Cub's Flamer - Supercharged, Cage etc

[Cub.]

@JP83 - I'm coming up the Saturday early, so sadly no more unplanned Petrol Station rendezvous...

 

[RMDavis]

Good news. Flameshed passed its MOT and is getting taxed. Only done 400 miles this year, so taking it up to Blyton for CSF will give it a good run out. I gave it an oil change and filter change, and checked the pads etc.

Looking forward to CSF. Much excite. I'm on track in the afternoon, and I'll be experimenting with the suspension setup to find what suits my driving style best......

Some obligatory photos of it. Had a good look around it on the ramp and all looks good;

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Looking forward to seeing the Flamer again bud, and having a catch up!

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[Martin.]

Nice. What AST's have you gone for mate? And what spring rates?

 

[Cub.]

Nice. What AST's have you gone for mate? And what spring rates?

I've had the ASTs since 2015 bud, just haven't played much with settings. 5200's with custom spring rates.

 

[Martin.]

I've had the ASTs since 2015 bud, just haven't played much with settings. 5200's with custom spring rates.

Ah my bad sorry lol. 5200s, with the external resevoirs?

Do you have any idea what you spring rates actually are though? Was just keen to see as I've recently got new ones for mine.

 

[Cub.]

Ah my bad sorry lol. 5200s, with the external resevoirs?

Do you have any idea what you spring rates actually are though? Was just keen to see as I've recently got new ones for mine.

They may be 5100s then, as I don't think they have external reservoirs. I got the spring rates from @NorthloopCup so he may remember...

 

[NorthloopCup]

They may be 5100s then, as I don't think they have external reservoirs. I got the spring rates from @NorthloopCup so he may remember...

They are indeed 5100's. As for spring rates I can no longer remember what I told you! Lol! Old age that.

 

[Cub.]

Been a while since I’ve updated this, largely because flameshed hasn’t been upto much, sadly.

Since passing its MoT and then me having to miss CSF (gutted) I sorned it for the winter.

I had noticed the negative battery clamp on the terminal had become too loose and had reached the end of its life. It wouldn’t hold on the terminal and needed a snapped off drill bit end jammed in it to stay on the terminal. So this weekend I took the old one off and wired the new one on;

I then started it up, ran it up to temp and performed a very satisfying short spin around my drive

I had a check around it and looked through the history file and have determined that before it gets used in anger next spring i’ll book it in for;

- check the diff, and if necessary get the box out and diff replated

- change the oil and get the charger checked

Other than that, it should be good for some fun.

I’m determined to do a few more track days than this year, now Wilbur is a bit older. If it only does 400 miles again this year, i’ll have to seriously review ownership :frowning:

 

[plees]

@Cub. Where will you be getting the charger checked? TTS?

 

[Christopher.]

You, me Brands.

 

[Cub.]

@Cub. Where will you be getting the charger checked? TTS?

Not sure yet. I’ll speak with J-tech and see who they recommend.

Does TTS come with good recommendations?

 

[Cub.]

You, me Brands.

I’ll bring the candles....

 

[plees]

Not sure yet. I’ll speak with J-tech and see who they recommend.

Does TTS come with good recommendations?

I think they're the main rotrex suppliers but tbh i'm not sure if they do any sort of inspection/maintenance on them? i could be wrong though?
I seem to remember reading on their website a while ago that they didn't do any charger servicing

I emailed them a couple of months ago about mine because i thought it wasn't performing as it should, they just said it either works or it doesn't!

 

[Gus]

How are you finding the Samco coolant lines? Been considering getting a set for my car, mainly just to match the colour to my boost pipes. Do they leak or anything ?

 

[Mr R.]

How are you finding the Samco coolant lines? Been considering getting a set for my car, mainly just to match the colour to my boost pipes. Do they leak or anything ?

Samco hoses are the best.

 

[Jekyll]

If anybody knows, then its this guy ^

 

[Cub.]

