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What to upgrade next? 172 ph1 track car!



tadas

ClioSport Club Member
  RS Clio 172 Ph1
Good day!

I have a dedicated track Clio, that I converted from gravel to trackday car.

Since I have spent some time with it I feel like my current suspension is not up to the task, in comparison to the rest of the car.

First, the good bits that are already done:

- Full cage
- Racing eat, belts, steering wheel, flocked dash,
- Brake adjusting regulator (front to back)
- ECU tune and engine refresh
- Cup 172 shocks with grams springs
- Nankang AR-1 195/50 R15 tires
- KTR engine mounts
- DFX dogbone with bushes

Now, I am content with the engine power and the tire grip, however I want to upgrade my suspension further,
Here are the things that I am considering after reading the forum:

- Whiteline rear anti roll bar kit
- Roll centre correction kit
- Poly bushings (powerflex or whiteline)
- Front strut brace

Since a lot of people have quite a bit of experience, what would you upgrade next?

I am not sure what would make more of a difference.

I also read that the best possible option is to go for AST 5100s with 90nm/100nm set up, but that is very expensive.
Also, maybe buying some cheaper option of KW clubsports or the ones that are made for 750 club?

Lastly, it doesn't seem that vendors have these in stock any more.


Lastly, here is a picture of my project car in action
POWER.jpg


Please help me go even faster!
 

Advikaz

ClioSport Club Member
Coilovers - can do bushes whilst in there and top mounts.
May want camber bolts/shims, depending on what setup you're after.
Rear Anti Roll Bar.
Get the car geo'd and corner weighted.

Pads/lines/fluid/ducting-cooling.


Wouldn't bother with strut bracing tbh. Most of them don't do anything.

AST's are very good. I use BC Racing coilovers, and for the money, they're really good.
 


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