Trackspec Clio 197
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Beany
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Mark_L
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Me and Matt have a few ideas! Rad Support is definitely one of them.
Also these are under development..
R27WTF
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I have been drawing something similar up be nice to see what you come up with!
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The mock up is done and ready for fitting. It’s a fraction of the original weight as well Matt.
R27WTF
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Iv been looking at making them out of t45 I just wasn’t sure they would sell and trying to find decent rose joints is the main thing
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Well I haven’t looked at the car in a long while but yesterday I made a bit of progress or more work for myself!
It is time to upgrade the intercooler and in doing so meant the rad needed to change too.
The new cooler is twice the size
Since the outlets on the intercooler are different I had to adjust my pipe work and weld it all up. I’ve still got to adjust the upper pipe work so it fits better.
Radiator
While I was at it I thought I’d create more work for myself and cut the radiator support down like the cup cars. There is a considerable reduction in weight from this and it of course meant getting rid of the rusty bits!
It is time to upgrade the intercooler and in doing so meant the rad needed to change too.
The new cooler is twice the size
Since the outlets on the intercooler are different I had to adjust my pipe work and weld it all up. I’ve still got to adjust the upper pipe work so it fits better.
Radiator
While I was at it I thought I’d create more work for myself and cut the radiator support down like the cup cars. There is a considerable reduction in weight from this and it of course meant getting rid of the rusty bits!
Yes @Big Ben I’ll do it shortly but probably later in the year now. I’ll probably buy another motor to build and then swap this one out.
With the new radiator set up I can’t run the previous lightweight alternator set up. Instead I’ve had to change back to the standard type set up.
I was reluctant to spend another £230 with PMS to buy their AC Delete idler pulley so instead made my own.
It all needs cleaning so I’ll shot blast it shortly and give it a quick paint then the pulley can go back on.
I was reluctant to spend another £230 with PMS to buy their AC Delete idler pulley so instead made my own.
It all needs cleaning so I’ll shot blast it shortly and give it a quick paint then the pulley can go back on.
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Thankfully the car is now back together and running again. Need to get a track day booked shortly.
Some pics from the weekends work.
Some pics from the weekends work.
Sorry, I don't know how I managed to postman in the middle of your post. I am 79 years old, so its not my fault!.
SilverTrackSurfer
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Will that be fine for heavy track use, as thats what i have been looking at doing to mine?
Mr. N
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Just read all the 55 pages and I must say this was a nice way to spend some time
! Loved all the updates you’ve done so far. I was trying to take a look on your site but I can’t access it, is this possible?
! Loved all the updates you’ve done so far. I was trying to take a look on your site but I can’t access it, is this possible?
SilverTrackSurfer
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Just read all the 55 pages and I must say this was a nice way to spend some time
Thanks for your kind words. Unfortunately the site is no longer live.
Yes mate it's more than up to the job. It's no different than running the AC pump except it will have significantly less drag. Pure motorsport do an idler for £230 and this does exactly the same job and didn't cost a penny.
Mr. N
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