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  1. Saamjohn

    Jacking car on gravel

    Right wasn't sure which section to put this in but this seems the most appropriate. Needing to do some work on the Clio that requires the car on stand's but my driveway is all gravel and the road is really and option. Anyone on here have any tips for jacking up a car on gravel safely? Or...
  2. Saamjohn

    Queens Square Bristol 11th December

    Know a couple of 182's head down to the monthly Queens square Bristol meet, anyody going next weekend to the December one?
  3. Saamjohn

    Key sticking in Ignition barrel.

    Went to get out of the car last night and the key got stuck in the barrel but right at the end of the key. Gave it a wiggle and it eventually came loose. Now everytime i try to take the bloody key it out gets stuck right at the end , even when using the spare key. Will purchase some graphite...
  4. Saamjohn

    Artic blues at Castle Combe

    Two fairly standardish artic blues parked next to each other at Combe today for the Supercar charity event.
  5. Saamjohn

    B14 purchase

    Just been offered a set of Bilstein B14's for my 182 with cup packs (60mm spacing) reasonably price and awaiting photos to check condition but all seems good apparentley only been on the car for 1000 miles. Anyways just wondering what to check before I hand over my cash Cheers
  6. Saamjohn

    Non-resonated centre section Milltek?

    Was looking at replacing my silenced(resonated) Milltek centre section with the non-resonated version. Just wondering what peoples experiences are with this as i don't want to buy it and it drone like hell. Will have the standard cat back in place as well.
  7. Saamjohn

    Pic request: Anthracite Pro race 1.2

    Getting a wheel refurb soon just after some pictures of td pro race 1.2's in anthracite ! Ideally in 16" and on titanium/iceberg but all inspiration welcome Cheers
  8. Saamjohn

    Alloy wheel refurb Tips?

    Right then , i took a trip down to wales yesterday to pick up some pro race 1.2's , i bought them knowing the paint wasn't in the best condition but they were a bit worse than i thought but bought them anyway as he knocked money off because of it. So i had planned to plasti-dip them but the...
  9. Saamjohn

    From Apex to Vmaxx?

    So currently my 182 is running 40mm apex springs which are obviously very harsh etc however the stance or looks are spot on imo but am looking for some coilovers as a replacement. I'm looking at Vmaxx coilovers which are a budget coilover but they have to be better than apex springs in both...
  10. Saamjohn

    Axe Ex8

    Anyone run these on there 182's? Was after a refurbish for my Turini's but these are cheaper and have strangely always fancied a set. Just wondering if there an easy fit being as they are slightly wider etc.. Cheers guys
  11. Saamjohn

    Decat fitting shambles

    Right so i bought a milltek decat for my milltek cat back, went to fit it today with a bunch of mates and got as far as trying to fit the new one until we ground to a halt. Where the Catback meets the cat is a olive joint , we managed to remove that cat but a flared pipe is still in that end and...
  12. Saamjohn

    Decat time

    Right so iv managed to get some time in a week or two to go down to my mates house and use his garage, perfect time then to buy and fit the decat. Before i go ahead anyone had a milltek decat fitted to there milltek catback? just want your opinions and advice really as never done this before...
  13. Saamjohn

    Inventive ways to run the aux lead

    Just wondering where and how people have wired the aux cable from the back of the update list headunit in the 182 to the front of the dash? Iv seen around that people run the cable through to the glovebox but was hoping for somewhere more accesible and doesnt require drilling! Cheers
  14. Saamjohn

    The Titanium 182!

    Hello Eveyone My names Sam and i have been on this forum for a while now due to owning a little 1.2 Clio and since then have always wanted a 182. Well on Saturday I got a message of my mate; who agreed to sell me his 182 saying i could come pick her up the next day! Anyway one sleepless night...
  15. Saamjohn

    RB 182 on the M5

    Spotted a Racing blue 182 with a plate beginning in EK southbound on the M5 this afternoon, saw the forum sticker so hopefully there on here as it looked smart!
  16. Saamjohn

    Emissions control fault - EML light

    Has anyone found a definitive fix for this as im getting the evaporative emissions control circuit fault and eml light. Need to get it done soon as im trying to sell the clio 1.2 to get my 182! Had a look on the forum but nobody seems to have mentioned fixing it.
  17. Saamjohn

    Previous owner of this titanium 182?

