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Me, my garage, my car and my mumblings.
K20 swap Honda Fit/Jazz, Engine bay prep, Episode 4
The engine bay needs some modification for the K, even after that it's not as easy as I'd like.
#honda #k20 #kswap #k24
Music Info: Groove Day - Soul-Prod Music.
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#honda #k20 #kswap #k24
Music Info: Groove Day - Soul-Prod Music.
Music Link: bit.ly/373YC76
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K20 swap Honda Jazz/Fit, tear down, Episode 3
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It's finally time to start tearing into the Honda Jazz Kswap. First up, that weak little L13 needs to disappear. Thanks for watching, remember to like comment and subscribe. #honda #kswap #k20 #k24
Mazda MX5 Miata interior mods
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Interior modifications on my Mk3 (NC) Mazda MX5. #trackcar #mx5 #miata Yes there is 5mins(ish) of black screen at the end of the video, don’t mind it, I’m just terrible at editing ha.
Mazda MX5 NC Pre trackday checks and braided breakline install.
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This video gives a breif rundown on what to check on your car before doing trackdays then how I installed braided lines to my MK3 MX5. #trackcar #mx5 #miata
K20 swap Honda Jazz/Fit, Parts Haul, Episode 2
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The parts are coming in thick and fast! Is there anthing I'm forgetting or parts you would(n't) recommend? #kswap #k20 #honda Hasport mount/install guide images.carid.com/hasport-performance/items/pdf/gdk-installation-instructions.pdf
New project car, the track car. Mazda MX5 NC.
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I decided a daily driver and a project car wasn't enough. So I bought another one! Can you guess what it is? #trackcar #tracktoy #ringtool
K20 swap Honda Jazz/Fit, introduction. Episode 2
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It's been long coming but since the Clio has gone I need something else to waste my money on. What do you think it is? #kswap #k20 #k24
S54 BMW E36 mods, caster bushes, bottom arms and quick ratio steering rack.
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The car community can be an amazing place and playing car with your friends is up there with one of my favourite things to do. Here I am helping a friend Vern with a few upgrades to his beautiful S54 (E46 M3 engine) swapped E36. Caster bushes, solid bottom arms and quicker ratio steering rack from a BMW Z3. Remember to like, comment and subscribe for the next projects! #bmw #e36 #e46 #s54
The Clio is Gone! New project time?
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So the cars done, its been tested on track and concuered the Green Hell. So whats next? A bit of talking in this one so i'm sorry if I bore you. Thank you for watching. PS: Like, comment and subscribe. #youtube #kswap #vlog Parts supplied (paid for in full, no sponsorship) - www.k-tecracing.com/ - bttmotorsport.co.uk/ - www.pure-motorsport.co.uk/ - zeropointone.tech/ - wgmotorparts.co.uk/ - www...
We're off to the Nurburgring!
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So the cars done, its been tested on track and its raring to go. Where better to give it a proper test than the ledgendary Green Hell. I admit, the footage isn't great but when i'm over there I just want to enjoy myself and forget to pick up the camera, either way. Hope you enjoy. Thank you for watching. PS: Like, comment and subscribe. Parts supplied (paid for in full, no sponsorship) - www.k-...
Renault Clio 197 race car esque interior is complete.
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The interior is complete! New steering wheel with race car-esque button panel and some foot plates to neaten it right up. Thank you for watching. PS: Like, comment and subscribe. Music info: Last Bus home Tokyo Music Walker - Last Bus Home" is is under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ Parts supplied (paid for in full, no sponsorship) - www...
Final touches for the Renault Clio Meglio track car
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Now the car is tuned it's time to get those finishing touches done ready for the track. Passenger seat in, fuel pump fixed and rear braided hose to start us off. Thank you for watching.PS: Like, comment and subscribe.Song: Waesto - SleeplessMusic provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.Video Link: ua-cam.com/video/-xTLBrm7bd8P/v-deo.htmlarts supplied (paid for in full, no sponsorship) - www.k-tecra...
Renault Clio turbo track toy gets finished, then it all went a bit wrong.
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So I've managed to get the car "finished" A bigger Sytec fuel pump, custom 2" bost pipes and off for tuning, then it broke. Thank you for watching. PS: Like, comment and subscribe. Song: Waesto - Sleepless Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: ua-cam.com/video/-xTLBrm7bd8/v-deo.html Parts supplied (paid for in full, no sponsorship) - www.k-tecracing.com/ - bttmotorsport.co.uk/ ...
