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Cub's Flamer - Supercharged, Cage etc
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Update time again. I planned to go and watch some of the guys race up at Rockingham on the 5th @Tony Hunter , aswell as catching up with quite a few others. Sadly it didn't turn out like that
The bearings had a faint whine on them when I came back from Wales, but thought I'd chance getting the clio upto my parents, onto Rockingham, and then back again without them getting too bad. That turned out to be a dumb call;
Luckily, before the trip to Wales the weekend before, I'd extended my AA cover to 'Relay', basically meaning I could be recovered home to my garage from anywhere in the UK, and not just towed to the nearest local garage so Jonny NoStars could get his hands on the car. Extending my cover cost me £16. Result.
Getting the car on and off the low loader turned out to be ok, and not a bumper off job, but it was mm's away from catching. Again, a stroke of luck. So now here the car is, again;
I am ridiculously busy at work unfortunately, and so having bought the parts it is off to J-Tech automotive for both front bearings to be done on May 5th. Whilst it is having the bearings done, I'm putting a new set of Brembo HC discs on (there is a lip on both at the moment) and the DS3000s are being swapped for DS2500s. I can't handle the squeal, which is a shame as they are great pads. The DS2500s did me fine over the last year, so I'm hoping for the same this year!
Obligatory parts (thanks @g172 - excellent service as per usual) photos (which I hope have come out the right way up);
Upcoming - I have the V8 Power Run weekend booked in for the bank holiday. Not sure if i'll run the flamer or not, as its not exactly a 'drag beast', but I'm going with a two friends, both who have different era Mustangs ('67 and '82). So, it should be a great weekend and good fun
I've also booked the Llandow trackday, which I'm looking forward to. For those who haven't been, it has always a great day and a good mix of track driving and social pit lane banter. The link is here;
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...kday-Wed-20th-Aug-£85&p=10225471#post10225471
Update time again. I planned to go and watch some of the guys race up at Rockingham on the 5th @Tony Hunter , aswell as catching up with quite a few others. Sadly it didn't turn out like that
The bearings had a faint whine on them when I came back from Wales, but thought I'd chance getting the clio upto my parents, onto Rockingham, and then back again without them getting too bad. That turned out to be a dumb call;
Luckily, before the trip to Wales the weekend before, I'd extended my AA cover to 'Relay', basically meaning I could be recovered home to my garage from anywhere in the UK, and not just towed to the nearest local garage so Jonny NoStars could get his hands on the car. Extending my cover cost me £16. Result.
Getting the car on and off the low loader turned out to be ok, and not a bumper off job, but it was mm's away from catching. Again, a stroke of luck. So now here the car is, again;
I am ridiculously busy at work unfortunately, and so having bought the parts it is off to J-Tech automotive for both front bearings to be done on May 5th. Whilst it is having the bearings done, I'm putting a new set of Brembo HC discs on (there is a lip on both at the moment) and the DS3000s are being swapped for DS2500s. I can't handle the squeal, which is a shame as they are great pads. The DS2500s did me fine over the last year, so I'm hoping for the same this year!
Obligatory parts (thanks @g172 - excellent service as per usual) photos (which I hope have come out the right way up);
Upcoming - I have the V8 Power Run weekend booked in for the bank holiday. Not sure if i'll run the flamer or not, as its not exactly a 'drag beast', but I'm going with a two friends, both who have different era Mustangs ('67 and '82). So, it should be a great weekend and good fun
I've also booked the Llandow trackday, which I'm looking forward to. For those who haven't been, it has always a great day and a good mix of track driving and social pit lane banter. The link is here;
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...kday-Wed-20th-Aug-£85&p=10225471#post10225471
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
It didn't look anything like that whilst in Wales...
Shame about the bearings but at least they'll be done and the pig squealer brakes will be gone! I run the HC discs and DS2500's and they've been fine for me, even with the odd bit of abuse on track. I don't know why they get such a bad reputation for the odd trackday as I've found them to work fairly well and not had any brake fade to speak of. Perhaps I'm not going fast enough or don't brake hard enough
Catch you soon mate - enjoy the V8's!
