Cullen's new track toy

[182_steve]

Getting the fluid changed and the new lines on is all good stuff but the cut in that other part, how could someone leave it like that seriously 🙈

 

[Cullen]

Getting the fluid changed and the new lines on is all good stuff but the cut in that other part, how could someone leave it like that seriously 🙈

i know mate, im glad i found it doing the brake overhaul as it wouldnt of lasted this years trackdays
i believe the car was looked after with a few choice mods and then passed to a plonka who abused it at some point.

i havent mentioned it in the thread but i did gearbox oil and engine oil and they were both jet black.

its now finally back to good car again, apart from the engine its all been overhauled. looking forward to a year of good trackdays.

 

[M.C..]

Good project, love be the golf.
WD40 works well for removing the glue off the sound deadening

 

[Cullen]

Good project, love be the golf.
WD40 works well for removing the glue off the sound deadening

cheers

Will try that if the jelsol doent turn up this week

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

What wheels are on the Golf? CH’?

19’s?

 

[Cullen]

What wheels are on the Golf? CH’?

19’s?

ch 18's mate think they were 18x8 and 18x9

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

that brake fluid had seen better days! didn't notice you mentioned the rear disc spacer. Probably the reason why someone took the grinder to the stub axle to get bearings off, if not fitted get some on asap:
http://www.roadtrackraceparts.com/r...er-spacer-rear-renaultsport-clio-172-182.html

 

[Crayola]

As above. Previous owner of my car decided it was a good idea to also install the spacer backwards on one side and torque the nut to pissing eleventy[emoji849] The other side didn’t even have one[emoji19]


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[Cullen]

that brake fluid had seen better days! didn't notice you mentioned the rear disc spacer. Probably the reason why someone took the grinder to the stub axle to get bearings off, if not fitted get some on asap:
http://www.roadtrackraceparts.com/r...er-spacer-rear-renaultsport-clio-172-182.html

Cheers george

there is a disc spacer on either side mate, think i was baffled by the cut to he axle i didnt log it

 

[Cullen]

As above. Previous owner of my car decided it was a good idea to also install the spacer backwards on one side and torque the nut to pissing eleventy[emoji849] The other side didn’t even have one[emoji19]


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Surprised the disc even went round without a spacer, worrying to think that people think doing this stuff is acceptable

 

[Crayola]

Surprised the disc even went round without a spacer, worrying to think that people think doing this stuff is acceptable

It made a horrid racket but the caliper stuck on and cracked my disc in half on the A19 before I noticed the bearing:tearsofjoy:😂

 

[Cullen]

Update 6

T-minus 1 week to spa

After all the work thats been done to the clio it was time for an alignment and some camber.

I phoned up northampton motorsport on tuesday and got myself and my mates mk2 golf 20vt booked in for setup this saturday.

First things first this morning i came out the door to see him head first in his bonnet,
only to find he hadnt fully tightened a boost hose after a turbo rebuild

Shortly after a tweek with a 13mm socket we were on our way.

Not before a pitstop at the best cafe in the uk 2016 (super sausage cafe)

Triple cumberland sausage double bacon cheese and sticky bbq sauce in a big bun.

We arrived at northampton motorsport just before 8.30. (obligatory pic)

When the lads turned up we had a good chat, told them the score with the cars and they invited us into the workshop while the work was carried out,
as usual with northampton motorsport they didnt disappoint on there selection of cars.

K20 type r engine westfield

Immaculate ford anglia

fully reworked janspeed twin turbo v8 (i think)

420hp cosworth powered mk2 wide arch escort

And a fiat 600 factory wide body hillclimb car that came in for weight and rolling road.

 

[Cullen]

Enough of the car p**n

we got mine on the ramp first as we discovered the mk2 needed a new top mount, which northampton motorsport ordered there and then and fitted (top blokes)

The camber shims i had discovered installed on the car the other night were negative 3 degrees camber slightly more than i expected.

I had wanted to run -2 to -2 1/4 on the front but due to the rear im now running -3 all round.

Mk2 on the alignment

And the graph, the rear passenger is out but we think this is due to the stub axle that has been tampered with,
that will be changed out this week as i received the new ones. thanks @H2MRK

Happy with the results now the car drives straight :smile:

Probably wont be an update till im back from the mecca next thursday :wink:

 

[Crayola]

Update 6

T-minus 1 week to spa

After all the work thats been done to the clio it was time for an alignment and some camber.

I phoned up northampton motorsport on tuesday and got myself and my mates mk2 golf 20vt booked in for setup this saturday.

First things first this morning i came out the door to see him head first in his bonnet,
only to find he hadnt fully tightened a boost hose after a turbo rebuild

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Shortly after a tweek with a 13mm socket we were on our way.

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Not before a pitstop at the best cafe in the uk 2016 (super sausage cafe)

Triple cumberland sausage double bacon cheese and sticky bbq sauce in a big bun.

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We arrived at northampton motorsport just before 8.30. (obligatory pic)

View attachment 1361211

When the lads turned up we had a good chat, told them the score with the cars and they invited us into the workshop while the work was carried out,
as usual with northampton motorsport they didnt disappoint on there selection of cars.

K20 type r engine westfield
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Immaculate ford anglia

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fully reworked janspeed twin turbo v8 (i think)

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420hp cosworth powered mk2 wide arch escort
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And a fiat 600 factory wide body hillclimb car that came in for weight and rolling road.

