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Racing Blue; The project thread
- Thread starter jenic
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jenic
ClioSport Club Member
No idea whatsoever, i've decided against big engine mods.
I think i'll pretty much leave it now, do some trackdays next year, visit the ring, then at the end of summer i may take it off the road to run something else for a while until I have decided what to do with it.
I think i'll pretty much leave it now, do some trackdays next year, visit the ring, then at the end of summer i may take it off the road to run something else for a while until I have decided what to do with it.
jenic
ClioSport Club Member
Tiny update for today.
I was supposed to be doing a small service and fitting my dogbone mount bushes today but my uncle's pit is currently blocked by a stupid bed my cousin has ordered but not moved yet
Anyway, I still got around to getting on with some minor stuff, changed the air filter, went OE again since I dont think there would be a benefit from an upgraded panel filter. Old one wasn't even that dirty to say it had done about 10k.
Also got around to sorting out my steering wheel airbag resistors, for some reason the light was still intermittently coming on. After some helpful advice on here I bought some different resistors from maplins rather than ebay and fitted them. Only difference is the thickness of the legs, these are slightly thinner meaning you can double up to ensure a nice tight fit. Secured them up with a bit of tape and the light is no more, only took it for a 10 minute drive to check but normally it would have lit within 2 so happy days!
Still bored I decided to sort out my speaker rattle.
About a year ago I was bored so bought some different speakers for the front, and tbf they dont sound any different to stock (although they were cheap, the guy in the shop (specialist, not halfords) recommended them). The problem was my car only has 2 threaded screw holes to hold them (which is strange because my old clio had 4). This meant they rattled, so I decided to make a little cardboard template to keep them fitting tight and rattleless
Not the neatest job, but its good enough for me since no-one will see them. It wasn't difficult but here is how I did it in 5 easy to understand pics
I was supposed to be doing a small service and fitting my dogbone mount bushes today but my uncle's pit is currently blocked by a stupid bed my cousin has ordered but not moved yet
Anyway, I still got around to getting on with some minor stuff, changed the air filter, went OE again since I dont think there would be a benefit from an upgraded panel filter. Old one wasn't even that dirty to say it had done about 10k.
Also got around to sorting out my steering wheel airbag resistors, for some reason the light was still intermittently coming on. After some helpful advice on here I bought some different resistors from maplins rather than ebay
and fitted them. Only difference is the thickness of the legs, these are slightly thinner meaning you can double up to ensure a nice tight fit. Secured them up with a bit of tape and the light is no more, only took it for a 10 minute drive to check but normally it would have lit within 2 so happy days!Still bored I decided to sort out my speaker rattle.
About a year ago I was bored so bought some different speakers for the front, and tbf they dont sound any different to stock (although they were cheap, the guy in the shop (specialist, not halfords) recommended them). The problem was my car only has 2 threaded screw holes to hold them (which is strange because my old clio had 4). This meant they rattled, so I decided to make a little cardboard template to keep them fitting tight and rattleless
Not the neatest job, but its good enough for me since no-one will see them. It wasn't difficult but here is how I did it in 5 easy to understand pics
Nothing better on a Sunday than tinkering with something on the car lol
How easy was that sabelt wheel to fit mate, considering one myself as the standard one feels huge after the Golf! Lol
How easy was that sabelt wheel to fit mate, considering one myself as the standard one feels huge after the Golf! Lol
jenic
ClioSport Club Member
Very easy to fit. You just need to buy a boss for it. If you need a hand give me a shout
You will lose cruise though
Very easy to fit. You just need to buy a boss for it. If you need a hand give me a shout
You will lose cruise though
Nice one cheers Mike, not too bothered about cruise though tbh, never use it hardly.