+1
It didn't look anything like that whilst in Wales...
Shame about the bearings but at least they'll be done and the pig squealer brakes will be gone! I run the HC discs and DS2500's and they've been fine for me, even with the odd bit of abuse on track. I don't know why they get such a bad reputation for the odd trackday as I've found them to work fairly well and not had any brake fade to speak of. Perhaps I'm not going fast enough or don't brake hard enough
Catch you soon mate - enjoy the V8's!
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
I did ask about first bud....
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?740641-Wheel-Bearings
I did ask about first bud....
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?740641-Wheel-Bearings
182cup & 172 racecar
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Shame you didn't make it to Rockingham Oli, we even had extra bacon, just for you.
Shame you didn't make it to Rockingham Oli, we even had extra bacon, just for you.
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
I was pretty annoyed, and having learnt there was bacon, I am now mortified. I'll be along to another one.
@Matt_90 has first refusal on them. If he doesn't want them, you can have them. I'm looking for £90 plus postage bud. They've only done 750 miles and were £150 new. They are coming out of the car May 5th.
I was pretty annoyed, and having learnt there was bacon, I am now mortified.
I'll be along to another one.Whats happening with the 3000's?
@Matt_90 has first refusal on them. If he doesn't want them, you can have them. I'm looking for £90 plus postage bud. They've only done 750 miles and were £150 new. They are coming out of the car May 5th.
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Ah! I hadn't noticed the manufacturer, fair enough!
Ah! I hadn't noticed the manufacturer, fair enough!
Matt_90
ClioSport Club Member
Sprint/climb 106 gti
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
I thought I replied to your message Oli sorry. I need them before the 25th so I have just bought some 1155's to try out. Feel free to sell them on
I was pretty annoyed, and having learnt there was bacon, I am now mortified.
@Matt_90 has first refusal on them. If he doesn't want them, you can have them. I'm looking for £90 plus postage bud. They've only done 750 miles and were £150 new. They are coming out of the car May 5th.
I thought I replied to your message Oli sorry. I need them before the 25th so I have just bought some 1155's to try out. Feel free to sell them on
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Pretty good pad, like to smoke though if not cooled properly lol
I thought I replied to your message Oli sorry. I need them before the 25th so I have just bought some 1155's to try out. Feel free to sell them on
Pretty good pad, like to smoke though if not cooled properly lol
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Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
A little, the roads around the 'ring are pretty fun/steep/intense on the brakes.
A little, the roads around the 'ring are pretty fun/steep/intense on the brakes.
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Ah, ok - I thought they were pretty good (hence why I've tended to stick with them).
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
So, I got both front wheel bearings done, and swapped out the DS3000s for the DS2500s and also replaced the front discs with a new set of Brembo HCs. The car feels 'tighter' than ever, as it has effectively had all of the front end suspension / bearings etc swapped for new. Couldn't be happier given its just clocked 99k miles.
Not too much else to report on the car front, due to being crazy busy at work, other than the fact it is running sweet and using no oil. An experience I have never had before in Renault Ownership - lol!
Since the engine swap, i've been a bit slack and allowed the garage to basically fill with junk. So, I got sick of that, and spent a friday afternoon tidying it all up.
Before:
After:
The 12 year old child in me appeared;
And someone left a long term memento
Other than that, the flamer acted as support car and did another 400 miles helping my friend run his '68 Mustang in the UK V8 Power Tour, which was great fun and saw some cool and interesting metal running up and down the strip at Shakey raceway for the Yank Weekend
Next up - French car show on the 7th, where the car has been accepted onto one of the Themed Paddocks. Which means I better clean it, including the white bits. Oh, how I regret painting them white now
So, I got both front wheel bearings done, and swapped out the DS3000s for the DS2500s and also replaced the front discs with a new set of Brembo HCs. The car feels 'tighter' than ever, as it has effectively had all of the front end suspension / bearings etc swapped for new.
Couldn't be happier given its just clocked 99k miles.Not too much else to report on the car front, due to being crazy busy at work, other than the fact it is running sweet and using no oil. An experience I have never had before in Renault Ownership - lol!
