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After i missed half the session with williamsclio due to my front tire exploding on the circuit - they let me back out a hour later with the 106 boys.
With wet tyres on the rear and slicks on the front - it was definalty a intersting ride.
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And the next lap normality resummed :wink:
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stonking pictures mate! so how many people knew you had bought a clio cup b4 FCS???? kept that well quiet!
clowo16v
30-05-2006, 14:12
Cool photos. You just using it for trackdays or are you gonna enter some proper competitions? Would make a cool hillclimb/sprint car.
Matt
andy, gaz, 2live knew mate - and scott knew when he came to my house.
Wanted it to be a suprise for FCS :wink:
was made up when scott bought his aswell 8)
Will use it for trackdays and historic races with Renaultsport. Im hoping to get some magazine coverage of it soon with the modern day racers.
Looked spot on northy, so did scotts.
Absolutly loved the way they look
thanks mate
a few bits to tidy here and there and it will be back as i would like it.
It looks MENTAL northy. I can't belive you kept it so quiet! If i had known there were to be cup cars there id have made the trek from scotland! Would have given me some insiration! :twisted:
Send us a spec and a few more pics if you get time, would like to see where its at! :wink: Oh btw how much will that big sticker we were speaking about be? :P
Northy, check this .gif out one of the lads has done for you
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:lol:
Like that mate - tell em thank you from me.
It spun round that quick i never got chance to put any lock on to correct heehee.....pitty i messed up the camera footage i had incar :roll:
To date its only done 2330 miles!
The Clio cups feature a blueprinted 1.8ltr 16V engine, sealed ECU with a 8k limiter, Renaultsport ‘Williams’ body shell, Renault Sport manual steering, decarbon race suspension, Williams wide track, 4º adjustable race camber, Racing dog bone mounts, straight through Devil race exhaust, Devil roll cage, plumbed in life line fire extinguisher, magnesium speedline wheels, brake scoops, underbody sheilds, removal of reserve fuel tank and i believe choice of induction filter.
Im well chuffed with it as i'd never driven it before sunday !
How much it set you back?
Seems a quality spec list, id love a devil straight through exhaust. mmmmmmm
Sex :D
Will use it for trackdays and historic races with Renaultsport. Im hoping to get some magazine coverage of it soon with the modern day racers.
It would be eligible for a Classic Touring Car Championship too mate. I've seen the lap times and I reckon you'd be well competitive.
racing in a proper series would be awesome...does it cost a lot in entry fees/licences?
northy = legend
nothing more to say 8)
racing in a proper series would be awesome...does it cost a lot in entry fees/licences?
I can find out quite easily. Racing isn't cheap though.
Or we should persuade Scott to run his car in a Britcar round again. I'd pay good money for a drive :wink:
hehe I think most people would !
I think that car would be awesome on a nice smooth track..it was hopping round corners at fcs 8-[
lol.class that gif thing lol
think theres a few ppl would like to have a drive in a proper series lol
think both of em would be awesome round a proper track.
Car looked great Northy.
Yeah I have researched into racing my clio cup, a good series to do is the Tin Tops. A new series created for the more 'relaxed' racer, three classes A B & C. 1.8 falls in group A.
Its about £200 per race and lasts 40mins with a driver change/pit stop so ideally you can share the cost.
Am considering it next season if i can get my cup up to scratch and have enough finances spare!
Found a good photo taken by someone at FCS:
would be intrested in seeing how it goes against aarons at brands hatch - would be nice to recreate the 1993 round mate :wink:
so whos is the 2.0 powered one? scotts??
yep.
aarons and mine are 1.8's and scotts a spider 2.0. scotts got massive willwoods on too which look the dogs.
clowo16v
31-05-2006, 10:17
Competetive Racing is never cheap. Me and my best mate looked into racing in the Metro Cup for this year and it still worked out at around £10k for a full years racing if every event was attended.
