Clio 172 Clubsport

[loggyboy]

Once @Badgerman85 has finished with my Rstuner I can code the airbag lights out for you mate. And are you still after the scenic shifter? Sorry I didnt reply to your txt the other week, I had my girls that weekend so wasnt free. I am about for next 2 weekends if you want to stop by.

 

[iyrix]

Once @Badgerman85 has finished with my Rstuner I can code the airbag lights out for you mate. And are you still after the scenic shifter? Sorry I didnt reply to your txt the other week, I had my girls that weekend so wasnt free. I am about for next 2 weekends if you want to stop by.

Awesome and yes please.

Will drop you a message. ??

 

[andy_coops]

Looks great bud. If you need a ramp for the service you know where to come....

 

[iyrix]

It did start well this afternoon, got in on the axel stands and changed the oil... then not so well...

Went to bleed the brakes and first attempt at the rear... snap

I thought I’d get away with it, but it leaks. New caliper needed ?

 

[Jamess182]

Looks mega mate!
Also, garage goals!

 

[iyrix]

Looks mega mate!
Also, garage goals!

Cheers, the garage is a year of collecting odds and bobs to kit it out. Old kitchen to filling cabinets.

 

[iyrix]

Emergency purchase. Snapped both rear nipples.

 

[iyrix]

As I got fed up with breaking things today I decided to fit some easy items. Not to the taste of all, but I just fancied some stickers on my seats.

Also some new genuine mats

I do want to make the car lighter etc, but not all the comfort. The AC and bits and bobs that came out weighed in at a total of 19kg, the engine weight was 2.9 of that.

 

[iyrix]

Two new rear calipers fitted. I think the car is more or less ready for the ring trip this year. I did want to get a few more bits done, but just ran out of time. I’ll add them to a new list.

Also fitted a fire extinguisher that was a nice present.

As I’ve also got some OCD’s when it comes to having things clean, I decided to polish all the wheels.

They do look lovely clean.

Just need to get the outside clean and ready to go. ??

 

[iyrix]

Nurburgring

So after loads of last minute work i left on time to go the the Nurburgring! The trip this year was a mixed bag, starting off with my car breaking down on the way there... It's my own fault really as i bought a Cup AC delete kit and trusted the alternator... Hey ho, will be very careful about buying from the forum again...

The breakdown happened about in Belgium, alternator totally fucked! I stopped on the hard shoulder and the car wouldn't start again, i did however manage to bump it and drove 2km off the motorway to a super helpful autofactors who manged to source me a new alternator that day! Pretty good stuff really. Got it changed in the carpark and i was off. Really late to the ring and i missed the TF season that night. Friday nights season also got cancelled due to the owner wanting to use it or something like that. This took me to Saturday when i manged to get some laps in. Car went well, few more things i'm going to work on, but for now i'm having a little rest...

Few pictures of the car prior, during and after the trip. Car also passed the MOT. Did 1600 miles last year!!

For now i'm just going drive the car over the summer, I've got a few plans, but just want to enjoy the car.

 

[loggyboy]

So after loads of last minute work i left on time to go the the Nurburgring! The trip this year was a mixed bag, starting off with my car breaking down on the way there... It's my own fault really as i bought a Cup AC delete kit and trusted the alternator... Hey ho, will be very careful about buying from the forum again...

The breakdown happened about in Belgium, alternator totally fucked! .

If it got you to Belgium before dying the 'nator must have been working when sold so just one of those things.

 

[iyrix]

If it got you to Belgium before dying the 'nator must have been working when sold so just one of those things.

Potentially, but i did charged the battery overnight before i went... Eitherway, it is one of those things.

 

[Ojc]

Least you managed to get it sorted, looks so good on track. Thoughts about fitting a Cup spoiler?

 

[iyrix]

Least you managed to get it sorted, looks so good on track. Thoughts about fitting a Cup spoiler?

Yes, i'd like that, but not priority. Fair few things to get done first. I'mm going to sit down and make a fresh list soon.

 

[gambit]

Emergency purchase. Snapped both rear nipples.

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Awesome build where did you source you calipers from in the end?

 

[DanMateX]

good read

 

[iyrix]

Euro car parts. I'd rather have new from Renault, but time and money was an issue!

Awesome build where did you source you calipers from in the end?

 

[iyrix]

No real update, although I've purchased new rear 5mm hub spacers as the 10mm give me the occasional rubbing, which is rather annoying. Going to the RR day October too and wondering if i should change the air box to a fatty design... ? Since the last one i've changed the inlet and removed the AC, so maybe i'll see 1 extra ponny from that! haha

Anyhow, bought a new daily, which thanks to @andy_coops is looking sweet as.

335i - few mods already!

