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Looked into it in a bit more detail this week and the dual vanos on the e46 is much easier to remove and service than the E36 I've messed with in the past which requires the tool to remove the vanos unit. Will find the seal kit and get one ordered and probably do it before the track day. On a...

Yeah it will be done, probably before the map is changed, waiting till the gearbox is removed to do the detents on the gearbox, making it easier to get the timing pin in when doing the vanos service, on the to do list but it isn't right at the top to be done before the first track day.

Been very short of time over the past week or so, only just finding time to log onto here and update with a little bit of progress. Started off with the Parcel from Europe I had been waiting 8 weeks for, it was certainly worth the wait though. RTD Tall Race shifters with a custom Duel Sheer...

Good work. Like everything if you’re willing to put the time in. Learn about things and be willing to make the odd tool or buy a few things here and there these jobs aren’t too difficult. Helpful if you’ve got access to machinery though. I’ve lost count the amount of tools i’ve made to be able...

Didn’t take long for you to come back? What have you gone now? Standard or modified?

Good driving mate. Clio’s sound so good on the down shift when driven properly!

Yeah should plenty that, couple of mm is enough clearance there. Will only get closer if I lower the car but I doubt I'm going to go any lower then where I've guessed the dampers needs to be set, if anything I think I'll need to go higher. Thanks again. I've only learnt everything I know about...

I just bought a LH die and made it myself on the lathe out of some hex bar.

Had the same issue with mine. Remade the link out of some better quality steel. Had no issues after that.

Black bolts and you’ve moved the calliper to the other side?

Forged engine! And Hybrid turbo! That’s a big step from where you was a few months ago! Got the power itch to scratch now?

No worries. It is a great car Jordans, Shame there isn't a build thread for it all for people to read. I'm lucky I get to see it most weeks as it progresses. Anywayy... Bit more progress on it this week. I've worked on it 5 days this week and a full Sunday. Took Saturday a for a bit of chill...

Nice update there Matt. Just spent a while reading through it all and catching up. Look forward to seeing this out on track again with the faults ironed out.

Looks a good well set up track car! Don't see too many fully stripped out ones on here.

Hell of a road trip but no doubt totally worth it!

Mid week progress continues, few late nights after work this week trying to keep up the momentum. Wheels and tyres balanced up, sticking with the trusty combination of Rainsports and RSRs Had to do some work on the manifolds which meant starting with cutting off the old flanges, getting some...

Nice to see you getting out in the car on track and getting some use of it Mark!

Another weekend another update. Making progress, the car still looks like the same old shell on the driveway on axle stands but progress is certainly being made. First job was Saturday morning to run up to Preston to the Powdercoaters and get the subframes, suspension and wheels picked up...

Yeah! It's the same design as what he's running now. I guess you learn from other people's misfortune, want to make this engine as reliable as possible, also ordered an MTX-D oil pressure and temp gauge. Firstly to monitor the oil pressure and I'm sure I'll have temp issues on this engine...

This makes things all the better. Great to see you've got your old car back, but it's a shame it doesn't look like it used to! What's your plans for it? To get it back to what it was like?