My Clio 172 Track Bitch

[Lee_R21Turbo]

Thought I may aswell do a thread on here about my other toy - my 172!!!

I bought it like this approximately a year ago......much cheapness too...Cat D write off.

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First things first - time to strip it of anything unwanted...

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Then I took it to my mate to fixup for me as he had a jig. It needed a new slam panel, new front panel, replacement subframe, new headlight and a slight tug on both chassis legs to straighten them up (hence the reason I decided to turn it into a track toy). It already came with a new bumper, wing & radiator which was handy.

See the crease in the chassis rail...

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All fixed up (yes the new panels are a different colour of silver...couldnt be arsed having them painted - might do at a later stage though!!)

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Once back from my mates bodyshop I needed to get it ready for its first trackday & MOT - so I fitted an ITG air filter I had lying around, front strut brace, bonnet pins...

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....Cobra bucket seats & 2" harnesses..
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...Silenced De-Cat pipe & Stainless Magnex Exhaust system with Oval outlet, new number plates....
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I also fitted a rear strut brace & Alpine MP3 headunit - cant find pics though!!
She sailed through her MOT - I got her taxed & insured...£400 for the year.

I did my first trackday in her at Christmas last year at Donnington which passed without a hitch. Nothing more was done to it. I then did Bedford in Jan this year where I had my first couple of breakages....namely brake pads, discs & a driveshaft - nothing too major considering the abuse it took!

So a few more upgrades where purchased...

Eibach Springs, Braided Brake Lines, Grooved Discs & Carbon Lorriane Pads...

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I sourced a 2nd hand driveshaft & filled the gearbox with Silkolene Pro Fully Synthetic Oil - we where now all ready for the Donington Track Day at the end of February.

After 3 sessions at Donington & the clutch gave up. Fortunately it wasnt that bad that I couldnt drive home on it. I was a little pissed off admittedly but thought well sod it - **** happens & it maybe a good time to upgrade a few parts. For the record the clutch material on one side had sheared from the plate & detached itself - a common fault I believe but it had lasted 50k so not all bad really.

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Now this is where things start to go way out of control & the budget cheap track toy starts getting a bit serious & expensive!!!

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I removed the engine & box together and instead of just replacing the clutch with a standard item I decided to go with a 4 paddle clutch. I also sent my gearbox away for an overhaul & to have a Gripper Diff LSD fitted into it. Now this took over 5 months to get back so I started buying other bits & pieces as I was bored.

New set of wheels...Compomotive 6 Spoke 16"

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Jenvey Throttle Bodies..
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Also purchased but I havent got pics of them yet...

3" Harnesses (to replace the skinny 2" efforts), new camera mount, rear camber shims, 182 Manifold & de-cat pipe, aftermarket management - Adaptronic, throttle body airfilter, throttle cable & throttle pedal off an early 172, powerflex dog bone mount, fire extinguisher, coilovers (should the lad ever get in contact with me), 300mm Sparco steering wheel & hub, 15" cut slicks, oil pressure & temp gauge.

Then whilst I waited for the gearbox to come home I relocated the battery into the boot..

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Whilst the engine was out I also replaced the cambelt, turns out it didnt actually need doing as it had been done fairly recently as the belt was mint but least its piece of mind. I also ditched the air con pump & made a couple of bodge adjustments to the aux belt by way of a modded cosworth alternator bracket, MR2 1400mm 6 rib belt, Saab idler pulley & a 172 non air con alternator..

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This brings us upto this weekends activities - engine & box is now back in place & up & running after a bit of stress getting it started due to me forgetting to re-attach the main ECU earth....anyway....

...the quip fetish has started....

Oil Cooler...
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Breather...
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Modded decat pipe to meet the 172 exhaust system...
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More updates as & when they happen...not fitting the throttle bodies till after Christmas now as I want to do another couple of track days before the end of the year & I dont want anymore holdups!!!

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[alex]

nice track car youve got there, i heard they are meant to be pretty lairy with trottle bodies, very quick appatrently.

Looks like its cost you a small fortune!

[Lee_R21Turbo]

Thanks mate....hoping for 200-210bhp on throttle bodies.

Small fortune is right! LOL! Plus the spending aint finished yet to get it how I want it, still need a rollcage!

[la21t]

Shoulda just bought an M3 lol

Nice tool that mate, I have thought about buyin a regular one meself as a daily driver

[shep]

nice little toy that,we just sold our mk1 16v clio for something 'family and sensible' :icon_rolleyes: my mrs hates it lol diesel power :icon_wink:

[jonboy21t]

Looking good Lee - how's the other project coming along...????

Was looking to buy a Clio myself, but missed it at the last second on e-bay - '94 16v with a BB Performance Williams engine - 210-215bhp - it would've flown!!

Oh well, that's e-bay for you!!

[DaveL485]

Purleeeease dont break it again. If we have to rescue you again she'll ban you from the midlands ROFLs!

Looking good mate, pity a £900 Fuego is going rip it's batty up! LOL

[Lee_R21Turbo]

John - need to get custom driveshafts & prop made up - thats the next step.

Dave - not a prayer - you're gonna get ur ass well & truly spanked believe me!!!

[DaveL485]

John - need to get custom driveshafts & prop made up - thats the next step.

Dave - not a prayer - you're gonna get ur ass well & truly spanked believe me!!!

Care to wager a Case of Corona on it?

[Lee_R21Turbo]

Care to wager a Case of Corona on it?

Its a deal!!! Round a track of course!!

See I know that I can spank my clio round a track for an hour non stop - use a tank of juice, come in fill up & go back out again.

The fuego however......would probably overheat within 10mins of being flat out!!!

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[Andyquadra]

The fuego however......would probably overheat within 10mins of being flat out!!!

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No, not overheat, just run out of fuel! as it only has a 2 gallon tank and that lasts about 12-15 miles LOL

Andy

[Lee_R21Turbo]

No, not overheat, just run out of fuel! as it only has a 2 gallon tank and that lasts about 12-15 miles LOL

Andy

Whats the bloody use in that then......you'd just be getting the tyres warm & you'd have to come in & fill up!!! :icon_razz:

[la21t]

As if that ****box Fuego is ever gonna see tarmac again lol

It shoulda been pushed in the corner at that rolling road place where it dropped its intestines and left there for Noddy pmsl

[DaveL485]

As if that ****box Fuego is ever gonna see tarmac again lol

It shoulda been pushed in the corner at that rolling road place where it dropped its intestines and left there for Noddy pmsl

Ha ha, so your face 'll be a picture when it sails, no ROMPS past your characterless german hitler-machine on the track then :icon_lol:


Scally- Quickest timed lap wins?

[Lee_R21Turbo]

Pikey....its a deal - the use of slicks is also allowed btw!!!

[DaveL485]

Pikey....its a deal - the use of slicks is also allowed btw!!!

No rules or limits mate, as long as its your Clit, er, sorry Clio vs our Fuego.

Tyres, boost, management, anything goes.