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Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
I've topped the Werkstat with three layers of wax so far, seems to be beading nicely and dirt comes off without any trouble. I'm going to keep on top of it as you've removed all the tar that pissed me off and made me not want to bother washing it. I don't think I'll ever get to your level of OCD cleaning though
That's good Sam, looking forward to a passenger ride.
I've topped the Werkstat with three layers of wax so far, seems to be beading nicely and dirt comes off without any trouble. I'm going to keep on top of it as you've removed all the tar that pissed me off and made me not want to bother washing it. I don't think I'll ever get to your level of OCD cleaning though
Saxo should be done next week i hope
That's good Sam, looking forward to a passenger ride.
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Almost ready for Le Mans now
The fridge is going in my car so removed half of the rear seat. I'm only taking Paul (Gorms) but left the other half in as Fletcher needs to be in my car for the ferry and thought he'd prefer not sitting on Paul's lap lol.
Then I washed my car and put on another layer of Banana Armour wax before starting to sticker up for Le Mans.
I'm quite pleased with the stickers, just hoping everything fits in the car now!
Almost ready for Le Mans now
The fridge is going in my car so removed half of the rear seat. I'm only taking Paul (Gorms) but left the other half in as Fletcher needs to be in my car for the ferry and thought he'd prefer not sitting on Paul's lap lol.
Then I washed my car and put on another layer of Banana Armour wax before starting to sticker up for Le Mans.
I'm quite pleased with the stickers, just hoping everything fits in the car now!
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Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
No Gay Boy sticker yet ?
No Gay Boy sticker yet ?
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
A few pics from Le Mans
Loaded up ready to go at Cobham Services
Pistonheads Meet
Mulsanne Straight second chicane
A few pics from Le Mans
Loaded up ready to go at Cobham Services
Pistonheads Meet
Mulsanne Straight second chicane
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Who wrote that about CSS
Who wrote that about CSS
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Cheers for the comments.
Was it you or Failsport?
I like Naith's OZ's but not sure if they'd look as good on mine and Comp Mo's look a bit too chunky.
I'll probably get a set of R26r wheels.
Cheers for the comments.
Who wrote that about CSS
Was it you or Failsport?
I like Naith's OZ's but not sure if they'd look as good on mine and Comp Mo's look a bit too chunky.
I'll probably get a set of R26r wheels.
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
I know who wrote that about CSS. :quiet:
I know who wrote that about CSS. :quiet:
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
So do I !!!
So do I !!!
Paul172sport
ClioSport Club Member
Sunflower Ph1
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
I don't lol
I don't lol
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
So this is what happened today :dapprove:
I was in a line of four or five cars going round a blind bend on the approach to a t junction when an idiot in a van got impatient, tried to overtake me hitting my rear quarter in the process. Then as I tried to get him to stop to get his insurance details he shunted me twice. I've reported him to the police for dangerous driving.
So this is what happened today :dapprove:
I was in a line of four or five cars going round a blind bend on the approach to a t junction when an idiot in a van got impatient, tried to overtake me hitting my rear quarter in the process. Then as I tried to get him to stop to get his insurance details he shunted me twice. I've reported him to the police for dangerous driving.
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
True. He didn't even say sorry. Got him on camera saying he shunted me twice.
Phoned 999 and got his details after they told him to. I agree it's looking like that time.
True. He didn't even say sorry. Got him on camera saying he shunted me twice.
Phoned 999 and got his details after they told him to. I agree it's looking like that time.
Tim.
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Not good mate, how's the neck?
Not good mate, how's the neck?
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
The guy was a complete tool, trying to overtake us around a blind bend approaching a junction. Shame as it looked good a few minutes earlier at Goodwood. :dapprove:
The guy was a complete tool, trying to overtake us around a blind bend approaching a junction. Shame as it looked good a few minutes earlier at Goodwood. :dapprove:
MarkCup
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
It did indeed.
Sorry to hear this, sounds like a right weapon.
It did indeed.
Sorry to hear this, sounds like a right weapon.
Paul172sport
ClioSport Club Member
Sunflower Ph1
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Oh what a t wat still least you got his details.
If you try and settle cash in lieu you can just top the difference for a full re spray.
're neck if your genuinly suffering give me a shout.
Oh what a t wat still least you got his details.
If you try and settle cash in lieu you can just top the difference for a full re spray.
're neck if your genuinly suffering give me a shout.
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
It is a bit sore actually as he must have hit us at 50mph in the first shunt.
He was a right tool, tried to provoke Fletch into hitting him
How does that work settling cash in lieu? I'll give you a shout if it gets worse.
I'm quite calm normally so takes a lot to make me lose it. I was more focused on taking pics for evidence.
Not good mate, how's the neck?
It is a bit sore actually as he must have hit us at 50mph in the first shunt.
