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BMW Z4
Don't know how I missed them but just seen the photo's from raceday in your post above looks great
The problem with going even lower is you affect the kinematics even more so roll centre's, bump steer and various other things. I would also be wary because of how it was catching on various bits of the car when under load. The car did look to roll a bit coming in towards the Mountain complex but it can't be a bad thing as you still won lol! If you stiffened it up then it probably wouldn't catch so could lower it more but if it were me then I would just leave it as it's obviously working well as is
Any chance you can send me a link to where you got the saxo PAS rack and pump please?
Thanks
I bought this one buddy. As Tony says above you dont need the rack just the pump. I will post up pics of how it's plumbed in as I have mine in the scuttle and not in the engine bay.
http://www.acspowersteering.co.uk/citroen-saxo-electric-power-steering-pump-integral-reservoir/
how do you stiffen up the car more? Stiffer springs I guess? As you say though the car is quick anyway so perhaps I would only break it eh..
Thanks Tony I thought it was both lol! Saves an extra jobNot the rack, just need the pump. Scrapyard.
Thanks Mark if you could that would be appreciated, I guess you have to get PAS line's made up to fit?
Various ways really, change the damping (valving), change the spring rates or change the anti-roll bar rate. Haha yes it would be a bit of experimenting probably and it certainly seems upto the job as is
182cup & 172 racecar
The power steering hose just needs cutting and then brazing to the pipe that comes out of the pump, it's in our build thread.
Perfect thanks Tony I will have a look
BMW Z4
I want to replace the front bumper guys. Standard or aftermarket item? If aftermarket which one?
http://www.stxstyling.co.uk/StxStyling/Cars/Renault-Clio-Mk-3-Full-body-kits.1.htm
http://www.stxstyling.co.uk/StxStyling/Cars/Renault-Clio-Mk-3-Full-body-kits.1.htm
BMW Z4
LOL I guess by that you mean, "Mark you tw*t put a standard one back on LOL"
Point taken. I just can't seem to get rid of this inner 19 year old chav.
182cup & 172 racecar
Plenty of room for brake cooling.
(What are you like) Bling.!
BMW Z4
Plenty of room for brake cooling.
(What are you like) Bling.!
I know Tony I cant help myself..
182cup & 172 racecar
Lol.
182cup & 172 racecar
BMW Z4
182cup & 172 racecar
Car will look like Darth Vaders helmet.
Golf GTD Mk7
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Car will look like Darth Vaders helmet.
Wow! His helmet looks just the same as his face..........lol!
BMW Z4
182cup & 172 racecar
Ah, I never said he wasn't.
Darth is nothing but cool Tony
Maybe not plastered onto the front of a Clio though.....
182cup & 172 racecar
I think it will suit the car well, go with the bonnet as well.
lol forgot about "the bonnet"
BMW Z4
Steady on I like my bonnet :nono:
182cup & 172 racecar
I wasn't against it.
182cup & 172 racecar
I would have done it as well.
BMW Z4
Hi Guys
So I have made a start on my new jobs list. First up is my new ally race rad. The car was running hot at Cadwell so I have binned the small Polo rad in favour of this Golf item Mmmm ally welding, I like it a lot.
This pic you can see where my tyre has been rubbing the wing mounting
Going to take the metal ring off the fan and swap the wires round that Fred suggested ages ago More jobs to follow to get ready for Snett in 6 weeks, thankfully none large.
So I have made a start on my new jobs list. First up is my new ally race rad. The car was running hot at Cadwell so I have binned the small Polo rad in favour of this Golf item
Mmmm ally welding, I like it a lot.This pic you can see where my tyre has been rubbing the wing mounting
Going to take the metal ring off the fan and swap the wires round that Fred suggested ages ago
More jobs to follow to get ready for Snett in 6 weeks, thankfully none large.Radiator looks very nice, are you willing to say £ and where from?
Not sure if this is likely to be a factor but you can see in those pictures how much of the core is blocked by the cross member, I know you dont need to have the whole core exposed to air flow, and the exit from any radiator is more important than the entry but that said, a few holes in the crossmember as many others are now doing might help make better use of the surface area available.
Not sure if this is likely to be a factor but you can see in those pictures how much of the core is blocked by the cross member, I know you dont need to have the whole core exposed to air flow, and the exit from any radiator is more important than the entry but that said, a few holes in the crossmember as many others are now doing might help make better use of the surface area available.
BMW Z4
It was £164 from off of Ebay. It's a golf one. If I drill the crossmember it will weaken it in a crash wont it. I thought they got funny about even removing the crash plastic out of the bumper! I am sure it will be fine as it is as the polo one was also behind the cross member and this one is much wider and thicker than that one. I only changed it because on a hot day like Cadwell the car was running hotter although it didnt overheat mind.
Good old ebay! dont know why i never thought to look there, cheers.
When you refer to "they" getting funny, who are you refering to?
Putting a few flared holes in it probably will weaken the crossmember slightly but if you consider how thick it is in the first place.
Could be wrong but I recon Renault want to spread an impact across the front of the car and therefor send it down both chassis legs hence why that bit is so strong, if it writes the car off they're not bothered, it's all about occupant safety. With a cage, proper seat and harness, things are a little different, i'd rather any damage was localised.
I'm keeping the plastic crumple bits, in the event of a relatively light impact there's a chance those could avoid or minimise any metal damage.
When you refer to "they" getting funny, who are you refering to?
Putting a few flared holes in it probably will weaken the crossmember slightly but if you consider how thick it is in the first place.
Could be wrong but I recon Renault want to spread an impact across the front of the car and therefor send it down both chassis legs hence why that bit is so strong, if it writes the car off they're not bothered, it's all about occupant safety. With a cage, proper seat and harness, things are a little different, i'd rather any damage was localised.
I'm keeping the plastic crumple bits, in the event of a relatively light impact there's a chance those could avoid or minimise any metal damage.
BMW Z4
They as in the scruts. I don't know myself but was told by someone that they were funny with them over removing the honeycomb from behind the bumpers. I can't remember who that person was so I might have dreamt the whole incident.
Nafoff
ClioSport Club Member
a few....oooops,
i was wondering about the plastics, it does also hold the shape of the bumper however keeping it somewhat attached much better.
rad does look good though
182cup & 172 racecar
It was me, no dreaming.
Nice rad Mark and thanks for the link! Doesn't it need to be mounted with some rubber mounts to allow movement with heat?
I have got the same wheel arch problems now i'm running the 205's will get investigating
I have got the same wheel arch problems now i'm running the 205's will get investigating
Is this written down in the championship regs or just one of the scruits that has a thing about it? By the the blue book anything outwith the wheel centres is free.
182cup & 172 racecar
We were told as a safety issue.
