BIGASH/FF-Racing X85 Clio Cup Racer Project

[Tony Hunter]

Lol, just noticed typo error. 991kg with race fuel and me.

 

[IcemanUK]

Not really sure I guess the 182 shell is lighter as there is more metal.


Mine with a full tank in race trim (ie no passenger seat, intercom etc) is 1034kg's then you add me and the numbers get scary! Lol


Heavy car too Mark I think the weight of the cage over the back really helps the handling to be fair! Makes the rear tyres work well

Don't get too bogged down with the weight thing Ash. It did'nt stop me winning :nono:

 

[msa197]

Lol, just noticed typo error. 991kg with race fuel and me.

You must of been thinking of your boy bad years 911! Lol

 

[Jonny1*2]

It surprised me the figures quoted, but cages/safety etc doesn't help in that department. Are you getting cheap lightweight doors etc mate?

 

[ian-speedy]

My car with fuel but no pessengers is 920kg

 

[Tony Hunter]

My car with fuel but no pessengers is 920kg

So thats about right then with you sat in it as well, round about 1000kg.

 

[EVOgone]

Wow that light cup racers are 950 with 1 seat so with 2 seats, tank and sump guard, hand held extinguisher, still with steel bonnet and boot and glass.

My std cup racer was 960kg with 2 seat belts.

 

[Fred@BTM]

With fuel? If so that's nuts lol! I need another 40bhp more than you just to have the same power to weight ratio

that can be done

 

[BIGASH]

Lol, just noticed typo error. 991kg with race fuel and me.

Haha that's more like it the lowest I could get is 1060 and that's if I get carbon doors etc and also loose a fair bit of weight myself.

Don't get too bogged down with the weight thing Ash. It did'nt stop me winning :nono:

Tis true Mark your series is power to weight though where the Tintops is just a free for all lol!

It surprised me the figures quoted, but cages/safety etc doesn't help in that department. Are you getting cheap lightweight doors etc mate?

Was planning on Jonny but won't be doing so for a while got more important areas to work on first

that can be done

Haha I know it can just need to rob a bank would love a proper engine but I need to be patient! Keep the donor engine safe till then

 

[Tony Hunter]

Are you getting cheap lightweight doors etc

No such thing Johnny.

 

[Fred@BTM]

you didn't ever ask me how much, seeing as i'm building 2 at the moment i might aswell do 3, Tony can run it in for you!

 

[BIGASH]

you didn't ever ask me how much, seeing as i'm building 2 at the moment i might aswell do 3, Tony can run it in for you!

I don't have enough money to finish the car at the moment never mind an epic engine I would be wasting your time if I asked how much it would cost!

 

[Tony Hunter]

Ta.

 

[Fred@BTM]

I don't have enough money to finish the car at the moment never mind an epic engine I would be wasting your time if I asked how much it would cost!

£120 rain light?

 

[BIGASH]

Benefit of hindsight

 

[Fred@BTM]

it better flash F1 style!!

 

[BIGASH]

Will do if I want it to Not decided yet!

Whats the best clamps to use on the coolant hoses? Jubilee okay? Mikalor? Something else?

 

[IcemanUK]

Will do if I want it to Not decided yet!

Whats the best clamps to use on the coolant hoses? Jubilee okay? Mikalor? Something else?

I prefer Mikalor myself.

 

[Toastfrenzy]

Rain light for £120!!!! What's wrong with the spoiler 3rd light - wire\switch £5...mine can flash too.....

 

[BIGASH]

Rain light for £120!!!! What's wrong with the spoiler 3rd light - wire\switch £5...mine can flash too.....

Lol it was actually £95. 3rd light isn't Fia approved and I don't want to faff around with the new wiring last minute if I go to Spa etc to race just fit it all when I do the new loom and its done

 

[Kenny.s]

What's wrong with using the cars standard fog light?

 

[BIGASH]

What's wrong with using the cars standard fog light?

Nothing for MSA events etc just not for FIA endorsed events such as the CSCC Spa race which I may be doing

 

[Kenny.s]

Actually, thinking about that, something sticks in my mind about it having to be within a certain distance from the middle of the car.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Actually, thinking about that, something sticks in my mind about it having to be within a certain distance from the middle of the car.

Like, the middle of the car.

 

[BIGASH]

Actually, thinking about that, something sticks in my mind about it having to be within a certain distance from the middle of the car.

There are some regs but I haven't fitted mine yet so haven't read up about it. Also they say how much area the light has to fill.

 

[MG cup]

For MSA the rain lights have always to be in the centre unless you have one at either side i.e fog lights. It's so you can tell the position of the car on track.

 

[Tony Hunter]

For MSA the rain lights have always to be in the centre unless you have one at either side i.e fog lights. It's so you can tell the position of the car on track.

That's what I said.

 

[MG cup]

That's what I said.

In short yes but you never mentioned fog lights

 

[mark123]

Is the tin tops spa race definitely FIA regs?

 

[Kenny.s]

Like, the middle of the car.

The middle, give or take 10cms

 

[BIGASH]

Is the tin tops spa race definitely FIA regs?

I have been told it needs to meet the Belgium equivalent of our MSA bluebook and from a quick google a few months ago it sounded like FIA approval for all kit (different sized extinguisher, FIA fuel tank or FIA approved foam in the std tank etc etc) I will be speaking to the club before I spend anymore money making it suitable and also need to see what will happen with regards my cage as I don't have the certs for the cage.

 

[BIGASH]

To all those who have fitted polycarbs to the rear three windows is one tube of Sikaflex enough to do all three?

Thanks

 

[Fred@BTM]

not properly, get them fitted by a proper window fitter, their glue is awesome!

 

[NorthloopCup]

not properly, get them fitted by a proper window fitter, their glue is awesome!

I agree with what this man says! Mine were fitted professionally by a window fitter! Yes it costs, but they don't come loose or fall out.

 

[2Damnsly Andy]

What's a full set of polycarbs cost these days?

 

[Chip-mk1]

What's a full set of polycarbs cost these days?

Few hundred quid normally.

Buy an expensive make and check a few optional extra boxes and you can end up at a grand. Lol
http://www.lexan-windows.com/renault-clio-mk2-pro-lexan-full-window-kit.html

 

[BIGASH]

not properly, get them fitted by a proper window fitter, their glue is awesome!

I agree with what this man says! Mine were fitted professionally by a window fitter! Yes it costs, but they don't come loose or fall out.

Thanks I will leave that job for now then!

What's a full set of polycarbs cost these days?

I think the best/cheapest way to do it is ACW sides and then the P4P rear which is £160ish+vat

A full set from P4P with sliders is nearly £700 I think

 

[BIGASH]

Just collected the car and its all done and looking nice I'm over the moon with the stuff we have done with it.

Will start to put it back together this evening!

 

[Jonny1*2]

Looking good pal.

On the window thing, could you not accost a Autoglass guy to see if he would do you a foreigner? Their glue is brilliant stuff.

 

[Cup_Phil]

With how much you've had painted were you not tempted to pull the roof and rear quarter vinyls off and have the whole thing done white?

Or is it just me that has a serious lust for white Clios lol