CTCRC pre 05 race car build #claudetheclio

[Robmarriott]

Not really a build thread this as the car is basically all done, only a cage, ported inlets and maybe some Wilwoods in the future.


Picked it up like this -

Gave it a quick service then set about getting the stripes off. Nightmare job, took about 3 hours!

Stripped the rear of the car

Swapped the steering wheel for an OMP suede one

Then got a load of bits ordered, bargain bucket seats (£300 for the pair)

Bargain Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s (£220 brand new)

Six point TRS harnesses

Vibra Technics engine mounts and a Powerflex dogbone mount

Ferodo DS2500 pads

S2000 aerial

Nankang NS2-R 195/50 15 tyres

Kam Racing solid top mounts

Got some Spax RSX coilovers coming tomorrow


So it's all being put together as we speak, ready for the wife to do Croft next weekend!


Seats are in tonight, will all be in one piece by the end of next week ready to use.

So the spec so far -


Pipercross panel filter
Samco induction hose
Vibra Technics engine mounts
Powerflex dogbone mount
KTec cat back exhaust
15" Team Dynamic Pro Race 1.2s
195/50 15 Nankang NS2-Rs
Ferodo DS2500 front pads
DOT 5.1 brake fluid
Goodridge braided brake hoses
Spax RSX coilovers
Kam Racing top mounts
OMP steering wheel and boss
Corbeau Club Sport bucket seats
TRS New Pro 6 point harnesses


I'll update this thread with coilover pics tomorrow and a load of trackday pictures after Croft, if it's still in one piece!

 

[david1987]

Looks like a nice little track weapon. Good work.

Defo prefer it without the stripes.

 

[Big Tomm]

Looks like you've got this sorted! Should have a right load of fun with that combination

Those corbeau seats are a right steal at the moment, especially with runners. I've found it pretty hard to find reviews on the seats.

How do you find them?

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Looking good, enjoy Croft. I was there recently , great circuit was a bit bumpier than I expected

 

[poppy_16V]

Where did you get the seats from if you dont mind me asking?

 

[Robmarriott]

Corbeau sell them on eBay

 

[Martin.]

Corbeau sell them on eBay

Some good progress so far mate. Car looks smart.

Where did you get the TD 1.2s so cheap? Wouldn't mind a set myself at that price!!

Also, desperately need to change my aerial, what does that S2000 one look like fitted mate?

 

[Cub.]

Good progress indeed. Looks great.

Whereabouts in Northampton are you? I was born there, and my family are all still up there, so you may see the flamer round those parts at some point

 

[poppy_16V]

Perfect thanks, what size did you go for? Ive read they are quite a snug fit.

 

[Big Tomm]

Where did you get the seats from if you dont mind me asking?

You can also get them direct from corbeau for the same price.

 

[scotiamr2t]

anybody actually sat in these seats? they look decent and you can get a pair for less than 1 corbeau revolution which was what i was going to order on monday.

 

[Robmarriott]

Some good progress so far mate. Car looks smart.

Where did you get the TD 1.2s so cheap? Wouldn't mind a set myself at that price!!

Also, desperately need to change my aerial, what does that S2000 one look like fitted mate?

the wheels were from eBay, got lucky with them due to a spelling mistake.

the aerial looks good but is terrible, the radio will not work!

 

[Robmarriott]

Perfect thanks, what size did you go for? Ive read they are quite a snug fit.

anybody actually sat in these seats? they look decent and you can get a pair for less than 1 corbeau revolution which was what i was going to order on monday.

I'm 6'2" and 17 and a bit stone, I went for the XL ones, they're fine. No idea what the normal width are like I'm afraid

 

[Robmarriott]

Good progress indeed. Looks great.

Whereabouts in Northampton are you? I was born there, and my family are all still up there, so you may see the flamer round those parts at some point

I am and I'm not, I work here but I live down the road.

 

[Martin.]

the aerial looks good but is terrible, the radio will not work!

Swap you

I don't have a radio so just want something small and tidy.

Any pics of it fitted?

 

[Robmarriott]

I'll grab one later

 

[danward]

Looks great, really love this colour. Also liking the upgrades you've gone for, you've certainly not hung about!

 

[Robmarriott]

Dogbone mount fitted

Also got a picture of the Samco inlet hose

Then set about helping get the suspension on

Old leaky stuff

and on the floor with the wheels on (after the wife sealed them with Carbon Collective wheel sealer)

So all that's left now is to get the front pads in, with new discs, need to replace the rears too as they're dead. Need to replace an ABS sensor as it's snagged on something before and there's wire hanging out, CV boots need new grease and new clips, engine mounts need fitting and water pump needs doing, with new aux belt, braided hoses and brake fluid need doing, also need to fit a new front lambda sensor. The seats need finishing off and the harnesses need fitting, then geometry and it's done and ready.