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I still can’t make my mind up whether that sausage in a bun looks over complicated and shite or whether it looks nice to eat[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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[Cullen]

I still can’t make my mind up whether that sausage in a bun looks over complicated and shite or whether it looks nice to eat[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Both
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[Cullen]

Well i have had enough of the poorly resprayed satin black wheels, managed to get these finished off today.

Old

kia something grey

Also added the fabia splitter too which makes a big difference for something so small.

 

[imprezaworks]

Glwts

 

[Cullen]

Well im back after nearly a year, lots of cars full builds and a new clio for our spa trip in april.

Lets backtrack to start

April 2018 spa francorchamps 2nd year in a row and the clio never disappointed
Pics from the trip need no explaining

After spa I decided to sell the clio to rebuild the new mk1 golf shell I had just bought.

April 2018-august 2018

Found a fully refurbished shell in a barn in coventry

Once home I got the car on the jig and re undersealed it all

 

[Cullen]

full build pics again need no explaining all done by myself

That brings me upto august 2018 where I had a change of heart and sold up

 

[mossyv6]

WOW to the Golf now - simply awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Cullen]

New car after selling the mk1 1

bmw 328i 240hp
full cage
ado8r's
cobra buckets and harnesses
td 1.2 17x8 all round
m3 medium case diff
hsd dualtech coilovers
uprated anti rollbars

After I got my hands on it and a few trackdays

Due to rust issue and the rear subframe pulling itself through the floor I decided to break it for parts and scrap the shell

 

[Cullen]

Now this brings me upto the present day

Bit of history car was a cat c pre 2015 and was repaired by the same bloke I bought it off who is my best mates friend runs G.A.D bodyshop, owned the car all that time, and has done the mods aswell, I even had a few laps in this car in 2015 at Bedford autodrome and was not aware it was a cat c, just goes to show its about the car and not the history

Clio 197 cup
39k
4 branch mani
decat
sports system with downturned pipes
quaife diff
lowered on springs
recaro seats

Picked it up for £2800 which I think is a good price

Car is currently being de stickered in between defrosting my fingers.

I have these parts ready to fit
new hub
Brembo hc front disks and mintex f2r pads
new rear discs and bearings
new braided lines
motul 660 full fluid change

Half cage arrives wednesday
harnesses which are on the shelf waiting to be fitted


plans for the car
full service
20mm spacers all round
white wheels
induction kit of some sort

 

[Cookson]

Please don't put Martini stickers all over it

 

[Cullen]

Please don't put Martini stickers all over it

It's hard enough getting these shitty Renault ones off without adding more

 

[Cullen]

Sooooo I'm.back in a clio 182 and I've been busy,

This is how the clio 197 ended up after I vanished from the forum.

Single sabelt seat harness
Half cage
Refurbed wheels
Ktec coilovers
Ad08r's
Deep dish wheel
Spacers

And this is the new creation inferno orange 182 bought from a mate who had done alot of work to it and owned it for 3 years prior to me getting my hands on it

Bc coilovers
X2 omp bucket seats
Half cage
Some technomagnesio wheels with ar1 tyres
White line rear ARB
Omp flat bottom wheel

This was the car as I bought it clean and cared for

Since then I have fully stripped the car of all sound proofing roof and floors sorted some untidy wiring out and clean up the dials

Before

During

Hideous

 

[Cullen]

I started the engine bay up aswell with a few rattle cans as I like my track cars looking smart

Also put some air holes in the front as I like the look more than it being useful
Ive also cut in a proper cold air feed duct to the air filted just next to the tow hook, tempory until I do a battery relocation and an enclosed filter.

Also rebuilt both front calipers and gave them a lick of paint the setup is now
brembo hc discs
Hel braided lines
Motul 660 fluid
Mintex F2R pads front
PBS pads rear with standard discs

I also started up all badges and door bullets silver to make it look fresher.

Did a trackday at snett last week and this is the new setup minus the van as it's a mates

Now for the biggest changes the wheels and slicks I bought last week
15x7 et25
Dunlop slicks
New seat and new steering wheel aswell

I also removed the rear tints but no before pics car looks so fresh now.

There will be lots and lots more updates coming up soon so stay tuned.

 

[KivsGarage]

I think maybe I should continue this thread a little? 🤭

I started the engine bay up aswell with a few rattle cans as I like my track cars looking smart

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Also put some air holes in the front as I like the look more than it being useful
Ive also cut in a proper cold air feed duct to the air filted just next to the tow hook, tempory until I do a battery relocation and an enclosed filter.

View attachment 1481609


Also rebuilt both front calipers and gave them a lick of paint the setup is now
brembo hc discs
Hel braided lines
Motul 660 fluid
Mintex F2R pads front
PBS pads rear with standard discs

View attachment 1481611

I also started up all badges and door bullets silver to make it look fresher.

Did a trackday at snett last week and this is the new setup minus the van as it's a mates

View attachment 1481613

Now for the biggest changes the wheels and slicks I bought last week
15x7 et25
Dunlop slicks
New seat and new steering wheel aswell

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I also removed the rear tints but no before pics car looks so fresh now.

There will be lots and lots more updates coming up soon so stay tuned.