building track 197 from motorsport shell

[edd1e]

looking great mate! can't wait to see more.

 

[m.barnes]

Didn't know bilstein made 197 coilovers

 

[DanT]

I didnt know they did either, would be interested to know what sort of level they make them to (for example fast road/track or just hardcore track etc)

 

[m.barnes]

Pretty sure they don't make then unless he means the bilstein dampened Clio cup stuff

 

[DanT]

Pretty sure they don't make then unless he means the bilstein dampened Clio cup stuff

Hmmm yes thats what i was thinking, they wouldnt be cheap either. Had a Billie setup on my old saxo (sorry guys) and it was very good.

 

[jimpy9]

Yeah keep us up dated mate

 

[jeffro]

billies make coilovers.... non dmaper adjustable... but lets face it... bilstein always do their homework on suspension... fink demontweeks sell them?!?1

 

[Graeme GTR]

saw this thought you might be interested.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CLIO-197-CUP-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d2cf38766

 

[dans197racecar]

Yes i've seen this on ebay, Already have one, Thanks anyway.
The dampers are the from the clio cup and are very expensive.
Quick update: Have the full clio cup exhaust, Need to get some clamps.
Have a race car dash, Just a thin piece of fibreglass.
Got a renault race seat and brackets.
Will get some images on when able.
Still need a LHD scuttle panel (bottom of windscreen wipers poke through)
And LHD wiper arms.
If you know anyone who has these bits PLEASE let me know.

 

[Deako]

Great project, and certainly cheaper than buying a clio cup race car.

 

[stuthc]

Awesome project fella. I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread and look forwards to seeing the car in the flesh at a track day before too long. Hope it all goes well for you

 

[m.barnes]

With them going for 18k complete with a 6k gearbox I am not sure this will be cheaper, but will still be good.

 

[Adamm]

With them going for 18k complete with a 6k gearbox I am not sure this will be cheaper, but will still be good.

Where they going for 18k complete?

 

[Mike Roberts]

Link below, a touch more expensive but 18-20 seems the going rate depending on spares package and when it last had a 'refresh'.

Pistonheads.

 

[ado]

TBH if you wanted any spares the price goes up very quickly. Also bear in mind most would have been damaged so most likely need a new shell.

The TCR car looks good as always and a bonus being maintained by TCR.

I've been looking at a few and it's hard to find a decent one with spares for good money. Persistance will pay off though.

 

[Adamm]

Link below, a touch more expensive but 18-20 seems the going rate depending on spares package and when it last had a 'refresh'.

Pistonheads.

Sweet.

I've only ever seen them on racecarsdirect.com/ motorsport ads and tehy are always around the 25k mark!

 

[spinky]

i'm close to 15k on mine already, without the swanky box!
and i'm definatly not getting one either as they require far too much attention!
Lots of people said i should of just bought one with a package... but apparantly you cant get them through an SVA/IVA??? what fun is it if it's only for the 'odd' track day?

 

[jase]

I was once told it would be cheaper to to turn a road car into a racer rather than a cup racer into a road car for that exact reason Steve.

 

[Adamm]

i'm close to 15k on mine already, without the swanky box!
and i'm definatly not getting one either as they require far too much attention!
Lots of people said i should of just bought one with a package... but apparantly you cant get them through an SVA/IVA??? what fun is it if it's only for the 'odd' track day?

VIN plate off a cat c/d 197 booooom

 

[spinky]

VIN plate off a cat c/d 197 booooom

Wish they were cheap!