Trackspec Clio 197

[trackspec197]

Haven't really thought about it to be honest. What colour do you reckon?

 

[Pav]

up to you mate..i went orange..i like it,some people may not but that's their problem

 

[trackspec197]

Like that. You got me thinking now! haha

 

[Pav]

the thing is ,you can always go black but thats just boring..they are your track wheels so go a bit adventurous..
i also like gold with blue..

 

[Big Ben]

+1 for gold. Old school Williams combo

 

[DS197]

+1 for gold. Old school Williams combo

+2 for gold. Had an older gentleman ask me if my 197 was the new Williams

 

[trackspec197]

I'm thinking maybe a dark gold or maybe a bronze.

New rubber has arrived!




After being at PFC show today in Donnington I really need to get one of those Renault Sport front splitters! Where's best to buy them?

 

[matthewson]

Car looks great bud! Paul at RPD will sort you out:

http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-clio-197-spoiler-rs-front-bumper-2/

 

[sevenfourate]

New rubber looks slick....

I presume more grip = more G's = more pressure on steering, suspension components etc not to mention brakes perhaps if your now carrying more speed.

I take it it's not as simple as having a 'fast road' / track set-up and the chucking some slick rubber on ?

 

[trackspec197]

Car looks great bud! Paul at RPD will sort you out:

http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-clio-197-spoiler-rs-front-bumper-2/

Thanks mate

New rubber looks slick....

I presume more grip = more G's = more pressure on steering, suspension components etc not to mention brakes perhaps if your now carrying more speed.

I take it it's not as simple as having a 'fast road' / track set-up and the chucking some slick rubber on ?

Haha yes mate. The tyres will definitely put more strain on the drive train. Brakes will be fine but the driveshaft CV's and diff will take a bit more punishment. Also to run these I will be running a lot more camber. I'm getting a good friend of mine who is Matt Neals head mechanic for Team dynamics to set up the suspension geometry changes. I wont be using them until I get the new diff fitted.

 

[jasonlovesfrench]

Why are the spoilers so much money? It's a piece of plastic!

 

[trackspec197]

I know mate, I still really want one but there are more pressing things. I didn't realise until earlier that the carbon fibre rear diffusor that I have fitted to this is £1000! Crazy!

 

[LOCKE]

Why are the spoilers so much money? It's a piece of plastic!

My R27 came with front splitter and Cup spoiler already fitted. If I never had them I would get them as I think they do finish the car, doesn't justify the price though.

 

[Chris]

New rubber looks good. How many track days you get out of them?

 

[trackspec197]

@Chris They should easily do a few. It's important to keep checking temperatures throughout the day. Looking forward to trying them.

 

[trackspec197]

New polybushes have arrived

 

[Pav]

which ones are they??

 

[trackspec197]

Engine lower
Engine upper x 2

Job for the weekend ahead of Bedford on Monday.

 

[sevenfourate]

Engine lower
Engine upper x 2

Job for the weekend ahead of Bedford on Monday.

Welcome to vibration-city for a few hundred miles then.

***But a great investment and the choice of many-many here inc me.

Stiffens the engine a TREAT !

 

[Sean197]

Welcome to vibration-city for a few hundred miles then.

***But a great investment and the choice of many-many here inc me.

Stiffens the engine a TREAT !

The lower engine and torque mounts are a brief day-trip to vibration city. The upper engine mount however is more like welcome to vibration city you're the new mayor, here's your house and you're obliged to stay until retirement.
In other words, horrific on a road car. Good for track though.