Project Nurburgring (Clio Williams Resto)

[M.C..]

Paul the cars is gonna be nice when its done i wish i had the room to have a project like that, i take it your having it re-sprayed in blue and not some stupid colour?

DazOrz 25.4 mm is an inch so 30mm is more like 1 1/4 inch

 

[Infinicar]

MC yes blue ofcourse!

Torsion bars are a bit of a pain TBH, but yes you can pretty much get any height you want.....

Paul

 

[richy]

yes sorry i didnt mean u cant do it without adjusting the torsion bars ! i meant u can set the height to pretty much what u want, not 1 click 35mm etc 2 click 80mm etc just a case of sliding the torsion bar out enough then jacking the arm up by the amount required! then insert bar and re-check

[Edited by richy on 19 December 2004 at 12:00am]

 

[Daz.]

^^^

If I put the 35mm springs on the front and drop the back an inch (25mm) will it a: handle wierdly and b: look silly?

I dont want the back down 35mm as I think its too far.

 

[richy]

most ppl ive spoke to recomend that the back is about 10mm higher then the front, on my williams there is about a 10mm difference front to back(back higher) looks alright to

its up to u though, see how u feel with the handling only u can decide on that, u drive it! same with looks thats up to u again,

only recently we set-up craggys vts with the back about 10-15mm higher then front(his choice) went to oulten park and out handled most cars there , although his isnt a std car, has bilstein dampers/springs with pugsport t/bars etc, and a LSD, but its up to u how u have it, imo ur better off with its slightly higher but again its your choice!


[Edited by richy on 19 December 2004 at 1:34pm]

 

[Daz.]

^^^think I will then - might get the back lowered first then and if im not happy when i put my fronts on I can get the back done again..

Then ill whack some pics up!

 

[Infinicar]

Hi All,

Bit more update for you.

Clios engine and box has been removed.

http://www.infinicar.com/williams/14.jpg

Been left on a rolling chassis to prepare for re-spray. Jobs whilst engines out include removing PAS rack and replacing with manual item, remove and repaint subframe wishbones etc, replace all brake components replace bushes and sort out interior.

http://www.infinicar.com/williams/21.jpg

Alot of cleaning up and replacement to do whilst engines out. Generally in good order, very little rust. Signs of accident damage previously include fresh paint on wings and front panels. Inner wings/turrets appear to be original. Subframe has been bent where someone has previously jacked the car up on it......

http://www.infinicar.com/williams/16.jpg

The dreaded roll pin didnt come out on this one. Had to remove driveshaft with engine. Still wont budge. Will need machining out.

http://www.infinicar.com/williams/17.jpg

Let the fun begin. Lots of playing about and cleaning to do on this....

http://www.infinicar.com/williams/19.jpg

http://www.infinicar.com/williams/20.jpg

Car and engine is now back in my garage....will continue with pics next week as the engines stripped.

Cheers

Paul
http://www.infinicar.comwww.infinicar.com

ps - forget the cliowilliams site - I will just continue to update this thread...

 

[2 live]

Quote: Originally posted by richy on 19 December 2004


most ppl ive spoke to recomend that the back is about 10mm higher then the front, on my williams there is about a 10mm difference front to back(back higher) looks alright to

its up to u though, see how u feel with the handling only u can decide on that, u drive it! same with looks thats up to u again,

only recently we set-up craggys vts with the back about 10-15mm higher then front(his choice) went to oulten park and out handled most cars there , although his isnt a std car, has bilstein dampers/springs with pugsport t/bars etc, and a LSD, but its up to u how u have it, imo ur better off with its slightly higher but again its your choice!



[Edited by richy on 19 December 2004 at 1:34pm]



hehe most lol.........mines set up so the rears about 10-15 mil higher than the front...and it outhandled craggys sax.

 

[TheJesus]

your cars just mental tho pal. lol

 

[richy]

lol, we was all over the scooby/evo on bends and that itr, just didnt have the power!!

 

[dannyt]

looking well...cant wait to see all the pics when its finished and see what the costs are as a total!

