Daniels Blue 182.

[dann2707]

Did you get the wiring mate? I modded my wiring to a megane map sensor too...

I did matey, thank you though. Why did you run the Megane map sensor? Does it read higher?

Pretty sure that the turbo will actually quiet it down so the decat will help aid hooning noises!

Loving the updates dude!

Also, that heat wrap stuff is horrid. Fiberglass dust on your hands for days 😧

Thanks man, yeah wish I'd worn gloves but it wasn't as bad as when I made my carbon fibre dash inserts on my bed, Dremeling away! Can still feel the fibres in my legs.

Notched the chassis rail yet?

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Not yet.

 

[Mash.]

I did matey, thank you though. Why did you run the Megane map sensor? Does it read higher?


Thanks man, yeah wish I'd worn gloves but it wasn't as bad as when I made my carbon fibre dash inserts on my bed, Dremeling away! Can still feel the fibres in my legs.


Not yet.

Good luck. Galvanised is great to weld..

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[rainbird]

Where'd you get the heat wrap from dude? Need to pick some up for my new DP when I finally get it welded up and want to avoid paying over the odds, but refuse to buy the cheap nasty Chinese stuff some folk go for.

 

[dann2707]

Where'd you get the heat wrap from dude? Need to pick some up for my new DP when I finally get it welded up and want to avoid paying over the odds, but refuse to buy the cheap nasty Chinese stuff some folk go for.

It was just one of the first ones I saw on ebay luke, was around £9 delivered. Probably flammable..

Good news, the engine is nearly in. Got to nock the chassis in a tad bit more but it's mega close. Had to lift the engine back out as I need to fit the alternator. Thought I'd be able to do it in situ. Took the opportunity to spray the gearbox mount whilst it's out.

Was in the garage all night so the girlfriend brought me tea down. What a hero. She's a goodn

 

[rainbird]

Strong progress Dan, won't be long now!
With regards to the heat wrap, let me know how you get on. Mixed reviews of the cheaper stuff so it seems a bit of a lottery, fingers crossed! Don't be too alarmed if it's particularly smoky the first few times it gets hot, just keep an eye on it.

 

[JamesBryan]

Strong progress Dan, won't be long now!
With regards to the heat wrap, let me know how you get on. Mixed reviews of the cheaper stuff so it seems a bit of a lottery, fingers crossed! Don't be too alarmed if it's particularly smoky the first few times it gets hot, just keep an eye on it.

Don't buy the cheap stuff. Get this from Demon Tweeks/JJC, you get 5 stainless steel ties with it for free too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-25-51mm-x-7-5-Metres-Volcano-Exhaust-Heat-Wrap-Chopper-Bobber/361195630508?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=2&asc=41434&meid=14620dd1b9dc44bab7c16d75d7b65e74&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=4&sd=141551577012

You may need more or less, but they do several sizes.

 

[masekwm]

How does the Megane gearbox work? Apart from the clutch is there anything different to the Clio?

 

[JamesBryan]

How does the Megane gearbox work? Apart from the clutch is there anything different to the Clio?

Clutch is hydraulic, the gear selector is on top of the box instead of underneath on the clio, 6 speed, takes less oil than a clio box.

 

[masekwm]

Clutch is hydraulic, the gear selector is on top of the box instead of underneath on the clio, 6 speed, takes less oil than a clio box.

So do the gear selectors need modifying or is it just a case of repositioning the stick?

 

[JamesBryan]

So do the gear selectors need modifying or is it just a case of repositioning the stick?

Not got a clue on the actual conversion, but the meganes use two cables to the selector whereas the clio is a rod as you know.

 

[masekwm]

That's what I thought, I'd have a go at this conversion if it was as easy as GTI6ing a 205 but things like the Clutch and selectors concern me

 

[dann2707]

So do the gear selectors need modifying or is it just a case of repositioning the stick?

You do away with the rod linkage and instead its just two cables (imagine how a bike changes gear) which mounts to the gearbox. You can then position the gearstick wherever you like as long as it's within the boundaries of the cable. Could V even have it in front of the car if you were weird.

If it wasn't like that I doubt I would have done the conversion as f**k sorting out a rod linkage under the car. No thanks!

 

[Matt555]

Cheers mate. I think they're really loud with no silencers but the decat gives you some nice pops and bangs apparently. Would love to get flames.
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Nah, not too loud, much quieter than ITB's, the turbo takes a load of noise out

 

[Jekyll]

Looks like a heart shaped egg. Thats real love right there!

 

[dann2707]

Today was a good day.

Went straight after work to go collect a work bench

And installed a vice onto it.

Weird how it's made things so much easier already, it sounds stupid but even just leaving sockets on there whilst I get something.

Marked where I am to cut the cambelt cover

Then a mate dropped me an alternator off as mine was siezed up. Fitted that along with the stretch belt and tensioner.

Then fitted the engine. Didn't take too long at all really. Just a bit of persuasion of the chassis with a hammer

Then the final product..

Finally I painted the alternator after those pics and called it a night. All the little things can come together now.

Just an oil cooler and Remap now for the major expenses. £450 ish at a guess

 

[rainbird]

Sweet! Nice one man, glad you've got it in the hole and on the way to getting it running

 

[The Russian.]

Incredible mate, honestly you've done a mega job.
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[Mr Plums]

You dont work for clioturbo do you buddy? It took mine about this long to be built :smiley:

Joking buddy, its coming on brilliant, it will be mega when its done and you can think 'i achieved this all by myself', and buy a 'built not bought' sticker hahaha.

Excellent mate.

 

[barnesautos]

Nice to see it's in the bay now ,coming along nicely .

