m0rk's 2003 Renault Sport Clio Cup 172 WN52 PCU

[m0rk]

Well it's coming home for the first time since 3rd Jan on Wednesday next week. I can't say I'm looking forward to a 450mile drive in it.

The rear shocks have truly had it, skipping over bumps in the motorway. Luckily nearly new shocks are on order & will be fitted shortly.

Sad as it sounds I'm really looking forward to giving it a decent clean both inside & out.

New front number plate ordered too - slightly less tall than it should be, but sits in the mount better.

 

[cupra.al]

thats a massive drive in a clio good luck.

 

[jenk]

Just been looking at these on Pistonheads

Anymore info on that fancy plenum/intake?

 

[m0rk]

It was bearable on the way up in January only because the roads were dead, but it took all day.

I need to do quite a bit at work that day, and then drive after that... I don't think I'll be doing 130 on the M6/M74 this time.

 

[m0rk]

Just been looking at these on Pistonheads

Anymore info on that fancy plenum/intake?

Yeah, it's bloody expensive! Not sure I can justify the ££££'s for 20bhp

 

[m0rk]

Well it's home, in dire need of a good clean! I'm sure it'll appreciate not being in Scotland any more!

>40mpg all the way, which had I sat at 70mph would have been ~44mpg over the 480miles I did yesterday.

Something is definitely amiss on the rear suspension, hopefully just a blown shock (since I have new ones) as when I turn right (at all) it feels very loose.

 

[andyj]

What do you call this, finishing work on a Wednesday..... slacker

What time did you get home last night then? Late I'd guess......

A mate is on the look out for a 172/182, when he manages to sell his '51 LC. So if you know of any going 'cheap' give me a shout

 

[m0rk]

I got to work at 6am, left at 2ish and stopped for dinner at 7.30 at Milton Keynes. 2hrs later I was off again & home by 11.30 so not too bad all in.

1.5 days holiday, and thanks to the september weekend I get to fly back on Wednesday next week! Well needed rest now.

Anyway, got mods lined up now

 

[m0rk]

NSR shock is f*cked. OSR isn't a lot better! The rear beam is literally dripping with shock oil - which would certainly explain the amusing handling traits it demonstrated on the way home.

Off to jack it up & wash!

 

[Damoegan]

Replacing them with aftermarket or standard, Mark?

 

[m0rk]

Standard replacements - they're regarded highly paired with Eibachs, and until it blew it was spot on.

I'd have liked Koni dampers with my existing springs, but they're a tad dear for 'just dampers' at £550 !!!!

 

[Damoegan]

Just for the dampers

 

[m0rk]

scary isn't it!

V-maxx coilovers are £350, but I'm not wanting a show car

 

[Damoegan]

I had V-Maxx coilovers on the Ibiza, good piece of kit for the money..

The ED30 has Koni FSD's with H&R springs

 

[m0rk]

You see - I thought that too from comments on here

But on CS (like SCN, but not) they're not as well thought of

Equally, I'm not spending a grand on some bilsteins, that'd just be nuts.

 

[m0rk]

Rear shocks swapped, new top mounts & bump stops too.

It's a fifteen minute job - you don't even need to remove the wheels (I did anyway to clean them)

Tyres are looking a little past their best with some scoring & pretty high wear, so four new boots will be coming soon.

 

[m0rk]

Today I've had all the wheels off, washed them thoroughly & also behind the arches. Clearly I don't feel well

Anyway - small plate fitted & a trip out this evening in a very shiney clio. Better photo's tomorrow maybe

vs the slightly more legal sized plate

 

[cupra.al]

looking good could do with some silver indicator bulbs though.
whats the dimensions of the new plate you stuck on?

 

[m0rk]

520x84mm

So 100% width, 75% height

You're right, I'd not noticed the bulbs before!

 

[cupra.al]

i quite like the size of that plate are the letters the same size as standard or downsized with the height?