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Ti 182 Turbo Blackpool



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  Ex 182 owner
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-RENA...4704c31&pid=100033&rk=2&rkt=4&sd=262097446207

Andy, Clio.turbo built, Looks very clean.

It is with great regret and a heavy heart I need to advertise my much loved Renaultsport Clio 182 Turbo. This has been the most fun and reliable car I have had the pleasure of driving. If you've arrived here you probably know a lot about these cars already but here's some history of mine:

I've owned and adored this car for the past 4 years. It has wanted for very little, and when it has it has it has always been replaced with an uprated part where possible. Shortly after buying it, the car went to BTM Performance (Renaultsport Specialist) in Birmingham in October 2012 for the cam belt, aux belt, dephaser pulley and a full service (£730). After that the car was flawless, yet regularly maintained and underwent minor services by my local indie garage . I have also carried out interim oil changes myself when required. It has passed every MOT in my ownership with flying colours (albeit with an advisory or two last year which were quickly rectified as you will see from the service history.)

Early 2014 I was relatively happy with the car (and the no expense spared modifications I'd fitted improving the car's already very capable handling and braking) until I spoke to Andy at Clioturbo. In April 2014 the car was dropped off at clioturbo in Durham. The car underwent a low boost turbo conversion including the aux belt changing as it was nearly due plus the clutch upgrading to an organic one to hold onto the increased power better. The car is now running 225.9BHP/207 torque @ 0.6 bar which I fully understand doesn't make for good pub figures; however the car is an absolute hoot to drive due to lack of weight and really surprises heavier cars with more power! The suspension and braking modifications/changes listed were already on the car so no further upgrade was/is necessary at this point in my opinion. Due to only running 0.6 bar there isn't a huge surge as it comes on boost and it has a relatively progressive power delivery.

More recently the cambelt was replaced at 96,615 miles and the car has currently done 2,000 since so the expensive cambelt/dephaser replacement is not due for another 5 years/70,000 miles! This was carried out at Clioturboi where Andy also did a full health check on the car and found no issues.

The car undergoes a full paintwork detail 4 times a year involving full decontamination, polishing and then sealing. In between it is washed and waxed at least weekly, and is usually immaculate inside and out. My neighbours regularly comment that if I keep cleaning it, then it'll become see-through!

Full specification of the car is as follows:

Engine

Renaultsport F4R 2.0L with stock internals

Turbo Cast Log Manifold

T28 Hybrid Turbo

Clioturbo.co.uk Custom Intercooler & Pipework

Clioturbo.co.uk Turbo Intake & Cone Filter

480cc MeganeSport Injectors

Walbro 255L/PH Fuel Pump

Phase 1 Clio Fuel Setup

KTR Fuel Pressure Regulator

NGK PFR8B Spark Plugs

Clioturbo.co.uk downpipe into Milltek decatted exhaust with silencer still in place

Adaptronic 420D Standalone Engine Management with Adaptronic 4 Bar MAP Sensor & Adaptronic coilpack (Mapped by EFI-Parts)

Vibratechnics Solid Engine Mounts

Uprated Dog-Bone mount

Drivetrain

Refurbished Renault JC5 Gearbox

Helix Organic Clutch Plate

Suspension/Brakes

KW Variant II's (Modified to fit Cup bolt spacing)

Brembo High Carbon Front Disks

Ferodo DS2500 Front Pads

ATE Superblue racing brake fluid

Wheels/Tyres

16" 'Cup' Turini's with Michelin PilotSport 3 tyres 205/45/R16 XL's

Interior/ICE/Alarm

Renaultsport half leather/alcantara seats (Front and rear)

Full interior door cards etc

Pioneer 8400BT Headunit

Pioneer TS-Q131C Renault-fit component front speakers/tweeters

Laserline Thatcham 1 alarm with tilt sensors



The car retains full cruise control, full Renaultsport interior, traction control up until 4,500RPM etc. It is exactly what I wanted it to be... a reliable daily car that can return 35MPG+ on a gentle commute but with a highly addictive and thoroughly entertaining lively side to it once you bury the loud pedal. The turbo's spool and flutter/chatter really penetrate both the bulkhead and bonnet so when on boost it can really be heard making progress and is a real head turner!

I have put over £14,000 into making it what it is today and have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of owning and tinkering with it.

Bad Points:

This is after all an 11 year old car so has age related imperfections. The front bumper has peeling paint isolated to one area (pictured) and a crack in the paint where the bumper joins the wing. Also the front bumper and bonnet have stone chips on them. The driver's seat is worn and there are various age related marks to the paint. There are also (hard to see) straight dents in both doors due to inconsiderate people in supermarket car parks opening their doors into mine.

I must have over 200 photos of this car in various states of modification, from when I first bought it through to some taken just a couple of weeks ago so please don't hesitate to ask to see them!

The only reason for sale is because due to personal circumstances - I need a bigger car. Unfortunately I have outgrown the Clio now otherwise I would definitely not be selling up!

Please note: No tyre kickers or test pilots. The car will only by driven by myself when viewing, unless money has changed hands.
 

cs_dave

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cs_dave

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Lol think issue with low boost is you can bolt a 3k turbo set up to a clio still be under 5k. High boost is another world in money terms
 
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  RB Clio 182
Lol think issue with low boost is you can bolt a 3k turbo set up to a clio still be under 5k. High boost is another world in money terms

What about a medium one?

Try keep the prices up there as im thinking about selling up when mine is all repaired :D
 

cs_dave

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I'm really not sure bud tbh, I havnt really thought about it, i would have to research and see what the going prices are and stick it somewhere in the middle.

Thats the issue there is no going rates for high boost bar savvys old ly at 9k ive been band from fb for 31 days so dunno how thats going lol
 
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  172 Turbo
I'm really not sure bud tbh, I havnt really thought about it, i would have to research and see what the going prices are and stick it somewhere in the middle.
I'd do it ASAP if you're going to do it as you'll struggle into next month through January in my opinion.
 
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  RB Clio 182
Was the engine badly damaged? @MrTom

Not sure yet mate im still waiting for the engine to be stripped, Andy said there's definitely damage as theres a rattling from the bottom end, I am also having the gbox sent off to agency for a refurb while its off so the car should be as good as new when I get it back.
 
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  172 Turbo
Not sure yet mate im still waiting for the engine to be stripped, Andy said there's definitely damage as theres a rattling from the bottom end, I am also having the gbox sent off to agency for a refurb while its off so the car should be as good as new when I get it back.
Makes sense to do the gearbox.
I keep thinking of going low boost, but with so many being sold and others having expensive issues, I think it's best I stay NA
 

leeds_182

North Yorkshire & Humber
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I'd love a boosted Clio but mrtoms issues have put me off BIG TIME. I'm happy for the engine on mine to stay the way that Renault intended and enjoy it for what it is.
 
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  RB Clio 182
@MrTom I really want to see what a turbo Clio is like wink wink nudge nudge. We should have a mini meet! @dann2707

Hi mate, sure when I get it back ill have a meet :)

It suffered an oil leak the other week so Andys checking it over for me to check for any damages because he said it was low on oil, also getting the box refurbished so it should be all mint when I get it back :)
 
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Some of the low boost ones I've seen for sale are battered things with massive miles.
they can't all be worth 5k surely a real nice one low miles
Is going to be worth more.
 

cs_dave

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Some of the low boost ones I've seen for sale are battered things with massive miles.
they can't all be worth 5k surely a real nice one low miles
Is going to be worth more.

The turbo set up is 3k then value of the car on top. High miles on a low blow are questionable tho as the engine wouldnt be rebuilt in any way when getting boosted
 


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