How are you finding the Samco coolant lines? Been considering getting a set for my car, mainly just to match the colour to my boost pipes. Do they leak or anything ?

As @Phase1sr says, they’ve been excellent. Not a single leak nor problem fitting them. Top notch. Been on 3 years or so.

 

[t90_lle]

I do like a flamer!! I think its my favourite colour after Monaco blue :smile:

 

[r0ss172]

So much love for this car, flamers are slowly becoming my favourite colour, hope all is well mate!

 

[Martin.]

You, me Brands.

And Me

 

[Cub.]

Sadly, now up for sale: https://www.cliosport.net/threads/supercharged-flame-red-172-£7500.821188/

It will be at CSF Blyton if anyone wants a look in detail.

 

[Jekyll]

How comes? Family/home life, not getting used, money towards new project?

Edit: just read the advert!

 

[Tim.]

Off to be a mod on Dadsnet?

 

[Cub.]

@Dr Jekyll The primary reason is it doesn’t have 4 seats. So it never gets used. It’s unfortunate, but life has other priorities sometimes!

 

[NorthloopCup]

@Dr Jekyll The primary reason is it doesn’t have 4 seats. So it never gets used. It’s unfortunate, but life has other priorities sometimes!

More important priorities at that mate. ??

 

[cat171]

Ant1 should buy it!

 

[cat171]

Sad news tbh, I haven't seen it in real life, but I can tell it's one of the most sorted 1*2's on here!

 

[JP83]

Gutting dude. Be great to see you at CSF though. Even @MarcJP is going?!

 

[Cub.]

Gutting dude. Be great to see you at CSF though. Even @MarcJP is going?!

Yep, looking forward to the weekend. I’m pretty sad about the clio, but it’s got to the point I feel a little sorry for it sat there not doing anything when it should be hammering around a track or b-road!

 

[RMDavis]

Sad to see this incredible car go mate!

A car that gave me so much inspiration with my own supercharged project.

Will be great to have a catch up at CSF bud! [emoji1303]

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[JP83]

Yep, looking forward to the weekend. I’m pretty sad about the clio, but it’s got to the point I feel a little sorry for it sat there not doing anything when it should be hammering around a track or b-road!

I was in the same boat. Needed more seats and had a Clio doing nothing.
Good excuse for something bigger and fun now?!

 

[Marc.]

Gutted you’re selling it mate. It’s definitely the best Clio I’ve been in, but your reason for selling it is a good one!

 

[Cub.]

Sad to see this incredible car go mate!

A car that gave me so much inspiration with my own supercharged project.

Will be great to have a catch up at CSF bud! [emoji1303]

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Cheers bud, yep be great to catch up.

I was in the same boat. Needed more seats and had a Clio doing nothing.
Good excuse for something bigger and fun now?!

Sadly, life catches up with us all at some point! I’ve got an extension to get out of the way first, then i’m angling for a four seat classic a la 67 mustang or something.

 

[Djw John]

End of an era but very understandable.
Nice to see it being sold whole and not split down.

 

[masekwm]

Such an awesome package, good luck with the sale.

 

[Hixle]

End of an era Oli! Still can’t believe you got it in 2011.

It really is the best Clio on here imo, I remember hammering it around Llandow pre-supercharger days! Someone will be getting one hell of a toy!

Need a catch up soon mate, hope all is good.

 

[Mr R.]

Sad day Mr Bear, I did the same with the PH1.
I now have an Impreza that doesn't get used. ?

good luck with it, I'm sure it will go to a good home. ?

 

[v15ben]

Sad to see a part of the CS furniture go but as others have said, there are definitely more important priorities than old Clios
I've always admired your car and the photography that goes with your posts about it.

 

[mintno1]

Such a great car, hopefully it will go to a good home, credit to you ?
Onwards and upwards, you'll be back ?

 

[welshname]

Shame to see it go. But I get why. Lovely car, probably one of the most reliable SC'd 172's on here, although probably did the least miles ?