What have you done to your car today ???

rosco454 · Sep 14, 2020

Photo was taken at the weekend but took it out and kicked it’s head in again today on my lunch break.

Still getting grief From pretty much everyone I know that I sold my Escort Cosworth and kept a Clio but it’s the most fun I’ve had driving a car for years!

jameswrx · Sep 14, 2020

rosco454 said:
Photo was taken at the weekend but took it out and kicked it’s head in again today on my lunch break.

Still getting grief From pretty much everyone I know that I sold my Escort Cosworth and kept a Clio but it’s the most fun I’ve had driving a car for years!
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ha, yeah I can imagine! Having owned a few cossies though I can say I don’t blame you. They might not have the kudos of a cossie but they sure as hell are fun to drive for what they’re worth. The fact you don’t have to worry about them being nicked or damaged is handy too.

I absolutely love the way my 172 drives, it still baffles me how you can just keep pushing the turn and it just clings on.

Your car looks awesome too. Would love some turinis for mine, it’s THE perfect look on a 1*2

Amos91 · Sep 14, 2020

Great road that around the cafe!

rosco454 · Sep 15, 2020

jameswrx said:
The fact you don’t have to worry about them being nicked or damaged is handy too.

Your car looks awesome too. Would love some turinis for mine, it’s THE perfect look on a 1*2

Thanks very much mate, as long as you don't look too closely it's not doing too bad for the age they are now.

The escort was a case of never meet your hero's for me. Always wanted one from being a kid and bought one on 19k miles and dream spec that was probably too good to enjoy properly, always worried about breaking it or someone nicking it. Even after doing a few jobs it still stands me at less than 10% of what the Escort did and all the parts seem like they cost buttons in comparison, it's great!

Bankrupt_drunk · Sep 16, 2020

I fitted a powerflex upper engine mount. At first i wasn't sure the extra rattles and vibrations was worth it, but now I've sorted out a few bits of loose interior trim I'm really happy with how it feels. I think a few drives has also helped "settle" the new mount.

botfch · Sep 19, 2020

Lazy mans oil change on the “murder van”.

DomP182 · Sep 22, 2020

My Caddy was in for the belts changing so a chance to use my flamer, got in it to find the battery flat..again! Definitely need to pick up that alternator @RustyMojo

RustyMojo · Sep 22, 2020

DomP182 said:
My Caddy was in for the belts changing so a chance to use my flamer, got in it to find the battery flat..again! Definitely need to pick up that alternator @RustyMojo

Sat there waiting for you mate.

Big Toe · Oct 2, 2020

Fitted now boot struts as the old ones were starting to go rusty and didn’t take the boot up on their own. Nearly took my chin off on the first open with the new ones

DomP182 · Oct 3, 2020

Lucy's away for the day, time to make a mess in the kitchen!

MLB · Oct 3, 2020

Nice, New radiator and condenser in or just clean everything up?

What did you need to disconnect the alternator for?

DomP182 · Oct 3, 2020

New radiator, condenser and dryer. The alternator was draining the battery, that is a new one in the photo but is the wrong as the terminals are in the way of the ac hoses. Oh and the idler pulley is knackered so that's getting done too.

MLB · Oct 3, 2020

Good stuff, that'll look nice and shiny again once finished!

DomP182 · Oct 3, 2020

MLB said:
Good stuff, that'll look nice and shiny again once finished!

Shame it will be covered in a rough bumper!

DomP182 · Oct 4, 2020

New idler fitted along with a new used alternator, new rad, condenser and drier. I'm not sure how but I managed to but I dragged it out for a whole day while losing bolts in the engine bay, drinking coffee, eating and listening to Man Utd collapse to Tottenham.

RustyMojo · Oct 4, 2020

How good does the new condenser look mate. Top work

DomP182 · Oct 4, 2020

RustyMojo said:
How good does the new condenser look mate. Top work

It was a good fit although I think I've made a mistake leaving the ac lines open, but then they were leaking anyway so I'm sure they'd have had moisture in them.

That pulley was a right bugger to do but now ready for a trip to see if the aircon holds pressure and works, oh and the mot has run out😫

DomP182 · Oct 8, 2020

Replaced the thermostat, needed doing I'd say!

DomP182 · Oct 17, 2020

Bonnet number 4, finally a pretty much dent free one!

Bankrupt_drunk · Oct 18, 2020

Not the clio, but i changed the plugs and coils on my daily. Looks like they were a bit overdue!

jameswrx · Oct 18, 2020

Looks like it’s burning some oil on that cylinder

Bankrupt_drunk · Oct 18, 2020

jameswrx said:
Looks like it’s burning some oil on that cylinder

Yep. Hopefully it'll fix itself or it's going to be expensive.

