Willygti's Clio 172 Track Build

[willygti]

So, decided i wanted another 205 /306 gti track toy again but worked out the clio 172 was a better choice (newer, as many if not more performance parts available). Plus had a 1.2 clio as a runabout when was at uni and was awesome! :race:

Anyway, few examples of past toys:

205 gti on weber's

306 gti

sti impreza with anti lag and launch control :evil:

Sooo.. started a big clio hunt. Found this on PH in Dorchester last week and made the trip to go have a look.. was impressed, 4 previous owners, 49000 miles. All super tidy under the bonnet and underside so decided to go for it.. Apparently it's a cup 172 with factory xenons and aircon but not sure if its just a standard 172??

Anyway, this is what she looked like on the way home. Yes i know, chavtastic:

And then began with a spit and polish with the addition of fabia front splitter

Then began spending included, new timing belt, water pump, dephaser, plugs, oil etc.

Also stripped out all the alarm system and old audio leads..

Put in a cheeky 2.5k spend on the ktec website: Speedlines, R888's, oreca group A exhaust system, ktec top mounts and engine/box mounts, polybushes, wilwoods. Need to get it all fitted now.

Really impressed with the service so big thumbs up from me :approve:

As they arrived:

Company car being utilised for transport of bits home

Anyway, pics of the speedlines and toyos fitted:

Doh! won't go up the drive :lolup:

Next on the to do list:

ITB's and cat cams

Full strip with cage and buckets

TBC

 

[Struggler]

very high budget build by the looks of things! will be watching this as long as the pics keep coming!!

but full interior still??? lol

 

[v16daf]

2.5 k spent in one go! Sounds like its going to be good!

 

[Cookson]

Worst way to waste £2.5k on a clio..... ever

PS, its not a cup

 

[willygti]

Worst way to waste £2.5k on a clio..... ever

Oh, now you've said that I'm going to send it all back. :sleepy:

 

[Tony Hunter]

Worst way to waste £2.5k on a clio..... ever

PS, its not a cup

This I'm afraid.

 

[GSKingsbury]

This I'm afraid.

Why's that !? Surely there are enough other people on here who have spent alot more than this on there clio's. Everybody has to start some where. Thought the guy had purchased some nice products.

It's his £2.5k so surely its down to him to spend it how he likes.

Some of your pictures look like they are taken at Coombe aswell, you from around that way !? Gav.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Maybe, but spend it in the right places.

Yes it's up to him I don't disagree, brake calipers not needed for a start.

Hope it all goes well and you enjoy the car.

 

[ianpettifer]

Looks like this good be a good thread, money well spent!
I know if i had it, i would do the same. All about the speed lines!
subscribed!

 

[willygti]

I've always had big brake conversions and these given my record are just a minor upgrade

Plus the std calipers are s**t imo. But whatever, you obviously know wayy more than myself.

Anyway, fitted them this evening after work, had to quit just as was about to start the bleeding due to rain. Cheers summer.

Nice weight on them

Before:

After:

 

[willygti]

Why's that !? Surely there are enough other people on here who have spent alot more than this on there clio's. Everybody has to start some where. Thought the guy had purchased some nice products.

It's his £2.5k so surely its down to him to spend it how he likes.

Some of your pictures look like they are taken at Coombe aswell, you from around that way !? Gav.

Yes, this is where she will be sent for a beasting when complete

 

[Terzo204]

Great project and don't listen to the haters!

Do your own thing and enjoy it.

I live 3 miles from Coombe btw (Sherston nr Malmesbury)

 

[LewisTaylor]

I'm not sure if you've been PM'ing me, but if you want ITB's and cam's, i've got everything you need.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Mmm, not a hater at all.

 

[willygti]

cheers lewis, i like the idea but i hate wiring and thinking re-wiring into a ph2 loom will be a mission.. unless anyone else thinks otherwise? what cams are they though bud?

 

[Terzo204]

Mmm, not a hater at all.

Sorry no offence.

 

[LewisTaylor]

I'll do my engine, ITB's and ECU for £2250. The ECU is mapped for that lot so no mapping at all, if you were to buy it all off the shelf and have it fitted your looking at around £5k so it's worth buying my setup and paying someone else to fit it all.

The engine has catcam 421's and uprated ARP bolts, with a new cambelt in January 2012.

Altogether its 212.5bhp and 179.9ftlb

If your planning on ITB's and cams, your pretty silly to pass my offer up TBH.

 

[x8mrk]

Spend YOUR money where you feel fit/want 2, keep up dating.

 

[willygti]

Ktec want 3k for itbs, jen 90, cams and map though for all new gear.. and this engine has only covered 49k :clown:

 

[LewisTaylor]

Ktec want 3k for itbs, jen 90, cams and map though for all new gear.. and this engine has only covered 49k :clown:

That's a good discount you have there then!

 

[dmallett]

3k? Thats a bargain.

i like the wheels

 

[willygti]

well 3.2k tbf :butt:

 

[Chris205]

2.5k is a lot to spend in one hit mate, I hope you did your research first, I hope you bought the speedlines from speedline direct, they're only £475 delivered from them.

Strip it out properly first and see if you want/need more power just yet, a lot of performance can be had from making it as light as possible instead of throwing more money at it

 

[GRitch]

Loving all the work you're putting in buddy. I take it your a mechanic or something? Lots of snap-on goodies in the background!

 

[Cw Tuning.]

nom nom nom snap on, 49k all the sports i see are sub 100k +

 

[willygti]

used to be a mechanic, now work for VW as a sales exec. did all the bleeding today with DOT 5.1. Feels nice but still in the bedding in phase so will update with pics tomorrow

 

[willygti]

 

[GSKingsbury]

Looking good mate, if your from around this way will have to arrange a small meet up at some point as there are a few of us !!

 

[willygti]

Ok so afternoon off work today.

Fitted the Oreca group A system, sounds lovely!

Then replaced the driveshaft and gearbox oil,:

Then fitted the Ktec top mounts

That will do for today, won't be anymore progress now for a couple weeks as off to Portugal

 

[willygti]

Drove this today round the portuguese gp circuit. Pure bliss, plus had road tyres = mega drifts!

Going to be bringing the clio here when shes complete

 

[Martin.]

Looks like an interesting thread. I'm a sucker for decent looking callipers.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Nice Porker, bet that was fun.

 

[Cw Tuning.]

i cant wait to get my hands on a sport

 

[sonny172cup]

great project mate, I must admit that the brake calipers do look good, but agree that 4 pots are not needed, the standard with DS2500 pads are good enough as the Clio is so light.

I spent over 2k at KTEC 2 months ago on cams, discs and a new stud axle.

I put a 4k budget on my Clio for the track build.

 

[plymcl172]

what happened to the old wheels? love them were they 17's??

nice project will keep an eye out

 

[willygti]

Sold the old wheels on ebay for 60 quid. they were bk i think.

ITB's ordered as well as some catcams. Going to get fitted and mapped next week, so she's almost ready for the first track outing

 

[Wayne-G]

Love what youve done so far, even if you did spend 2.5k, worth it IMO. That gt3 is gorgeous !

 

[Cr33do]

Car looks in great shape! Almost too tidy for a track car.

Im suprised you didn't do a track day when it was standard so you could assess what needed improving/feel the difference each upgrade made.


Nice work though and I will keep an eye out for updates.

 

[leeds_182]

Rapid build!

 

[.GAZ.]

Looks great.

You putting a cage in it?

What spec was the GTI-6? I've got a Ph1 GTI-6 track car.