He was a right tool, tried to provoke Fletch into hitting him
How does that work settling cash in lieu? I'll give you a shout if it gets worse.
I'm quite calm normally so takes a lot to make me lose it. I was more focused on taking pics for evidence.
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
I wasn't stationary at that point but I don't think he even attempted to slow down.
I'm surprised the damage wasn't worse considering how hard he hit me.
I wasn't stationary at that point but I don't think he even attempted to slow down.
I'm surprised the damage wasn't worse considering how hard he hit me.
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Not good. Sorry to see this mate. Sounds like a right wrister. What was his explanation for then shunting you twice more?
Not good. Sorry to see this mate. Sounds like a right wrister. What was his explanation for then shunting you twice more?
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
He didn't have one.
He didn't have one.
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Paul172sport
ClioSport Club Member
Sunflower Ph1
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Where's the updates? Or you writing a for sale ad too?
Where's the updates? Or you writing a for sale ad too?
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
I don't think I'll be selling soon but I'm tempted by a Corvette that's up for sale nearby.
The insurance claim still isn't resolved and the damage hasn't been repaired yet either.
I don't think I'll be selling soon but I'm tempted by a Corvette that's up for sale nearby.
The insurance claim still isn't resolved and the damage hasn't been repaired yet either.
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
The estimate is £2744 and they've said it's not a write off. That's for a new rear bumper, repair osr quarter, paint bumper boot and osr quarter, paint osr wheel, blend into drivers door and nsr quarter.
It will be sorted, not sure if its going to see the track again though.
The estimate is £2744 and they've said it's not a write off. That's for a new rear bumper, repair osr quarter, paint bumper boot and osr quarter, paint osr wheel, blend into drivers door and nsr quarter.
What an absolute be#@$nd hope you get it sorted so I can chase you in mine
It will be sorted, not sure if its going to see the track again though.
Paul172sport
ClioSport Club Member
Sunflower Ph1
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Remember I work for a solicitor and we've a credit hire and repair company too. If you need any help give me a shout.
Remember I work for a solicitor and we've a credit hire and repair company too. If you need any help give me a shout.
Paul172sport
ClioSport Club Member
Sunflower Ph1
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
Doubt anymore do. Since April 1st success fees were stopped and referral fees are coming a thing of the past.
Doubt anymore do. Since April 1st success fees were stopped and referral fees are coming a thing of the past.
Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus
It's now on 92.5k and currently doesn't have an engine or gearbox.
Insurance claim is still with the solicitors but it should resolved in next couple of months.
Update
I hadn't bothered to update this thread as I fell out of love with the car. I did consider selling for a new car but decided instead to make my R26 into a "new" car.
You'll probably read this and think I've gone a bit crazy (and I'd partly agree with you)
One alloy damaged by the van was annoying me so last December I fitted my spare alloy (which was brand new) and three brand new alloys bought from Adam @ Renault Wolverhampton
Rear calliper seized a few days later so needed new offside rear calliper, R26 discs and brembo pads as well!
In March the front brakes needed doing. I had been running Tarox F2000 grooved discs but didn't fancy paying £250 for a set so went with Brembo HC discs and DS2500 pads from George @G 172
I then decided to do a full suspension refresh in April as it was a bit tired approaching 90k and also I was going on a Nurburgring trip.
Cooksport springs, R26 dampers, new top mounts, and new drop links were purchased.
Thanks @Gorms for fitting the rear spring and dampers
Thanks @Matt_90 for fitting the front suspension.
I'm pleased with how the car sits on the Cooksports and they really work well with the new R26 suspension.
In April I went to the Ring for first time with @Fletcher and @Matt_90.
Trip was good but autobahn highlighted that the engine is tired as it struggled to do 150mph when it used to easily do 160mph and still be pulling.
The car performed well on the Ring and did 6 laps with best in low 9 minute region.
Best I filmed was 9 minute 26 seconds while having to slow for yellow flags for part of the lap.
I purchased a new ITG filter rated for more power in June so I can alternate filters. Main reason being for convenience as that it takes a while to clean the filter properly.
June was also the trip to Le Mans 24 hour race. Car worked perfectly and didn't go into limp mode this time.
A few weeks ago 4th gear went on my gearbox
The DMF and R26 clutch is being replaced with RS Tuning SMF and R26r clutch.
I then decided it was the ideal opportunity to drop the tired engine and replace it with a brand new forged F4Rt engine.
Brand new engine purchased from Fred@BTM. It's never even been run so really pleased with my purchase.
Parts for the forge build purchased from @Andyrg@ ClioTurbo
Coolant hoses I purchased June 2013
I've sprayed the block black and rocker cover, inlet etc are off being powder coated in 9007 Grey Aluminium by Tadley Powder Coatings.
Agency Transmissions have since diagnosed that it needs new 4th and 5th gears so it's going to be more expensive than I anticipated with rebuild costing £750.
