Right I've been lurking around on here for around 6 months now and though i better get a build thread going and tell you a little about my self.
Hi im Daniel im 23 and i live in brentwood in essex. Recently bought my 197 back in october 2012 after i sold my honda civic type r. I bought the clio as i fancied a change from the civic and and wanted something a little cheaper as i only drive the car on the odd weekend as i have a nice company car, put it this way ive done sub 500 miles and 1 track day in the 6 months ive owned the clio.
Right well its always good to show you guys my old car.
Engine & Gearbox:
- Genuine Gruppe M Induction Kit
- DC Sports Manifold - Heat Wrapped
- Hondata K100 ECU - Remapped by Dennis @ TDI South - 210.2 BHP @ the wheels
- Powerflex Engine Mount Inserts
- SFS Induction Hose
- Serviced with Fuchs Titan Pro S 5w40 Oil
- Hamp Oil Filter
- Spoon Baffled Sump
- Competition Clutches Stage 2 Organic Clutch
- R8BYB 2.5" Silenced Centre Pipe
- Standard Back Box
- Skunk 2 Magnetic Sump & Gearbox Plugs
- Spoon Socks
Wheels & Brakes:
- Rota Torque 17x7.5 ET45 - Gun Metal
- Yokohama Neovo AD08 - 215/45/17 Tyres
- Stoptech Powerslot Grooved Disks Front + Rear
- Ferodo DS2500 Pads Front + Rear
- Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid
- Goodrich Braided Brakes Hoses
- Tegiwa Black Anodised Wheel Nuts
Suspension & Geo:
- BC Racing Type RM Inverted Coilovers
- D2 Rear Camber Arms
- Geo - 1.8 Degrees Camber on the Front - 1.2 Degrees Cambers on the Rear - am unsure on what toe settings i am running - all done by TDI - South
Interior:
- Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses - Black
- Tegiwa Harness Bar
- Prem Recaro Seats
- Momo Boss Kit
- D1 Spec Snap-off Boss
- OMP Targa 330mm Steering wheel - Black Suade
- Custom C-Pillar Brace - Wrinkle Black
- Rear Seats & Rear Interior Stripped Out
- J's Racing Front Upper Strut Brace - Satin Black
- Honda Civic Type R Mats
Exterior:
- Seibon Carbon Fibre Spoiler - Mugen Style
- TRS Rear Tow Strap - Black
- Import Size Rear Plate
- Jazz Washer Jets
- 6K HID Kit
- De-badged
For anyone interested in reading through my old build thread
http://civictype-r.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=229169
Now on to the new toy, as said i pick it up in october 2012 with 38k miles its a 2009 58 197 cup in lovely white with a few nice extras. Ive also carried out a few subtle modifications to get it track ready.
Engine
- Exon white silicon induction hoses
- ITG panel filter
Suspension
- KW V1 coilovers
- Simo camber adjustable top mounts
- Full geo set up by TDI south - Front -1.2 degrees camber & + 0.1 degrees toe Rear -1.4 degrees camber & -0.16 toe
Wheels & Tyres
- 17 x 8 ET55 OZ Ultraleggera Satin black wheels
- Yokohama AD08 215/45/17 tyres
Brakes
- Front & Rear Ferrodo DS2500 pads
- Motul RBF600 brake fluid - need to fit
- Goodridge braided hoses - need to fit
- Standard front & rear discs
Interior & Exterior
- Cup spoiler with carbon end caps
- Renault sport cup front splitter
- Renault sport cup side skirts
- Alcantara wraped A pillars
- Alcantara wrapped dash strips
- 330mm OMP Targa suede steering wheel - need to fit
- Momo steering wheel boss - need to fit
- Renault espace fog light blanks
- Factory fitted Recaro Seats
Only have a few pictures at the moment from my wet track day at brands hatch on the 18th march, enjoy!
Daniel
Hi im Daniel im 23 and i live in brentwood in essex. Recently bought my 197 back in october 2012 after i sold my honda civic type r. I bought the clio as i fancied a change from the civic and and wanted something a little cheaper as i only drive the car on the odd weekend as i have a nice company car, put it this way ive done sub 500 miles and 1 track day in the 6 months ive owned the clio.
Right well its always good to show you guys my old car.
Engine & Gearbox:
- Genuine Gruppe M Induction Kit
- DC Sports Manifold - Heat Wrapped
- Hondata K100 ECU - Remapped by Dennis @ TDI South - 210.2 BHP @ the wheels
- Powerflex Engine Mount Inserts
- SFS Induction Hose
- Serviced with Fuchs Titan Pro S 5w40 Oil
- Hamp Oil Filter
- Spoon Baffled Sump
- Competition Clutches Stage 2 Organic Clutch
- R8BYB 2.5" Silenced Centre Pipe
- Standard Back Box
- Skunk 2 Magnetic Sump & Gearbox Plugs
- Spoon Socks
Wheels & Brakes:
- Rota Torque 17x7.5 ET45 - Gun Metal
- Yokohama Neovo AD08 - 215/45/17 Tyres
- Stoptech Powerslot Grooved Disks Front + Rear
- Ferodo DS2500 Pads Front + Rear
- Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid
- Goodrich Braided Brakes Hoses
- Tegiwa Black Anodised Wheel Nuts
Suspension & Geo:
- BC Racing Type RM Inverted Coilovers
- D2 Rear Camber Arms
- Geo - 1.8 Degrees Camber on the Front - 1.2 Degrees Cambers on the Rear - am unsure on what toe settings i am running - all done by TDI - South
Interior:
- Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses - Black
- Tegiwa Harness Bar
- Prem Recaro Seats
- Momo Boss Kit
- D1 Spec Snap-off Boss
- OMP Targa 330mm Steering wheel - Black Suade
- Custom C-Pillar Brace - Wrinkle Black
- Rear Seats & Rear Interior Stripped Out
- J's Racing Front Upper Strut Brace - Satin Black
- Honda Civic Type R Mats
Exterior:
- Seibon Carbon Fibre Spoiler - Mugen Style
- TRS Rear Tow Strap - Black
- Import Size Rear Plate
- Jazz Washer Jets
- 6K HID Kit
- De-badged
For anyone interested in reading through my old build thread
http://civictype-r.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=229169
Now on to the new toy, as said i pick it up in october 2012 with 38k miles its a 2009 58 197 cup in lovely white with a few nice extras. Ive also carried out a few subtle modifications to get it track ready.
Engine
- Exon white silicon induction hoses
- ITG panel filter
Suspension
- KW V1 coilovers
- Simo camber adjustable top mounts
- Full geo set up by TDI south - Front -1.2 degrees camber & + 0.1 degrees toe Rear -1.4 degrees camber & -0.16 toe
Wheels & Tyres
- 17 x 8 ET55 OZ Ultraleggera Satin black wheels
- Yokohama AD08 215/45/17 tyres
Brakes
- Front & Rear Ferrodo DS2500 pads
- Motul RBF600 brake fluid - need to fit
- Goodridge braided hoses - need to fit
- Standard front & rear discs
Interior & Exterior
- Cup spoiler with carbon end caps
- Renault sport cup front splitter
- Renault sport cup side skirts
- Alcantara wraped A pillars
- Alcantara wrapped dash strips
- 330mm OMP Targa suede steering wheel - need to fit
- Momo steering wheel boss - need to fit
- Renault espace fog light blanks
- Factory fitted Recaro Seats
Only have a few pictures at the moment from my wet track day at brands hatch on the 18th march, enjoy!
Daniel
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