Renault Clio Meglio gets bigger radiator and airtec intercooler (plus radiator support)
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The engine is in so it's time to get this hot engine bay cooler with a larger aluminium radiator and airtec intercooler, plus an aluminium radiator support for good measure. Parts supplied (paid for in full, no sponsorship) - www.k-tecracing.com/ - bttmotorsport.co.uk/ - www.pure-motorsport.co.uk/ - zeropointone.tech/ - wgmotorparts.co.uk/ - www.cooksport.co.uk/ - volantech.co.uk/ - renaultpart...
Renault Meglio, Building a big downpipe and engine install.
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Renault Meglio, Building a big downpipe and engine install.
Renault Meglio, preparing the engine for install.
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Renault Meglio, preparing the engine for install.
Renault Clio 197/200 deeper strip out. Adding more lightness and paint!
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Renault Clio 197/200 deeper strip out. Adding more lightness and paint!
Renault Clio MK3 197/200 rear wiper removal
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Renault Clio MK3 197/200 rear wiper removal
Renault Clio mk3 197/200 dashboard removal.
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Renault Clio mk3 197/200 dashboard removal.
Renault Clio 197/200 strip out. Adding lightness!
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Renault Clio 197/200 strip out. Adding lightness!
Renault Clio 197/200 Meglio winter upgrades. What's next?
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Renault Clio 197/200 Meglio winter upgrades. What's next?
Renault Clio/Meglio gets a custom catch can
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Renault Clio/Meglio gets a custom catch can
The daily gets wheels and lows, kinda. (GD jazz lowering)
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The daily gets wheels and lows, kinda. (GD jazz lowering)
Nurburgring 2022 lap, Tourist drive in my Renault Clio197/Meglio
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Nurburgring 2022 lap, Tourist drive in my Renault Clio197/Meglio
Renault Clio Megane swap gets a custom header tank
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Renault Clio Megane swap gets a custom header tank
Renault Clio 197/200/meglio wheel bearings. Part 2 of previous video.
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Renault Clio 197/200/meglio wheel bearings. Part 2 of previous video.
Clio 197/200 innner and outer tie rod replacement (and inner rack bush)
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Clio 197/200 innner and outer tie rod replacement (and inner rack bush)
Renault Clio 197/200 wheel stud conversion
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Renault Clio 197/200 wheel stud conversion
Do you have any advice for installing the harness eyelets by the way? Thanks
Your videos have been so helpful, thankyou for putting the time in to upload these. I wish you would get another clio mk3 (you should, check your video stats!), I'm clueless when it comes to the mechanical side of cars. So thankyou dude.
Do you remember what the wheels were on this car, and the size & offset? Cheers
@@hcfybguctugdhu5223 they are Rota SS10s in 17x7.5 et50
@@Drivers.Garage thankyou
What restorno die you used for the airbags? 🤪 i did the battery replacement with the help off your video 👌👍🏽thanks
Thank you 🙏🏻 good to know it helped. I didn’t use resistors for the airbag, I had it turned off in the ECU by the person who tuned it.
@@Drivers.Garage oke great, thanks mate 😋👍🏼
20:48 haha
As well as being a master mechanic (jokes) I’m also hilariously funny! Mrs Driver doesn’t know how much of a catch I really am.
Good video mate, been thinking of doing this for like….. YEARS! 😂 you’ve made it look fairly simple. Appreciate your time man!
Happy to help 👌🏻 easy enough job. Can be a bit fiddly to get it nice and neat but not hard by any means. Have fun!
@@Drivers.Garageonly one thing for my OCD! Id have to of wiped the battery over! Mines a garage queen!! 😂
Does the dashboard need removing to get the airbag out?
I didn’t try in all honesty as removing the dash is not that big of a job and I didn’t want to be fighting under the dash on my back. Plus it made it easier to make a bracket to hold the dash to the dash bar on that side of the dash, reducing vibrations etc.
Just received mine in the mail, but unsure of what tape to use. Any recommendations so as the lip seals up nicely and doesn’t rub the paint?
Good to hear 👌🏻 sorry I can’t recommend anything. I never put any tape or sealant on it. Ran it like this for years, and it’s still going strong. Lip hasn’t moved after countless trackdays and a few Nurburgring trips. So far it hasn’t rubbed the paint.
If you’re getting transmission work done, have you considered an LSD?
That’s one of the reasons I was having the gearbox looked at. I was sold it with an Mfactory LSD already installed so was getting it checked out. It’s all good and ready to go.
Hey! Awesome job you're doing at documenting the process from start to finish. Thanks for putting the effort into making these vids, I'm excited to be following the process.
