Another Track 4th gen - Carbon bonnet & cooling plate.

[Drax]

Am I the only member without a dedicated track 'Lude?! But then, there's not much point for me considering there are no race tracks in Cornwall ..and my street 'Lude doesn't have a tow hitch.

TBOW, your tracker is looking good mate, well done

i dont either, probably never will, aftermarket support for track parts like cages etc isnt that great so there isnt really a second hand market to keep costs down

who needs "track parts" to do a track day? I tracked mine twice when I first bought her, and it was a completely standard 2.2 automatic back then - had great fun and ive done 3 track days in her since, plus been down santa pod strip twice and never broken anything during one.

all you need is a full license, a helmet (can hire one on the day) and a car that's not about to fall apart, plus make more noise than 98/105 db - depending on your location

[Thebusofwoe]

Well guys its been a long time since I put an update .
Thought I better get on with it as I want it drivable in march And I still got a jobby load to do. So we thought we would get on with taking the motor out and removing the abs.

Bonnet off, down pipe and drive shafts come out. The down pipe is almost new!!


My mate Ant. Hmm, what to take off next


Trying to be a turban lol Goon!!


Motor out, Was easier than we thought


Ant in the process of removing the Abs Modulator ect.


Jesus this thing was MINGIN. There was oil over every inch of the motor and gearbox. Was flippin everywhere

Yes I did a lot but you see, Ant works for Noon's scrap yard so he was eager to get his hand's dirty, so I left him to it. . What a legend. He then said "what next?" Abs I said, with that he goes and cuts all the brake pipes off, no problem or so we thought. He cuts through the HIGH PRESSURE hose, Feck I almost had a heart attack . Covered everything in brake fluid as well as himself Like a bloody bomb went off, he actually fell over in the engine bay lol. .

So with that we continue to remove the gearbox, clutch, flywheel and brackets ect. Mount the motor on the engine stand, and that's where it sits as of now.

So plans are? I hear you say. Well I was going to put a H22A in but the missus went scatty when I said I was doing that Going to make most of the A2. So will be upgrading: lightweight flywheel, new clutch, intake system (filter, pipe work etc.), Stainless manifold and down pipe, engine mounts, rad hoses and fitting a manual cam belt adjuster. Not much but should do the trick. Will also be fitting one of Rob's chips if the ecu is compatible

I will be replacing all bad/leaking seals and completely cleaning the motor and gearbox too. New belts also fitted. Will be keeping the power steering as that's an assist I need!! That's about it for now guys.

Also what are your thought's on getting the sump baffled?? I figure it would be a good idea seeing as its going to be tracked most of the time
Cheers

[vtectom]

Ignore the missus, get an h22

[Thebusofwoe]

Ha ah yea I really wish I could I'll just make good with what I got. I have just read through your build @vtectom. Love it chap. Shame you had to sell up but it's good it's still being used for its purpose I've really gotta pull me finger out now as I wanna get on track next year.

[106pete]

A good tip, while the engine is out fill the mounts with sikaflex, it'll give a better feel and response from the engine. Also I'd remove the clutch damper and fit a braided line direct from the master cylinder to slave cylinder. I think you can buy them on eBay just £22iirc

[Thebusofwoe]

Yea cool. Thanks for that. I'm defo getting rid of the clutch damper thing, after seeing what's it's done to clutches. The mounts I was thinking about them mount inserts. I run them on my vti civic and tbh I like them. Hold the motor solid IMO.

[Merlin]

Have you got a non-ABS brake proportioner to put in now that you have removed the ABS unit?

Also what are your thought's on getting the sump baffled?? I figure it would be a good idea seeing as its going to be tracked most of the time

Yes get one. Performance Autoworks will baffle your sump for around £130 A braided clutch line is a good idea too. I like the feeling of my one, very "direct" feeling.

[106pete]

I'm gonna be working on the sump baffles shortly, unless your running semi slicks and good suspension it's not necessary apparently.

[Thebusofwoe]

Cool thanks guys. Yea i got a prop valve ages ago its in the parts pile. Think i may get the sump done, or get the baffles and weld it my self.

[vtectom]

I think Rich will do an exchange
on your sump which wil bring the
cost down