j!mbob
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Yes both pins in the socket, then just tape them in. You may need to check but I think the seat airbag resistance is higher, the pretensioner is the same i think .
Jimbobs RB 197 Track focused!
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Latest update! Ive been busy...
Stripped interior, including all airbags and used a friends clip to remove airbags from firing = No warning light
Fitted:
-R020 Safety devices rear cage
-Corbeau clubsport XL bucket seats with side mount direct to sparco subframes - No runners
-Securon blue 4 point harnesses
-Painted rear ultra racing bar satin black to match cage
-Motamec driver and co driver footplates (No pics im afraid but you can use your imagination!)
-Sprint booster - another eBay bargain - Makes a big difference!
-Ram air panel filter in original airbox
-New battery as the original Renault one failed!
Next up is to:
-Fit turboguage (Scangauge copy) - Live data on a basic screen that should be able to fit in the original clock location which is now defunked
-Lower steering column
-Door handle micro switches and paint gloss black
-Make some door cards from ABS sheet
-Black headlights
The never ending project! Hoping to get on a track day before the year is out
Stripped interior, including all airbags and used a friends clip to remove airbags from firing = No warning light
Fitted:
-R020 Safety devices rear cage
-Corbeau clubsport XL bucket seats with side mount direct to sparco subframes - No runners
-Securon blue 4 point harnesses
-Painted rear ultra racing bar satin black to match cage
-Motamec driver and co driver footplates (No pics im afraid but you can use your imagination!)
-Sprint booster - another eBay bargain - Makes a big difference!
-Ram air panel filter in original airbox
-New battery as the original Renault one failed!
Next up is to:
-Fit turboguage (Scangauge copy) - Live data on a basic screen that should be able to fit in the original clock location which is now defunked
-Lower steering column
-Door handle micro switches and paint gloss black
-Make some door cards from ABS sheet
-Black headlights
The never ending project! Hoping to get on a track day before the year is out
j!mbob
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Thanks! and to be honest I feel it may be a little overkill for track days, but then I guess you could say a lot of the above is!
The front section can be added in later, available from Mark Fish also, think it was approx £300 to add
Latest update! Ive been busy...
Stripped interior, including all airbags and used a friends clip to remove airbags from firing = No warning light
Fitted:
-R020 Safety devices rear cage
-Corbeau clubsport XL bucket seats with side mount direct to sparco subframes - No runners
-Securon blue 4 point harnesses
-Painted rear ultra racing bar satin black to match cage
-Motamec driver and co driver footplates (No pics im afraid but you can use your imagination!)
-Sprint booster - another eBay bargain - Makes a big difference!
-Ram air panel filter in original airbox
-New battery as the original Renault one failed!
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Next up is to:
-Fit turboguage (Scangauge copy) - Live data on a basic screen that should be able to fit in the original clock location which is now defunked
-Lower steering column
-Door handle micro switches and paint gloss black
-Make some door cards from ABS sheet
-Black headlights
The never ending project! Hoping to get on a track day before the year is out
How are you planning to lower the steering column? Bought a Turbo Gauge also, yet to fit it. Any good?
j!mbob
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Hopefully remove it from the studs then add a spacer, will let you know how I get on!
Also yet to fit the turbo gauge either!
j!mbob
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For those that were interested, dropped the column down by approx. 8mm
Cannot go any further without modifying (grinding off the retaining tabs at the front and back left)
It has security hooks that limit the amount It can drop off the studs
I removed all 4 nuts, dropped the column off by pulling towards yourself, support it to save it wrecking wiring etc
I then used the original 4 securing nuts with built in washers - upside down onto stud to act as the spacer
Then used 4x m8 nyloc nuts with washers
Slid back on - All ok
Luckily I am a big lad so don't think I will need it any lower!
Cannot go any further without modifying (grinding off the retaining tabs at the front and back left)
It has security hooks that limit the amount It can drop off the studs
I removed all 4 nuts, dropped the column off by pulling towards yourself, support it to save it wrecking wiring etc
I then used the original 4 securing nuts with built in washers - upside down onto stud to act as the spacer
Then used 4x m8 nyloc nuts with washers
Slid back on - All ok
Luckily I am a big lad so don't think I will need it any lower!
j!mbob
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Update:
-Black headlights fitted
-LED nighteye h1 dipped beam bulbs - MUCH better + Beam pattern is good
-Front door cards made from scratch with 1.5mm ABS plastic
-Thin campervan carpet glued down in front footwells to save floor being ruined!
