Clio 197 "RS3R"

Hi everyone from Norway:smile:
After mounting my steeringwheel spacer from Spacershop my build stopped because lack off time... The spacer transformed my sitting position
I sold back my trackcar build who stood at the same spot for 7 years
I slot free in the garage for my Clio
Now I have started transform my Clio to a Porsche GT3RS "clone" who a named RS3R
My gole is to make a Clubsport version for hard trackday use but with some finess
after all im soon 50years old (47)
Ultimate handling, brakes and drivers feeling is most importent areas.
I have fitted Sparco bucket seat and powersteering adjustment for the perfect feel.
The car is now on wooden stands in garage for Scorpoin non res exhaust and Pure Motorsport gear linkage.

Recent upgrades is:
Braided hoses (6)
Motul 660 brake fluid
Motul V300 engine oil
Omega gear oil
K&N airfilter
Redtop 25 battery with rebuild battery tray
225 45 17 semi slick tires on oem wheels
20mm spacers
Sparco bucket seat
Pure motorsport seat mount
Pure track fire extinguiser seat mount
Royal speeringwheel suede steeringwheel refurbish
Silver painted dashbord inserts
Rear calipers
Full body underscrub
4x droplinks HD

Upgrades this time in garage:
Pure motorsport gear linkage (started)
Scorpion non res exhaust (started)
Puretrack brake ducts (remove fog lights) (started)
Pure track induction kit for std airbox (started)

Not a big sosial media guy but I will try to make updates now and then..
So i say..lot more to come.....
 

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..Had to fix the rear mount on airbox that was broken off. Fixed with some drilling and 8M stainless hardware:smile: Happy with the result:smile:
 

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Small update...
Gearlinkage fitted. Just need to tightend uniballs. Fantastic feeling in gear lever:smile:
Looking forward to future testdrive:smile:
Exhaust heatshield washed and front pipe cut to fit new exhaust (mount this weekend..)
Front airducts for brake cooling and airbox fitted in bumper.
Thats all for today..:smile:
 

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Scorpion exhaust fitted. Nice and shiny:smile:
Got me some Corvette brakeducts i will modify to easy get needed clearence for wheels when turning.
Next up is fitting defuser and exhaust tailpipes:smile:
 

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Found some spare minutes and continued fitting of brakeducts.
Had to remount the module under left headlamp to the batterytray. Its space there after fitting redtop battery.
On right side i will get a new custom made washer tank for clearence.
I need to cut of approx 15cm on the pøastic duct before fitting bumper. With my 20mm spacer on oem wheels its just enough clearence when full lock (tire/duct).
A bit of job for a small mod:smile:
Also painted front and rear emblem black.

Thats all for now...:smile:
 

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Hi again.. lot to do before vacation but had a couple of hours on the Clio...
Started making special washerfluid tank from alu breather tank with house sink flex tube... same tread...:smile::smile:
Fitted trim around the new gear lever and some progress on brakeducts. Also fitted oem seatbelt lock for use of oem belt on road (rules). Adjustable angle due to teflon washers, happy with that soulution:smile: Finally fitted rear emblem after paint.

Now it will be my mg zt 1.8 t who need some fix before vacation. Oil service, cambelt, tensioner, belte, waterpump, 2x thermostat, cam cover seal and 4x cam seals.
Hopefully finished in the weekend so I can continue my Clio "RS3R" trackday build:smile::smile:

Thats all for now....:smile:
 

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Hi,
Been on vacation (after tons of work on my MG ZT..:worried:...) so no work on the clio for to many weeks.
Just fitted real carbon fiber door mirrors gt2i web shop. Good finish but holes in door didnt line up with fixingpoints on new mirror.
Had to use car bond to glue them to the car.
Not optimal solution but they most likely wnt fall of....
Not the best pictures due to bad light and daylight...

Thats all for now...
 

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Been a while since I posted and its due to much work in company.
An small utdate on Christmas...
I have sold oem calippers in front.
Will order new Megane RS big brake kit from Goodspeed after Christmas if wife havent used all money on Christmas gifts
Also i found out that i have a leak between gearbox and engine so next up is gearbox removal and change seals and fix a diff Think I go for a Blackline. Greatful for some input about recommended diff option.
I also removed radiator support and bought a new std clio support for modification. It only had some minor corrosion but I hate reinstall parts that not are close to 100%
Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Clio Year
 
If your car is a fast road car get a Blackline as they are very similar to a Quaife but cheaper.

If you use your Clio on track, and mostly on track, then consider a plated diff like a Gripper.
 
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If your car is a fast road car get a Blackline as they are very similar to a Quaife but cheaper.

If you use your Clio on track, and mostly on track, then consider a plated diff like a Gripper.
Hi, thanks for respond. Car will be fast road and some trackday driving so I think my money will be spent on a Blackline
 
I love the aggressive nature of the Gripper in my car. It was fine to drive on the road but just sounded odd and clunky with a plated diff when parking in a busy car park.

These Clios really should have come with a diff as an optional extra as it gives them so much more grip in and out of corners.
 
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Absolutly, i once had a Focus RS mk1 with oem diff and it was fantastic true corners. I think a diff is one of the best upgrades you can do.to drivers feel and handling on a car like like the Clio