Since the engine swap, i've been a bit slack and allowed the garage to basically fill with junk.
So, I got sick of that, and spent a friday afternoon tidying it all up.Before:
After:
The 12 year old child in me appeared;
And someone left a long term memento
Other than that, the flamer acted as support car and did another 400 miles helping my friend run his '68 Mustang in the UK V8 Power Tour, which was great fun and saw some cool and interesting metal running up and down the strip at Shakey raceway for the Yank Weekend
Next up - French car show on the 7th, where the car has been accepted onto one of the Themed Paddocks. Which means I better clean it, including the white bits. Oh, how I regret painting them white now
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
I envy your garage! My single garage just doesn't cut it, especially as it looks like a bloody breakers yard.
I envy your garage! My single garage just doesn't cut it, especially as it looks like a bloody breakers yard.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Nice tidy garage dude, at least I think it's a garage? Beneath the blur on those photos I mean?
You're next mission is to make that vice functional, and not ornamental. And buy yourself a bearing press (every garage needs a bearing press)
Nice tidy garage dude, at least I think it's a garage? Beneath the blur on those photos I mean?
You're next mission is to make that vice functional, and not ornamental. And buy yourself a bearing press (every garage needs a bearing press)
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Fridge is meer steps away in the kitchen, there's no need for a tv when you have circlips to wrestle with a whatnot.
It is a domestic dwelling though, don't cha know.
Fridge is meer steps away in the kitchen, there's no need for a tv when you have circlips to wrestle with a whatnot.
It is a domestic dwelling though, don't cha know.
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Cheers Dan. I must admit, it was a huge benefit finding a house we liked where someone had already built a decent sized mancave.
Yep, i'm looking into how to construct a decent solid work bench in that corner at the moment actually A bearing press isn't going to be acquired until I need to do bearings again, which I hope isn't going to be for a while!
And these two are a priority over the bearing press! lol
Cheers Dan. I must admit, it was a huge benefit finding a house we liked where someone had already built a decent sized mancave.
Nice tidy garage dude, at least I think it's a garage? Beneath the blur on those photos I mean?
You're next mission is to make that vice functional, and not ornamental. And buy yourself a bearing press (every garage needs a bearing press)
Yep, i'm looking into how to construct a decent solid work bench in that corner at the moment actually
A bearing press isn't going to be acquired until I need to do bearings again, which I hope isn't going to be for a while!And these two are a priority over the bearing press! lol
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
No track time at FCS ?
Looking good in the domestic garage.
No track time at FCS ?
Looking good in the domestic garage.
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
No chance bud. I've only just got it back on the road, don't want some pellet taking me out at FCS!
Hopefully see you on Sunday?
No chance bud. I've only just got it back on the road, don't want some pellet taking me out at FCS!
Hopefully see you on Sunday?
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Yea...... On track !!
What theme paddock you in again ?
No chance bud. I've only just got it back on the road, don't want some pellet taking me out at FCS!
Hopefully see you on Sunday?
Yea...... On track !!
What theme paddock you in again ?
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Performance, race, rally , track. Or something like that. Lol.
I'll be there from 8ish probably. I'll ring you when I'm there, arrange to meet you lot once I've dumped the flamer.
Performance, race, rally , track. Or something like that. Lol.
I'll be there from 8ish probably. I'll ring you when I'm there, arrange to meet you lot once I've dumped the flamer.
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Hi5 Mr The Bear
Angle see ?
And these two are a priority over the bearing press! lol
Hi5 Mr The Bear
Angle see ?
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
I'm on the case with Anglesey, Luke and his Mrs are over tonight, so I'm going to prime him for 'Operation Caravan'. Lol!
I'm on the case with Anglesey, Luke and his Mrs are over tonight, so I'm going to prime him for 'Operation Caravan'. Lol!
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Been a while since I updated this, so here goes. First up, the car is running better than ever, which I am over the moon about.
Gave it a good decontamination, clean, clay bar, polish and wax before heading off to my first FCS. I'm no detailer or photographer but I was pleased with the outcome;
Here is Christopher. Fletcher and TimR26 waiting to go out on track at Combe.
Some pics of it on the Samco stand.
