I bought one of these ones to avoid angle problems and tighten from the side if using car jack. Neilsen CT3182 35-45 mm
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VeiRoNv2
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I was curious what weight is sitting now after I stripped the rear section out so went to the weighbridge again,I think he meant to write 1180 as I weigh 80 and that would take it to the 1260 with me in it which looks correct,about 5 liters of fuel.
So took out 100 kg which I was surpsised at as I still need to do the front section,replace the heavy original passenger side,airbag etc. just the seat I believe is another 20 or 25kg saved,I think that's pretty good.
This was before,1360 with me in it and 1280 without,this was completely original.
So took out 100 kg which I was surpsised at as I still need to do the front section,replace the heavy original passenger side,airbag etc. just the seat I believe is another 20 or 25kg saved,I think that's pretty good.
This was before,1360 with me in it and 1280 without,this was completely original.
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Was that the Recaro or the normal RS seats?
Yeah weight is everything lol,that's the only thing letting it down imo,lightest one I've seen is Liam one at 1030 I think but his one is pretty extreme,would be nice to save another 100 kg but I believe the only way might be to get fiberglass doors,not ideal without a full cage unfortunately.
Yeah weight is everything lol,that's the only thing letting it down imo,lightest one I've seen is Liam one at 1030 I think but his one is pretty extreme,would be nice to save another 100 kg but I believe the only way might be to get fiberglass doors,not ideal without a full cage unfortunately.
I thought it was for the normal RS seats. Definitely reckon they'd be 20-25kg like you said for sure.
Found this thread with a few ideas/bit of info on weight saving: https://clio197.net/threads/weight-saving-ideas.20875/
Another thing to go if you want to save weight is the glass. Either some or all for a nice weight saving.
Link: https://www.plastics4performance.com/renault-clio-mk3-lexan-makrolon-polycarbonate-window-kit
Found this thread with a few ideas/bit of info on weight saving: https://clio197.net/threads/weight-saving-ideas.20875/
Another thing to go if you want to save weight is the glass. Either some or all for a nice weight saving.
Link: https://www.plastics4performance.com/renault-clio-mk3-lexan-makrolon-polycarbonate-window-kit
Marsch
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Both seats are from Recaro. If you're talking about the Sportster CS they should be slightly above 30kg with the console.
Makrolon windows should "only" save around 10-20kg depending on their thickness.
The lightest Clio I know about is the one from Louis. It weighs 1065kg with a full tank.
Makrolon windows should "only" save around 10-20kg depending on their thickness.
The lightest Clio I know about is the one from Louis. It weighs 1065kg with a full tank.
VeiRoNv2
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@GMballistic: Great,I will have a look at that thread.
@Marsch: Yes must be the CS seats I am talking about then,30kg sounds about right,I weighed them at the time but didnt write it down.
Didnt know the plexi save some much weight,I though it was about 1 kg per window,the only thing they need to be hard coated otherwise they scratch pretty easily and are a pain to see trough in direct sunlight. Lous has a progress thread by any chance?
@Marsch: Yes must be the CS seats I am talking about then,30kg sounds about right,I weighed them at the time but didnt write it down.
Didnt know the plexi save some much weight,I though it was about 1 kg per window,the only thing they need to be hard coated otherwise they scratch pretty easily and are a pain to see trough in direct sunlight. Lous has a progress thread by any chance?
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I'm not really sure about the figures but that's what I heard. Especially replacing the back one should save quite a bit.
I don't think Louis has a thread like that somewhere but he's on insta as "louu_is". He has quite a lot of pics there but the account is set to private so you've to request approval to be able to see it.
I don't think Louis has a thread like that somewhere but he's on insta as "louu_is". He has quite a lot of pics there but the account is set to private so you've to request approval to be able to see it.
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I have fitted the mist spray jets,so much better than the old ones,covers the whole windscreen,even better at motorway speeds:
Had to take the bumper off to do some other stuff and took this big plastic trim off,almost 1 kg off I'll take it,bumper still feels all solid.
