My Clio 172 project....

[subarufreak]

I know the feeling, have a subaru in my garage, just sitting there, doesn't drive more than a 1000km a year... want to sell it so I can put the clio in my garage but then again, it's been a part off the family for 11years now...

 

[robbie1988]

Next update;

Following parts are sitting here waiting for me to have time off work to
start work;

- Pure Motorsport Top mounts with matched strut brace
- Rear strut brace
- H&R coilovers
- Bosch Aerotwin wipers
- Battery to boot cables
- Induction kit to be move

Also got the following tiny bits sorted...

Carbon bullets on the side;

Pro Race 2 alloys with R888 tyres;

Rob

 

[robbie1988]

Trying to do a few bits on the car - struggling with time as lost a family member and have another very poorly at present so just trying to keep busy when I can.

Fitted the Pro Race 2 wheels and R888 tyres then took the traditional N111JST reg off and fitted my private plate;

Started adding additional vents for cooling;

Also got a cup spoiler and now have a full set of Cup Turini's including a spare - these are going for refurb in a light anthracite

Rob

 

[Šįk]

Sorry to hear about the loss!

Good stuff dude! Those extra vents make the car look a lot more aggresive without the plate!

 

[robbie1988]

Cheers mate - just occupying my time at present

 

[robbie1988]

Todays job list;

- Move battery to boot
- Install BMW remote positive terminal in engine bay
- Make up 5m positive cable
- Make up 1m neutral cable
- Mount ECU horizontally
- Mount V6 airbox straight onto throttle body

Still need to fit the battery securing bar but not using Clio so all is well

Also got some wet Michelin track tyres;

Also sourced a Pro Alloy radiator which is meant to do away with the header tank as well

Rob

 

[robbie1988]

So I dropped a full set of Turini wheels off at SEM in Sunderland for a full refurb and painted in a custom grey mix;

I also got the Ktec coilovers off along with the Renault top mounts.

In their place was H&R coilovers with Pure Motorsport top mounts and matches strut brace;

I didnt like the closeness of the airbox to the coolant return pipe so moved the airbox again;

Now on sorting the Pro Alloy radiator and need an oil catch can

Rob

 

[Šįk]

Car is looking superb on the turinis!

 

[robbie1988]

Cheers matey!

More progress;

H&R rear suspension fitted, strut brace for my camera mount, cables tidied up and it looks alot better;

Hoping to book a day on track next month to give the car its first proper shakedown

Got a new gearbox bracket sorted as mine has a hairline crack through it and also got a mount as well as the rubber has gone soft on mine as well.

Another thing I am starting to play with is Carbon fibre and just recieved my first kit to try it on a few clio parts.

When I change the brake lines I have some lovely new brake fluid as well;

Rob

 

[robbie1988]

Well today had the day at MB Motorsport with Mich, Frankie and Mark who work there.

Got all the jobs I wanted done as well.

First up was fitted the Clio 182 4-2-1 manifold, Ktec link pipe, all new gaskets and hangers. The spring and bolt arrangement between the link pipe and manifold didnt seem as secure as we would have liked so 2 spacers were machined in order to compress the springs more and give a more secure fit.

This had the subframe dropped down to aid access and also meant the gearbox linkage needed dropping. The front bush in the linkage was completely trashed - step in Mich on the lathe and a new steel insert so now have a lovely crisp movement with no worrying about the bush perishing.

Once rebuilt the exhaust was aligned and secured and now is 100% better than it was before.

I also fitted my new cup spoiler;

Rob

 

[robbie1988]

Bought some inlets which have had some porting done and just needs finishing off;

Also called into Motoscope for a power run to give me an idea of what I am working with, Rich commented on how smooth and strong the engine felt. The fans on this rolling road are enormous in comparison to most rolling roads as well so keeps the cars temperature controlled lovely.

Got a result of 189bhp and 157Ib/ft

Performance mods are;

- 182 4-2-1 manifold
- Ktec decat link pipe
- Janspeed cat back system
- V6 airbox on smooth angle hose
- Pipercross filter

On uploading a video now of the runs on the rolling road

Rob

 

[robbie1988]

Well got an oil collector pot fitted. Unfortunately the paintjob looked nothing like the pic so rubbed it down and repainted it. I mounted it in its current position for quickness but will need to orientate it 90 degree once another location tab has been welded on.

Also when I was out for a drive I got a few pics;

Rob

 

[robbie1988]

Small update

I started painting the exterior plastics Satin black - did the rear bumper insert along with fog surrounds and both upper and lower grills.

Hopefully will have Carbon fibre dash strips on tomorrow as well as missed the delivery today.

Unfortunately I managed to kiss a kerb with my newly refurbished Turini on the passenger side front - this has been touched in for now but will be sending the wheel back to be refurbed again.

The gearbox has developed a leak and a whine but will be sorting this with a fully refurbished box with uprated clutch and a new passenger driveshaft to match the new drivers side.

Still need to do the exhaust surround until I square up the exhaust and fit the carbon surround.

Rob

 

[Mickb]

the car lookgs good, how do you find the pure motor sport top mouns

 

[robbie1988]

Fantastic but I did swap to the H&R coilovers at the same time so might not be the best person to ask haha.

The quality is immense and the fitting is very straight forward. Strut brace is the same but you get a good package deal when bought together.

Rob

 

[Mickb]

yeah ive been looking at them as i fitted my new ktec ones on to the 5 door so im down a set of top mounts lol

 

[sonny172cup]

Looking good. What diameter is the exhaust tip? Im looking at doing something similar to mine.

Good performance figures btw

 

[subarufreak]

top work
very nice flamer

 

[robbie1988]

Cheers for the comments - sorry for the late reply - will measure the tip tomorrow

Rob

 

[robbie1988]

Carbon dash strips have been fitted;

Mocal oil cooler has arrived and next time I change the oil will fit it, just spent abit time cleaning it up;

Also got a Whiteline RARB on the way as well.

Been doing some work on my brothers car as well so got some pics;

Rob

 

[robbie1988]

Picked up a set of Williams alloy wheels with some 195/55/15 tyres on. These rims will be getting the R888's on and the Pro Race 2 alloys will be getting the Michelin P2B wets on as I much prefer the Gold track alloys.

They aren't kerbed but could do with a repaint as some is flaking slightly. Bonus is the tyres they came with will go on the Ford Ka I got the girlfriend.

As they were picked up from the scrapyard;

After a good clean;

The remaining marks wont shift but are clean enough for now.

On the car;

Rob

 

[Šįk]

That looks Interestingly cool.

 

[robbie1988]

It took some getting used to but its only for track or in the summer with the R888's on. Hunting for another set of dry track tyres as the current Toyo's dont have loads left on.

Rob

 

[DanEdser]

liking the williams wheels, dont really see them on mk2's!

doesn't look bad though

 

[MG cup]

Love the williams wheels on the 1*2's, got a set myself, just hope they fit over my brakes. There on par with 2118's IMO.

Take out the centre caps tho

 

[robbie1988]

Got my Whiteline adjustable RARB through this week and painted it all up as was looking a bit tired.

Painted it Ford Moondust silver with red bush hangers, black spacers and silver axle clamps. Some touchups will be required on the axle clamps as marked them during fitting.

And fitted, ignore the mud splashes as it needs a full underbody clean. Since these pics were taken I have started on the rear with snowfoam and pressure washer;

Tomorrow will be engine clean along with interior and hopefully my selector seal kit should be ready

Rob