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Evo 5 RS
lol...so wait, what if you had sold the car yesterday on the spot?
Can you imagine
Can you imagine
182 track, Mk7 ST
Saw your car on a trailer going the opposite way to me on the way home from work this afternoon...LOOKS f**king AWESOME!!! I had to take a double glance as thought I recognise that and then realised it was yours haha 
Guessing it was spending a bit of TLC time at Bubble & Kick's place? (I work just down the road in Laindon lol)
Guessing it was spending a bit of TLC time at Bubble & Kick's place? (I work just down the road in Laindon lol)
PH1 172 (Track Car)
Well what a fickle world we live in. Apparently it was an Aprils fools joke and there is no contract in Dubai. Back to racing then
Ha - I must admit, I did wonder! Good news, as I've been enjoying the thread - don't want it to end just yet
BMW Z4
I just remembered I have not posted any pics of race day at all LOL. OK here are some plus some others after my investigation in my garage this weekend into my off at Clearways and then being dragged out the gravel sideways.
My damned ballast!!!
Assorted supporters
This is what you look like after a race
More to follow.
Mark
My damned ballast!!!
Assorted supporters
This is what you look like after a race
More to follow.
Mark
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BMW Z4
So my left front bearing was seized which I suppose contributed to my spin at Clearways but I'm guessing this didn't help either! Not sure if that happened before or after they dragged me from the gravel but my steering rack had also moved too.
Going to fit this carbon splitter to the front as it looks nice
This is my new lightened flywheel which is going in this weekend
Must move this tow strap so that does nto happen again
No wonder my steering was washy
Nice new front bearings, quite why I didn't do these when I rebuilt the car i dont know, just forgot
I noticed the clutch had grabbed in 3 places on the cover when I removed it, like burn marks but equally spaced. Cleaned it up. Is that normal? It's a Helix organic
Mark
Going to fit this carbon splitter to the front as it looks nice
This is my new lightened flywheel which is going in this weekend
Must move this tow strap so that does nto happen again
No wonder my steering was washy
Nice new front bearings, quite why I didn't do these when I rebuilt the car i dont know, just forgot
I noticed the clutch had grabbed in 3 places on the cover when I removed it, like burn marks but equally spaced. Cleaned it up. Is that normal? It's a Helix organic
Mark
E30 318iS x2
I'd be worried fitting something like this (which I expect was fairly expensive)...
When this happens...
Thats harsh as f**k lol.
When this happens...
Well what a fickle world we live in. Apparently it was an Aprils fools joke and there is no contract in Dubai. Back to racing then
Thats harsh as f**k lol.
TrackCar & F30 330d
Some cracking pictures mark!
If the wishbone and actual Lilly bush are ok just ring powerful ex and get another metal sleve! They gave me replacements for free.
The flywheel looks quality. You'll have to weigh it and the old one.
Thats a bit of a shame about the front bumper! Where do you think you'll move it to?
If the wishbone and actual Lilly bush are ok just ring powerful ex and get another metal sleve! They gave me replacements for free.
The flywheel looks quality. You'll have to weigh it and the old one.
Thats a bit of a shame about the front bumper! Where do you think you'll move it to?
Nafoff
ClioSport Club Member
some great pics and write up...
i take it they pulled you out the gravel sideways passenger side first, hence the damage?
ideally it needs to be in the middle?
i take it they pulled you out the gravel sideways passenger side first, hence the damage?
ideally it needs to be in the middle?
The car looks great Mark (Pre spin) Looks like a nice setup that Bubble and kick have!
I got towed sideways the other day at Brands and luckily it hasn't damaged the bumper after seeing you photos though i'm going to cut the little upright from the left hand side of my tow point! This is where we mounted mine
Whats the plan with the bumper cable ties or new bumper? Hope you get it sorted soon
I got towed sideways the other day at Brands and luckily it hasn't damaged the bumper after seeing you photos though i'm going to cut the little upright from the left hand side of my tow point! This is where we mounted mine
Whats the plan with the bumper cable ties or new bumper? Hope you get it sorted soon
BMW Z4
We all have our issues with companys that are supposed to know what they are doing
For Race support they are totally great as you can see from their setup. Living in Switzerland I just have not the time to drag the car around and do all the unpacking etc so for that they are perfect for me.