Thank you buddy 🙏🏻 it won’t be a fast project around family life but I’m keen to see it done.
@@Drivers.Garage Hey, Patience is key. Family is more important anyways and once you're at the end you'll be so much more appreciative of everything you've put into the car.
@@Pynoxim1 exactly that. It’s going nowhere and will get done but my daughter is only 3 once 👌🏻
Finally had a go. Im in the middle of the job now and all screws are removed but the dash is stuck. Not moving out
Once all the screws were out including all the hidden ones in the middle mine basically fell out.was no resistance at all.
@@Drivers.Garage i can't find the screws near the airbag 😑
What did you end up doing with the gear cables in the end?
I didn’t get them done before this video went up but have since sorted them off camera and will cover them in my next video but I simply shortened the gearbox end of one of the cables by approximately 13mm and appears to be working fine now. Obviously not be able to 100% confirm that until it’s moving but feels good.
@@Drivers.Garage I’ve just installed mine on CRZ cables and sits like yours
@@williamwebster7840 simple enough to fix, the left to right cable is the issue, just need to cut a small section out and weld it back together on the end where it attaches to the gearbox and it sorts it right out.
When’s next video I really wanna see how you’ve done it hahah
@@williamwebster7840 not going to lie, I’ve barely touched it to make the next video as I’ve been busy with family then caught a man flu that wrote me off for a week or so 😅 I’m also waiting for my polybushed mounts to turn up so I’m sorry to say I have no definitive date at the min.
Great video pal, have watched through your clio videos whilst getting my daughter to nap! Great content
Cheer pal, glad I’m entertaining enough for you but boring enough to send your daughter to sleep 😂
@@Drivers.Garage 🤣
Is it possible to mount this automatic k20 or k24? I have a physical disability and wanted to build these engines but with an automatic transmission!?
Sorry it’s not something I’m familiar with. I don’t believe there’s an off the shelf solution for fitting one and do know hasport quote you have to use a K20 gearbox due to space constraints so don’t know if the auto box would be too big.
@@Drivers.Garage There is the k20a, which is from the accord, with the 5-speed automatic gearbox, a normal size, can I install it?
or at least adapt, do you think it is at least possible?
@@luisdomingues2237 anything is possible with enough time and money. I don’t think it would be worth it personally though.
Tsx k24a2 has vtec on intake and exhaust
Not up to date with 24s but I was referring to 20s in the video anyway.
But your comment in the video said k24 do not have dual vtec, I was correcting the info.
@@JohnDoe-mm6xg honestly can’t remember my train of thought back then but no worries, cheers for your info. I may of been referring to the k24s we get here in the UK. I don’t believe they have dual vtec but again. May be wrong.
Yeah the tsx k24a2 in the 04-08 tsx has the dual vtec. The newer k24z does not
Why are you cutting into the rail? Just use hasport mounts, drops right in with not cutting of rails 🤦🏼♂️
The chassis rail needs modifying or the gearbox hits it. It’s in hasport instructions to do just that. I actually show it in the video too so guessing you commented before getting to that point.
I guess it must be different for eu version of the fit cause if you go to vtec academy (hasport) UA-cam channel they do not cut anything on the rails to get the engine and trans in. The only part the cut and mod is the radiator support to allow for the ac compressor.
@@JohnDoe-mm6xg I believe cut in the support for the AC is for the GE. The hasport GD instructions state the chassis rail needs the notch. The hasport instructions don’t mention the subframe notch which I’ve done as I believe that’s a RHD specific need. Without that the gearbox would be occupying the space the subframe needs.
This Video Comes At A Great Time I'M Buying A Honda Jazz Next Week To Do The Same Thing So look Forward To The Next Video.
Hope it helps buddy 👌🏻 Hopefully I’ll have another episode for you in the next week or two if I get some free time over the Easter weekend.
@@Drivers.Garage I look forward to it, I also live in South yorkshire in sheffield and was wondering the best place to get myself a K20 engine. Did you get yours from ebay, scrap yard etc? Have a great weekend.
Im doing this conversion at the moment, I've got the engine in and onto wiring and cooling hoses next. These videos help a lot, cheers.
Glad to help. If you have any questions feel free to ask away.
I can’t find the video where you sprayed the inside what paint/spray did you use please as wanting to do mine
I just went to my local paint shop and give them the paint code (J45 for this blue) it was about half the price of ordering online I found.
