Fletch's 150k 172 Project..

[Fletcher]

^^^^^We'll see . Fingers crossed that it will work today.

 

[TimR26]

Update:

More to follow....

 

[Christopher.]

Looks like it went well then

 

[TimR26]

Well we got the recaros back in no problem.

 

[Fletcher]

Looks like it went well then

Yep..lol

Well we got the recaros back in no problem.

Liking that picture Tim, driving with no seat FTW!

Thanks for you help, and lifts today fella

Just come back from a long B road blast in the 172, she's running very well indeed :race:

 

[Christopher.]

 

[TimR26]

No problem mate, I'll put the rest of the progress pics up tomorrow morning

I enjoyed the journey from Winnal to Chandlers Ford via Morestead to Corhampton :race:

 

[Christopher.]

The suspense is killing me FFS

You got a PM Fletch !

 

[TimR26]

The suspense is killing me FFS

You got a PM Fletch !

Don't worry the Corbeau should be fitted in couple of weeks.

 

[marinemackay2003]

Update:

More to follow....

why is Rory McGrath in your car?

 

[Pete.]

Update:

More to follow....

I'm a Lumberjack and I'm okay

 

[TimR26]

why is Rory McGrath in your car?

Haha the likeness is scary.

I'm a Lumberjack and I'm okay

Not sure about that Graham :rasp:

 

[Fletcher]

lol at the Rory McGrath comments.

More pics of today in here.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?569456-Recaros-out-Corbeau-Revolution-in.&highlight=

I have also started to spray the interior matt black. pics soon.

 

[TimR26]

Here's an update of the progress Fletcher and I made on Friday.

First thing was I asked Fletcher to move the car but he had taken out the seat! Reason being I preferred it facing up the drive when working under the car without axle stands

After a trip to Merlin Accesories in Winnal we had purchased all the 12.9 high tensile bolts we needed. Much better than cutting down B&Q high tensile bolts

The trip back from Winnal to Chandlers Ford was via the "Hampshire Ring" aka Morestead to Corhampton. I have to say the R26 is epically quick on a B road blast

This 15 mile detour though meant we missed the postman delivering a "signed for" letter that we hoped was an important part we needed. Ooops!

While waiting until we could go for the letter we test fitted using the vibration washers + an extra metal washer on the gearbox side.

And it was level!

After a trip to the Royal Mail depot in Eastleigh we had the Schroth B23A Bracket. Thanks Dave for the link

Subframe, sidemounts, Corbeau seat and Luke harness fitted. All bolts torqued to 30NM (first time I've ever torqued bolts LOL).

The mounting points used for the harnesses. Lap belts used the oem position on door side and Schroth Bracket on gearbox side. Shoulder straps used eye bolts in rear seat belt points on bench floor and side of the car.

Finally picture of the seat and harnesses and wheel :approve:

Still slower than an R26 though so some engine mods needed now Fletch

Team Anorak Racing now offers semi-professional seat fitting and wheel refurbs.

 

[Fletcher]

Thanks for the progress update Tim.

Yes your R26 isn't shy at all mate.

....I think I am going to order a passenger side seat soon. I miss scaring my passengers

 

[TimR26]

Hopefully you get it ordered asap!

 

[VeinAST]

That seat looks tight and light! Harness is nice matches the burg well!

 

[Sir_Dave]

Looking great guys!! Although slightly concerned about the rival 'driveway based motorsport preparation company'

Although if you want both harnesses a bit straighter to the back of the car, i.e. less angle on the outside strap in this pic:

Buy an M10 eyebolt and use the rear isofix mounting hole for the harness.

 

[Fletcher]

Hopefully you get it ordered asap!

I am working on it Tim, I've got a long list of things to buy for it!

That seat looks tight and light! Harness is nice matches the burg well!

Cheers Lawrence, they've been sat in a box for 2 years waiting to go on.