As for work on the car I get them to do small things but as I am such an OCD perfectionist large jobs I do myself at home and they drop the car off. Why would I pay someone ££ to change my flywheel when i can do it myself is my motto. To be honest I am not overly happy about anyone but me working on the car for obvious reasons. They are never going to do it just how I like or want it. Only Chrispy is really allowed to work on it unsupervised and I had to train him in OCD LOL :banghead:
I am going to get these
http://www.pure-motorsport.co.uk/details.php?itemid=167
Mmmm very nice too.
The carbon splitter will keep the bumper together nicely as its bolted on with 15 bolts and large washers along the bottom of it. It comes with self tappers as the fitting kit LOL. I shall move the tow strap to the left a bit so it does not foul anymore.
Yes Ash they dragged me totally sideways through the gravel and I am guessing that is what moved the rack and also knackered the wishbone too.
Mark.
PS
New bumper on order, this one has been glued and then bolted at the bottom with the splitter so quite ok now.
For Race support they are totally great as you can see from their setup. Living in Switzerland I just have not the time to drag the car around and do all the unpacking etc so for that they are perfect for me.
As for work on the car I get them to do small things but as I am such an OCD perfectionist large jobs I do myself at home and they drop the car off. Why would I pay someone ££ to change my flywheel when i can do it myself is my motto. To be honest I am not overly happy about anyone but me working on the car for obvious reasons. They are never going to do it just how I like or want it. Only Chrispy is really allowed to work on it unsupervised
and I had to train him in OCD LOL :banghead:I am going to get these
http://www.pure-motorsport.co.uk/details.php?itemid=167
Mmmm very nice too.
The carbon splitter will keep the bumper together nicely as its bolted on with 15 bolts and large washers along the bottom of it. It comes with self tappers as the fitting kit LOL. I shall move the tow strap to the left a bit so it does not foul anymore.
Yes Ash they dragged me totally sideways through the gravel and I am guessing that is what moved the rack and also knackered the wishbone too.
Mark.
PS
New bumper on order, this one has been glued and then bolted at the bottom with the splitter so quite ok now.
They do sound like they fit your needs perfectly which is great
Sounds good with the wishbones, all the PMS stuff we have gone with seems great so i'm sure you'll be happy with them!
Lol about the splitter holding the bumper together for future... I like your thinking
Ouch it's amazing how so much damage can be caused by the smallest of details! Glad your all sorted, I was hoping to come along and watch at Silverstone but something has cropped up so I will look forward to seeing the next report!
Evo 5 RS
Usually they have to dig you out first lol
Car looks great Mark, such a nice piece of kit. GL next time round
Car looks great Mark, such a nice piece of kit. GL next time round
182 trackday racer
Those Powerflex bushings are pure shite, mine did the same thing at first. TIG welded them all the way around then they deformed badly. Now Im running the Puremotorsports kit, IMO nothing else will do on a race car.
Cheers
Qashcow
and then a ***** to get out of all the little holes that you never knew a clio had lol
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
That's interesting to know about the powerflex bushes! I've got a set for my wishbones but I think I'll go with the pure Motorsport kit instead.
182cup & 172 racecar
We have never had any problems with them.?
182 trackday racer
BMW Z4
Any ideas on removing the rubber bushes from the steering rack and making it a more solid fit? I am looking forwards to fitting the new bearings in the front. I already have them in the rear axle. Tony what is a good time round silverstone NAT please? What am I aiming at on my test day?
Have you seen these Mark? Don't know if they might help.
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?597455-Steering-rack-hard-bushing-for-CLio-MK1-and-MK2
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?597455-Steering-rack-hard-bushing-for-CLio-MK1-and-MK2
182cup & 172 racecar
1.07
Evo 5 RS
I was under the impression most issues with the powerflex kit is due to incorrect fitting?
172 Race Car
Lol,
I thought the same when I saw it but didn't want to spoil the fun
182cup & 172 racecar
Thought we did 1.09 with a dying car.
182 trackday racer
Yes, not enough welding, a few spots wount hold up. But for propper track abuse the wount hold up anyway, sleeves gets deformed instead.
182cup & 172 racecar
So there,lol indeed.
182cup & 172 racecar
Really?
182 trackday racer
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BMW Z4
The reason I ask is because here he says he is aiming for 1.06!!
http://forum.clubmsv.co.uk/trackdaytrophy/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=189
In a Clio cup car that is NOT at the top of class B which is where I sit.
http://forum.clubmsv.co.uk/trackdaytrophy/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=189
In a Clio cup car that is NOT at the top of class B which is where I sit.
