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Fletch's 150k 172 Project..

Fletcher

ClioSport Club Member
Small Update:

In general the Clio has been running well.
The only issue I’ve been having is a weak battery on start up, the Varley 25 in the
Clio was fitted back in 2014 so had done well!
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Old vs new
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Seat out to get to the battery.
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I have now moved to East Hampshire, so have some excellent roads on my doorstep including the A339. So hopefully will get the Clio out more this summer.
 

Fletcher

ClioSport Club Member
Update:

Finally got around to sorting out the rear exhaust hanger mount. It’s been bodged for a while now (not even sure who did the ‘fix’)
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I already had a BNIB Renault mount, but decided to buy a Powerflex exhaust mount insert to replace the Renault insert as they’re prone to sagging as above pic shows.



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But then couldn’t be arsed to cut out the OEM rubber mount and replace with the Powerflex, so purchased a BTT motorsport mount with an uprated insert already fitted.



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Original 2002 mount vs new BTT motorsport mount.
And all fitted.

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Still happy with the Clio in general, but will probably look to change the BC coilovers for some AST’s next year, and maybe go back to some 4 pots either Brembo or AP racing.

Some recent pics.
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Mr Underhill

ClioSport Club Member
Tip* I know you've sorted it now, but the quickest way of getting the old rubbers out of the mounts is to pour some acetone (nail varnish) over the old rubber.

It melts the glue and it just peels off. No more hacking your fingers or mounts with a blade.
 

Jekyll

ClioSport Club Member
I'm not sure if it's of intrest to you Fletcher, but I've purchased a kit to convert the BC's separate shock and spring on the rear to a full coilover. Certainly a cheaper option to do before committing to the more expensive ASTs.

Unless you want rid of the BCs in general .
 

Fletcher

ClioSport Club Member
I'm not sure if it's of intrest to you Fletcher, but I've purchased a kit to convert the BC's separate shock and spring on the rear to a full coilover. Certainly a cheaper option to do before committing to the more expensive ASTs.

Unless you want rid of the BCs in general .
They sound interesting Mark. Have you fitted them yet? If so how do you find them mate?
 

Jekyll

ClioSport Club Member
Yes I've had them fitted for a month now? Yeah I like them. Feels more solid, if that makes sense? Can definitely feel it stiffer.

I'm still currently driving it daily, so opted for a softer spring of 225lbs but there faulkner springs so can spec to any poundage really.
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