Chip's Tesco value cup project

[Chip-mk1]

Decided to get a trackday ph2 for a bit as bits are easier to find like bumpers etc than for a mk1 or a ph1.

logical choice seemed to be a Tesco value cup as they are common as muck, and this one came with a cage already in it so one less job to do.

Picking up tomorrow. It's only a shell at this stage as everything else been sold off of it. But here's a pic of when it was in one piece recently.

not sure yet what will happen with it. Will be either 197 engine and box or a Megane 225 engine and box.

progress will be slow. Dullest thread ever. Lol.

 

[imprezaworks]

Subscribed. Hope the plans work out mate

 

[dmallett]

Not fancy putting the ph1 engine in it chip?

 

[Russ_16v]

Go 197 engine

 

[Chip-mk1]

Not fancy putting the ph1 engine in it chip?

Ph1 currently has a 197 engine in it mate.

If I do put the forged turbo motor in this one I will use either a Megane or 197 block instead though. As I prefer the gearbox options.

 

[McGherkin]

Loads of cup owners going to love the Tesco Value.

If this is going to be a track slut, the Ph.1 could become a bit more special? Nova kinda special? I know you haven't got anywhere near the time or inclination to do it but I'm going to tease you anyway.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Lol. No mate. Most likely option for the ph1 is going back to a daily tbh.

 

[dmallett]

Ph1 currently has a 197 engine in it mate.

If I do put the forged turbo motor in this one I will use either a Megane or 197 block instead though. As I prefer the gearbox options.

I lose track tbh lol, i look forward to seeing what you do with it anyway!

 

[Chip-mk1]

I lose track too. I still don't even known if this will be turbo or not yet. Lol.

 

[welshname]

Will subscribe to this. Progress might be slow but it'll be nice to see decent worthwhile mods getting done.

Makes a change from a lot of the "track spec" cars that get a full respray, detailed to death every weekend and never see a track.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Lol.
Yeah i do know the sort you mean. And this won't be one of those.

Eat, sleep, track, repeat.

 

[LiamR172]

Will be an interesting thread! In the cups case, less is more

 

[Chip-mk1]

Will be an interesting thread! In the cups case, less is more

Well it's LOTS more at the moment then.

It's got no seats or brakes or gearbox or engine.

 

[LiamR172]

Lol. Flinstones clio?

 

[Chip-mk1]

Lol. Flinstones clio?

If you have small feet you could put one through the gear level hole. It's not got one of those either.

 

[ben_r1]

How easy is the 197 engine conversion? I'm surprised I don't see more people doing it ( perhaps I answered my own question there ).

 

[Chip-mk1]

How easy is the 197 engine conversion? I'm surprised I don't see more people doing it ( perhaps I answered my own question there ).

Will tell you when I've done it. Looks pretty easy though.

 

[ben_r1]

Oh right lol, if it's a pain in the arse I suppose it'd be silly not to go down the meg route for the same amount of hassle really.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Meg or 197 is same work yeah.

I like to have at least one n/a and one turbo track car though. So planning one of each.

 

[Cub.]

Good project.

Suppose the benefit of it being a shell, is mechanically it can become anything

The downside, at the moment you can only sit in it and make brum noises.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Looking forward to see what you do with this mate

 

[Martin_172]

full on 197 conversion so the 197/200 vvt etc?

always wished I could have the engine/delivery of my 200 in the shell of a 172/182 and if its pretty easy I would be up for building one!

 

[Chip-mk1]

Can't even do that well cub. No seats either. Lol.

 

[Chip-mk1]

full on 197 conversion so the 197/200 vvt etc?

always wished I could have the engine/delivery of my 200 in the shell of a 172/182 and if its pretty easy I would be up for building one!

Not decided yet on the vvt. Trouble with the more variable setup is it moving further limits cam choice.

 

[Martin_172]

Not decided yet on the vvt. Trouble with the more variable setup is it moving further limits cam choice.

yeah true, as a track car you not think just the engine in standard form in a stripped out cup would be enough though? for a genuine 190+ bhp

 

[Chip-mk1]

On way home with it.

 

[Chip-mk1]

yeah true, as a track car you not think just the engine in standard form in a stripped out cup would be enough though? for a genuine 190+ bhp

They work nicely with 300 IMHO.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Home now.

Expect zero progress for ages. Got the ph1 to do first.

 

[McGherkin]

Needs more holes in the front.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Needs more holes in the front.

Don't know till I know if my oil cool etc will end up in same place his was.

 

[Chi]

Great start point

 

[Chris_Beer]

Has someone keyed the bonnet and whats happening with the bumper alignment under the headlights /grill? Ditch the roof scoop?

 

[Chip-mk1]

Has someone keyed the bonnet and whats happening with the bumper alignment under the headlights /grill? Ditch the roof scoop?

The bonnet has "I [heart] U, sorry" written in the dust by the previous owner.
Bumper isn't fitted. There is no slam panel. It's just lobbed on to keep it off the ground. No point refitting it properly and bolting it all up before it's got an engine as will all have to come out again.

 

[Addicted]

Looks like a brilliant starting project!

Aerocatches, cage, plastic windows and tyres with what looks to be track rubber?

I really want to see a tesco value sticker on it lol.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Looks like a brilliant starting project!

Aerocatches, cage, plastic windows and tyres with what looks to be track rubber?

I really want to see a tesco value sticker on it lol.

Tyres were just some random wheels I lobbed on it to get it home. Same for suspension. It came with neither. Likewise the steering wheel which isn't staying either.

Sticker will have to get done.

 

[barnesautos]

Subscribed : Another one to add to the collection Chip , how many is that now ? Will you be at the Ace Cafe Monday - need a chat with you about something I recently bought
If you decide to rid of the roof scoop I'd be interested as I have poly windows going in at some point and I don't want to cook

 

[Chip-mk1]

Would need a new roof if I binned the scoop. It's full of holes for it.

Not sure about ace yet.

 

[George182]

They work nicely with 300 IMHO.

Winner!

 

[barnesautos]

Would need a new roof if I binned the scoop. It's full of holes for it.

Not sure about ace yet.

True , I'll keep looking .
Might see ya , might not .
Hope I do chip .

 

[NorthloopCup]

Would need a new roof if I binned the scoop. It's full of holes for it.

Not sure about ace yet.

Keep the roof scoop mate. They're like a f**king greenhouse with polycarbs so you need one in my experience.