My Inferno Story...

[t90_lle]

Lol!! Yeah they'll help with the steering precision mate.

Think that's the way to go, then arb, then get all geometry checked...

But people talk to me about camber bolts! I know nothing about them, I understand camber an toe in/out an caster but how do the bolts work in terms of the Clio setup and would they work well with my current suspension setup and future plans for top mounts an arb. Thanks

 

[NorthloopCup]

Think that's the way to go, then arb, then get all geometry checked...

But people talk to me about camber bolts! I know nothing about them, I understand camber an toe in/out an caster but how do the bolts work in terms of the Clio setup and would they work well with my current suspension setup and future plans for top mounts an arb. Thanks

What sort of setup are you after? Fast road?

 

[masekwm]

I didn't understand how the bolts work either, but when having it set up at the weekend he showed me, you turn the bolt and it moves the camber position!

Couldn't believe how simple it works.

 

[t90_lle]

What sort of setup are you after? Fast road?

Yeah pretty much as it's more of a weekend toy than an out an out track slag but that's not to say I won't get the odd day out at snetterton in the future.

I didn't understand how the bolts work either, but when having it set up at the weekend he showed me, you turn the bolt and it moves the camber position! Couldn't believe how simple it works.

How has it changed the feel of the car, driving and turning in bends? Which make of bolts did you use?

 

[masekwm]

It feels much better than it did, still not as good as my Cup did but far better than it was. I found an old post of @NorthloopCup's and went for that, think 2 degrees of camber.

Not really had a chance to drive it properly yet as not been on track but it's better on the road than before.

Mine are Eibachs.

 

[Rojer]

Keith where did you get it set up? If the car is going on track then PMS ARB and solid mounts etc if it's just a road car then that might be a bit extreme. The whiteline i probably a bit softer and OEM mounts ftw ha.

 

[masekwm]

@Rojer I went to STS in Bedford, Chris @ Beanie recommended them and the tyre place in Flitwick - They also did my Cup which was perfect.

I've got the whiteline on mine but would go for the PMS if I hadn't, I've got new standard top mounts.

 

[182_steve]

Slow you down

Sayings like this is how you know we are from Norfolk! :smile:

If the car is going on track then PMS ARB and solid mounts etc if it's just a road car then that might be a bit extreme. The whiteline i probably a bit softer and OEM mounts ftw ha.

That's why I have the Whiteline and factory top mounts on mine, road car only, but can see the appeal of the others. I just don't want mine too hard/crashy as will most likely never see the track with me

 

[t90_lle]

Since have the pms fitted not much has happened still deciding which way to take the car in terms of next modifications.
Did treat her to a wash by my mates valet company yesterday when I got home from offshore. Does an awesome job an only £15!

I gave the interior a quick hoover as it wasn't too bad in there.

Quick coat of Auto Finesse triple to finish off.

For the eagle eyed you'll spot the engine cover is back on... I've trimmed the over hang off so as not to be melted by the turbo. I think it makes the bay look loads better.

I was planning to change out my stock Renault speakers this afternoon but the local moron at halfrauds didn't understand which ones I wanted after coming back to me 3 times with the wrong ones so I politely told him to poke it! I've ordered some cross over cables so I don't butcher the oem loom an will look about online an order some speakers.

 

[182_steve]

Looks awesome in that last photo looking down in the bay!

As said mate, a nice system in the car, you won't regret it.......... get some good speakers :up::up:

 

[t90_lle]

A little update...
Went to look at some turinis today that were local to me but decided to leave them as the owner wants £465 for 5 with no tires, new caps and bolts.
After leaving there I felt I still needed to do something to my car so went a different halfrauds to the last an picked up a couple of sets of new speakers. A mid range set that will replace the rather poor oem ones, hopefully the loom adaptors will be here tomorrow so will be able to finish the install.

 

[jamesycc]

Got them in the meg. Good little speakers for the price. I beefed mine up with an under seat sub for a bit more bass after a few months.

 

[t90_lle]

Got them in the meg. Good little speakers for the price. I beefed mine up with an under seat sub for a bit more bass after a few months.

Yeah I didn't want to spend big money so just went with these as I had them in my old Monaco too, I'm resisting going for a sub atm lol

 

[jamesycc]

Yeah I didn't want to spend big money so just went with these as I had them in my old Monaco too, I'm resisting going for a sub atm lol

Went from a sub in the Clio to no sub. I lasted 6 months before I gave in. Got a second hand one off a member here for much cheapness!