 

[iyrix]

Popped down to Surrey Rolling Road this morning with the guys, thanks to @TimR26 for organising again. Car posted a fraction over 180, so I’m pretty chuffed. Won’t be making anymore performance modifications now. Will just continue with handling and weight.

Also decided to run the 335i before I start making some small changes.
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335i

Next up will be the gear shifter upgrade when I go see @loggyboy

 

[andy_coops]

Blinding figures on the Clio mate! Really pleased for you ?

 

[iyrix]

It's new year, so i thought i'd start doing a few more upgrades.

Purchased a scenic shifter and yanno 3.o in it, which fit's in nicely with a little adjustment to the gaiter.

Little upgrade on the speakers, i know it's not that important, but i need tunes when driving to track days/nurburgring. So got some Alpines, they are 100% better and don't flap.

I've also purchased a set of Koni adjustable dampers, which will hopefully be fitted soon.

 

[alexandre.]

Are you using the gearbox short shifter too?

 

[iyrix]

Are you using the gearbox short shifter too?

I was looking at it. Going to drive it like this first, see how it is.

 

[loggyboy]

I was looking at it. Going to drive it like this first, see how it is.

Suspect you will need it mate. With mine the throw felt just right. £20 ebay job did the trick.

 

[alexandre.]

Suspect you will need it mate. With mine the throw felt just right. £20 ebay job did the trick.

Yep, Puskas said to use or the gearknob will hit the radio, with the short shifter you will have it stiffer but with the same original throw.

 

[MrBlonde]

Love this car mate,nice work!.

 

[iyrix]

Yep, Puskas said to use or the gearknob will hit the radio, with the short shifter you will have it stiffer but with the same original throw.

Cool, This was already modified (bent) by @loggyboy - So i just need the short shifter.

Still not been out in it, will do this asap!

 

[jshep]

What sizer spacers are you running on the front mate, forgive me if i've missed it! Also, how are you getting that boot net attached at the front of the car?

Absolutely love the look, taking inspiration for mine!

 

[iyrix]

What sizer spacers are you running on the front mate, forgive me if i've missed it! Also, how are you getting that boot net attached at the front of the car?

Absolutely love the look, taking inspiration for mine!

16mm on the front and the rears are now 5mm

 

[iyrix]

Decided to go with a small damper upgrade. Purchased some second hand Koninadjustables from a forum member, they were ok, but thought I’d get them strip down and re painted.

Condition was ok, but not quite good enough for the car.

Back and stripped

Gone with some Fiat Broom Yellow paint.

Hopefully have these painted over the weekend.

 

[iyrix]

It was MOT time and i feel a little bad... Car only just covered 700 miles in the last year. It's bad i know, the car really should be used more.

Have manged to give the shocks some paint, one more coat of colour and then 2K lacquer to finish them off.

My aim is to try and make some meets and show's over the summer, if we ever get one. Car needs to be seen now.

 

[Daz...]

I like this, just shows you don’t have to go balls out stripping everything and fitting coilovers to enjoy the car on track.

 

[iyrix]

I like this, just shows you don’t have to go balls out stripping everything and fitting coilovers to enjoy the car on track.

Yep, i do think slightly stiffer dampers and potentially an rear ARB will help a little more, but this setup is pretty good. I'm not out to smash lap times etc, although i did time a few 9mins laps of the ring, however chasing times at the ring is a dangerous game to play.

 

[MrBlonde]

I thinking of changing my rear dampers to,going for the koni adjustables.Then see how it is,my is road use tho.

 

[iyrix]

I’ve managed to finish the shocks as the weather has been nice an warm. I’ve finished them off with 1k Lacquer, so I’m hoping that will hold out. The final finish isn’t perfect, but I think they’ll be ok.

Next up is some stickers? and then get them fitted.

 

[iyrix]

@andy_coops did his thing today and polished and coated the Clio. It’s currently off the road for winter, so why not...


While it’s off the road, I’ll do a few maintenance jobs ready for a track day in April. Hopefully I’ll be able to get a new ARB for the rear.

 

[loggyboy]

.... ready for a track day in April.

Anywhere planned?

 

[iyrix]

Anywhere planned?

Bedford easter weekend.

 

[frayz]

Just read this thread from start to finish.

I remember taking my 8k mile old 182 out to the Ring for the first time, a place where it would spend a good deal of its earlier life. Loving your attention to detail and build ethic on this, its really nice to see with some carefully chosen mods that really complement eachother and the car.
Everything looks finished to a really nice standard and your hard work is clear to see in the finished article.

A credit to you sir, looking forward to seeing further progress

 

[loggyboy]

Bedford easter weekend.

You like bedford? Such a yawn track! lol