my 172 track car progress thread......

[Bluebeard]

i recently bought a ph1 172 as a track project. It started as a very tidy 101,000 mile car that was perfect for everyday use......

And then myself, Dad and a mate who races cars got hold of it....

Next on the list, Corbeau Buckets, Harnesses, Uprated suspension, dedicated discs and pads and a Decat.

I will keep yoou posted....

 

[LegoHead]

still got a dash you pussy.lol. I'd love to have the balls to strip mine.

 

[JR]

Yeh pussy, strip the dash and pass it my way lol.

Just seen the pics fella, cant wait for it to be ready, i have got my lid ready and waiting for a passenger session @ combe.

Wont be ready for eurofest will it ?

 

[Bluebeard]

lol legohead. My first 172 was my pride and joy, i'd never have had the balls to do this to it, i treated it better than my wife lol!

I bought this car with one intention!!

Justine, hopefully yes.

 

[JR]

Dibs on the passenger seat for a blast round the track then bud ?

 

[Bluebeard]

Eye!

 

[GarethM]

sweet fella

couldnt do this to my RS-1

will be god watching the progress

 

[JR]

Eye!

Top job, you working sat ? mite pop in.

 

[Peperami]

Cool stuff fella.

The carpet weighs more than you'd think doesnt it!

 

[Bluebeard]

I can't beleive the weight of the stuff that came out! The seats weigh a tonne and all the carpet and sound deadening was like dragging a corpse out!

I'll get some pics of it during the week. with all the stuff out, its a good inch/inch and a half higher, goes to show how much weight the cars carry.

 

[Djw John]

I can't beleive the weight of the stuff that came out! The seats weigh a tonne and all the carpet and sound deadening was like dragging a corpse out!

I'll get some pics of it during the week. with all the stuff out, its a good inch/inch and a half higher, goes to show how much weight the cars carry.

And you know because?!

Nice one, looks a good example too!

 

[Beef-Mc]

Looks like a fun day in the sun to get rid of it all!

 

[Bluebeard]

anyone know where i can buy some plastic panels for the inside of the front doors?

 

[Dan 172]

I like the look of that Daniel Son.

I'm sure i'll see you blasting about in that more than the 197...

 

[drhowser]

is this any use to you dan?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/clio-172-roll...ryZ30172QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

nothing to do with me, but i just saw it was in swindon.

 

[rob192]

is this any use to you dan?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/clio-172-roll...ryZ30172QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

nothing to do with me, but i just saw it was in swindon.

That's a show cage aint it?

 

[fmp_]

good stuff!

 

[fmp_]

is this any use to you dan?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/clio-172-roll...ryZ30172QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

nothing to do with me, but i just saw it was in swindon.

That's a show cage aint it?

yup. totally pointless.

 

[drhowser]

oh well, forget that then.
out of interest, how can you tell the diference?

 

[Johnc172]

Because it's chrome, anything that is chrome is normally for looks not purpose lol!

Looking good mate, love threads like this so you can watch the progression!

 

[_Tom]

Nice. You'll have to let me know if you take it to the coombe. I'll pop up!

Still got a stereo though?

 

[Bluebeard]

Nice. You'll have to let me know if you take it to the coombe. I'll pop up!

Still got a stereo though?

Thats for when i take it to places like Brands hatch etc, its still road legal so i need to drive it there and will need a stereo to stop me going insane!
(multi cd and rear speakers are all out though!)

 

[_Tom]

Nah fair enough. I'd keep it too tbh. My wee glanza is stripped and i only have tiny front speakers. Can bearely hear it! lol

Where do you plan on driving it mate? And whats the planned spec?

 

[Bluebeard]

More update pics! nearly finished!

Its just had a load of work carried out on it (cheers paul! ) New engine/box mounts, new leads, new plugs, new oil, filter, wipers, the list goes on!

So far inside i have fitted two Corbeau seats, and two sets of Sabelt harnesses. The reason for the different mountings is due to the fact i cant decide where i want them to go! lol

Anyways, all thats left now is the suspension. Just going to fit new shocks and some lowering springs for the minute, until I save up enough Bunce for some decent coilovers!!

Enjoy.

And this is how high it is after you rip everything out!!!

 

[Donz144]

Its up in the clouds!!! LEDA LEDA LEDA...he hee

 

[JR]

v nice, shame you cant make eurofest

 

[Peperami]

Like on the drivers side, but with the outside harness on the inside mount and vice versa, so that the harnesses cross over.

Cars looking good fella, what shocks/ springs you looking at? For info on sportlines with mine stripped it looked higher at the rear than standard... sell the kid and get some coilies

 

[clio_luke]

awsome, good work.
its crazy how much weight is in a car that you dont need.
have fun

 

[Fletcher]

How much faster does it feel now it's stripped out Dan?

 

[Bluebeard]

How much faster does it feel now it's stripped out Dan?

Much!

I think its probably due to the fact it so much louder. But the car in general feels soooo much more 'driveable'.

 

[Fletcher]

^^^^^^Good stuff.

 

[Bluebeard]

Like on the drivers side, but with the outside harness on the inside mount and vice versa, so that the harnesses cross over.

Cars looking good fella, what shocks/ springs you looking at? For info on sportlines with mine stripped it looked higher at the rear than standard... sell the kid and get some coilies

Dan, just some new std shocks and probably some Apex 40mm springs, then next year (after xmas bonus time!) i'll get some coilovers.

And cheers for the idea on the harnesses, i'll give it a bash on sunday.

Out of interest, why crossed over??

 

[artur69uk]

Looking good mate, just striped the back off mine today will be doing the front tomorrow!!!!

 

[DH_GTI]

nice work !!! i wouldnt go apex tho as they have a bad rep on here iirc

 

[JR]

For a track car dave i wouldnt worry, the ammount dan will drive it this season wont make it worth bothering about.

Then next year the **** will have some coils fitted

 

[DH_GTI]

lol just going on what maz said ages ago that they wer s**t lol.
fair enough

 

[JR]

lol just going on what maz said ages ago that they wer s**t lol.
fair enough

wouldn't have them long term for track use , totally agree

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Take the airbags out.
Lightweight wheels.
Remove AC.
Lightweight battery.
Thinner exhaust with no cat.

Struggling to think of anything else !! (take the stereo out you pussy) Take an iPod if you think you need some songs that badly!

 

[Rich]

Polycarb Windows

Looking good, shame it will not be at the Action Day on Sat.

 

[Peperami]

Take the airbags out.
Lightweight wheels.
Remove AC.
Lightweight battery.
Thinner exhaust with no cat.

Struggling to think of anything else !! (take the stereo out you pussy) Take an iPod if you think you need some songs that badly!

How much extra speed do you think that will realistically give you?