to the ring.

Basically just want some advice on setting the car up. What parts etc should be changed. And mainly what suspension to use?

Are the standard cup suspension good enough? Do I use upgraded springs on standard shocks or so I put s while new kit ok?

Any advice would be great!!

Thanks



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[R3k1355]

Try with the standard cup suspension first and see how you get on, but you have plenty of options for lowering springs or coilovers.
A rear anti-roll bar might be worth looking into, along with polybushes.

 

[Bear Head]

Yeah so I'd personally lower it on something like cooksport springs for a good compromise between cost and functionality. If the dampers aren't fucked use the old ones.

I'd probably get some decent tyres, ns2rs or something and then brakes too.

You'll probably get some fun out of an exhaust and induction kit too. Only nice noises though.

You definitely want to powerflex the dogbone, and upper engine mount insert. Would be my starting places.

rarb is fun if you have the funds.

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[New2RS]

I run all the above options and I've stripped the interior. Car is very capable on track until you decide you want to go faster and spend more.

 

[imprezaworks]

Evol dog bone mount, there is a group buy .
I'd take H&r springs over the cooksports.
Some decent 15's with track based rubber, or rsr tyres as a compromise.
Decent brakes. Something like mintex 1155 as a cheaper but good compromise.
And a decent wheel alignment.

 

[bozothenutter]

Xruve it as is o track first, then adjust as needed to you skill level.
Or just mod the hell out of it....

 

[Cub.]

As others have said, run it on track a few times first and see what you want to change.

If you head down the modifying route, I'd sort the car out in the following order;

- brakes
- tyres
- handling (including refresh of most parts and stiffening up - engine mounts etc)
- weight loss
- limited slip diff
- power

1*2s cost a lot to get big power out of, so focusing on how well they "stop and turn" is better first than focusing on how well they "go".

Ps. If you sign up as a member, then there is access to a whole track section etc.

 

[Philip Griffiths]

Thanks for the advice. Really helpful. Think the plan is now

1. Brembo a hc discs with rc5 pads
2. Cooksport springs
3.r888 on 15s
4. Get it light as possible. Already sourced 2 omp seats.
5. General maintenance jobs
6. Get it on track and enjoy it [emoji5]


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[Webby.]

Out of interest why are people recommending springs over coil overs if it is mainly going on track?

 

[R3k1355]

Cheaper mostly.

That and most people are average drivers at best, do they 'need' coilovers instead of springs??