Silverstone Edition 200 - AST 5100

[J90RDN]

I wonder if anyone has done a back-to-back comparison of one of these and a CAE/ZPO?

 

[PITA]

I wonder if anyone has done a back-to-back comparison of one of these and a CAE/ZPO?

@R27WTF has had both

 

[R27WTF]

100% get a ZPO far more refined way better shifting far smother and doesn’t feel clunky and vibrate like mad.

Also the height and feel is much nicer on the ZPO this is one of the reasons I swapped over


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[Jack Maxwell]

100% get a ZPO far more refined way better shifting far smother and doesn’t feel clunky and vibrate like mad.

Also the height and feel is much nicer on the ZPO this is one of the reasons I swapped over


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Well then, you’ve not filled me with confidence now . Half way through fitting it just now haha

 

[J90RDN]

100% get a ZPO far more refined way better shifting far smother and doesn’t feel clunky and vibrate like mad.

Also the height and feel is much nicer on the ZPO this is one of the reasons I swapped over


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I'll stick with my ZPO then. It comes alive on track and makes shifting a pleasure rather than guess work

 

[tcw]

Well then, you’ve not filled me with confidence now . Half way through fitting it just now haha

I’ve been pondering one of these and am really keen to hear your thoughts.

 

[Jack Maxwell]

I’ve been pondering one of these and am really keen to hear your thoughts.

Will let you know

Saw this other wee review:

Pure motorsport precision gear linkage.

I’m looks for more info on this bit of kit. Seems like a perfect mod for the Clio. Any owners have an honest opinion about it. How does it compare to CAE or ZPO cable driven systems? Is the throw length much different. Any major downsides? Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

clio197.net

 

[Jack Maxwell]

Fitted today. Feels pretty good from first initial wee drive, solid action into gear. Third gear synchro is going so still needing to double clutch into it. Never tried a CAE/ZPO so can't comment on that front.

Need to go back and make a couple adjustments on the joints but will do that another time.

Just a note i've also got an mtech short shifter installed.

 

[PITA]

I had to wind out the main rod arm on the end of the A arm to get the gate set for reverse/1/2

 

[Jack Maxwell]

I had to wind out the main rod arm on the end of the A arm to get the gate set for reverse/1/2

Yeah thats what I need to adjust. Feels fine stationary but when dropping down at speed its a bit notchy. Just a bit of a pain you need to remove a bunch of stuff to make adjustments.

 

[tcw]

Yeah thats what I need to adjust. Feels fine stationary but when dropping down at speed its a bit notchy. Just a bit of a pain you need to remove a bunch of stuff to make adjustments.

It’s true but the old cables did require a battery tray removal to adjust too in fairness.

that being said you can at least have faith nothing is going to stretch now

 

[Jack Maxwell]

Long time no update

Got myself a proper workshop so I can undertake some bigger jobs myself







Went to Goodwood FOS and saw a bunch of tasty machinery






Whilst I was down went past Ktec and exchange my crunchy gearbox with a refreshed one including an LSD

Carted that back home on the 10 hour drive and got her fitted up. Lubed up with some Redline MTL that I managed to get at goodwood also

Repainted the splitter and got some garden edging to make a dam which just happened to be the perfect size to work with the bumper lip









Fitted some projector headlights today as the originals were pretty battered from abuse over the years. Still to get power to them as my BCM is causing issues and is away to get repaired.







Got some plans to get a bunch of stuff this year so keep an eye on this space

 

[jwillo]

Car looks lovely mate

 

[Jack Maxwell]

Wheels were in desperate need for a refurb as well as one of them cracked so welded that up and got them refurbed








Picked up a new daily and also got a rear axle and a pair of hubs whilst picking up the new car. Hubs have been stripped and getting vapour blasted soon. Rear axle will axle the PMS stiffening plates welded on and powder coated.









Also joined the R2 BTG plate gang. Got a trip booked for end of September to the ring so got some jobs to do before then.

Going to retain the original plate as it has a bit of history being the ex Renault press car:

Renaultsport Clio 200 Silverstone review | Evo

A unique paintscheme and a full options workout make the Renaultsport Clio 200 Silverstone GP Edition the most expensive version of the French hot hatch since the seminal Clio V6

www.evo.co.uk

 

[Jack Maxwell]

Fitted one of the Sparco Evo seats.

 

[Jack Maxwell]

More lovely parts




Rear beam has been welded up and powder coated. New brake lines mounted, just trying to figure out the best way to secure the handbrake cable and ABS cable. Probably put a rivnut in and use a large P clip





PMS wishbone bearing installed into some brand new Renault arms




And finally for now new plates on too

 

[Bomster]

Hi Jack,

Thanks for the update.. your build goes from strength to strength!

You still liking your AST's? Not sure if you've had a chance to use them in anger on track yet? I'm planning on buying some 5100's (80/80 spring rates), along with some PMS top mounts (bit cheaper than AST's, and supposed to be very well made).

Just be good to hear your opinion as finding owner reviews are few and far between.

My 200 is gonna be stripped, caged and made track only... cant wait to get started!

Tom

 

[Jack Maxwell]

Hi Jack,

Thanks for the update.. your build goes from strength to strength!

You still liking your AST's? Not sure if you've had a chance to use them in anger on track yet? I'm planning on buying some 5100's (80/80 spring rates), along with some PMS top mounts (bit cheaper than AST's, and supposed to be very well made).

Just be good to hear your opinion as finding owner reviews are few and far between.

My 200 is gonna be stripped, caged and made track only... cant wait to get started!

Tom

The ASTs are great.

Depending on how you want the car to handle you could get a stiffer rear end. The guys at AST will be happy to advise.

Road wise if the road isn't to bumpy then again they are great in my opinion.

Yeah PMS top mounts do look like a nice bit of kit. Would recommend some coilover covers to keep them looking fresh when you do get them

 

[Marsch]

Is there a nest of Clios with R2 BTG plates?

 

[R20BTG]

We call it the SORNClub
Very exclusive membership