Was great to see some of the usual faces and meet plenty of new ones. I don't think i'll do another FCS, as good as it was to meet some people off here, I'd rather do a decent trackday.
Following FCS, I went off to the annula pilgrimage to Le Mans, another great year and I had a great time. Was good to meet some new people off here, and the SC lot (with our token bristolians) were on top form. Special thanks to Tim. for organising, again. Obligatory photo of the hearse in motion Mr.Potato
I also headed off to Shakespeare Raceway to help my brother in law run his mustang again. Was a good day, and saw tom172cup which was good to catch up. Love this car;
Since Shakey, I have bought a new set of ADO8r's for the OZ F1's to replace the ones on these. I have also refitted the PMS Studs and bought a new nut for them, as I managed to round one off Did a long run to Kent this weekend for a stag, and they are fine, so the refitting seems to have worked.
I also managed to break the trusty Micra. It took me 32k miles, but I pulled out of a petrol station for it to cut out completely. Complete electrical failure. Some investigation and it turned out to be a fuse that had corroded through, largely because someone had not put the plastic weatherproof cover back on the fuses. Broken fuse;
£53 later and a new one acquired, and fitted with the obligatory 'fleet photo' - baller
I'm off to see Tony Hunter at Snet this weekend, which will be good, and then have both Llandow and Oulton trackdays booked in for August. Can't wait to get the car back out on track.
Been a while since I updated this, so here goes. First up, the car is running better than ever, which I am over the moon about.
Gave it a good decontamination, clean, clay bar, polish and wax before heading off to my first FCS. I'm no detailer or photographer
but I was pleased with the outcome;Here is Christopher. Fletcher and TimR26 waiting to go out on track at Combe.
Some pics of it on the Samco stand.
Was great to see some of the usual faces and meet plenty of new ones. I don't think i'll do another FCS, as good as it was to meet some people off here, I'd rather do a decent trackday.
Following FCS, I went off to the annula pilgrimage to Le Mans, another great year and I had a great time. Was good to meet some new people off here, and the SC lot (with our token bristolians) were on top form. Special thanks to Tim. for organising, again. Obligatory photo of the hearse in motion Mr.Potato
I also headed off to Shakespeare Raceway to help my brother in law run his mustang again. Was a good day, and saw tom172cup which was good to catch up. Love this car;
Since Shakey, I have bought a new set of ADO8r's for the OZ F1's to replace the ones on these. I have also refitted the PMS Studs and bought a new nut for them, as I managed to round one off
Did a long run to Kent this weekend for a stag, and they are fine, so the refitting seems to have worked.I also managed to break the trusty Micra. It took me 32k miles, but I pulled out of a petrol station for it to cut out completely. Complete electrical failure. Some investigation and it turned out to be a fuse that had corroded through, largely because someone had not put the plastic weatherproof cover back on the fuses. Broken fuse;
£53 later and a new one acquired, and fitted with the obligatory 'fleet photo' - baller
I'm off to see Tony Hunter at Snet this weekend, which will be good, and then have both Llandow and Oulton trackdays booked in for August. Can't wait to get the car back out on track.
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
I am jealous....
I am jealous....
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
No way!!!!! You can't get rid of it after all that effort has gone into it.
No way!!!!! You can't get rid of it after all that effort has gone into it.
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Yeah, I'm mixed minds at the moment. I'll either keep it and supercharge it, or sell it / break it and get something else I have had my eye on. Depends on the cost of the extension to the house I want to do aswell though...
If the wife gives permission for two 'weekend cars' i'll keep both!
Yeah, I'm mixed minds at the moment. I'll either keep it and supercharge it, or sell it / break it and get something else I have had my eye on. Depends on the cost of the extension to the house I want to do aswell though...
If the wife gives permission for two 'weekend cars' i'll keep both!
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Saddens me to hear this lol. Such a lovely car and you've put so much time/money/effort into getting it where it is now.
Saddens me to hear this lol. Such a lovely car and you've put so much time/money/effort into getting it where it is now.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Holy s**t. What ever happened to "I'll never sell it"??
Holy s**t. What ever happened to "I'll never sell it"??
