The Farrow's Nimbus F1 #472 and Ultra Red 197 *pic heavy*

[Farrow]

Finally had a dry day to work on the Clio, all going well until I went to fit the braided brake lines... They accidentally sent me lines for a 182. Returning these and ordered some other ones





On the plus side, I've decided to go for the full kit rather than just the fronts and the short connector pipes, new kit also replaces the rear lines to the calipers too, didn't realise how they ran the lines on the Clio. Also fancied a change of colour





lil teaser...

 

[dan_87]

Lovely

 

[Farrow]

Finally got around to finishing off the brakes! Also ended up ordering different caliper pins as the new Brembo ones instantly bent! Highly recommend the ones with the retaining pins, so much easier to fit, and no faff to remove down the line!












Took the battery off trickle charge, car started up instantly which was nice to see. Just the car couldn't detect either key card. I'm hoping they both need new batteries which are now on order.


In the next week or two the car will finally be sent off to get the rest of the work done. Jade developments reached out to me about getting all the work done so possibly sending to them, Any other recommendations west midlands?

 

[burrellbloke]

Those brake pins are excellent. Have been using them for a few years now.

 

[VeiRoNv2]

Do you need to tap them in or they just slide in freely? Was thinking to get some for mine too

 

[Farrow]

Do you need to tap them in or they just slide in freely? Was thinking to get some for mine too

They slide in freely, even if you did just have to tap them in the end is much thicker as it doesn't have the ring so no chance of bending it!

 

[Farrow]

Car is booked in for the 30th of March at Jade Developments. Now we wait...

May do a few small bits in-between

 

[Farrow]

Did a few little bits before the car was sent off, New LED reg lights, Black badges, and replaced all the interior lights to white LED's as most where flickering.

Also had the fun job of removing the old phone holder, somehow the pad had stuck itself to the windscreen? Or my brother glued it on which he denies...

The car has been at the garage this week, MOT passed with only 2 advisories which was good to see! Just waiting for the rest of the work to be completed.

Hopefully have it back next week! Then it needs a proper detail which i'm looking forward to, the paint is currently so dull and contaminated with tree fall

Also will give the headlights a sand and polish, see how they come up before buying new ones

 

[Farrow]

Finally an update! I've gotten my car back from Jade Developments after a long list of work, and it now feels mega! Big props to Sean for getting everything sorted.

The front end feels so tight and responsive after the refreshed suspension components. Still taking it steady as it does have a new clutch and haven't had chance to properly bed in the brakes.

I've got the car booked in for a wheel alignment and AC regas on the weekend, then be onto giving a full proper detail over the bank holiday weekend if the weather permits!


I've also got some new bits ready to go on and a deposit down for something else! But will have to wait for that! Slowly but surely will try and get this car the best it can be

 

[Farrow]

Been a busy bank holiday weekend, progress has been made! A lot of little tidy up jobs ticked off. First of all, gone are those plate holders and old plates... Fresh pressed plates which I ceramic coated before putting on











I think that was a hex head once upon a time!?














Next is one of the parts i've been desperate to fit... Always wanted a cup spoiler on my R27 but never got around to it. When Ash was selling one in red, with carbon end plates I had to grab it! The end plates do need a sand down and re-lacquer but that will be for another day

The Cup spoiler just completes the back of the car!




















Up next was a full decontamination wash! The wheels are rough and letting down the whole car, years and layers of brake dust. I used my Wheel acid and foam cleaner combo for a super aggressive clean. They will be sent off for a refurbish sooner rather than later!


















Not perfect but considering how bad and embedded the dirt was on there, i'll take it!

Next was the rest of the car, this consisted of using a citrus pre-cleaner, a potent snow foam which strips any old waxes and coatings off, pressure wash in all the gaps. A full contact wash, then hit it with a iron and tar remover with snow foam over top to allow the iron to dwell, while that was doing it's thing I used the snow foam as a lubricant to go over the entire car with a clay bar










Next on the list are the door bullets, these have seen better days and the silver just doesn't suit the look I want, so off they came for some paint! Of course have to clean while your there! Also ordered new side indicator lenses as they are a bit grotty and one is letting water in.












