Project 172 **** ITB'S - 204bhp *** Redline Featured ***

[172Ben]

Bought a Mk1 yet?

No, but I'm very tempted

 

[Adamio]

Great on track shots, looks right at home

Even better once you get a cage in there

 

[172Ben]

All pics from Oulton on the 28th

Next plans -

Refurb gearbox
Lightened flywheel
Remove roof lining
Remove lower dash
Air con removal
Cage
Paint inside

 

[Greeny.]

I was gunna do my roof lining today but really cba with being dripped on for the minimal weight saved Will be interesting to see the aircon removal process. Whats up with your box?

 

[172Ben]

Slighty cruncy going into 3rd gear, and its leaking from either the join or the driveshaft boot or seal i think. Also has a nice whine in 5th gear, sounds like its sequential

Removal and refurd when i go away in June i thinkk is on the cards

 

[Flat Eric]

just read all of this thread, its an amazing project, exhaust looks amazing imo, i like how it sticks out. them pics of it on the track make it look at home. good DIY work with the window switches, looks good. any plans to go to the ring again????

 

[172Ben]

Thanks mate

Ring trip booked for august, and then the to spa for the F1 on the 29th

 

[172Ben]

Been a while.

Bought a new gearbox from DannyR, with 18k on from its full rebuild.

Fresh oil has arrived from opie oils.

Just ordered -

Pair of gauges
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260609232054&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Sump plug adapter - Sure its m14x1.5 i need
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370386043960&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

T-piece for the block
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350355799671&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Along with some copper sealing washers.

Going on holiday Friday, so car will be on the drive until the 11th, everything fitted before FCS.

 

[Brett]

Good buy that box Ben. I presume its a ph1 box with the slightly longer ratios coming from dannys car?

What are your plans when the cars finished?

 

[172Ben]

Yeh PH1 box

Not sure really, don't want to get rid. But might move onto something bigger after I've been the ring again in august.

 

[Brett]

Yeah I remember you saying your interested in Focus RS's. Does the Clio not annoy you as a daily driver?

 

[cliobritt]

any vids?

 

[172Ben]

A little yeh, just good that it's only around 15 miles to work, couldn't live with anymore.

Got a few things in mind, gona stick with the Clio over the summer at least

 

[172Ben]

any vids?

Anything specific you want?

 

[172Ben]

Oil change done today. Couldnt fit my oil temp gauge as the m14x1.5 sump plug adapter was to small, so it must be m16 for that.

Im to sure on fitting it though, as im worried about it hanging down and catching it?

Oil pressure gague temp location-

Still not decided where to mount them once both installed either...

 

[saltyhair81]

a pillar or lose the stereo

 

[chrispy.clio]

Mount it where the tweeter goes.

 

[172Ben]

I like my stereo, got a have some tunes, even if you can't hear them very well.

Might just hack the vents, or sit them on top of where the clocks are.

Got some spare carbon I could mess with as well

Anyone know if you need to have the original oil pressure wire plugged in?

 

[Cro]

If you are going to put it there ben run it underneath the tray instead of the side

 

[172Ben]

What you mean?

 

[Cro]

Is that the feed to the left of the gauge?

 

[172Ben]

Nah, thats my iphone lead

The wires come up from underneath

 

[Cro]

Ah ok thats what I was getting at, my bad

 

[172Ben]

Recieved my new clutch during the week.

Although its a SACHS clutch kit, was meant to be recieving a VALEO kit according to the GSF advert on ebay.

Is the SACHS any good, or best to change?

 

[f0xy]

How much did you pay for it?

I was going to get a Valeo from Maynard on here (GSF), but managed to get one at pretty much the same price off the shelf round the corner at Euro Car Parts on the same day so went with that (£90)

 

[172Ben]

£97 delivered.

Just dont wanna put something in thats s**t, if its allright, ill go with it

 

[f0xy]

Il let someone else answer that question then lol, I just went with Valeo with it being OEM etc

 

[172Ben]

Yeh, thats why i ordered this one, as the Ad said -

PLEASE NOTE THIS CLUTCH IS MANUFACTURED BY VALEO
THE PICTURE IS FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY​

 

[f0xy]

Doh - If I had known you were after a standard clutch I would have been able to get it cheaper than I paid for two too ECP are usually £110+ but managed to get it to £90, two would have been lower. Oh well!

 

[172Ben]

LOL gutted.

Got a clutch, and a box, just need it fitting now

Hopefully they will change it, if they are allright ill just keep it

 

[D1CKY]

Car looking sweet, whats next ?

Oil change done today. Couldnt fit my oil temp gauge as the m14x1.5 sump plug adapter was to small, so it must be m16 for that.

Im to sure on fitting it though, as im worried about it hanging down and catching it?

Oil pressure gague temp location-

Still not decided where to mount them once both installed either...

Bit of a shitter about the sump plug mate...

Did you find out the size in the end ?

 

[172Ben]

Gearbox + clutch change, ring trip in August, then just as many trackdays as possible.

Yeh, its m16x1.5

Fitted oil temp and pressure gauge as well, will get a pic tommorow

 

[c6mby]

car looks very complete, congrats on the build. i recently changed my gearbox and clutch myself its an easy job just a little time consuming the first time you do one, took me 10 hours all in.

when are you off to the ring? im heading there august the 6th

regards
sam

 

[172Ben]

Going the ring 25th of August, them belgium to watch the F1 at spa, and back home on monday

 

[172Ben]

Quick video of the ITB's

 

[Nafoff]

hey ben,
quick question for you... if you have the answer / pics would be handy,

when fitting the doorcards, did you cut away excess metal in the doors, if so you got any pics / info in what you left in there?

 

[172Ben]

Didnt need to cut anything mate

 

[Nafoff]

ah, no worries then mate
i am trying to loose weight so will be cutting