 

[Robmarriott]

 

[Matthew]

Excellent progress mate! Although I preferred the stripes on

Should be a great little car with the upgrades you have done!

You fitting a cage?

 

[Robmarriott]

Yeah, it's getting a cage at some point in the future, when I've found a reasonably priced 6 point. The cage will be white and I think at that point the stripes will go back on, not sure though.

 

[Matthew]

Was going to say, it has to be white!

 

[TomMcDonough]

Ive been looking at these seats for a couple of weeks now what was required for you to fit them with the "universal" sliding runners? also whats the weight of them like roughly?

 

[Robmarriott]

I'm not fitting thrm myself but I'll put some pics up when I get some. They're light, I'd say the whole assembly with the runner weighs 10kg ish.

 

[Robmarriott]

So, I went and bought a couple of bolts from Renault...

To replace the lower shock bolts and the ball joint pinch bolt

You'll also notice in the pics that the CV boots have been replaced, the Goodridge hoses are fitted, the disc and pads have been done and the ABS sensor has been replaced because this happened

Just a few bits left to do now, like get the seats mounted in their final positions then off for geometry it goes before going up to Croft on Friday morning!

 

[Martin.]

Really nice seats mate.

I'm in the process of ordering some new bolts now for mine.

Out of interest why did you replace the pinch bolt if the ball joint is the same?

 

[Robmarriott]

Hat to take the knuckle off to get the abs sensor out

 

[Adamm.]

Good progress indeed. Looks great.

Whereabouts in Northampton are you? I was born there, and my family are all still up there, so you may see the flamer round those parts at some point

Hey you should pop by one day haha know how much you would like to give me a big bear hug .

Nice to see another RB in Northampton, very rarely see any tbh let alone RB . Looks like a good little project.

 

[Robmarriott]

Nearly done, water pump needed doing which by the looks of it was a nightmare job involving basically taking the engine out of the car!

Brake fluid has been done too, judging by this it was a good thing we've had it done

and Claude (blame the Mrs) can see again, as the headlights no longer have cataracts.

Geometry tomorrow morning and then off to Croft.

 

[Rob]

Nice thread this, done well but without going OTT.

 

[VIICarCare]

Very nice!

 

[Robmarriott]

It's all done!

Got a picture of the vibratechnics mount fitted (can't see the other one but it is fitted!)

Had to replace the brake fluid cap, for some reason, after bleeding the brakes, the warning light was on.

Then we got the seats in, as I don't intend to put the car back to standard at any point, this was the easiest solution, got some bars welded in with captive nuts for the seat rails to mount to, also welded the plate for harness eyelets to screw into, then got the seats in for the final time.

Also replaced the wheelnuts with some with a smaller hex on them and ditched the locker as it was tight on the wheel and I didn't want to damage them.

Had to remove the fitting shims from the calipers too as the pads were binding but with them off there's no trouble, hopefully they'll be fine when they are red hot and I don't need to grind the ends of the pad down too.

It's round at Jamsport having the geometry done now and the Mrs is going to give it a good clean and polish before heading up to Croft.

 

[Martin.]

Nice seat frames.

Just out of interest, why didn't you remove all the shitty sound deadening tar patches?

 

[Robmarriott]

Timescale! I will do when this track day is done in preparation for the cage and then it'll get a lick of paint inside too.

 

[Matthew]

Ace!

 

[harry289]

Looking great so far. Really needs a cage in the near future

 

[Robmarriott]

So the Mrs did 2 full days at Croft a couple of weeks back, absolutely loved it and the car was spot on with no issues, not bad for a 'shakedown'

Having the geo done

This was when the weather was 'good' on the Saturday

and here's what it was like on the Sunday!

Beating a Noble :0

In the paddock

State of the brand new wheels just when she got back!

and the tyres

Got another day booked in July at Donington Grand Prix circuit so it needs oil and filter beforehand

 

[sonny172cup]

good effort

 

[MG cup]

Nice project, like it when everything's done at once. Have you got a link to the seats please, I have revolutions but I'm tempted to go for non winged seats so I can get them right back (I'm 6'2")

 

[Corby G]

Honestly mate, that colour with white wheels is absolute p**n.