TonyD Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Nice one ! Be sure to put some pics up after all of this won't you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Nice one Richard! Get some pics up as soon as you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Seen it in the flesh today a very good example for a very good price, I'm sure your gonna have a ball Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted January 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 the new beastie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted January 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 almost forgot - big thanks to LeeR for the ferrying around this morning - made collection very easy so cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Looks very nice! What are the upgrade plans then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSE Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Aye...when is the V8 going in mate?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted January 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 [ QUOTE ] What are the upgrade plans then? [/ QUOTE ] sort the brakes, strip out the back, major engine service, racing wheel and then drive it ! Possibly a roll-cage later, but need to see how she behaves on the standard chasis setup. The car will be properly prepared by APS. Hoping to upgrade my own abilities shortly as well - must get some proper instruction to get the most from the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Just catching up on some threads. As mentioned via pm, very nice! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showtime Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] What are the upgrade plans then? [/ QUOTE ] sort the brakes, strip out the back, major engine service, racing wheel and then drive it ! Possibly a roll-cage later, but need to see how she behaves on the standard chasis setup. The car will be properly prepared by APS. Hoping to upgrade my own abilities shortly as well - must get some proper instruction to get the most from the car [/ QUOTE ] give it a good go as it is first, they are a fairly sorted chassis from the factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Richard, cheers for the photo's! Lovely little toy. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 progress update here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiefox Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Nicole is looking SO sweet! I am popping into APS tomorrow but she won't be there anymore.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted March 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Looking good Richard, are you going to list the mods, or keep them under wraps? I notice a new red thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiefox Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Rich, you fitted it then!!! Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted March 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 most of the fitting credit goes to Dan32 who did a sterling job on the drill and specialist fixings. I'm a dab hand on the old long ratchet extension though Oh, and it isn't the exact right part for my car but it fits perfectly now we have made a few "modifications" absolute bugger of a job, but very satisfying to see and feel how the car drives now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Does the front strut brace make much of a difference? I drove a Fiesta Zetec-S which someone on a Fiesta forum who lived near me had when I was looking at buying one and he had a front strut brace (along with some silly 18" wheels I think) and the car seemed to skip and jump as it hit bumps where a standard car would shrug them off. Quite disconcerting as you picked up speed as the front end would momentarily brush wide off line then pick up grip again. Guess every chassis reacts to it differently though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted March 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 yes it makes a big difference, dialling out the remaining understeer on a chassis that's had a lot of tweaking in the last few weeks. has a noticeable improvement in grip, it does make the car a bit "harder" but not crashy and definitely more composed for motorway driving which is an added bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted March 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Rule #1 - Before you let an ex-BTCC driver muller your newly-prepared Clio around a track at proper race-pace be sure to have engine mounts, driveshafts, CV joints and wheel bearings in very good condition. Rule #2 - do not forget that your engine mounts, driveshafts, CV joints and wheel bearings have already done 44k miles before allowing the car to be hammered, followed by giving it a good hammering yourself, then driving home. Rule #3 - It's completely fine to drive your car in this state 115 miles at precisely 63mph, as this is the "sweet spot" at which broken CV joints do not make as much vibration or clonking noises. Rule #4 - Do not, under any circumstance, drive you knackered CV joint up to 80mph as the juddering and vibration will bring up your breakfast. Rule #5 - be prepared for a £640 parts bill plus at least 5 hours labour to repair the above Rule #6 - whilst your car is being track-prepped for the first time, just replace the aforementioned bits. It means you won't have to take the "walk of death" with a broken CV joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterS Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Oops...sorry to hear that Rich Soon be good as new though I'm sure Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Opps!! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted April 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 car was out at Combe today - drove it there and back with a real caning in-between. All performed very well, other than the tyres which are shot Some pics from one of today's sessions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 How did it compare with the stripped 205 following you out the pitlane.... Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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