Fletch's 150k 172 Project..

[Fletcher]

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Wahoo

 

[Christopher.]

Nice

 

[Fletcher]

Nice

Cheers mate. Just took it out for a short blast, I do love the grip levels from the R888s.

 

[Christopher.]

When's the next track day then ?

 

[Fletcher]

When's the next track day then ?

Not sure Chris, hopefully soonish though.

 

[TimR26]

Looks so much better with the anthracite 2118's

 

[Fletcher]

Looks so much better with the anthracite 2118's

Yes it does mate.

I think the white 2118s will be getting a refurb soonish.

 

[mr_n]

~Think i have a fetish for white wheels on silver cars but those anthracite 2118's look the dogs on your car Fletch.

 

[Fletcher]

^^^Cheers Sam.

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The bonnet now won't close :dapprove: so I think it's time I fitted some aerocatches, as I do still plan on getting ITBs fitted one day.

 

[Fletcher]

Quick update..

Well the cambelt is due very shortly so plans are.

New cambelt/ belts etc.
438 cams
matched inlets
get rocker cover leak fixed
replace some broken engine bolts
fix horn ( which seems to have stopped working today) :dapprove:

Apart from the above the car is running well now on just under 139,000!

 

[Christopher.]

I feel a TAR mechanic's day coming on

 

[mr_n]

Oooooooo Cams :evil:

 

[Fletcher]

I feel a TAR mechanic's day coming on

Yes mate. One is well overdue.

Oooooooo Cams :evil:

 

[Fletcher]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...dear-aux-belt-looks-like-it-s-had-better-days!

Well after this today. I will more than likely be breaking the clio, it's needs about 1.5-2k spending on it, and I think it's now time to move on to something else. :dapprove:

 

[Slammed172]

You've definitely had some use out of it, a very wise decision to move on and you'll even get a fair bit of buck back splitting !

Any plans for the next track monster ?

 

[Fletcher]

You've definitely had some use out of it, a very wise decision to move on and you'll even get a fair bit of buck back splitting !

Any plans for the next track monster ?

Yes mate. It's had a hard life, now on 139,300.

More than likely a R26.R or Clio trophy.

 

[Russ_16v]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...dear-aux-belt-looks-like-it-s-had-better-days!

Well after this today. I will more than likely be breaking the clio, it's needs about 1.5-2k spending on it, and I think it's now time to move on to something else. :dapprove:

Nooooooooo!!!!!

 

[TimR26]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...dear-aux-belt-looks-like-it-s-had-better-days!

Well after this today. I will more than likely be breaking the clio, it's needs about 1.5-2k spending on it, and I think it's now time to move on to something else. :dapprove:

I think that's a bit of an overreaction, it's always needed the belts doing this year so nothing has changed.

Yes mate. It's had a hard life, now on 139,300.

More than likely a R26.R or Clio trophy.

You don't want an R26.r

 

[Fletcher]

I think that's a bit of an overreaction, it's always needed the belts doing this year so nothing has changed.



You don't want an R26.r

The decision isn't really due to what happen today. It's more to do with that it's going to cost me a lot of money to get it where I want it cams ,roll cage etc. and the way MOT's are going I can't see it passing come December.

A R26.R with stage 2 should keep me happy enough

 

[TimR26]

The decision isn't really due to what happen today. It's more to do with that it's going to cost me a lot of money to get it where I want it cams ,roll cage etc. and the way MOT's are going I can't see it passing come December.

A R26.R with stage 2 should keep me happy enough

Fair enough still think it's wrong to break it, you don't need to do all that.

Only Stage 2 though

 

[tom172cup]

Fair enough still think it's wrong to break it, you don't need to do all that.

Only Stage 2 though

Ohh what ya brought now Tim?


Fletch dont get rid of it cage wont be that expensive

 

[Fletcher]

Ohh what ya brought now Tim?


Fletch dont get rid of it cage wont be that expensive

Are you going to goodwood tomorrow mate?

 

[tom172cup]

Are you going to goodwood tomorrow mate?

all i have to drive is my van atm as the cup is in Liverpool and the skyline is off the road too

 

[Fletcher]

Fair enough still think it's wrong to break it, you don't need to do all that.

Only Stage 2 though

Maybe... But put yourself in my shoes. What would you do?

R26.R has better BHP per ton than your heavy bus :rasp:

 

[Fletcher]

all i have to drive is my van atm as the cup is in Liverpool and the skyline is off the road too

Good stuff, finally having the 6 speed conversion done then matey?

Bring the work van?

 

[tom172cup]

Good stuff, finally having the 6 speed conversion done then matey?

Bring the work van?

Yeah done the 8 hour drive today so it shall be done soonish i hope. then just got to fit my nitrous and then abuse it.
I may pop along if i can actually get out of bed.

just but the r26r and even "IF" Tim can catch you on track you can play the "its standard card"

 

[Fletcher]

Yeah done the 8 hour drive today so it shall be done soonish i hope. then just got to fit my nitrous and then abuse it.
I may pop along if i can actually get out of bed.

just but the r26r and even "IF" Tim can catch you on track you can play the "its standard card"

It's going to be such a weapon that cup :evil:

Lol..

 

[tom172cup]

It's going to be such a weapon that cup :evil:

Lol..

Yeah i hope so just got to learn to drive it now

how you gettin to Goodwood as i have to drop the car trailer off in the morning in nettly abbey

 

[Fletcher]

Yeah i hope so just got to learn to drive it now

how you gettin to Goodwood as i have to drop the car trailer off in the morning in nettly abbey

Either Tim's picking me up, or I'll be in furby mate.

 

[tom172cup]

Either Tim's picking me up, or I'll be in furby mate.

what time are you guys meeting

 

[Fletcher]

what time are you guys meeting

From mine, or Goodwood?

 

[tom172cup]

From mine, or Goodwood?

Either

 

[Fletcher]

Either

Not sure from my house, but I can meet you at ASDA, and 7.15am?

 

[Christopher.]

Lucky the belt didn't go mate ! Will be a shame to see it broken, but the parts will got to a good home

 

[Fletcher]

Lucky the belt didn't go mate ! Will be a shame to see it broken, but the parts will got to a good home

I was bloody lucky to get home Chris, she was smoking good and proper.

 

[tom172cup]

Lucky the belt didn't go mate ! Will be a shame to see it broken, but the parts will got to a good home

if this happens i want need that seat plus coilovers maybe the brakes so anything else you can have :rasp:

 

[Fletcher]

if this happens i want need that seat plus coilovers maybe the brakes so anything else you can have :rasp:

Lol. At least I know the parts will go to a good homes- cars guys!

 

[TimR26]

Maybe... But put yourself in my shoes. What would you do?

R26.R has better BHP per ton than your heavy bus :rasp:

I'd keep it as it's not a daily driver and you're lucky enough to have room. It's also the cheapest option for a track car from what you listed as it's either £1.5k for cams, £6k+ for a Trophy or £15k for an R26.r.

 

[TimR26]

Lol. At least I know the parts will go to a good homes- cars guys!

First dibs on car as a whole.

 

[Fletcher]

I'd keep it as it's not a daily driver and you're lucky enough to have room. It's also the cheapest option for a track car from what you listed as it's either £1.5k for cams, £6k+ for a Trophy or £15k for an R26.r.

I'll talk to you about it tomorrow mate.

First dibs on car as a whole.