Trophy #185's story

[NorthloopCup]

Really :/ looks like my Anglesey Trackday will be same then. Will highlight the issues even more there as been there loads of times with other organisers so will be a massive contrast.

I think a lot of it comes down to the higher costs involved for hiring out all the well known circuits tbh mate, so they want to get their money's worth out the job.
Every time I did Donington with them it was the same. Constant red flags for w*****s that have big ambition and f**k all talent!
As a complete contrast though, the day I did with them at cadwell was the polar opposite!! Only 2 red flags all day and everyone appeared to have some decorum!

 

[Keith185]

I think a lot of it comes down to the higher costs involved for hiring out all the well known circuits tbh mate, so they want to get their money's worth out the job.
Every time I did Donington with them it was the same. Constant red flags for w*****s that have big ambition and f**k all talent!
As a complete contrast though, the day I did with them at cadwell was the polar opposite!! Only 2 red flags all day and everyone appeared to have some decorum!

You don't blame them as a Company doing that anyone would that wants to survive.

Like you said it's the people that cause the stoppages hoping that it will be same as Cadwell for you at Anglesey for me, everytime I've been there with circuit days and Anglesey Track club there's been max of 2 red flags.

 

[Waite_87]

Lovely this. Doing the same Brembo conversion on mine at the minute.

 

[SharkyUK]

@Keith185 - with the Brembo R26 calipers, are you using brake lines off the 197 (and are they standard length or custom / shortened?)

 

[Keith185]

@Keith185 - with the Brembo R26 calipers, are you using brake lines off the 197 (and are they standard length or custom / shortened?)

They're custom length 197 ones I got from Chris Powell as part of the bracket package. Weren't much iirc. I can measure them up for you on Sunday if you want?

 

[SharkyUK]

They're custom length 197 ones I got from Chris Powell as part of the bracket package. Weren't much iirc. I can measure them up for you on Sunday if you want?

If it's not too much trouble then that would be great, Keith. Thank you :smile:

 

[Gus]

If it's not too much trouble then that would be great, Keith. Thank you :smile:

I got these ones which are goodridge braided ones from France - takes a week but they are really cheap due to the exchange rate. use google chrome and right click translate - http://www.optimiz-access.fr/freinage/durites-aviation/durites-aviation-clio-2-rs-etrier-clio-3.html

 

[Keith185]

If it's not too much trouble then that would be great, Keith. Thank you :smile:

They measure approx (+/- few mm) 465mm from end of standard threaded fixing to middle of the Banjo fitting. The banjo is a 45deg fitting.

Pure Hose length is 430mm assuming they fully inserted hose into fittings before crimping.

Ones I got were HEL ones.

Any other questions Andy just let me know

 

[SharkyUK]

Perfect mate - thanks for your time and getting back to me with the measurements. :up:

 

[Keith185]

July 2015

Been busy this month trying to get all things sorted. First on the list was to get my Sabelt wheel fitted (4-5years in a box - yeah I'm a procrastinator lol)

Had made the cruise control/limiter look up previously so all was straight forward enough, or was until the indicator stalk.

To cut a long story short, one I had bought 4-5 years ago was faulty, the small contact arm had broken off and meant indicators were stuck on in one position. New stalk sorted that out

Wheel cover to try to keep it looking decent.

Booked so time off work to make sure I got the hubs and brakes fitted. Finished one side this afternoon an will do the other on Sunday.

My collection of parts

Thankfully one of older brothers had bought a new battery impact gun so borrowed that. What a machine it is. Made no work of the driveshaft nuts.

Had fun with the steering arms lol, almost gave up to go get some oky/acetylene but thankfully stubbornness payed off.

Decided to hit both jobs and fitted the new brakes too. Was in one mind about changing two things but seemed stupid to have to take brakes off again to fit new ones after sorting the allignment.

All looking very discrete in end.

Need to get other side done, bleed brakes, set up alignment as hear I can before getting it to Birchdown lads for service and some other jobs.

 

[dablk]

Hi Keith, have you done the MC yet? If not How you finding the brembo on the 182 MC?

Just wondering if I should do it at the same time as doing my conversation.

 

[Keith185]

Hi Keith, have you done the MC yet? If not How you finding the brembo on the 182 MC?

Just wondering if I should do it at the same time as doing my conversation.

Not fitted the mc yet, got it all built up, just need to check wether i need any thread adapters or not.

Ive not had chance to take it out for a proper test yet. Waiting for autoglass to arrive today so doubt ill get chance today either but hopefully during the weekdays next week. But initial slow drive around and tbh it feels ok, got feeling it will be if you like a long brake pedal; stick to the standard one. If you want a shorter pedal; like the 197/200 go for the conversion.

I tend to like a slightly longer pedal so might end up sticking with the standard one for time being

Will let you know when i take it for a proper drive

 

[RMDavis]

Brakes look awesome Keith. Top work!

 

[Keith185]

Thanks @Diesel Davis

 

[cpaterson76]

Looking great mate, I maybe have to think about the brakes next...... Especially after seeing these and the issue i had !! ( i'll explain that one later )

 

[Keith185]

Looking great mate, I maybe have to think about the brakes next...... Especially after seeing these and the issue i had !! ( i'll explain that one later )

Cant wait to take it out properly and test them

Oh dear that doesn't sound good :/

Wheel studs and nuts are next on list, already chipped the paint on the calipers swapping wheels lol.

 

[Gus]

Not fitted the mc yet, got it all built up, just need to check wether i need any thread adapters or not.