On a side note, your buckets, do they sit alot lower than the original ones? I'd forgot how high they are! Lol
jenic
ClioSport Club Member
I didn't think they were loads lower but when i compared them to ste's they were quite a bit lower. You planning on getting some?
jenic
ClioSport Club Member
Possibly on the "to do" list in the future, not a priority for now
So much for not modding this one
I was going to do that, but i wanted something a bit more permanent
Clio 172 CUP
i would have thought that red alloys on an rb would look horrible but it actualy looks really good :approve:
jenic
ClioSport Club Member
Haha, thanks :approve:
Its from west renaults group buy on here, you need to be a full member to see it!
jenic
ClioSport Club Member
Top right hand corner, click my settings. Then on the left side, scroll down and find paid subscriptions, then buy the new member one by selecting with the drop down box and clicking order
jenic
ClioSport Club Member
lovely car mate! RB definitly the colour to have! that tow eye you have, where did you get it from? been looking for a while and cant find 1 like that
Cheers
Lol, everyone asks that and i dont even have it anymore. Guy called Si on here used to make them, doesn't anymore but they often pop up for sale in the classifieds
jenic
ClioSport Club Member
It will get new suspension, but dont know when. Hopefully things will progress well and they will arrive sooner rather than later.
I dont want shitty cat d suspension though :rasp:
jenic
ClioSport Club Member
Little update, no pics.
Had an oil and filter change today, car runs so much smoother when it has fresh oil, i love changing it
Also, fitted my powerflex dogbone bushes. Not experienced any vibrations as some have suggested and it has definitely tightened up the gear change, more than i though it would too!
Thats it for today, camber bolts have arrived too so will get the alignment done again next week.
Had an oil and filter change today, car runs so much smoother when it has fresh oil, i love changing it
Also, fitted my powerflex dogbone bushes. Not experienced any vibrations as some have suggested and it has definitely tightened up the gear change, more than i though it would too!
Thats it for today, camber bolts have arrived too so will get the alignment done again next week.
jenic
ClioSport Club Member
Sweet car you have their Mike with some nice mods, see your car all the time when I walk past your place with my dogs. I noticed the ARBs on the car the other day so thought I'd see if I could find you on here. Anyway I live around the corner with the blue R32
Cheers
Carl
Cheers mate, where do you live?
Cant say i've ever noticed an R32 up here
jenic
ClioSport Club Member
So I said i'd never own white wheels again iirc
These wheels are so cheap compared to anything else 15" out there thats half decent. I gave up looking for F1's since every set on here is overpriced at the moment.
Anyway, these are my new permanent wheels, dont know what will happen with the reds, they will make the outing to Cadwell on 3rd April but after that may be sold
2118 by mjenic, on Flickr
2118 by mjenic, on Flickr
2118 by mjenic, on Flickr
Tyres came too
Tyres by mjenic, on Flickr
Bandwagon. Officially boarded.
These wheels are so cheap compared to anything else 15" out there thats half decent. I gave up looking for F1's since every set on here is overpriced at the moment.
Anyway, these are my new permanent wheels, dont know what will happen with the reds, they will make the outing to Cadwell on 3rd April but after that may be sold
2118 by mjenic, on Flickr
2118 by mjenic, on Flickr
2118 by mjenic, on Flickr
Tyres came too
Tyres by mjenic, on Flickr
Bandwagon. Officially boarded.
Brookie.
ClioSport Club Member
I was correct Awesome choice mate.
I'd get some if I could pull them off without needing coilovers.
Awesome choice mate.I'd get some if I could pull them off without needing coilovers.
jenic
ClioSport Club Member
I was correct
I'd get some if I could pull them off without needing coilovers.
:approve:
Been planning to get them since October, but decided to bite the bullet last week. Bought them direct from speedline, we get CS discount with them and they are considerably cheaper than buying them from balance or revolution
Expert HDI & R53
They should look great! I will look forward to the fitted pics
Awesome mate, they are on my list too though
Two 2118 clad 182's in Halifax.. hmmmmmm lol
What's the measurements on them Mike?
Two 2118 clad 182's in Halifax.. hmmmmmm lol
What's the measurements on them Mike?
TrackCar & F30 330d
They will look great mate. Glad you got some decent road tyres too, instead of the ditch finder on choice on this forum the Spec-2
What you putting them on?
What you putting them on?