Little note for you mate, you need to move the ABS pump a bit to the left to clear the pulleys and give the pipes a little bend but that will make sense when you try and bolt it up, not sure if you have upgraded engine mounts or not but i would recommend doing something with them as the rocker cover will hit the brake booster as it tilts back, i filled mine with epoxy for a short while and then changed to innovative but i will say they fit like shit but work well when you do get them to fit lol
I’ve heard some have clearance issues but didn’t think it affected non US cars so I’ll look into it cheers. I do plan on upgrading mine with the old school method of strips of plastic and window weld. See how that works before spending more money 😅
Great video ! Just preparing my jazz for k24. And wondering if the accord gearbox will fit into it. What about ecu ?can you make accord one works on this. ? It's my first engine swap and just wondering what parts I can be use of my rotten accord. Thanks for any information 😊
@@k24you a lot of the Americans make the TSX (similar to an accord) evu work but I believe it would need a k20 gearbox due to the dimensions of the gearbox itself. I know the hasport mounts are sold as either k20 with k20 gearbox of k24 with k20 gearbox so doubt they’d work. For me I would convert it over to an ep3 loom and just put an ep3 ECU on it. Not massively expensive in the grand scheme of things.
Food delivered while working in the garage…You’ve got a good other half there! What a fun project. Really looking forward to seeing how this turns out
I completely agree with you, I do have a good one and no doubt she would agree ha. Cheers buddy. I’ll try and keep a good VLOG going with it all 👌🏻
Making it look easy 💪
Just good editing that 😂 cheers man 🙏🏻
How hard is it to maintain? Is it easy to replace timing belt or a huge headache? .. im thinking bout doing this swap on a clio 3 gt but idk
Timing belt is a bit of a pig and hard to get at in places but apparently easier than it is in a Megane. Personally I just had the cambelt done when I had the engine out of the car.
Hi mate, nice video, could I ask where abouts you put the axle stands, my sills are shot and done want to try and rest the car in the sills
Thank you. I put the front stands under the subframe bolts furthest forward and the rear ones under the support braces that sit just behind the pinch weld. Not sure if that’s right but doesn’t move or distort at all on mine.
do you need to take the steering wheel off for the dashboard to come out?
I don’t believe so but it would make it substantially easier.
How tall are u? Did u lower the seat?
I’m 6’2”ish and the seat is lowered on the Jass brackets on the non lowering seat so the lowest version possible with OEM seats.
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Really good vid for anyone attending their first TD mate, will share accordingly. 👍 Are those the fabled BMW star rated Pirellis you're using?
Cheers buddy, just off the shelf Pirellis I’m afraid. Just what the previous owner put on for daily driving. Terrible in the wet/cold so far I’ve discovered.
@@Drivers.Garage ahh, I really want to hear from someone that's tried the fable star rated 'rellis! Will be interested to hear how you go with these though! If I'm free on the 4th (it is the 4th right?) I'll pop up to Blyton.
@@mattcircuitdriver9084 I’ve heard mixed reviews on them so be intrested to know how they feel too. I have these and a set of stock wheels with NS2Rs on. See what weathers like on the day before deciding. Indeed it is the 4th, be good to see you if you can make it.
Really like the steering wheel Nath, just a subtle flat bottom and looks so good with the Volantech plate.👌 Hardtop looks great in black too!
Cheers buddy, I really like how they look/feel. Yet to try it on track but loved the same wheel in the Clio. 100% the hardtop finished it off lovely now it’s black. Just need to work out how to fit in it with the top on now 😂
@@Drivers.Garage will you be going for a bucket or keeping the standard seats? And do you need a runner?
@@mattcircuitdriver9084 the plan is a fixed bucket yeah and it will probably end up fixed position to get as low as possible. As nice as the stock seats are I need to get a good 2” lower ideally. (It’s already on seat drop brackets too)
Big parts haul. Good luck with the build. Excited 😎
Cheers buddy can’t wait to get stuck in. Hopefully start the strip down tomorrow! (Weather dependent)
I love that the only 2 possible weather conditions are damp or pissing it down, good old UK winters 🤣
Don’t forget the 3 days of sun we call summer. They can fall anywhere between April and September though 😂
100% put decent rear pads in. They do brake quite heavily on the rears. I nailed a set of OEM rears at blyton in 30ish mins 😂
Right … bugger. Best order a set of rear pads in too then hadn’t I.
