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T4RKO 172 Cup
- Thread starter TarkMalbot
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Bought a Roll cage so will get the feet for that welded in before preparing the shell for painting.
vectra+clio172 cup
Hi mark, still reading the blog fella, bit of bad luck with the wiring loom. I feel your frustration, I still have an airbag/ serv lights of doom as well and was in frustration nearly going to cut the wires but glad I didn't having read this. Hope you get back to it soon and hope things don't keep kicking you up the backside with it.
Thanks.
It just means I am going to have to do a proper job of it now! Should be good when finished though with a nice simple loom and lose a bit of weight.
Very pissed off at the carbon filter box though as you have to put the bottom of the filter through the holes and it puts pressure on the mounts when you squeeze the top together. First time I went to put the filter in properly this happened:
It cost £114 from Jenvey so will speak to them on Monday and see what they say as it should be designed to cope with the strain it is designed for as it's the only way to fit the filter.
Jenvey wouldn't take my photos as evidence and I was reluctant to buy another plate and send this one back and possibly end up having bought two. We got into a bit of a stale mate but I am pleased to say we have a way forward now. As the Clio is off the road I agreed to remove the box and send it them back. They have sent it to their manufacturer who is repairing it and sending it me back. I would have preferred a new box and not to have to have paid the postage to return it but at least I should end up with something stronger that will withstand the pressure the filter puts on the box. I will let you know what it looks like when it comes back.
What a coincidence that the filter box arrive just after posting that last comment.
Here is the repair:
Here is the repair:
Russ Rallye
ClioSport Club Member
I'm back from Spain mark so if you want to have a look at this wiring sometime give me a text.
Good news on the airbox, it looks really flimsy though, even my alloy backplate bends where the filter clips in, but at least it bends and doesn't snap.
Russ
Good news on the airbox, it looks really flimsy though, even my alloy backplate bends where the filter clips in, but at least it bends and doesn't snap.
Russ
Cheers Russ.
I have a dash to get the ball rolling and will get a car builders solutions module to get a good start. I will be in touch. :wink:
I have a dash to get the ball rolling and will get a car builders solutions module to get a good start. I will be in touch. :wink:
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Kangoo 182
Looking forward to see how you get on with the Cubs module, it looks like a great piece of kit.
Roll cage is coming:
M.C..
ClioSport Club Member
Roll cage is coming:
Where is that sticker on the cage Mark?
Just wondering if they should all have them as mine does not.
It's on the passenger side main hoop in the rear.
I will get a photo.
I will get a photo.
Russ Rallye
ClioSport Club Member
They come loose with some of them, normally in the box with the fitting kit/instructions.
Russ
Russ
It does also say see accompanying certificate which mine didn't come with.
M.C..
ClioSport Club Member
Thanks
On route home from a road trip to see Chris at CMComposites. Picked up a new bonnet and switch panel.
Russ Rallye
ClioSport Club Member
Went for the switch panel eh mate, should help keep it tidy.
Russ
Russ
The Mother In Law was doing some gardening whilst we were out yesterday. She was strimming the grass at the edge of the drive and it ended up like this:
New Bonnet and Switch panel
Good effort, that takes some effort to do.
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Nice.I am after a fiberglass bonnet next.
Is CMcomposties website still down?
Is CMcomposties website still down?
At the moment I will put the silver boot on just to seal it up. I have looked at the costs and the Plastic ones are almost twice as much but may get a whole kit for all the windows and do a fibreglass boot and doors too at the same time.
I need a new windscreen too as a crack is growing right across it despite it not being driven anywhere. I am putting that down to it getting hot and cold.
CMComposites website is down due to the amount of work he has in but if you contact him through his Facebook page he may be able to help.
I need a new windscreen too as a crack is growing right across it despite it not being driven anywhere. I am putting that down to it getting hot and cold.
CMComposites website is down due to the amount of work he has in but if you contact him through his Facebook page he may be able to help.
Ok thanks.
I think the switch panel sits over the top dash and cover where the original clock and temperature display are.
I think the switch panel sits over the top dash and cover where the original clock and temperature display are.
If only I had the money! I have already bought his roll cage this month.
Kangoo 182
I've just received my dash pod also from Chris @ cm composites and I'm very impressed. Just got to work out how to do all the wiring for the toggle switches
Fitted mine recently, if you already have wires going to that area you may have to extend them or replace with longer items due to the pod being further away from the dash
Hopefully going for a heated windscreen and getting rid of the heater matrix.
Got the boot sorted for now
Played some more in the interior
Also put the rear cage in the car too just to get started. One thing I noticed was the rear feet have a bend on the plates which I thought was odd. Is this normal?
Russ Rallye
ClioSport Club Member
Bent up from the heat when welding maybe? Can see why they'd deliberately be bent the wrong way.
Russ
Russ
Shouldn't be a problem bolting them in and straightening them out but I just though it was odd that both sides have the same bit bent up at the same amount which is unlikely to occur during shipping or something.
