Clio 172 Cup, track car to race car

[HYFR]

LOL trash talking has begun!

I'm gonna smoke you all anyway in my 265PS Ibiza!

[sonny]

Ooo the CAP LOCKS have been deployed lol

Spa will be fun, i need to make a few more tweaks to the Clio but Spa is the deadline for completion.

[PJC]

Looking forward to seeing both your toys at Spa, should be a right laugh, not sure anyone will keep up with Glenn's 500 bhp Subaru though.

[sonny]

Few pics from Clios first outing on Track at Snetterton.

Had a play with another modified Clio

[PJC]

Looks good matey.

[sonny]

Looks good matey.

Cheers fella. Was really impressed at how well the Clio handled and performed on track, to tell the truth I was a little worried at first not having driving a FWD car in 10 years. But the Clio is well set up and fairly balanced, the characteristics are not that far off from the RS4 where as they have a tendency to under steer. I think a LSD is needed to tighten the turning circle around hairpins, as at the mo its spinning wide, esp if trail breaking is used.

[sonny]

More parts to go on that I already have

4 x 16mm Huncentric spacers
Braided brake lines all round
Rear camber shims
Fire extinguisher system
RBF600 brake fluid
Passenger bucket seat with harness
V straps to convert to 6 point harness.

Parts to order and fit
Coilovers
Perspex front side widows
6 point roll cage
2 x kill switches
Solid front top mounts
Front camber bolts
GRP bonnet
Lightweight battery

[PJC]

Good spec there fella, really wish I could get down to Brands but wouldn't get there until after seven at the earliest.

[sonny]

Im bored at work and just ordered a set of these http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=4510 Will hopefully have these fitted for Brands

Another thing crossed off the list.

Also ordered two sheets of pvc plastic for my door cards.

[PJC]

[sonny]

Work on the Clio has started up again.

Rain was set so I put up the Gazebo and got the car ready



First thing was to finish off with the brake cooling. So I started by cutting some small pieces of Nimbus heat shield down and attached them to one of the wishbone support brackets using Jubilee clips. This looks spot on there is no fouling with the wheels or brake lines.







Next was to fit the Spax RSX coilovers, these was pretty much a straight fit and no real dramas. I added the KTEC top mounts, front camber bolts and rear camber shims at the same time. I also added 16mm spacers all round. Took me the best part of a day.







The top struts need fixing to the body by drilling three holes.









Coilovers on and a quick trip to AMD to get a emergency 4WLA done.



The coilovers I have set to 8 clicks from the softer setting (so midrange) and seem pretty good to me. I have already tested them on track and im more than happy with the set up.

At Brands a few nights ago, playing with another Cup. Must say I am pretty impressed with how she handled. I am uploading some footage, so will post up shortly.

[Timster]

Excellent work sonny. Really come together, hasn't she.

[sonny]

Excellent work sonny. Really come together, hasn't she.

Thanks buddy, yes she has. The only things need doing are putting in the poly windows (have them already) fire system and a cage.

I might look into a engine upgrade

[sonny]

***UPDATE***

Finally got round to fitting the fire extinguisher system.

You will see I went through the bulkhead above the driver.

I have used cable ties for the nozzle spray, this will be swapped over for a metal Bracket, as cable ties are not recommended.

Nozzle spares are aimed at fuel rail and driver lower torso

[sonny]

Also fitted some side Poly windows. I bolted the rears in, so making it easier to swap them over if in the event I damage the car.