My little slow project

[theo_tl]

Hello, my name is Theodore and I live in Bulgaria.
I apologize in advance for spelling, but use googlе translator.
So my story briefly.
In December 2008 I bought a 2003 Clio 172 thanks to a happy lottery ticket.
Here in Bulgaria the average salary is around 250 euros. :S
I work as a bellboy in a 4 star hotel and my main income comes from tips.
I think you will agree that 250 euro is little money for salary.

And as you can imagine is quite difficult to put money into a car.
I live with my parents, so no housing expenses, food and bills.

Slow start saving money and invest them in the car.
for those four years I managed to buy a few things.

1.Camshafts: Colombo & Bariani 286 ° / 280 °
2. Pistons: Wössner 12.8:1
3. Rods: ZRP I-Beam 144.00mm
4. Main Studs Kit: ARP
5. Head Studs Kit ARP
6. Bearings: ACL Race Series
7. Head Gasket: Athena 0.85mm
8. Front Ap Calipers from Clio v6
9. Ferodo DS2500 pads
10. 330x32mm D2 brake disc kit
11. GAZ GHA Coilover Kit
12. FIA approved D2 bucket seats
13. RStuner form Fastchip.nl
14. 17x7 Team Dynamics Proace 2 for track days
15. 17x7 Oz Ultraleggera
16. 15x7 Oz Ultraleggera for winter tyers

So over the years I did some amateur track activities, and I liked that.
So I decided this car is for track activities / and everyday.
I know this setup is not the most suitable for everyday car, but the parts are already in my garage.

On September 22 we have a national meeting of Renault Club Bulgaria
and I decided the car ready by then.
Among other things, I had an unfortunate incident with a dog who scratched all over my car and ate my left fender.
The car will be repainted.
I will try to have pictures of all things.
On Friday we will pull the engine and start work on the car with two of my classmates from high school.

 

[theo_tl]

Model wheel drive and hub unit.
And a picture of the suspension. (Not that you do not know how it looks )

 

[zerg119]

Congratas theo_tl.... very good mods.. upload more pics...

 

[theo_tl]

Hi, I have a little progress. (Earlier than expected)

Tomorrow I'll take it to a local company, which deals with the engines.
And some pictures of engine parts

And some pictures of the car before the incident with the dog

 

[Cw Tuning.]

mods so far well just wow. wasnt expecting it mate fair play

 

[theo_tl]

My project is in brief creative pause because i've came across this video:

I'm torn whether to experiment like this one, or stay on a standard manifold.
Anyway, I have about two weeks to decide.
I wait delivery from France, repair kit for the gearbox, two fenders and front bumper
engine needs a few finishing touches.
Within a week there will be an update with detailed photos

 

[theo_tl]

After a long break due to health reasons, I continue with my project. The engine already in the car.
I also decided to go for itb`s.
I already have Gen90 ECU.
Meanwhile, the car was left refinishing and some adjustments to the body,
First I decided to reorient the car for track days only, also here is much cheaper to use slick tires with size 20/61 17 instead of 15 inch tires.
The coupe will be adjusted so there is no problem with the tires rubbing on it.
Front already has 6 degrees Caster, and as you can imagine there are some problems with the size of the slicks.
will put some new pictures later.
Now some treats, my new differential 12X59
And some photos of the car and engine :
I bought one set 7x17 et36 superleggera on which will be mounted slicks
I also bought a Megan coupe 2.0 16v just for rims (500 euros entire car)

and my, pride 2004 Laguna 3.0 V6 on 18`s Ultraleggera

 

[theo_tl]

Update.
Paint work and little modifications needed for 17inch slicks.