Gearbox is due to be finished by Tuesday so hopefully I'll be able to start running the engine in towards end of next week.
Engine is being built by A Welsh Motors Ltd in Basingstoke which is run by a friend of mine.
Spec is going to be as follows:
Brand new F4Rt engine
Wossner 82.7mm pistons
PEC rods
ARP bolts
Supetech valves
Clio headgasket for 8.5:1 compression ratio
RS Tuning SMF
R26r clutch
New 630cc injectors (to replace current 630cc injectors)
3" decat (to replace 2.75" decat)
and car already has:
3" Ktec exhaust
Forge hardpipe kit
Forge coolant hoses with Evans Waterless Coolant
Forge intercooler, actuator and recirc valve
ITG induction kit (with uprated filter)
I'm debating at moment whether to get my turbo hybrid'd now or leave it until next year. Plan is for it to eventually be running 330 to 350bhp.
I have to admit there was a moment when I thought what the f**k am I doing! It is something I've been thinking about doing since end of last year though so has been thought through and when the accident damage is repaired I will also be paying the difference to get the rest of the car resprayed.
Thanks for reading, next update will be Friday as I should have the powdercoated parts back
It's now on 92.5k and currently doesn't have an engine or gearbox.
Insurance claim is still with the solicitors but it should resolved in next couple of months.
Update
I hadn't bothered to update this thread as I fell out of love with the car. I did consider selling for a new car but decided instead to make my R26 into a "new" car.
You'll probably read this and think I've gone a bit crazy (and I'd partly agree with you)
One alloy damaged by the van was annoying me so last December I fitted my spare alloy (which was brand new) and three brand new alloys bought from Adam @ Renault Wolverhampton
Rear calliper seized a few days later so needed new offside rear calliper, R26 discs and brembo pads as well!
In March the front brakes needed doing. I had been running Tarox F2000 grooved discs but didn't fancy paying £250 for a set so went with Brembo HC discs and DS2500 pads from George @G 172
I then decided to do a full suspension refresh in April as it was a bit tired approaching 90k and also I was going on a Nurburgring trip.
Cooksport springs, R26 dampers, new top mounts, and new drop links were purchased.
Thanks @Gorms for fitting the rear spring and dampers
Thanks @Matt_90 for fitting the front suspension.
I'm pleased with how the car sits on the Cooksports and they really work well with the new R26 suspension.
In April I went to the Ring for first time with @Fletcher and @Matt_90.
Trip was good but autobahn highlighted that the engine is tired as it struggled to do 150mph when it used to easily do 160mph and still be pulling.
The car performed well on the Ring and did 6 laps with best in low 9 minute region.
Best I filmed was 9 minute 26 seconds while having to slow for yellow flags for part of the lap.
I purchased a new ITG filter rated for more power in June so I can alternate filters. Main reason being for convenience as that it takes a while to clean the filter properly.
June was also the trip to Le Mans 24 hour race. Car worked perfectly and didn't go into limp mode this time.
A few weeks ago 4th gear went on my gearbox
The DMF and R26 clutch is being replaced with RS Tuning SMF and R26r clutch.
I then decided it was the ideal opportunity to drop the tired engine and replace it with a brand new forged F4Rt engine.
Brand new engine purchased from Fred@BTM. It's never even been run so really pleased with my purchase.
Parts for the forge build purchased from @Andyrg@ ClioTurbo
Coolant hoses I purchased June 2013
I've sprayed the block black and rocker cover, inlet etc are off being powder coated in 9007 Grey Aluminium by Tadley Powder Coatings.
Agency Transmissions have since diagnosed that it needs new 4th and 5th gears so it's going to be more expensive than I anticipated with rebuild costing £750.
Gearbox is due to be finished by Tuesday so hopefully I'll be able to start running the engine in towards end of next week.
Engine is being built by A Welsh Motors Ltd in Basingstoke which is run by a friend of mine.
Spec is going to be as follows:
Brand new F4Rt engine
Wossner 82.7mm pistons
PEC rods
ARP bolts
Supetech valves
Clio headgasket for 8.5:1 compression ratio
RS Tuning SMF
R26r clutch
New 630cc injectors (to replace current 630cc injectors)
3" decat (to replace 2.75" decat)
and car already has:
3" Ktec exhaust
Forge hardpipe kit
Forge coolant hoses with Evans Waterless Coolant
Forge intercooler, actuator and recirc valve
ITG induction kit (with uprated filter)
I'm debating at moment whether to get my turbo hybrid'd now or leave it until next year. Plan is for it to eventually be running 330 to 350bhp.
I have to admit there was a moment when I thought what the f**k am I doing! It is something I've been thinking about doing since end of last year though so has been thought through and when the accident damage is repaired I will also be paying the difference to get the rest of the car resprayed.
Thanks for reading, next update will be Friday as I should have the powdercoated parts back
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