 

[dann2707]

Sweet! Nice one man, glad you've got it in the hole and on the way to getting it running :smile:

Usually struggle with getting it in. Cheers buddy. Appreciate the comment. Love how you're on here despite not having a clio haha

Incredible mate, honestly you've done a mega job.
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Thank you buddy. I was thinking, fancy meeting up for a drink with @Panda. @Coops Turbo @Akay and I one time? I haven't had the chance to properly speak to everyone in a pub/beery environment since I moved down here. And I haven't met panda yet.

You dont work for clioturbo do you buddy? It took mine about this long to be built :smiley:

Joking buddy, its coming on brilliant, it will be mega when its done and you can think 'i achieved this all by myself', and buy a 'built not bought' sticker hahaha.

Excellent mate.

If I worked for clio turbo I'd be chiselling out my piston rings to get that sweet sweet high blowby figure that they strive so much for. Everyone knows we love that gas flow... Hahahha

Cheers dude, I knew you were joking! I can't wait. I'm more apprehensive that I'm changing so much at once,which will lead to inevitable problems. But as I'm keeping the power at a safe level I think I'll be fine.

I don't want to go down the number chasing route as that leads to unreliability. I want to enjoy it for what it is. Nail a s**t load of track days and drive it fast.

Nice to see it's in the bay now ,coming along nicely .

Thanks matey, got a few more wires to sort out then I can hook it up. Thanks again for your assistance on this.

 

[Mr Plums]

Opening the ring gap is easy to stop too much blow by, its much more difficult on a females sphincter muscle.

 

[dann2707]

Open the ring gap is easy:wink:

Even with a 2" chisel?

 

[Mr Plums]

Even with a 2" chisel? 😧

Haha. :smile:

 

[rainbird]

Usually struggle with getting it in. Cheers buddy. Appreciate the comment. Love how you're on here despite not having a clio haha

I'm only here to follow this thread and the occasional update from @debussetti, but since those are rare in basically all yours

I've considered grabbing a cheap 1*2 a few times to drop my k04-064 1.8t into, if that counts?! If I end up writing off the LCR paid I'll pick one up and try to shoehorn it in and give you a run for your money...

 

[Coops Mk1]

Yeah we'll have to organise something over the summer once I've got the track car on the road and this is done too @dann2707

 

[Akay]

Yep up for pub and nudes. @dan2707 @Coops Turbo

 

[Panda.]

[QUOTE="dann2707, post: 11345277, member: 103156]

Thank you buddy. I was thinking, fancy meeting up for a drink with @Panda. @Coops Turbo @Akay and I one time? I haven't had the chance to properly speak to everyone in a pub/beery environment since I moved down here. And I haven't met panda yet..[/QUOTE]


Always keen! :up::beers:

 

[Mr Plums]

[QUOTE="dann2707, post: 11345277, member: 103156]

Thank you buddy. I was thinking, fancy meeting up for a drink with @Panda. @Coops Turbo @Akay and I one time? I haven't had the chance to properly speak to everyone in a pub/beery environment since I moved down here. And I haven't met panda yet..

I would love to meet up with you buddy, you seem proper up for a laugh, have a right laugh!

 

[Panda.]

I would love to meet up with you buddy, you seem proper up for a laugh, have a right laugh!

Knows it 😂

@dann2707 do some organising :up:

 

[dann2707]

I got my false floor yesterday so started drilling that. It's not real carbon as you can tell but it actually looks quite decent in person. I'm raising that up with lots of alu spacers i've got.

Today I did quite a lot in terms of wiring prep and other bits and bobs...

Fitted the ABS pump. For those who may have missed it - i'm using this as a speedo pick up

Become a bit of a tart lately and you've got to do things right, got the wire brush wheel on the drill to tidy it up on top as it had corrosion

Then fitted the lambda

Started on the loom properly, had to source the carbon canister wiring and connect a connector and wiring to that for the N75

Tidier? maybe, can't remember why I took this pic hahah

Fitted the fuse box, connected that up

Then installed the battery junction box and fitted the right ring terminal on the +ve

Excuse the horrible scratches, must have been from taking the engine out before. I will get them touched up


Taped up some wires some more as not keen on the coloured wires showing

Next plan is to fit the oil cooler, coilpack and plugs from @optical , top up with oil and see if it fires up!

So excited now as it's so close.

Bought decent oil tonight along with a new radiator. Not uprating the rad just buying a new one as mine is smashed to f**k so that won't help with cooling. The oil cooler will help massively.

 

[Losi_8_boy]

Top work mate.

 

[Mash.]

You'll need a bigger radiator

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[dann2707]

Top work mate.

Cheers dude!

 

[leedsboy]

Looking good, just needs a set of F1's for track wheels

 

[dann2707]

Quick update whilst at work. Intercooler fitted and oil cooler plumbed in and fitted too. Thanks @optical

Mega happy with the fit. Now need to make some holes for air to get to the radiator.

First fire should be in a few days.

 

[dann2707]

Oh yeah and new header tank! Can't forget the most important bit

 

[Mr Plums]

Looking good mate looking good.

Who you getting to map it?

 

[Louis]

Looking good mate looking good.

Who you getting to map it?

Clioturbo

 

[Jekyll]

Looking great and great work mate!

Was going to ask if your keeping the FMIC silver or stealth?

Maybe me, but im not a lover of the side plate. Buts that's me being picky. You'll probably be going too fast round track for me to notice!

 

[leedsboy]

Clioturbo

Clio Turbo don't map cars :tongueclosed:

Looking great and great work mate!

Was going to ask if your keeping the FMIC silver or stealth?

Maybe me, but im not a lover of the side plate. Buts that's me being picky. You'll probably be going too fast round track for me to notice!

I said that about the intercooler as I thought it'd look loads better black and stealthy. He had a good point about it chipping though which i hadn't thought about.