Such a fairy for buying an MX5! 😅 Proper car enthusiast behaviour buying parts before you own the car... good form! Random one, and this might just be a personal retardation, but I found the NC harder to skid with a 330mm wheel, went to 350mm and it was easier again.🤷♂
I was heavily influenced by the Circuit Driver UA-cam channel so blame them fairies 😂 It’s always good to have a stash…. Just in case ha. That’s strange, maybe down to ergonomics? I’ve actually ordered a 330 flat bottom to help me fit in better so we’ll soon find out!
@@Drivers.Garage 😂😂 bunch of balding hairdressers that lot!! Know what you mean about making room for legs and elbows mate, they could just do with being 10% bigger!!
I can’t wait for this to all come together 😍
You me both man 👌🏻
Always need something nippy to get to clients hair appointments 😉
Need to get there before the competition don’t I!
Where did the 197 end up in the end?
Sold it to a bloke down south as his dedicated track car.
I have an excellent build sheet you could apply to this 😂😂😂
Bugger off I’m not building a supercup car!
Where did you get the hard top and the conversion kit, can you use mk2 roof because struggling to find a mk3 hard top roof
At the tie of filming the top was just held in place with the factory front mount and rear Frankenstein bolts (from Jass) but now have the solid mounts in place (also from Jass via Bofi racing) Mk3s are different I’m afraid. They do come up on eBay/marketplace but not as cheap as earlier hard tops. I found mine on marketplace, threw an offer in and got lucky with a reasonable price. Most are £800-1100 from what I’ve seen now though.
Looking forward to this. Was impressed with your Clio series. Subbed 👍
Cheers buddy, the mx5 isn’t going to be a full build, or not short term anyway. The jazz on the other hand will be the ‘big’ build around family life and what not 👌🏻
Im sad not seeing a clio when i click 😥
I’m sad not seeing it on the drive 😢 but hopefully these two new projects will help ease the pain.
Love this Nath! Perfect colour and spec Jazz for the project, I’ve got a real soft spot for them with the kit on! Should be an absolute riot! Will make the road and track twice the width too with being so small! I’m a classic Mini man so this will really be a modern day equivalent of a really hot Mini! 😬
Cheers Matt, they’re ace little cars. They’re no eg/ek civic but for what they cost in comparison they’re great. Can’t wait to get stuck in to it!
@@Drivers.Garage definitely going down a Jazz / Fit rabbithole on YT now whilst I wrap Christmas presents! 😅 Do I remember rightly that they're really stiff chassis' relative to most Honda hatches?
@@mattcircuitdriver9084 there’s not a lot on UA-cam about them unfortunately. I struggle to get my fix 😂 Indeed they are! The fuel tank is mounted under the front seats for a lower rear floor so it’s incredibly stiff. Doesn’t share the double wishbone/trailing arm suspension of older Hondas but with minor tweaks they can handle very very well.
@@Drivers.Garage clever Honda!! Will follow your vids with interest mate, I’m convinced it will be fantastic!! You must take me out in it once it’s done! 🙌
@@mattcircuitdriver9084 of course man, be happy to 👌🏻
Eeee que tech
It controls the ECU so I like ECUtech
Hello. I also have a clio 2 vehicle and I removed the tie rod arms. While removing the right tie rod, there was a plastic white ring between it and the steering box shaft. I think it appears in this video too. What is the function of this piece?
That is a steering rack spacer. Without it you would loose a little steering lock so wise to put it back in when changing the tie rods.
My vehicle has this part on the right side, but not on the left. I don't know if the previous owner didn't replace it. Will there be a problem if these parts are not available?
@@black.eagle.1903 honestly I’m not sure. I had both mine. I would assume you would have more steering angle on one side compared to the other.
I have a DA and some heavy cutting compound.
I don’t know if I have the patience for it 😂
TPW FTW
Can’t go wrong. They’ll probably be mapping my other car too 👌🏻
I am sure my last comment was Honda Jazz when the clio went...
Just checked, you said MR2 or a 1.8t engined Clio. I did consider going down the clio kswap route but couldn’t justify the cost right now.
Great car. 😎 I had one of those 1.25t Clarke jacks. Absolutely dog 💩 one of the worst I’ve ever had as it kept blowing the seals. (O rings)
It will be once it’s all dialed in. Coming together slowly. Mine was mint until it was about a year and a week old then it just sticks all the time 🤦🏼♂️ need to replace it ideally.
do you have also the code for the fuse box? thank you
Sorry I don’t. It was just a fuse box off eBay at the time. The listing isn’t there any more but there are others that will do the same job.
My wife drives a Renault Clio 3 R. They think it would fit ?
The lip is for the Clio 3 RS 197 only.
Well done nice car!
It sure is! Will be a hell of a car once it’s dialled in.