Hi all,
Thought I had better finally write a post to introduce myself, and why I'm here!!
So, my name is Sam and have very recently purchased myself a '02 172 Cup, around 65k and 2 owners from new. My aim for this is to turn it into Track/Fast Road kinda deal, predominantly focusing on track use. I have a background of mostly JDM vehicles, with a couple of Pulsars, Evo 6 RS, R32 GT-R, Impreza P1, most of these have ended up either broke or bent!! I have had a taste from the French before in the shape of the good ol' R5 GTT.
Anyway, with the cost of driving increasing (mainly my Insurance
) and the fact that its just not really viable to drive with 'spirit' on public roads these days I decided to get myself a little track toy. Bob the Clio is relatively standard afaik except a full K-tec stainless exhaust with de-cat and what looks to be either a tubular or 182 manifold? and an induction kit. I have to say that from a bang for buck and driveability stand point I am mightly impressed.
I didnt get much in the way of history with the car except a service book showing services upto around 45-50k with cam belt done at 40k. The first thing I have planned is full fluid and filter service, before the tear down begins!! I have got most of the bits either with me, or on order at the moment, except a set of coilovers and a decent brake setup, so if anyone has any suggestions, or bits for sale, let me know!!
I will get some pics up of before, after, and during as I go although I'm not the most organised of people so updates may be a tad sporadic!!
Until then Adios!
Thought I had better finally write a post to introduce myself, and why I'm here!!
So, my name is Sam and have very recently purchased myself a '02 172 Cup, around 65k and 2 owners from new. My aim for this is to turn it into Track/Fast Road kinda deal, predominantly focusing on track use. I have a background of mostly JDM vehicles, with a couple of Pulsars, Evo 6 RS, R32 GT-R, Impreza P1, most of these have ended up either broke or bent!! I have had a taste from the French before in the shape of the good ol' R5 GTT.
Anyway, with the cost of driving increasing (mainly my Insurance
) and the fact that its just not really viable to drive with 'spirit' on public roads these days I decided to get myself a little track toy. Bob the Clio is relatively standard afaik except a full K-tec stainless exhaust with de-cat and what looks to be either a tubular or 182 manifold? and an induction kit. I have to say that from a bang for buck and driveability stand point I am mightly impressed. I didnt get much in the way of history with the car except a service book showing services upto around 45-50k with cam belt done at 40k. The first thing I have planned is full fluid and filter service, before the tear down begins!! I have got most of the bits either with me, or on order at the moment, except a set of coilovers and a decent brake setup, so if anyone has any suggestions, or bits for sale, let me know!!
I will get some pics up of before, after, and during as I go although I'm not the most organised of people so updates may be a tad sporadic!!
Until then Adios!
