CTCRC pre 05 race car build #claudetheclio

[TarkMalbot]

Nice car you have there and some great parts and photos. :smile:

Did you spray the cage white or did you have it supplied like that as it looks black in the photos of it when freshly delivered?

 

[Robmarriott]

It came satin black from safety devices (via mark fish) then I had it blasted and powdercoated gloss white, it was the only colour it was ever going to be!

 

[Oggy997]

Was this at Kettering ECP yesterday?

 

[Robmarriott]

@Oggy172 Yeah, it would have been, that's where I work.

 

[Robmarriott]

Update time!

Battery mounted, ECU relocated, Ph1 airbox fitted, going to knock up some cold air feeds after Bedford next Friday, can't be bothered now, it's too late to organise some pipes.

You can also see the Magnecor leads in that picture.

Fitted a genuine Renault radio blank too but can't get the picture uploaded, removed the stereo control stalk and fitted a genuine blank to the column surround too, as well as removing the front door speakers.

I've also now got 2 narrow seats fitted after losing a bit of weight.

RS Tuner is coming on Monday, messed up a little and ordered one with the wrong map so I need to download the correct one before I plug it into the car.

and finally I've got 4 Michelin Pilot Sport 3s coming for use with the black wheels, mainly for the road but also as emergency 'wet' alternatives to the Nankangs.

Massive thanks to Scot at CS Motors in Northampton, he's pretty much built the car from start to finish, in between sorting his Corsa out and building a proper budget 172, no way it would have been done without his help with everything!

 

[JonC219]

This is looking good mate.

How much was the radio stalk blank from Renault if you don't mind me asking? Was looking for something like that as my stereo controls haven't worked since I got the car 4 years ago!

Also, the Corbeau Clubsports. What sort of waist size/height are you? I'm looking at them myself and not sure which ones to go for

 

[Robmarriott]

I searched the part number on Google and it was the first link, £2.28 I think. 8200 050 034 is the part number.

The seats are quite wide, I'm 6'2 and size 36 waist (at the moment...) and they're not tight tight, just snug.

 

[JonC219]

Cheers @Robmarriot

Is that for the standard width? Or the XL? Guessing standard...

 

[Robmarriott]

Standard, XL are very roomy.

 

[Diegosanli]

Very Nice!

 

[Robmarriott]

Got the RS Tuner map loaded the other day, I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting much from it but it's actually improved the car no end, the throttle response seems better and it's definitely torquier low down too.

So, with that in hand, I drove to Bedford yesterday for the trackday which me and a load of mates had booked... got within about 5 miles and the snow was looking pretty bad, the mrs rang up and checked to see if it was still on but no, it was cancelled. A minor inconvenience for me and her, bigger problem for one of the lads who was at Corley services, after having driven from Liverpool!

 

[JoeMarano]

So annoying when that happens.. I've told myself no Trackdays between November-March!

 

[Robmarriott]

I've finally driven the car on track!

Every other time it's been the wife but this time, me, my mate and his boss went to Bedford.

The car is awesome, I'm so happy with it, just need to learn to drive it properly now.

Few little things which need addressing, I had a power steering fluid eruption, so I need a cooler on that, the brakes overheat pretty quickly, think I'm going to knock up some ducting/deflectors to get some air to them.

Also, the front springs are too soft, when you turn in hard the front pitches down and skips across the road as it rides on the bumpstops.

So much fun though!

 

[haimsey]

@Robmarriott did you swop to the clubsport standard width?
Where did you mount the harness in the middle/centre of the car?

 

[Robmarriott]

Yeah both seats are now the standard (narrow) width. There's a harness mounting point on top of the 'transmission' tunnel which I had welded in, then an eyelet screws into it and the harnesses clip on to that.

 

[Robmarriott]

Got a few pics from Bedford from August the 1st, definitely need stiffer front springs!

Fitted some of the eBay brake ducts which seem bang on, fit is decent and they look better than without fog lights.

The car is currently with JC Weldfab having the exhaust fixed, plus some other little bits and pieces.

 

[haimsey]

Certainly likes to c**k a leg

 

[Johno_c]

Gearbox has been collected by the local gearbox company to be inspected and have anything which is worn replaced.
I'm seeing a guy on Thursday about a roll cage, getting some prices and seeing what he can do for me.
Still need to find a decent clutch, got a Black Diamond one on my desk and a Valeo (standard) one but I'm trying to get a price on a Helix one or a Sachs motorsport one too before I decide.

QDRIVE?? OUCH

 

[Robmarriott]

The power steering pump? It's got a years warranty on it, was dirt cheap as I work for ECP and its been absolutely fine so far.

 

[Robmarriott]

So the car is currently at JC Weldfab in Wellingborough having a power steering cooler fitted, the exhaust altered to remove the awful flange setup on the manifold which keeps blowing.

I'm also having them make me some funky brake ducts out of aluminium, pics to follow.

 

[Robmarriott]

 

[Rubicon_]

Those brake ducts look brilliant!

 

[green]

So the car is currently at JC Weldfab in Wellingborough having a power steering cooler fitted, the exhaust altered to remove the awful flange setup on the manifold which keeps blowing.

I'm also having them make me some funky brake ducts out of aluminium, pics to follow.

I'm liking the sound of the power steering cooler. I take it its to stop the fluid from boiling on trackdays ? Got any pictures ?

 

[green]

Oh..and Brake ducts look great :up:

 

[haimsey]

Those brake ducts are great

 

[Robmarriott]

So this happened....

 

[NorthloopCup]

So this happened....

Very nice!! What size are the discs?

 

[Robmarriott]

278mm

 

[NorthloopCup]

278mm

Ah ok. They look a lot bigger than that tbh! What are the calipers off? Formula Renault?

 

[Robmarriott]

They are indeed, fingers crossed they'll fit under the current wheels

 

[NorthloopCup]

They are indeed, fingers crossed they'll fit under the current wheels

Well they look like quite a low profile caliper so I'd say you'll be fine tbh mate. Ap calipers? They look like it.

 

[Robmarriott]

Yeah AP Caparo ones, they're under a 13" rim on the Formula Renault so fingers crossed

 

[NorthloopCup]

Yeah AP Caparo ones, they're under a 13" rim on the Formula Renault so fingers crossed

You should piss it on a 15" rim then mate.

 

[Robmarriott]

It's the room behind the spokes I'm concerned about but there's only one way to find out! (When this weather improves)

 

[NorthloopCup]

It's the room behind the spokes I'm concerned about but there's only one way to find out! (When this weather improves)

Well they look like they've got the same or more of an offset on the disc bell than the oe disc, so I'd be reasonably confident they'll fit fine.
I know the Meg brembos fit behind the team dynamics on 280's with a small spacer.

 

[katana2]

Wonderfull setup !

 

[Robmarriott]

Mocked one up behind a wheel the other day and they do fit so it's game on!

They're currently back with JC Weldfab to have some new bells made up with the right PCD and centre bore, then the brackets will be made up and they'll be on

 

[SEW97]

Wow this is perfection! Exactly what i want to do to my future RB, a long shot i know but if you're considering selling in the near future please let me know.

 

[Jekyll]

Excellent work Rob! Anymore updates?

Also I recognise the plate, where did you buy this from?

 

[Robmarriott]

No more updates yet, waiting on new bells for the discs.

Bought the car from Dunmow in Essex