Fletcher
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Exactly mate, I'm certainly not going to be getting another set, I'm removing the one of Andy's Trophy too!
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
The biggest issue is have atm mate is a knocking on tight left handers, I thought is was the nearside driveshaft but I changed that and it's still knocking. I am hoping its the upper gearbox mount.
172 Cup
I forget how long it's been since I saw the weapon last !
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Ages mate
I'll take you out in it soon Rob
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Update:
Finally ordered some new parts to refresh the suspension and tighten the front end up, and hopefully cure the annoying knocking on tight left hand corners taken at speed.
Lower arm wishbones (cup)
Track rod ends
Track rods arms/ boots
TRE nuts
Lower arm pinch bolt nuts
Top Mounts x 2
modded spacer for above
Lower arm bush mounting nuts/ bolts bolts
Vibratechnics engine mounts/ powerflex dog bone mount
Aux belt ( for PMS lightweight AC delete kit)
Eibach camber bolts that @Christopher. Kindly gave me
And I sourced some Recaro SPG harnesses hole covers from Capital seating as two of the orginal covers were damaged.
Next on the list is..
Recaro side mounts
OMP pass subframe
Odessey lightweight battery
Mocal catch tank
2 new R888s
Decent update there mate
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
ForceIndia
ClioSport Club Member
Gentlemans spec 200
Knock will be the mount. 10min job. Get it done!
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Good work. The suspension refresh on mine made a huge difference. Crazy how much tighter everything felt again!
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Yes mate, I am also pretty certain now that the knock is coming from there.
Yes Oli looking forward to sorting the front end out it's felt 'loose' for a while now.
Throttle bodies and a new loom
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Not yet Mark :wink:
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
I thought you had solid engine mounts?
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
No mate, just OEM Renault mounts.
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Oh. I'm suprised the standard ones have lasted in your car then as I'm led to believe there a bit weak. Mine broke so I replaced both mine with solid ones. As many have said they cause a bit of vibration (not that it will bother you) but the engine feels much better when driving hard. You'll like them :smile:
Paul172sport
ClioSport Club Member
Sunflower Ph1
Are you going to do the suspension re fresh yourself?
If so let me know how you get on. I want to do mine closer to summer time
If so let me know how you get on. I want to do mine closer to summer time
lol I actually posted that in the wrong thread, does seem vaguely appropriate though
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
No Paul I am dropping it off at Rentech tomorrow mate.
One day maybe :wink:
Hi Matt.
Thanks for the workshop offer mate :smile: I did wonder if someone would notice the skirting boards 😊 Lots of mitres so my carpenter mate will do them for me as he'll do a better job.
...Oh I texted you the other day is your mobile number changed mate?
You'll notice how much of an improvement the Vibratechnics make, should be a massive difference
Will it be coming to SRR on Saturday now?
Will it be coming to SRR on Saturday now?
Love this car!
Tim.
ClioSport Club Member
What do you think when you see this? Do you look back with fond memories or has it come so far that this is unrecognisable and it's just a dim and distant memory?How I bought it 5 years ago, on 45k.
Completely standard bar clear side repeaters.
Probably thinks needs Turinis, coilovers and Silvervisions! :up:
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Hopefully I'll be there in the 172 mate.
Yes I do look back with fond memories Tim. I think it was at It's 'best' when it had turinis, Recaro trendlines,AC but it drives much better now it's ruined
Back in 09
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
All the new parts have been fitted The front end turns in so much better, and the the vibratechnics engine mounts and polybushed dog bone mount have tightened everything up nicely. The only problem I have is the PMS ac delete eyebolt is threaded so a new one is on order, and will hopefully arrive tomorrow.
As it was a nice day I went out for a drive, a couple of pics.
Untitled by fletcher10, on Flickr
Untitled by fletcher10, on Flickr
Untitled by fletcher10, on Flickr
Untitled by fletcher10, on Flickr
Just need to get a few bits and bobs sorted for the 'Ring trip in April now I am going to order 2 new R888 tyres this week and put my anthracite 2118s/ R888 back on the car for the ring/ summer.
Once back I plan on buying a PMS exhaust / with 200 cell sports cat and a PMS precession gear linkage
As it was a nice day I went out for a drive, a couple of pics.
Just need to get a few bits and bobs sorted for the 'Ring trip in April now I am going to order 2 new R888 tyres this week and put my anthracite 2118s/ R888 back on the car for the ring/ summer.
Once back I plan on buying a PMS exhaust / with 200 cell sports cat and a PMS precession gear linkage
I was wondering how you were finding it after the refresh.
The engine mounts make a massive difference :grinning:
Are you going to fit the passenger seat for the Ring?
The engine mounts make a massive difference :grinning:
Are you going to fit the passenger seat for the Ring?
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Yes Tim, I am very impressed with the engine mounts.
I need to make the car a bit lighter before I add the pass seat :tongueout:
Ha, knew you would say that :tonguewink:
I'll be disappointed if I can't passenger for a couple of Ring laps.
Good to hear its sorted now mate. Bring on the Ring
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Cheers Chris.
Hell yeah I am looking forward to it now, I can't wait to get back there again
Iain C
ClioSport Club Member
Do the upgraded engine mounts make the car vibrate much. I'm worried about making mine worse!
Great updates. Front end refresh is a really good idea.
Great updates. Front end refresh is a really good idea.
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
They add a litte bit more vibration Iain, but not enough to worry about. Tbh I wish I had upgraded to them sooner.
Iceberg Ph2 172
I love the idea of having a car that you have a history with, not that you just obtain the history of.
I also love the car, trusty Iceberg, just gets the job done.
I also love the car, trusty Iceberg, just gets the job done.
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Cheers mate. Yep I've had it a few years now!
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Quick Update:
New alternator adjuster mechanism fitted at Rentech.
I also ordered 2 new R888 from mytyres last week, but still haven't received delivery details, so yesterday I ordered 2 more from Demon Tweaks. I need 2 ASAP as I am off the 'Ring Friday morning
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Two new front R888 were waiting at my neighbours ( still no sign of the pair of R888 I ordered from mytyres) so a quick dash to my local tyre fitters to get them fitted/ balanced.
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The 'worn' two have quite a bit of life left in them, so I will keep them and wait for another worn pair and get another set of 15" track wheels.
And Thursday I have the car booked into the wheel alignment center in Southampton, to sort of my camber etc.
The 'worn' two have quite a bit of life left in them, so I will keep them and wait for another worn pair and get another set of 15" track wheels.
And Thursday I have the car booked into the wheel alignment center in Southampton, to sort of my camber etc.
Looking forward to Friday now
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Looking forward to Friday now
Me too mate :tongueout:
