JezzaMac
ClioSport Club Member
Not yet. I bought the stuff to do a 3" body lift only a few days before the clutch went so will do it during the summer when im changing the clutch! How much is yours lifted?
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Ph1 172 Track Car. Next Year I Go Racing - Hopefully!
Not yet. I bought the stuff to do a 3" body lift only a few days before the clutch went so will do it during the summer when im changing the clutch! How much is yours lifted?
A few new parts that will be going on this week;-
Clio 182 manifold
Electric steering column for EPAS conversion
Steering rack from a Dci I confirmed that it is exactly the same turns lock to lock as the 172 rack.
Pure motor sport rear beam strengthening kit. Got this half price from Nick at PMS as apparently they are seconds but look fine to me.
No problem if they do need the fine adjustment tool anyway.
Powerflex rear beam bushes
Clio 182 manifold
Electric steering column for EPAS conversion
Steering rack from a Dci I confirmed that it is exactly the same turns lock to lock as the 172 rack.
Pure motor sport rear beam strengthening kit. Got this half price from Nick at PMS as apparently they are seconds but look fine to me.
No problem if they do need the fine adjustment tool anyway.
Powerflex rear beam bushes
I have them in mine, although ive not driven it yet.
While the engine was out for other things it would be silly not to change the cambelt as well.
I have a set of genuine Renault timing tools that I bought a little while ago from Stone automotive. As I'm sure most of you know they are essential for accurately timing these engines.
Timing Tools
Old Belt on the engine
New genuine cambelt belt kit from Renault Wolverhampton
As suspected the timing was out, I forgot to take any pics of the cam slots to show this though.
I think there must be a lot of improperly timed F4R engines out there.
Rocker cover removed for painting and to fix a small oil leak
Some parts ready for cleaning and painting
New cambelt, idlers and tensioner
Timing checked, turned then checked again, perfect
Also new cam seals and cams caps. No pic of cam caps for some reason though
Not a particularly exiting update but a good job done.
Lots more updates to come soon.
I have a set of genuine Renault timing tools that I bought a little while ago from Stone automotive. As I'm sure most of you know they are essential for accurately timing these engines.
Timing Tools
Old Belt on the engine
New genuine cambelt belt kit from Renault Wolverhampton
As suspected the timing was out, I forgot to take any pics of the cam slots to show this though.
I think there must be a lot of improperly timed F4R engines out there.
Rocker cover removed for painting and to fix a small oil leak
Some parts ready for cleaning and painting
New cambelt, idlers and tensioner
Timing checked, turned then checked again, perfect
Also new cam seals and cams caps. No pic of cam caps for some reason though
Not a particularly exiting update but a good job done.
Lots more updates to come soon.
Good going, looking great. Nice tool press.
Thanks sonny, it was an important job that needed doing.
I have been cracking on with cleaning and painting various engine parts.
Also doing the EPAS conversion and rear beam strengthening.
More pics to follow soon.
I have been cracking on with cleaning and painting various engine parts.
Also doing the EPAS conversion and rear beam strengthening.
More pics to follow soon.
The rear beam kit is something that I am going to look into too. Im not bothering with the EPAS since I uprated the PAS pipes, so no more leaks.
Yes it's a straight swap in that it bolts onto the head, but you need a modified cat or a link pipe to fit it to the 172 exhaust system.
I was using Harry Laps timer fr the iphone before in a modified (secure) mount. Im now looking at getting a vbox lite.
Go Pro 2 with a Qstarz BT-1000EX along with Race render 3, a fairly cheap and easy to operate\overlay set up.
182cup & 172 racecar
just count.
182cup & 172 racecar
10 lap stints it is then 
I have used a trailer in the past to tow the car around, but I was recently made aware of the law regarding towing. As I passed in 1999 I was just a little to late to have the B+E entitlement on my licence.
So today I passed my trailer test first time! So I can now legally tow the car around to track days etc.
So today I passed my trailer test first time! So I can now legally tow the car around to track days etc.
Car is all back together now ready for a few trackdays.
Really happy with the upgrades we have done to it especially the EPAS conversion which works a treat, and the PMS rear beam combined with the powerflex black series rear bushes tightens up the rear end a treat.
A few pics of it finished and ready to go.
Really happy with the upgrades we have done to it especially the EPAS conversion which works a treat, and the PMS rear beam combined with the powerflex black series rear bushes tightens up the rear end a treat.
A few pics of it finished and ready to go.
182cup & 172 racecar
Tidy.
182cup & 172 racecar
Get that thing in the Tricolore Trophy, I can waive your registration fee for the 1st race .
.Very nice, agree hope to see you on the Tricolore Trophy grid soon
Good luck tomorrow mate
Good luck tomorrow mate
Now that is a tempting offer, thanks Tony.
I would really like to do a race at Donington...... Very busy at the moment though so not sure I could be ready in time.
I would need to do my ARDS test, fit a Fire extinguisher system, and get a race suit, gloves, boots etc.
I would really like to do a race at Donington...... Very busy at the moment though so not sure I could be ready in time.
I would need to do my ARDS test, fit a Fire extinguisher system, and get a race suit, gloves, boots etc.
Get that thing in the Tricolore Trophy, I can waive your registration fee for the 1st race
Had a good day at Curborough yesterday, was using it as a bit of a shakedown really.
Car performed really well, the only issue was half way through the day the new electric steering started playing up.
We checked the voltage with the car running and noticed it was dipping down to 11v when using the steering, even lower if we were turned it from lock to lock quickly.
Turns out the alternator is goosed, it is working just not outputting anywhere near what it should. Time for a new one I think!
Car performed really well, the only issue was half way through the day the new electric steering started playing up.
We checked the voltage with the car running and noticed it was dipping down to 11v when using the steering, even lower if we were turned it from lock to lock quickly.
Turns out the alternator is goosed, it is working just not outputting anywhere near what it should. Time for a new one I think!
182cup & 172 racecar
Electrics=the enemy.
I know mate, I would much rather be dealing with the oily bits.
Being an electrician and having a background in electrical engineering helps though
182cup & 172 racecar
See you at Donington then
Ok guys hopefully enough people in the know are following my thread and can give me some advice.
If and that's a big IF I can get it together to race this year I need to do a few things, I think these are;-
1. Do my ARDS and get a race licence. Can anyone recommend somewhere in the midlands for this?
2. Get some race clothing, boots, gloves, and a suit (Alreday have a helmet). Can people tell me what spec this needs to be and if there is any cheap suppliers. Not really bothered about looking the part as long as they are safe.
3. Install a fire extinguisher system. Would this be suitable? - Fire Extinguisher
I would really like to do Donington on the 8th June, just not sure it is do able with my time/financial constraints.
Tony I have PM'd you regarding registration.
If and that's a big IF I can get it together to race this year I need to do a few things, I think these are;-
1. Do my ARDS and get a race licence. Can anyone recommend somewhere in the midlands for this?
2. Get some race clothing, boots, gloves, and a suit (Alreday have a helmet). Can people tell me what spec this needs to be and if there is any cheap suppliers. Not really bothered about looking the part as long as they are safe.
3. Install a fire extinguisher system. Would this be suitable? - Fire Extinguisher
I would really like to do Donington on the 8th June, just not sure it is do able with my time/financial constraints.
Tony I have PM'd you regarding registration.
182cup & 172 racecar
Yes that fire ex is fine.
Ards test
Donington
Silverstone
Minimum 2 layer suit, can get on fairly cheapish if your not bothered about colour etc £200-£250 shoes £80- £200, gloves £40 upwards.
Tweeks do a clubman range, as do many others. Some do a whole package, the lot for ex amount.
Eg.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/race-suits/alpinestars-gp-start-race-suit
Ards test
Donington
Silverstone
Minimum 2 layer suit, can get on fairly cheapish if your not bothered about colour etc £200-£250 shoes £80- £200, gloves £40 upwards.
Tweeks do a clubman range, as do many others. Some do a whole package, the lot for ex amount.
Eg.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/race-suits/alpinestars-gp-start-race-suit
Russ Rallye
ClioSport Club Member
Awesome stuff mate.
1. I did my ards at Silverstone simply because they offered extra training and some interesting stuff to do on top of the test itself. Skid pan, caterhams etc all for a similar price to other places wanted for the standard test. The test itself 'should' be fairly standard with a classroom part and obviously the driving part of it. Forst step is to get your 'go motorsport/racing' pack from demon tweeks and the like has all the info on ards, licence application, msa blue book etc.
2. Have a look on the TARC forum, we have a sponsor 'Happy Racer' that do all the clothing/helmets if you want to have a look at them.
3. As long as its MSA it'll be fine 2.25L is the minimum capacity but make sure to fit it correctly as thats part of the msa compliance, one nozzle in the engine bay and one in the passenger compartment as a minimum.
Russ
1. I did my ards at Silverstone simply because they offered extra training and some interesting stuff to do on top of the test itself. Skid pan, caterhams etc all for a similar price to other places wanted for the standard test. The test itself 'should' be fairly standard with a classroom part and obviously the driving part of it. Forst step is to get your 'go motorsport/racing' pack from demon tweeks and the like has all the info on ards, licence application, msa blue book etc.
2. Have a look on the TARC forum, we have a sponsor 'Happy Racer' that do all the clothing/helmets if you want to have a look at them.
3. As long as its MSA it'll be fine 2.25L is the minimum capacity but make sure to fit it correctly as thats part of the msa compliance, one nozzle in the engine bay and one in the passenger compartment as a minimum.
Russ