And finally, treated some of the plastic trims with a trim restorer to get some of the black back into the plastics. Not perfect but definitely better!


























Still waiting on some other bits to turn up, interior is in of some love and freshening up! Waiting for a few dry days to do that!

 

[Farrow]

 

[Farrow]

On another note, I think the missus did good for my birthday! The cat approves i think? I also bought some new wheel sockets to go with it. Next on the tool list is a new torque wrench as mine broke...

 

[Farrow]

Hi all, been noticing a eggy smell coming from the car? Mainly after driving then stopping to park up.

Anyone know what it could be? Been seeing suggestions on Google around the pencil coils/fueling issue?

 

[Chambers_rs]

How do the door bullets come off? And what did you use on the black plastic, looks mega now.

Eggy smell could be cat failing if you have one fitted.

 

[EthanMenace]

How do the door bullets come off? And what did you use on the black plastic, looks mega now.

Eggy smell could be cat failing if you have one fitted.

From memory you pop off the side indicator then slide the bullet back.

Gtechniq c4 works really well on plastics, usually lasts at least a year.

 

[Farrow]

From memory you pop off the side indicator then slide the bullet back.

Gtechniq c4 works really well on plastics, usually lasts at least a year.

Exactly that, indicator off and bullet slides toward the back of the car. Quick sand to key the plastic and spray painted them

Yeah I used Gtechniq C4 for the rest of the plastics, can get some good results! Give the plastics a good clean down first, you also don't need a lot!

Might have to look at going sports cat then, don't have a friendly MOT unfortunately

 

[Sean197]

Exactly that, indicator off and bullet slides toward the back of the car. Quick sand to key the plastic and spray painted them

Yeah I used Gtechniq C4 for the rest of the plastics, can get some good results! Give the plastics a good clean down first, you also don't need a lot!

Might have to look at going sports cat then, don't have a friendly MOT unfortunately

I have a ktec sports cat here which will be up for sale shortly if you're interested.

 

[Farrow]

I have a ktec sports cat here which will be up for sale shortly if you're interested.

You'll have to let me know what you want for it

 

[Farrow]

-- PSA --

Check your Pollen filter people! Also don't buy a Bosch one, as they are shite. The plastic frame has no give and just snaps Febi did the job! Also hit the car's AC with a Odor remover. Hopefully can do a few more jobs over the bank holiday!

 

[Farrow]

Done a few more easy bits which makes a huge difference to the overall appearance in my opinion!

Firstly was the rear diffuser, the grey plastic against the red looked really drab. So took it off, gave everything a clean and painted it satin black!
















Not the best photo but much better! Contrasts the red nicely!

I then tackled the weather strips on the B pillars and the vinyl on the doors... Only got around to doing the drivers vinyl as it was disgustingly hot! Will do the passenger at some point...



















One of the front indicator bulbs blew so took the opportunity to replace both for silver ones.










Now onto the interior. The stock stereo was woeful, wouldn't pick up any radio stations and the lack of Bluetooth is just dire. So swapped it out for a mid range head unit, might look into changing the speakers down the line. I do have the steering wheel controls adapter and fascia left to fit but haven't got around to it







Lastly, the biggest thing I've been wanting to change since getting the car... The sticky, peeling steering wheel and gear knob. Got speaking to Otto Retrims, as I also wanted a matching Gaiter to tie it all in together! But I was undecided on the gear knob material, I was leaning toward perforated leather but he had never done one in that so I was the test subject, glad I went with it!

But I will say, removing the Airbag was a pig of a job!





















Super Happy with the result and Otto Retrims was a pleasure to deal with, great communication throughout!

Got a few smaller bits I need to get done, mainly the door handles, also has anyone replaced the handle buttons before as mine don't work, require soldering?

Since having the car I've had a wheel judder at 70mph, had the tracking done and that hasn't really helped, hopefully just a wheel weight has fallen off! Need to rotate the wheels and see if the problem moves.

Other thing I've noticed is the AC compressor makes a whiny noise on and off, would that be clutch? Don;t really know much about them, it's not all the time though


Still many plans in the pipework!