Clio 3 RS F1 Team R27 Meglio - it will be a trackcar

[KoZa]

Made a bit more today, I'm almost done.
It is now only being built in such a way that everything works properly. If everything runs smoothly, the aluminum parts will be powder coated black etc.
Now the blowoff is missing, unfortunately not yet delivered.
first start after installing the fuel system was also successful today, I also adjusted the fuel pressure.
Runs nice and clean, the pump in the catch tank really makes a lot noise
And amazing what the turbocharger does in terms of sound in contrast to the series or hybrid charger.



Then I assembled the lower part of the car, unfortunately I noticed that the right drive shaft is scrap.
Was already welded when i took the car over, which surprised me because they were pressed at the factory.
Now I know why The inserted part has 1-2mm of play. I'm surprised it even lasted several track days
New drive shaft is already ordered. After all, we don't want the shaft to tear off with 400 hp and smash something straight away.

 

[KoZa]

It continued yesterday:
1. new driveshaft is in.
2. We started to rebuild the ESD.


Initial situation ESD:


ESD separated and see how we want to set it.



Adjusting the connection piece by piece and puncturing the individual parts:



The same game then with the tailpipe, which should come out in the middle.


Result (The tailpipe will be cut off at an angle so that it ends at the same angle as the diffuser)

 

[John Gordon]

The same... But different...

 

[KoZa]

The same... But different...

Nice!

My requirement was:
1. Outside holes must be closed
2. You can only see the tailpipe

 

[Abdulla Ali Al Ali]

Would be great if you can upload a video to hear it

 

[KoZa]

Would be great if you can upload a video to hear it

I will do these days

 

[KoZa]

soooooooo. Went on with "little things" again.
1. Everything is as good as done, first test drive last Saturday and everything works fine and nothing is leaking.
2. The steering linkage was lowered by 8mm with spacer sleeves (makes about 2.5-3cm) and the steering wheel was lowered due to the low seating position.



3. Diffusor cut-out brought to "final size", soon it's time to paint.


4. For the new fuel lines that go along under the car, 3D printed parts were created for fastening.
Likewise, the complete exhaust is now equipped with V-band clamps and the CAT is set back as far as possible, now nothing is plugged in anymore.

 

[youngarthur]

A wonderful job you are doing young man. Have you considered having the air filter in the nearside wheel arch?. Gives you a lot more room under the bonnet, and of course, the air is cooler. Mine has been in this area for a couple of years, survived downpours/standing water, and never had a problem. My swirl pot is in the footwell, and I have never, ever, come across anything so noisy, cured by wearing ear plugs!. Please keep updating posts/pictures.

 

[KoZa]

A wonderful job you are doing young man. Have you considered having the air filter in the nearside wheel arch?. Gives you a lot more room under the bonnet, and of course, the air is cooler. Mine has been in this area for a couple of years, survived downpours/standing water, and never had a problem. My swirl pot is in the footwell, and I have never, ever, come across anything so noisy, cured by wearing ear plugs!. Please keep updating posts/pictures.

Thank you
The inlet of the airbox shows to the wheel arch. I want to extend a hose to the foglight hole ( i have no foglights in).
Yeah the swirlpot is loud AF but the car is in General not quiet so... For racetrack all good

 

[KoZa]

Hi guys.
Last saturday and yesterday my software was finalized by Dekker Motorsport.
Result: 396PS and 475NM.
I am very very happy with that.



Dynorun here:

I dont know if its interessting for people in england, but when the weather will be better i will do 100-200kph measurings.

 

[KoZa]

Ah, and i forgot to say thank you to @Big Ben for all infos he gave me when i had questions to the Garrett upgrade

 

[KoZa]

So, my diffusor is finished and fitted
The car is almost finished for this season, i still need new tires.

 

[PITA]

That’s smart, I really like that!

 

[Abdulla Ali Al Ali]

That Diffuser looks SICK!!!

 

[Jakkehoop]

Nice build mate love the centre exit exhaust and the way you smoothed out the original holes either side it looks oem

 

[Marsch]

The smoothed out front grill(s) where actually done by the previous owner and came with the car (see first pic with red plate).

Credit where credit is due. Right, KoZa?

 

[KoZa]

The smoothed out front grill(s) where actually done by the previous owner and came with the car (see first pic with red plate).

Credit where credit is due. Right, KoZa?

I never told that i did them by my own :-D

 

[KoZa]

I also have something “new” and little problems every now and then.
Went to the first track day with the new setup on Friday.

Unfortunately, after almost 15-20 laps of Bilster Berg, power and whistling noises started very late, I initially thought it was a charge air system, unfortunately not :-D
A quick inspection and I saw directly that a turbo bolt had come off and the entire gasket had burned away.



End of song -> engine pulled again the next day.


All 4 bolts/nuts from the loader loose.


Parts have been ordered, some “special” things that have a long delivery time.

I think the engine can be put back in place in 1-2 weeks.
In addition, the turbocharger is for milling, as the Garrett chargers have the problem that they are not always 100% flat on the screw surface.

You can clearly see here that the nuts are crooked, but it only really became apparent after I removed them and when I look at the nuts from below I can see that the pressure points are not even everywhere. Could also have been a reason for the problem.

 

[S24nrc]

I feel your pain, I had the downpipe bolts back out on me the day before a Track Day. Not a fun job.

 

[KoZa]

I feel your pain, I had the downpipe bolts back out on me the day before a Track Day. Not a fun job.

Would be happy when it would be only the downpipe bolts