My first race car build

[g23engineer]

So I picked this up on gumtree for £450 with the intention of turning it in to something I can race in the track day trophy in 2017 giving me a year to build it to a reasonable spec. I've spend most of my working life making parts for other people's cars and race cars so now it's my turn.
I've already got an alloy replacement bonnet and a bumper. Next step is the brakes upgrade the the suspension and bushing which I plan to machine myself using high end polymers from a customer we do work for. Anyway I'm looking forward to a good interesting year of work.

 

[g23engineer]

 

[JP83]

Good base project. Gotta love a bargain too. I picked up mine for sub £400.
Unfortunately not as talented though! Lol.
Look forward to seeing updates. :up:

 

[g23engineer]

I don't know if it was a bargain but I knew what I wanted to do which was tear it apart so was happy with £450. Although I've been involved in modified cars and racing cars I don't really know much about the workings of cars so it's gonna be a massive learning curve. I do know how to make parts though. Cheers

 

[Russ Rallye]

Why track day trophy? Quite a lot of us on here are involved with the TARC Tricolore Trophy for French hot hatches, plenty of classes to cover various modifications and a great bunch to race with, definitely worth checking out.
Russ

 

[g23engineer]

Why track day trophy? Quite a lot of us on here are involved with the TARC Tricolore Trophy for French hot hatches, plenty of classes to cover various modifications and a great bunch to race with, definitely worth checking out.
Russ

I'm not fixed on that particular event I did look at the tin tops but looked to restricted so thought the trackday trophy seemed better. I will look in to the tricolore, as long as I'm racing I'm not fussed. Cheers

 

[Apg100]

I'm not fixed on that particular event I did look at the tin tops but looked to restricted so thought the trackday trophy seemed better. I will look in to the tricolore, as long as I'm racing I'm not fussed. Cheers

I ecco Russ's comment. TARC is a great bunch to race with, and we hardly ever hit each other, which is a bonus Unless @Tony Hunter is on track....

 

[g23engineer]

I ecco Russ's comment. TARC is a great bunch to race with, and we hardly ever hit each other, which is a bonus :smile: Unless @Tony Hunter is on track....

I've looked at there website but it doesn't seem to be up to date the calendar is quoting events in 2014. Is there another website?

 

[Apg100]

I've looked at there website but it doesn't seem to be up to date the calendar is quoting events in 2014. Is there another website?

This is the link to the season calendar http://www.trackattackraceclub.com/pages/season-calendar.php?season_id=40

 

[g23engineer]

This is the link to the season calendar http://www.trackattackraceclub.com/pages/season-calendar.php?season_id=40

Cheers mate, don't know what I was looking at but it weren't that one. I'm a long way off putting on a track just yet anyway. Lots to do!!

 

[Tony Hunter]

I ecco Russ's comment. TARC is a great bunch to race with, and we hardly ever hit each other, which is a bonus :smile: Unless @Tony Hunter is on track....

Thanks Andrew!
But yes we are a friendly old bunch. There is a lot of us a long way off atm.

 

[g23engineer]

A little purchase from the weekend b14's can't wait to get them on

 

[g23engineer]

 

[g23engineer]

My future race car sitting pretty with my present race car. The Clio is getting closer to the workshop door now so good things can only be around the corner.

 

[Lawless]

Great find for the price!
Cant wait to see the end product, good luck

 

[Mash.]

A little purchase from the weekend b14's can't wait to get them on

What made you go for b14s mate?!

 

[g23engineer]

What made you go for b14s mate?!

I chose them as they were in my price range at the moment, I would rather buy good quality second hand than new cheap rubbish. I'm on a limited budget due to being a dad, got a money pit of a house and getting married next year. I'll probably get something fully ajustable next year but this will see my by until then.

 

[g23engineer]

I found out one of our customers has a vapour blaster so tested the camber bolts from the b14s good results so now I can do everything else

 

[Mash.]

Yeah absolutely fair enough if they were 2nd hand

 

[g23engineer]

Few parts turned up today. Rear discs and a brand new ph1 air box from Renault. Who knew you can still buy these brand new for £82 I've been looking at buying a used one from eBay for £85. More bits arriving next week

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

You can get the box new? It's only £82?!

Can you send me the part number please

 

[g23engineer]

You can get the box new? It's only £82?!
Just go on Renault parts direct it's all there, I'm well chuffed only ordered it Thursday too

Can you send me the part number please :smile:

 

[g23engineer]

Just noticed that reply was a bit messed up. Renault parts direct have them mate.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Do you have a link? I can't find it

 

[g23engineer]

Do you have a link? I can't find it 😧

http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-clio-172-air-filter-box-phase-1/

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Ah, it was listed under 172, not V6. It has twin inlets, do they all have that? I thought the V6 only had one?

 

[g23engineer]

I've bought the ph1 not v6 mate, what are you after?

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Oh my bad, wasn't reading properly, thought it was a V6 one.

r****d award for me

 

[NorthloopCup]

Oh my bad, wasn't reading properly, thought it was a V6 one.

r****d award for me :smile:

V6 airbox is no longer available. Hasn't been for quite some time now. They're the ones that had the large single opening.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Yes, it has all become very clear.

I will have to try and find a used one!

 

[g23engineer]

This arrived today and I've decided I'm gonna make my own. I'll maybe make a few extra if anyone fancies putting there name forward.

 

[chris-foci]

Id be interested in one if you were to make some.

 

[g23engineer]

I will be posting progress made over the next few weeks.