Looking great guys!! Although slightly concerned about the rival 'driveway based motorsport preparation company'

Although if you want both harnesses a bit straighter to the back of the car, i.e. less angle on the outside strap in this pic:

Buy an M10 eyebolt and use the rear isofix mounting hole for the harness.

You and the guys at Failsport have nothing to worry about Dave. Team Anorak still have a lot to learn..lol

What size M10 would fit. 20mm eye bolt was slightly to big for the isofix mounting hole?

 

[Sir_Dave]

You and the guys at Failsport have nothing to worry about Dave. Team Anorak still have a lot to learn..lol

What size M10 would fit. 20mm eye bolt was slightly to big for the isofix mounting hole?

lol. You forget, FailSport only have one associate who actually knows what they are doing (sort of), i just follow guides, Nick has a 'mechanical' brother, & Ollie, well ...

I used 2 of these eyebolts for the rear

 

[Fletcher]

lol. You forget, FailSport only have one associate who actually knows what they are doing (sort of), i just follow guides, Nick has a 'mechanical' brother, & Ollie, well ...

I used 2 of these eyebolts for the rear

Thanks for the link Dave :approve:

 

[Fletcher]

Today I had a few hours spare so carried on spraying the stripped interior matt black. No pics yet as I have used 2 cans, and still nowhere near finished

It does look a lot better/ tidier though.

 

[edewer]

need to see this soon. looks a lot like the interior of my 106 does at the moment!

 

[Fletcher]

need to see this soon. looks a lot like the interior of my 106 does at the moment!

You can't beat a bit of stippage Ed!

You should come along to the Nandos meet this Wednesday fella.

 

[edewer]

It quite tempting. May well do so fletch

 

[GodSpeed]

So 23mm spacers did the job with OMP subframes for you as well? Still cant figure out why they are made this way, makes no sense.

btw how much did your seats weigh? Says on a sticker under the seat.

 

[Fletcher]

It quite tempting. May well do so fletch

So 23mm spacers did the job with OMP subframes for you as well? Still cant figure out why they are made this way, makes no sense.

btw how much did your seats weigh? Says on a sticker under the seat.

I agree, you would think the OMP subframes for a Clio would sit level

The sticker says 6-7 kg. They're bloody light, so I'd say nearer the 6kg mark!

 

[Fletcher]

A few interior pics.

Before..

After..

I've now run out of paint :dapprove:

 

[Damo_Sport]

needs another coat too lol

 

[TimR26]

It quite tempting. May well do so fletch

We're meeting at Asda near Chandlers Ford for 6.45pm tomorrow Ed if you fancy it. If you come can you bring my coilpack please.

A few interior pics.


I've now run out of paint :dapprove:

Looking good mate

 

[Fletcher]

^^^Cheers Tim.

needs another coat too lol

I've already spent £12 on two cans

 

[Fletcher]

double post!!

 

[chrispy.clio]

£12 is nothing. Cost me £300 to get my interior sprayed! Go buy some more paint!

Does look great tho

 

[VeinAST]

Smart!

 

[TimR26]

^^^Cheers Tim.




I've already spent £12 on two cans

This should work out much cheaper mate.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12-X-500-ML-S..._Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item3a53ff369a

 

[Fletcher]

£12 is nothing. Cost me £300 to get my interior sprayed! Go buy some more paint!

Does look great tho

Will do Chrispy.

Smart!

It does look a lot better :approve:

This should work out much cheaper mate.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12-X-500-ML-S..._Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item3a53ff369a

Thanks for the link Tim.

 

[Silent_Scone]

nice job mate, but that definitly needs a second coat!

 

[182SURREY]

Cars Looking great fletcher, you using it for goodwood on sunday?

 

[Fletcher]

nice job mate, but that definitly needs a second coat!

It sure does fella.

Cars Looking great fletcher, you using it for goodwood on sunday?

Yes Andrew. Are you going to Goodwood on Sunday?

 

[oliver.james]

Looks much tidier already with the spraying.