 

[182_steve]

They in and fitted yet? Must be a decent improvement over standard, can't argue at that price :up:

 

[t90_lle]

They in and fitted yet? Must be a decent improvement over standard, can't argue at that price :up:

Yeah in an fitted, sound is much clearer and it goes louder to now.

 

[182_steve]

Yeah in an fitted, sound is much clearer and it goes louder to now.

Nice!! Just don't go too mad too quick, will need bedding in won't they......... they said mine needed upto 24 hours 'running in' time lol!

 

[t90_lle]

Winter is coming...
And with the impending salt and crap due to be dumped on the roads I thought it best to get the 172 alloys out ready for winter.

I gave them a once over as they were dirty from when I took them off in the spring. Hopefully I’ll be able to source some Rainsport 3s to go on them.
Once changed over the 16” OZ f1 will be up for sale and then it’s new wheel shopping time.

 

[182_steve]

I still think that'll be a right sleeper with those wheels back on as its not massively obvious it's been turbo'd!

 

[Adamxx]

Nice build thread! Your local to me, only down the road in Becces.

 

[Clio_fool]

Selling the F1's is a big mistake imo.

 

[t90_lle]

Nice build thread! Your local to me, only down the road in Becces.

Thanks, there’s a few of us around GY area.

Selling the F1's is a big mistake imo.

Why’d you say that, even for some 15s... 2118s or Williams wheels?

 

[182_steve]

The F1's DO look great on it though and especially in that size! :blush:

 

[182_steve]

Nice build thread! Your local to me, only down the road in Becces.

Is your's a black 182? Lowered? Might be wrong but....... :up:

 

[Clio_fool]

Thanks, there’s a few of us around GY area.


Why’d you say that, even for some 15s... 2118s or Williams wheels?

The F1's DO look great on it though and especially in that size! :blush:

Because this! They look great and being 16's makes them even better.

 

[Adamxx]

Is your's a black 182? Lowered? Might be wrong but....... :up:

We got 6 between us, mines iceberg there's another iceberg 172, 2 black 182's a liquid yellow 182 and a orange 182.

 

[t90_lle]

Because this! They look great and being 16's makes them even better.

Thanks, I just like change is all, maybe feel different after the 172 wheels go on.

We got 6 between us, mines iceberg there's another iceberg 172, 2 black 182's a liquid yellow 182 and a orange 182.

Need to arrange a meet @182_steve and @Harley-xi

 

[Adamxx]

4 of us at Snetterton next Monday if anyone's about.

 

[t90_lle]

4 of us at Snetterton next Monday if anyone's about.

What time, if I’m home I may pop up there.

 

[Adamxx]

8-5 full day this time, come say hi if your about.

 

[182_steve]

I'll be working all day Monday but local meet up sounds good some time

 

[rsdan]

Cars looking really good mate, Looks brilliant on the f1s especially being 16s they just make it that little bit different from others :up:

I'll be working all day Monday but local meet up sounds good some time

I’d be up for a local meet up some time to as I’m from the same sort of area as you lot

 

[Adamxx]

Yeah I'm sure we'd be up for that :smile:

 

[t90_lle]

Today was the day, 172 alloys back on with brand new RainSport3s and 16mm spaces.

Gold OZs washed and put away for the winter months but to my disappointment a chip in the coating on one of the spokes. Have to see if I can glue it down or something??

 

[mintno1]

You'll surprise a few people now it looks just like a standard 172 :smile:

 

[Clio_fool]

Wow it looks so so different now. Shows how good the F1's look on it.

 

[t90_lle]

You'll surprise a few people now it looks just like a standard 172 :smile:

I know I can’t wait!!! 😂

Wow it looks so so different now. Shows how good the F1's look on it.

Can’t stop looking at 2118s though, I think they looks so good.

 

[Daz.]

Looks so much better on the 172's!

 

[182_steve]

Gold 2118's WILL look good. Get them bought!

You'll surprise a few people now it looks just like a standard 172 :smile:

That's exactly what I keep saying, looks very oem now and not many people would think that's packing 230 ponies......... love it! :smiley:

 

[Clio_fool]

Can’t stop looking at 2118s though, I think they looks so good.

You'll need to drop it a bit more for those though.