I have also fitted aerocatches to the boot and cut all the metal inside,removed the lock/switch,2,3 kg off:
Also fitted one of these,looks better than a rubber grommet:
I also noticed the gas struts were looking a bit rusty so got new replacements:
I was a bit worried about the emissions with only the main cat and got MOT soon so got it hooked up and altough it wasn't fully warmed up it still passed no problems,I wonder if with the Scorpion sports cat it will still pass,the original catalyst is now 18 years old can't see it lasting much longer lol.
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Had to take the bumper off to do some other stuff and took this big plastic trim off,almost 1 kg off I'll take it,bumper still feels all solid.
I have also fitted aerocatches to the boot and cut all the metal inside,removed the lock/switch,2,3 kg off:
Also fitted one of these,looks better than a rubber grommet:
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I also noticed the gas struts were looking a bit rusty so got new replacements:
I was a bit worried about the emissions with only the main cat and got MOT soon so got it hooked up and altough it wasn't fully warmed up it still passed no problems,I wonder if with the Scorpion sports cat it will still pass,the original catalyst is now 18 years old can't see it lasting much longer lol.
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Got a decat pipe fitted as wanted a bit more sound,also fitted an air/fuel ratio gauge while I was there:
I have put a spacer on the O2 sensor and the engine light never came on:
I never did the alignment after doing all the suspension work so sorted that out for now,was a fair bit out,still need to adjust the camber but run out of time:
I didn't really like the stock Scorpion exhaust tips as they get lost in the diffuser and can hardly see them so made my own from 76mm stainless.still needs adjusting to sit perfect though:
Facebook was actually useful for once and got in contact with a nice chap who kindly coded out all the airbags out with Clip,he had a nice Clio too:
With that done I was able to get the rear airbag loom out:
I move the airbag ecu out of the way under the dash:
Really recommend this tool to remove the tape from the wiring loom,makes it a lot easier and won't do any damage as it has a rounded end to prevent that (it's broken on mine though)
I have put a spacer on the O2 sensor and the engine light never came on:
I never did the alignment after doing all the suspension work so sorted that out for now,was a fair bit out,still need to adjust the camber but run out of time:
I didn't really like the stock Scorpion exhaust tips as they get lost in the diffuser and can hardly see them so made my own from 76mm stainless.still needs adjusting to sit perfect though:
Facebook was actually useful for once and got in contact with a nice chap who kindly coded out all the airbags out with Clip,he had a nice Clio too:
With that done I was able to get the rear airbag loom out:
I move the airbag ecu out of the way under the dash:
Really recommend this tool to remove the tape from the wiring loom,makes it a lot easier and won't do any damage as it has a rounded end to prevent that (it's broken on mine though)
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While I was there I took all the original insulation out as some of it was soaked and just nasty,removed the tar and cleaned a few rusty spots:
The original sound deadening weighs 5,8kg and the tar around 1kg (there was a few bits missing on the scale still on the car):
Deox gel made quick work of it:
I did put some insulation back though,still is 4kgs lighter,but I couldnt finish as out of stock:
My friend upgraded from the Saxo to this so we met up on Sunday,unfortunately there is no catching that lol,forces of 1.5g were showing on the on board computer :O
Next job is brake pipes
The original sound deadening weighs 5,8kg and the tar around 1kg (there was a few bits missing on the scale still on the car):
Deox gel made quick work of it:
I did put some insulation back though,still is 4kgs lighter,but I couldnt finish as out of stock:
My friend upgraded from the Saxo to this so we met up on Sunday,unfortunately there is no catching that lol,forces of 1.5g were showing on the on board computer :O
Next job is brake pipes
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To be honest I was just going to replace that rusty brake line with a cupro nickel one,just to get it fixed and done with.
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Tried again to adjust the camber but not very happy with the Powerflex camber bushes,was only able to get up to 1,4 and 1,14 of negative camber,no idea why the difference,this was with no ballast inside though,should have checked tyre pressures but quite sure they are the same.
This is for the rear,ideally should get some toe plate in on one side.
This is for the rear,ideally should get some toe plate in on one side.
