Big Bens non Clio

[Markmec]

I might have some recaros available soon.

Forged engine and hybrid turbo sounds expensive!

Update:
My calipers needed tidying up a bit so having ummed & ahhed for a while on refurbing in a colour or new I’ve just been lazy and ordered new red brembos with rears to match. Decided to get new genuine plain rear discs as well. Quite a big outlay but hopefully get a bit back off my old calipers to offset some of the cost.

Looking further ahead I’d like some seats(prob Recaros) for a bit more support on trackdays. That will then require harnesses and either a harness bar or cage! Clubsport look is probably the goal so rear carpet and harness bar leading at the minute

Some lighter wheels would be nice always on the lookout.

Then the big one.... forged engine with hybrid turbo

It’s only money...

 

[Big Ben]

I might have some recaros available soon.

Forged engine and hybrid turbo sounds expensive!

Drop me a line on Recaros mate

Hybrid and engine loose change to you plumbers

 

[Pav]

wish i could announce changes for the future like you..looks like your baby is in good hands which wont let go now..happy for you mate..you deserve a proper toy that you can spoil..
if you want i will keep my eyes peeled for some better seats as always..

 

[tombate911]

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?

 

[Markmec]

I can probably save you some time and money Ben, you can buy mine.

 

[suj]

Update:
My calipers needed tidying up a bit so having ummed & ahhed for a while on refurbing in a colour or new I’ve just been lazy and ordered new red brembos with rears to match. Decided to get new genuine plain rear discs as well. Quite a big outlay but hopefully get a bit back off my old calipers to offset some of the cost.

Looking further ahead I’d like some seats(prob Recaros) for a bit more support on trackdays. That will then require harnesses and either a harness bar or cage! Clubsport look is probably the goal so rear carpet and harness bar leading at the minute

Some lighter wheels would be nice always on the lookout.

Then the big one.... forged engine with hybrid turbo

It’s only money...

If you are going harnesses, don't use recliners Ben, you really need fixed back buckets, it's much much safer!

Plans sound great mate!

 

[jamesgw200]

id be surprised if you want more power when you've got buckets and cage!
Wheels i think next

 

[Big Ben]

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?

Can never have too much right?!

wish i could announce changes for the future like you..looks like your baby is in good hands which wont let go now..happy for you mate..you deserve a proper toy that you can spoil..
if you want i will keep my eyes peeled for some better seats as always..

She’s a keeper now mate

 

[Big Ben]

id be surprised if you want more power when you've got buckets and cage!
Wheels i think next

Might well be wheels next... perhaps you can help me choose the right offset

 

[Johnny 99]

id be surprised if you want more power when you've got buckets and cage!
Wheels i think next

The thing with power is that too much is never enough!

 

[Big Ben]

Christmas came early today.

New rear discs(look to have a black coating round the hub which might save me a job)
New calipers front and rear. Motul600 brake fluid and Scorpion came up trumps with free replacement polished tailpipes.
Can’t get it all fitted before Sunday unfortunately. Might have to wait until I get a free weekend

 

[Nick]

If you can, try & give the black coating another coat, it's pretty **** tbh

 

[Big Ben]

If you can, try & give the black coating another coat, it's pretty **** tbh

I’ve got the paint out ready so I think to be safe I will mate cheers

 

[Nick]

I’ve got the paint out ready so I think to be safe I will mate cheers

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[Big Ben]

Snetterton trackday today.

Brilliant day. Warm and dry. Car performed flawlessly.
Took me a couple of stints to get the right settings on the new coilovers. Made a noticeable difference though Very poised and smooth. Money well spent. Great to meet up with other forum members. You know who you are. Some pics below and maybe a video or two to follow.

 

[Johnny 99]

Snetterton trackday today.

Brilliant day. Warm and dry. Car performed flawlessly.
Took me a couple of stints to get the right settings on the new coilovers. Made a noticeable difference though Very poised and smooth. Money well spent. Great to meet up with other forum members. You know who you are. Some pics below and maybe a video or two to follow.

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Glad you had a good day mate! Hope to catch up with you sometime, probably next year. I'm at Llandow with RSUK in a couple of weeks. Meeting up with @R27WTF & @BigChris1963 amongst others.

 

[Beany]

Was a great day and thank you for the passenger laps

 

[Big Ben]

Glad you had a good day mate! Hope to catch up with you sometime, probably next year. I'm at Llandow with RSUK in a couple of weeks. Meeting up with @R27WTF & @BigChris1963 amongst others.

Cheers John. Can’t make Llandow unfortunately. I have booked Donny for 31/10 with opentrack if you fancy that?

Was a great day and thank you for the passenger laps

No worries mate. Glad you came down. You’re RB looked great

 

[Rallye-nick]

Car looks fantastic on track!

 

[Pav]

brill as always Ben..so glad i made it down today to see you all again..been a long time..lovely cars on show to..think we made the forum proud..
ps,your pics are much better than mine..