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As I say unless you drive it then it's just tighter than you think. Yes near enough but at the height they are it seems I dump across the whole track.
Yes I can't say I was gutted when I had to start from the back I was just worried with it being wet and getting taken out by someone else but all was good and was a laugh.Looks a huge amount of fun starting at the back and then seeing how far up the pack you can get.
Cool little car and some nice peddling skills
Thanks mate
can't wait for Cadwell! Yes it is mate sorry im not sure why
It does just use the std mic
Thanks Martin
So a bit of a collection of pictures since Oulton in the prep for Donington and then at Donington
Forged pistons to remove the chance of future ringland failure
Installing
Thick Headgasket much to Fred’s annoyance but I didn’t really want to increase the CR so this was the solution.
The master at work!
Time to go back together with the new gearbox
Tools for straightening the front of the car back out
En-route for Geo and then running in/calibration
Running in
Dropping the mineral oil and swapping to good stuff
Green line was the old engine just before Oulton and red is the new engine, Just what I wanted!
First to arrive at Donington after a hectic few weeks
Mr H arrives and this is home for the weekend
Dap of oppo in quali
Need to order a new heated screen
Wet quali was good fun!
Lined up P2 on the grid
A good start
Outside line with a wider entry
Worked!
Gap after lap 1 to try and get some comfort ahead of Tony!
Working through the traffic
Trying to overtake the backmarkers who don’t like moving over even after trying to run you off the track lol!
Chasing those 370Z’s down to lap
It wasn’t my fault!
First WIN!! A great parade lap alongside Tony
Lined up P1 for the second race
Role reversal between Tony and I from the first race
Who brakes first?
Slightly ahead
Sorted!
Ohhh how did that happen….
Indicator on to retire into the pits
Fred sweeping up my debris
Fred teaching the marshals how to sweep!
After the misted screen in quali time to wire up some heaters for the wet race 3. Patent pending BTM and FF-Racing
Mr health and safety
All the clio’s lined up for R3
Left my glove on the wet floor of the car so time for a quick dry before the start of R3
Getting dark right at the back of the grid
First lap whoops..
Headlights ablaze
Now getting really dark!
Back home and a great end to a great year!
Thanks for looking! I thought pictures are better than 1000’s of words by me as per!
James
Forged pistons to remove the chance of future ringland failure
Installing
Thick Headgasket much to Fred’s annoyance but I didn’t really want to increase the CR so this was the solution.
The master at work!
Time to go back together with the new gearbox
Tools for straightening the front of the car back out
En-route for Geo and then running in/calibration
Running in
Dropping the mineral oil and swapping to good stuff
Green line was the old engine just before Oulton and red is the new engine, Just what I wanted!
First to arrive at Donington after a hectic few weeks
Mr H arrives and this is home for the weekend
Dap of oppo in quali
Need to order a new heated screen
Wet quali was good fun!
Lined up P2 on the grid
A good start
Outside line with a wider entry
Worked!
Gap after lap 1 to try and get some comfort ahead of Tony!
Working through the traffic
Trying to overtake the backmarkers who don’t like moving over even after trying to run you off the track lol!
Chasing those 370Z’s down to lap
It wasn’t my fault!
First WIN!! A great parade lap alongside Tony
Lined up P1 for the second race
Role reversal between Tony and I from the first race
Who brakes first?
Slightly ahead
Sorted!
Ohhh how did that happen….
Indicator on to retire into the pits
Fred sweeping up my debris
Fred teaching the marshals how to sweep!
After the misted screen in quali time to wire up some heaters for the wet race 3. Patent pending BTM and FF-Racing
Mr health and safety
All the clio’s lined up for R3
Left my glove on the wet floor of the car so time for a quick dry before the start of R3
Getting dark right at the back of the grid
First lap whoops..
Headlights ablaze
Now getting really dark!
Back home and a great end to a great year!
Thanks for looking! I thought pictures are better than 1000’s of words by me as per!
James
Awesome collection of pictures there James and a great end to the year!
Does fred always where flip flops or what ever they are?
Does fred always where flip flops or what ever they are?
Excellent pics James, that was such a great day
Nice pic's James, was a good day.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Not one picture of the D warf tightening/rescuing bolts!! Let down!
RB 182
PMSL excellent
You didn't want more compression??? :|
If I was fred I'd of chucked a standard gasket on while you weren't looking lol
If I was fred I'd of chucked a standard gasket on while you weren't looking lol
Thanks everyone for all the nice comments
Pretty much lol!
LOL I was impressed! Shame the picture wasn't very clear haha
Great stuff I can't wait for it! Passenger seat is ready so I can give you a go to make up for Oulton
Never......... haha whoops!What you can't see is when Fred was grinding the pads, the car was being refuelled.
I had no real interest to get more power mate, it was just a matter of upgrading the weak points and giving me a known working engine to see me through the end of the year and can then be used as a spare engine. It's still a higher cr than std but not the 13.5:1 that it would be with a standard HG.
182cup & 172 racecar
Didn't see you at the Birkett today James?
No mate my chaps didn't end up racing so a bit far to come along
would of been nice to be there and watch! Will be easier once I live in Milton Keynes. Hope Ian and co did well??
182cup & 172 racecar
I left before they finished, I'd been there since 9.00, plus they were one car down from the start, engine went in practice .
But would be good to get the Clios out for next year.
.But would be good to get the Clios out for next year.
182cup & 172 racecar
Just a case of getting as many laps in as possible, in the time allowed.
Thanks RobGreat photos as always James. Congrats on the win mate
Yes mate definitely
we would do well I think! Thanks Johnny
Get yourself out racing instead of sprinting next year !
Clio 172
Nice pictures James and a well deserved turn around in the car especially when the professional outfit couldn't find their ass with both hands and you have restarted from scratch to make it a winning car. Top work and again thoroughly deserved.
Thanks Andy
Yes I can still remember when it was built and was slower than my roadcar 197 round Donington lol! Bit of a turnaround which was the aim for me this year so I have succeeded. Wouldn't have cost a penny more to build it like this originally but anyway I suppose thats history now With two more trackdays coming up this year for the car (Cadwell on Sunday and Croft the following Thursday) i've been trying to put my finger on where I can improve the car moving forwards. The main issue i've had this year has been the brakes, most of the time they have been amazing but occasionally not so. I've ordered some new pad types today so i'm going to try a few more options over those 2 days.
Other than that i've got a long list of other area's to improve the car but I don't see much point going mad with the car performing so well. I'm going to be fitting the Pure Motorsport adjustable top mounts when they are finished which will be good to get more caster and then I'm in 2 minds whether to build an engine for the car or not. Maybe just a mild'ish build Don't want to do too much if i'm not racing it next year
Other than that i've got a long list of other area's to improve the car but I don't see much point going mad with the car performing so well. I'm going to be fitting the Pure Motorsport adjustable top mounts when they are finished which will be good to get more caster and then I'm in 2 minds whether to build an engine for the car or not. Maybe just a mild'ish build
Don't want to do too much if i'm not racing it next yearYou're too kindI'll run it in for you mate
Standard engine other than
421 non vvt cams
Supertech forged pistons
Megane Head gasket
ARP rod bolts
AT ITB's (Max length and taper)
Time for a wash!