    Right so i have been off this forum for awhile whilst i waited to get some ncb and continue driving my 1.2 so apologies if i have posted in the wrong section! Anyway my mate bought a 182 to tidy up and sell on but it was in a right state when he got it and was wondering if any of you are or...
  18. Saamjohn

    Dancing rear lights?

    For awhile now iv had the fog light flicker on the dashboard every time i brake or reverse, however recently its gotten so bad that the indicators will both flash when i brake, reverse and indicate left or right. I have checked the earth points in the boot and they seem to be okay however the...
  19. Saamjohn

    Coolant going and overheating at low speeds

    My little 1.2 clio has been slowly loosing coolant for weeks but today whilst in a long drive thru (kfc typical) the car temp guage when through the roof and stop lights appeared. The coolant had turned dark and was bubbling. This happened last week to but no stop lights. Had suggestions of...
  20. Saamjohn

    Sidelight tinting

    Iv seen a couple of clios on here and about with just the sidelights part of the headlight tinted. Can anyone give me an idea of how its done as its looks spot on in the pictures.
  21. Saamjohn

    52 or 58mm ? i forgot

    FK have got a sale on sport shock absorbers just in time for me to buy some however they only advertise 90-98 models but have 52mm and 58mm. Would one of those fit my 03 1.2 dynamique? cheers
  22. Saamjohn

    looking at lowering LO?

    Right looking at lowering the clio , just a 1.2 so i dont want to be spending mad amounts of money on lowering as its mainly to try it out and stance/look reasons. Im sure everyones seen or at least heard of the LO springs on ebay 60mm front 40mm back just want to hear from anyone whos tried...
  23. Saamjohn

    Blown something

    Started the car and my aux cable was in the 12v slot and i moved it which then popped and the stereo and clock shut off and wont come back on, is it a blown fuse or have i destroyed my headunit and speakers etc Help haha
  24. Saamjohn

    Changing the car on insurance or wait it out

    At the moment i have 1.2 clio insured with tesco black box , wasnt to happy with it being a black box etc and tesco are quite uptight when it comes to mods but kept with as the quotes were to cheap to say no , i currently pay £475 for my second years insurance on the clio but am itching for 1*2...
  25. Saamjohn

    Plasti-dip wheels yay or nay?

    Considering plasti-dipping my Mk2 dyanmique wheels black , anyone got any examples or experience doing this? I.e will it look good or just shocking? Cheers guys
  26. Saamjohn

    Igntition problems

    occaisonly when starting the car it doesnt ignite and just cranks over for a couple of seconds and either continues to do so or finally turns over , so it nots a huge problem as its only happened a few times in a month but just wanna see if anyones had this before i take it to the garage. When...
  27. Saamjohn

    Badge wraps or DIY painting?

    Looking to change the front diamond on my mk2 clio to black and found 'badge wraps' as an alternative to painting. Would anyone recommend the wraps over painting or do they just look bad? Ps im pretty handy at painting with rattle cans...
  28. Saamjohn

    172/182 front grille on my dynamique?

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Clio-Sport-2001-2006-172-182-Front-Bumper-Grill-Grile-/181343797066?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ARenault%7CCars+Type%3A2.0+16V+Sport%7CModel%3AClio&hash=item2a38eebf4a sorry if the links bad I'm a abit of a forum newbie but anyway would...
  29. Saamjohn

    New member to the club!

    Hi there been looking round the forum for awhile now for mod inspiration but finally actually signed up! I'm 18 years of age and owned my lil Clio mk2 PH2 1.2 16v dynamique in bllaaaaack. I love the little car to bits and thought joining this forum would come handy as well as being able to talk...
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