Matt
I reckon it would be about £4K max a year on a tight budget in the tin-tops race series, there are 9 races but if you want to be competitive then obviously you would have to attend every meet, but for a bit of fun you could do the ones which are do'able whichever they may be:
2006 TinTops General Regulations
1. This is an invitation Series open to 4 cylinder, naturally aspirated (except for turbo diesels) sports and saloon cars in production since the 1970’s to present day
2. Original silhouette to be retained. Original engine, gearbox and induction system type to be retained.
3. The cars must run on any tyre available from list 1A/1B of the latest edition of the MSA Year Book.
4. Races will be 40 minutes in length with at least 20 minutes practice.
5. Races will be for single or two drivers with compulsory pit stops. Single drivers will incur a time penalty, to be taken as a stop/go penalty within the pit area.
6. No refueling will be allowed
7. Where possible, TinTops competitors will be allocated shared pit garage space and scrutineering will take place within the garage.
8. Where possible entry fees will be kept to £245.
9. The class structure will be as follows: a) up to 1300cc
b) 1301-1600cc
c) 1601-2000cc
d) Mini Cooper up to 1300cc ( Mini Sport Challenge Cars)
NEW FOR 2006: Special invitation class for 1.8 ltr Metros
10. Classes will be identified by different coloured sun strips, the first of which will be supplied free of charge on registration by the organisers, any replacements will be charged for.
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hmmm.....so this would be open to a specced up williams too then??? caged etc. doesnt ness. have to be an ex race car??
2live - No it doesnt need to be an ex-race car, just needs to comply with the regulations which are that it needs to be an original shell with Original engine, gearbox and induction system type to be retained, i think open induction is ok. Engine obviously can be tuned for more power.
Obviously all stnadard seats need removed, needs a cage, fire extinguisher, exterior battery cut off and FIA approved bucket seat and must have no major accident damage visable.
Apologies for going off-topic here
hmmm.....so this would be open to a specced up williams too then??? caged etc. doesnt ness. have to be an ex race car??
Thats what I was thinking lol Would cost loads to spec up though and I'm sure there would be some contact racing lol
are the cups fitted with the group n strengthing plates
hmmm.....so this would be open to a specced up williams too then??? caged etc. doesnt ness. have to be an ex race car??
Thats what I was thinking lol Would cost loads to spec up though and I'm sure there would be some contact racing lol
cage and extinguisher.....seems would be about all . if iv read aarons post right lol.
obviously the seats and harnesses.
do they let road cars on?? i.e drive there race, hopefully drive back lol
hmmm.....so this would be open to a specced up williams too then??? caged etc. doesnt ness. have to be an ex race car??
Thats what I was thinking lol Would cost loads to spec up though and I'm sure there would be some contact racing lol
cage and extinguisher.....seems would be about all . if iv read aarons post right lol.
obviously the seats and harnesses.
do they let road cars on?? i.e drive there race, hopefully drive back lol
Yeah, you could race your Williams there, as long as you've sorted the safety stuff. Thing is though, I'd be very surprised if you went away without any bodywork damage.... Rubbin's racin' Harry :P
Plus you need the standard airbox :wink:
i have the std airbox. always run it thru summer lol
hmmmm....
have a few spare body panels.an a couple spare shells ;)
I can't imagine throttle bodies work well with a standard airbox though!
I can't imagine throttle bodies work well with a standard airbox though!
lol.....would have to put the bodies on summat else.....;)
To date its only done 2330 miles!
The Clio cups feature a blueprinted 1.8ltr 16V engine, sealed ECU with a 8k limiter, Renaultsport ‘Williams’ body shell, Renault Sport manual steering, decarbon race suspension, Williams wide track, 4º adjustable race camber, Racing dog bone mounts, straight through Devil race exhaust, Devil roll cage, plumbed in life line fire extinguisher, magnesium speedline wheels, brake scoops, underbody sheilds, removal of reserve fuel tank and i believe choice of induction filter.
Im well chuffed with it as i'd never driven it before sunday !
If you are looking for another driver for enduro events get in touch mate as I could well be interested.
/y0z
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