Ive not had chance to take it out for a proper test yet. Waiting for autoglass to arrive today so doubt ill get chance today either but hopefully during the weekdays next week. But initial slow drive around and tbh it feels ok, got feeling it will be if you like a long brake pedal; stick to the standard one. If you want a shorter pedal; like the 197/200 go for the conversion.

I tend to like a slightly longer pedal so might end up sticking with the standard one for time being

Will let you know when i take it for a proper drive :smile:

Like you I prefer the brembos with the standard MC, the extra pedal travel is actually quite good and allows you to vary braking pressure better I find.

Love this pic, pure p**n:

 

[Keith185]

Like you I prefer the brembos with the standard MC, the extra pedal travel is actually quite good and allows you to vary braking pressure better I find.

Love this pic, pure p**n:

Haha thanks, such a nice feeling finally getting them all on.

Initial impressions apart from the noise is very positive. Definitely don't think ill be changing the MC now.

 

[Cub.]

Looks great Top work!

 

[Keith185]

Thanks @Cub.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Still keeping up the good work Keith I see.

 

[Keith185]

Thanks @Tony Hunter

 

[aucky]

Pretty hubs

 

[Keith185]

Haha @aucky and i cant even see them now xD

 

[Keith185]

@dablk assuming you're not going ahead with conversion now? They're brilliant stopping power, maybe overkill. Pads I'm using has meant I've been unable to see 100% what they're capable of but they do stop lol.

 

[dablk]

Not immediatley.. cash flow.. I dont want to sell the rest of the Toms's kit right this second but might have too.

 

[Keith185]

Not immediatley.. cash flow.. I dont want to sell the rest of the Toms's kit right this second but might have too.

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you'll be able to hold onto it. If not I'm sure you'll be able to get another set.

 

[dablk]

Will be back mithering Keith.. sold my Scottish 182. Brembo converstion now safe. Infact i have just bought a second minty set from @gambit as they looked to pretty to not buy. lol

 

[Keith185]

Great news @dablk

 

[dablk]

Just looking into studs an 5mm spacers.

 

[Keith185]

Just looking into studs an 5mm spacers.

Studs are a must IMO, chipped my calipers already when wheel slipped when refitting wheels.

Not 100% 5mm will be enough to clear, think it's close.

 

[Martin.]

Looking lovely mate!

 

[Keith185]

Thanks @Martin.

 

[Keith185]

September 2015
Was suppose to be getting myself onto a trackday last month but some little issues stopped me so had to be a passanger in my brothers car. So looked to get onto a trackday in September along with the Clio Trophy meet here in North Wales but instead my alternator decided to destroy itself couple nights before.
Looks/sounds like a bearing has gone inside, meaning it's failing on low rpm, fault light clears on higher which leads me to that conclusion. So new one ordered and waiting for it to arrive.

In the meantime I've just had some photos sent to me from the Donnington trackday earlier in the year from my Brothers friends wife and mate, giving me some inspiration

IMG_2155 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

IMG_2167 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

IMG_2222 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

IMG_2441 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

IMG_2493 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

IMG_2541 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

IMG_2946 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

IMG_2603 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

 

[NorthloopCup]

September 2015
Was suppose to be getting myself onto a trackday last month but some little issues stopped me so had to be a passanger in my brothers car. So looked to get onto a trackday in September along with the Clio Trophy meet here in North Wales but instead my alternator decided to destroy itself couple nights before.
Looks/sounds like a bearing has gone inside, meaning it's failing on low rpm, fault light clears on higher which leads me to that conclusion. So new one ordered and waiting for it to arrive.

In the meantime I've just had some photos sent to me from the Donnington trackday earlier in the year from my Brothers friends wife and mate, giving me some inspiration :smile:

IMG_2155 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

IMG_2167 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

IMG_2222 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

IMG_2441 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

IMG_2493 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

IMG_2541 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

IMG_2946 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

IMG_2603 by KeithRoberts185, on Flickr

Looks great mate! Trophy's always look good on anthracite 2118's!

 

[Keith185]

Looks great mate! Trophy's always look good on anthracite 2118's!

Thanks that was before the hubs were fitted too, can't wait to get it out with then and the Brembo's on

 

[NorthloopCup]

Thanks :smile: that was before the hubs were fitted too, can't wait to get it out with then and the Brembo's on

You'll have a proper little weapon with that combo mate!

 

[Scrooge]

Love the Trophy, pretty much ideal spec!

That Astra GTE made me groan when I scrolled down, sooooo much want!

 

[Keith185]

Love the Trophy, pretty much ideal spec!

Thank you That Astra GTE made me groan when I scrolled down, sooooo much want!

It's imacculate, started off by getting the cleanest Mk2 he could get a hold of with intention of getting it better than showroom, restoring it almost 100% to mint stage with a mildly tuned C20XE then deciding to go stripped out track car with even more power. It's Immacculate and quick.

 

[cpaterson76]

It's imacculate, started off by getting the cleanest Mk2 he could get a hold of with intention of getting it better than showroom, restoring it almost 100% to mint stage with a mildly tuned C20XE then deciding to go stripped out track car with even more power. It's Immacculate and quick.

Only way to have a track car ;-)

Liking the brake upgrade mate. I'm at the stage where I need to refurb my calipers, so its now a toss up between Brembo upgrade or standard refurb???

The only thing that's stopping me is that the standard calipers with the RC6 or RC8 pads are unbelievable, they grip like no other.... Have you seen any improvement? It may be hard to guage with road pads or even ds 2500 as the Carbon Lorraines seem to be a different level of bite over Ferodo.....

Would be good to get your feedback, cheers.