Paul - is the cup susp better than the williams original?

Danny

 

[donsrno1]

Looks good mate. I would love to do something like this at some point in the future.

 

[Infinicar]

Hi All,

The Williams is booked into the bodyshop for next week. It will be 2 weeks before its comes out.....

Pictures of prepped shell to follow.

Paul

 

[GeeUK]

Nice one fellow. Great project you got going there, u must be loaded!

 

[182_blue]

looking good

 

[eves]

awesome paul keep up the good work!

 

[seb]

bloody hell!

you must have some spare time on your hands!

 

[Snufty]

Fair play mate hope you get it all done in time. I admire you for deciding to take on all this work

 

[Infinicar]

http://www.infinicar.com/williams/24.jpg

http://www.infinicar.com/williams/25.jpg

http://www.infinicar.com/williams/26.jpg

Loaded and prepped ready to go to Bodyshop on Friday......boots been changed due to severe rust - this was taken from our old track car which happens to have our web address sprawled across the window! We also took the door handles/locks etc out after pics were taken. I have also decided to ditch the manual steering idea......

Will be out in a couple of weeks. Williams wheels being refurbed.

Paul
http://www.infinicar.comwww.infinicar.com

 

[Winston]

Sweet, looking good paul

Are they taking that spoiler off for you at the bodyshop?

 

[Infinicar]

Might leave it on...doesnt look that bad in the flesh......it just unscrews anyway....

Paul

 

[Winston]

OK.......cool

Keep up the good work

 

[northy]

Carnt see the pictures Paul....

 

[northy]

Lol...now i can.

Looking really sorry for itself on the trailer Paul...what was the front end like just below the radiator....looks very rusty.

Any more pictures avaliable ?

 

[Infinicar]

Front end has been painted before - poorly as well....paint had flaked off...was surface rust.

Subframe is very rusty, will remove it once its back blast it, and repaint......

Paul

 

[jimmy_mac]

Keep up the good work! sounding/looking real good, im sure it will be a master piece.

 

[Infinicar]

Hi All,

Just had the wheels back from the refurbisher this weekend....

http://www.infinicar.com/williams/wheels1.jpg
http://www.infinicar.com/williams/wheels2.jpg
http://www.infinicar.com/williams/wheels3.jpg
http://www.infinicar.com/williams/wheels4.jpg

Car is due back from the bodyshop on Friday at which point our new workshop should be ready.....so we can carry on with the rest of the car.

Paul
www.infinicar.com

 

[Snufty]

Them wheels look mint

 

[Fred@BTM]

they look good paul!!!!!!!!!!! nice pics!!!

 

[northy]

can you take a close up of the speedline embossed writting for me paul....or the reno diamond badge.



Cheers RiCh

 

[Fred@BTM]

its perfect northy, but ill let paul comment

(i did them by the way)

 

[Infinicar]

Sorry Fred, I didnt mention you had done them for me!

So anyone wanting Williams wheels refurbed, talk to Mr Dynamic ;-)

Paul

 

[Fred@BTM]

and your opinion on the finish in and around the embossed "speedline" and "renault diamond" is???? Mr infinicar???

 

[Infinicar]

http://www.infinicar.com/williams/speedline.jpg

As I said Fred, very impressed. Well done.

Paul

 

[Christopher]

best refurb ive ever seen!!!

sex wee.

--chris

 

[richy]

mint! i wanted mine done asap but keep getting bits breaking and delaying it, need a fcuking exhaust system now

 

[Hippychick]

Bloody gorgeous !!!

 

[northy]

Class. thats good enough for me.

Fred - mine will be a challenge pal, see how you do with this set

 

[Big Lex]

paul- looking good so far... good luck with the rest of the project

fred- fantastic refurb!! well done

wish i had the time and money to take on something like this! very jealous indeed!

 

[Fred@BTM]

Quote: Originally posted by northy on 22 February 2005


Class. thats good enough for me.

Fred - mine will be a challenge pal, see how you do with this set

you shouldve seen the state of pauls!!! worst set ive ever seen!! rusty etc etc