Project 172

[Martin_172]

since fitting the matched inlets its had a standard exhaust system on it bar the 182 manifold and decat, got it out lastnight with the 2.5" k-tec stealth and holy s**t does it pull hard now, the pull at 5k is mental now engine/exhaust note changes and it flys!!!!

goes in tomorrow for the rear bumper and cup spoiler to get painted, im getting it back thursday morning and its booked in thursday afternoon for full lazer alignment, 48k service & brake fluid change with john @ ProGrip Bonnybridge

roll on the scottish RR Day

 

[Russ.]

lol im still pissed that u stole that cup spoiler off ebay. its the right colour for mine as well haha.

Glad to here things are going well with the car mate. Will give you a little update on msn sometime with how mines coming along

 

[Martin_172]

haha mate sorry!!!! its still the same colour as your car

yeah mate let me know how its coming on

 

[Martin_172]

how it entered the body shop today lol........


painted pics to come thursday....

 

[Android]

cup spoiler !

nice touch seeer

 

[Martin_172]

yeah man its awesome

and thats how a k-tec stealth SHOULD be fitted

 

[Martin_172]

this has been quiet for a few months now! anyway heres what it was looking like when i took it back off the road for more work which im just starting....

The car was RR'd at the Scottish RR Day @ Falkland Performance in Glenrothes at 188bhp and 160lb/ft of torque which being the highest powered RS clio of the day i was very impressed by and a good gain over last years 173bhp and 146lb/ft when it was standard bar an ITG filter.

so...
this month ive ordered Bilstein B14 Coilovers which ive received (Big thanks to Elite Direct) and fitted the rears, im waiting on my solid top mounts being ordered before i do the fronts.
300mm Hi Spec 4 pots are being ordered along with braided lines and DS2500 pads along with rear braded lines and new rear disks and pads as they need done.
hoping to order a set of Cat 428 cams from KamRacing if i get the cash and ill get RStuning to map it

keep your eye on it!

 

[R20 CWH]

tidy chief.

 

[Martin_172]

also forgot to add the wheels are off and booked in for a refurb ready to be fitted to a set of 16" Toyo R888's!

 

[Tobs]

love the ek9 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[Martin_172]

ek9 handled awesome, wasnt quite as quick as the clio but an awesome drive, its since been sold!

 

[alex-avfc]

Going to be a bit of a weapon, good luck with it Martin keep us updated

 

[Fletcher]

The engine bay looks tidy.