-Turbogauge (Scangauge copy) fitted for live data
-Helmet hammock fitted also
That's about all this year, hoping to get on track at the start of next year!
-Black headlights fitted
-LED nighteye h1 dipped beam bulbs - MUCH better + Beam pattern is good
-Front door cards made from scratch with 1.5mm ABS plastic
-Thin campervan carpet glued down in front footwells to save floor being ruined!
-Turbogauge (Scangauge copy) fitted for live data
-Helmet hammock fitted also
That's about all this year, hoping to get on track at the start of next year!
j!mbob
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So! As we are in lockdown I now have some time to update this!
Went to Bedford for a track day back in February, 1st track day in the baguette and it performed well!
Was quite damp and struggled for grip coming out of the bends. Also had quite severe brake fade after not long!
Also managed to carry out what seems to be standard procedure and melt the rear splitter!doh!
Since track day I did have castle Combe booked but unfortunately this has been cancelled. Hoping When this all blows over to get straight back out on track!
Have now done:
-NSF fog light 3d printed insert with cold air feed to air filter
-Front brake pads and discs - Brembo high carbon UV discs and PFC Z rated pads, with new holding pins
-Adjusted exhaust and Added back in the 2nd cat to quiet it down (was 98db static!) and to be honest this has helped low down drivability
-Front window deflectors
-Front citroen mist washer jets
-Hole cut in rear bumper to add rear tow strap - Yet to finish due to being locked down away from the car!
Next jobs:
-Finish rear tow eye
-Remove rad support mount and cut off legs and paint
-Have a Renaultsport front splitter on back order
-Heater wiring plug replacement
Debating in the long run:
-Front half of the R020 cage
-Flocking the dash
-A/C delete
Thanks all, Take care
Went to Bedford for a track day back in February, 1st track day in the baguette and it performed well!
Was quite damp and struggled for grip coming out of the bends. Also had quite severe brake fade after not long!
Also managed to carry out what seems to be standard procedure and melt the rear splitter!doh!
Since track day I did have castle Combe booked but unfortunately this has been cancelled. Hoping When this all blows over to get straight back out on track!
Have now done:
-NSF fog light 3d printed insert with cold air feed to air filter
-Front brake pads and discs - Brembo high carbon UV discs and PFC Z rated pads, with new holding pins
-Adjusted exhaust and Added back in the 2nd cat to quiet it down (was 98db static!) and to be honest this has helped low down drivability
-Front window deflectors
-Front citroen mist washer jets
-Hole cut in rear bumper to add rear tow strap - Yet to finish due to being locked down away from the car!
Next jobs:
-Finish rear tow eye
-Remove rad support mount and cut off legs and paint
-Have a Renaultsport front splitter on back order
-Heater wiring plug replacement
Debating in the long run:
-Front half of the R020 cage
-Flocking the dash
-A/C delete
Thanks all, Take care
j!mbob
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So since last post I have managed to spend some time on the car. Have done the following:
-Fitted rear tow strap
-Remove rad support mount and cut off legs and paint
-Fitted front Renault Sport splitter
-Flocked the dash
-Larger customer pedals with grip tape
-Speedline wheels added
-3D printed a 12v socket extension
-3D printed a go pro mount
-3D printed a light switch panel mount
-Side graphics added
-Sump gasket replaced
Snetterton booked for the 24th June
Brands hatch evening booking for 15th July
-Fitted rear tow strap
-Remove rad support mount and cut off legs and paint
-Fitted front Renault Sport splitter
-Flocked the dash
-Larger customer pedals with grip tape
-Speedline wheels added
-3D printed a 12v socket extension
-3D printed a go pro mount
-3D printed a light switch panel mount
-Side graphics added
-Sump gasket replaced
Snetterton booked for the 24th June
Brands hatch evening booking for 15th July
j!mbob
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Pics from a very hot Snetterton!
Performed well with no problems!
Brands hatch and castle combe booked
Remap also booked in with Andy @ Engine Dynamics
Performed well with no problems!
Brands hatch and castle combe booked
Remap also booked in with Andy @ Engine Dynamics
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j!mbob
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Remap completed yesterday down at Engine Dynamics, Chuffed with the results. Other than additional power, the drivability and smoothness has improved greatly! Definitely recommend! 198.2hp - Nice to know the engine is healthy
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j!mbob
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So 3 days after the remap we had an evening at Brands Hatch - Brilliant track!
Also bought a ZPO shifter - wow! Why didn't I buy one of these before!
Next track day is Castle Combe 17th August
Also bought a ZPO shifter - wow! Why didn't I buy one of these before!
Next track day is Castle Combe 17th August
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