Hollidog · Oct 20, 2020

Big Toe said:
Fitted now boot struts as the old ones were starting to go rusty and didn’t take the boot up on their own. Nearly took my chin off on the first open with the new ones

Where did you source your struts mate? Looking to do the same on mine

Bankrupt_drunk · Oct 20, 2020

Hollidog said:
Where did you source your struts mate? Looking to do the same on mine

I bought some of these after my clio tried to knock me out (the week after it'd had a new gearbox & clutch).

2 x New Renault Clio MK2 Hatchback 1998-2005 Tailgate Boot Support Struts E304 | eBay

Fits: Renault Clio MK2 Hatchback 1998-2005 (Tailgate). Tailgate Struts. 100% Support! In case of any problem we will help. Part number(s): 7700842256. Your user or order ID.

www.ebay.co.uk

They've been on the car a year and still feel good.

Big Toe · Oct 20, 2020

Hollidog said:
Where did you source your struts mate? Looking to do the same on mine

Got them from SGS. I’ve got them on now and they go up much quicker but seem to stop short of going to the full extension. I’m sending them back to have them re-gassed.

Hollidog · Oct 20, 2020

Bankrupt_drunk said:
I bought some of these after my clio tried to knock me out (the week after it'd had a new gearbox & clutch).

2 x New Renault Clio MK2 Hatchback 1998-2005 Tailgate Boot Support Struts E304 | eBay

Fits: Renault Clio MK2 Hatchback 1998-2005 (Tailgate). Tailgate Struts. 100% Support! In case of any problem we will help. Part number(s): 7700842256. Your user or order ID.

www.ebay.co.uk

They've been on the car a year and still feel good.

Cheers mate I've actually got a pair from him for the bonnet! Will get these ordered

Big Toe said:
Got them from SGS. I’ve got them on now and they go up much quicker but seem to stop short of going to the full extension. I’m sending them back to have them re-gassed.

I actually have the opposite problem, struts extend to far causing the spoiler to foul the roof and scratch it

Mark.B · Dec 11, 2020

The rear load valve on my 172 cup was knackered so fitted a new one today along with a couple new brake pipes, new front caliper pistons/seals and Goodridge hoses.

Oh and changed the power steering pump too as I was getting fed up of the belt squeal on start-up 😂

Usr117063 · Dec 11, 2020

Mark.B said:
The rear load valve on my 172 cup was knackered so fitted a new one today along with a couple new brake pipes, new front caliper pistons/seals and Goodridge hoses.

Oh and changed the power steering pump too as I was getting fed up of the belt squeal on start-up 😂

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Where did you get the pas pump from? Ive just bout a 'new' refurbished one from ebay for 80 quid, hoping it works all good.

Brigsy · Dec 11, 2020

Changed the rack on my orange dci yesterday without dropping the subframe. Was as awful as expected undoing the bolts with a ratchet spanner

Ricardos · Dec 11, 2020

Twingo passed it's MOT today, don't think I'll keep it much longer

Coops Mk1 · Dec 11, 2020

Changed front abs rings as fuuuuuuucked

DriftKing · Dec 12, 2020

Sold a clio and bought a DC2.

finch wxm · Dec 12, 2020

Gave the inside a quick wipe down

Twingo 1?? · Dec 12, 2020

Ricardos said:
Twingo passed it's MOT today, don't think I'll keep it much longerView attachment 1510226

If you fancy a swap for a nice mazda 3 let me know lol.

Mark.B · Dec 13, 2020

ZachB said:
Where did you get the pas pump from? Ive just bout a 'new' refurbished one from ebay for 80 quid, hoping it works all good.

I bought it from the classifieds on here, I couldn't decide if the noise was from the p/s pump or water pump so didn't want to waste money on a new one to find it wasn't that!

Mbeau · Dec 13, 2020

finch wxm said:
Gave the inside a quick wipe down View attachment 1510307 View attachment 1510308 View attachment 1510309 View attachment 1510310 View attachment 1510311 View attachment 1510312

That looks well smart! Cage is lovely. Are you now building two cars?

Mbeau · Dec 13, 2020

finch wxm said:
Gave the inside a quick wipe down View attachment 1510307 View attachment 1510308 View attachment 1510309 View attachment 1510310 View attachment 1510311 View attachment 1510312

That looks well smart! Cage is lovely. Are you now building two cars?

finch wxm · Dec 13, 2020

Mbeau said:
That looks well smart! Cage is lovely. Are you now building two cars?

Looks like it ! Im going to use engine and box from my original iceberg which the paintwork is knackered

RuskiWeldFab · Dec 13, 2020

still trying to build the fastest

plees · Dec 13, 2020

Looked at it... and thought I need to pull my finger out and sell it 😂

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