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Matthew’s Racing Blue 182 (with stripes!)



Hi guys,

So, I wasn’t really looking to get back into Clio ownership after a few years away but I do miss having something to tinker with in the garage. I therefore set my sights on another Racing Blue 182 (my 3rd RB and 5th 182 to date). Ideally I wanted one with stripes as I hadn’t had them before.

I was browsing eBay Sunday morning and by 11:30am I was on the train heading the 240 or so miles for East London with a one way ticket in my pocket. I’d spoken to the seller on the phone and he assured me it was a good car. I took the chanse. When I arrived I wasn’t disappointed as the car was as described and we did a deal. I drove it home up the A1 and got home about 9:45pm - long day.

So here she is. A forum car, I’ve seen her on here a good few times previously. Details:

Mileage: 101,000
MOT: 12 months with no advisories
MODs: Eibach Sportline Springs, Scorpion Cat Back with Decat and 3/4 plate

Plus points

Cambelt, Dephaser, Waterpump along with service carried out at Engine Dynamics December 2016 @ 84,441 miles. Comprehensive service history and huge file of previous work and receipts.

It’s recently had new discs and pads front and back as well as all new injectors fitted and a new battery and alternator.

Things that require attention

The stripes were removed and refitted new in 2013 so could do with a refresh. The washer bottle must have a crack as it won’t hold water and the steering wheel is very melted. The bulb has also gone in the clock/display so that needs attention at some point.

It’s sporting budget tyres on the back so once these are worn down I’ll replace them with some decent rubber. Finally, the headlights are slightly faded so I’ll be restoring them.

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And where she will live until there’s is a nice dry day..

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JamesBryan

ClioSport Club Member
  Titanium 182
If i can get my front seats out in the near future without shearing the mounting studs off, do you want a full set front and rear for cheap?

Bit nicer being alcantara/leather.
 

gez 172

ClioSport Club Member
  Defender 110
Love them in standard condition! With the stripes. I actually forgot they came with stripes because everyone takes them off.

Enjoy it and look after it! :)
 
You’re as bad as me! This will be for sale in a month with a post stating ‘the wife has said etc etc’.

Ha, you might be right but at this moment in time I’m really set on keeping it for a while. I think the RBs are going to really go up in value soon. I got a bit of a steal on this to be honest. Paid Silver 182 money ?
 
Love getting a new car and having a good look over it sorting the small issues out.

I started with the exhaust. It’s nearly new but was sat really poorly and was quite dirty from the decat im presuming. Some Autosol and 30 mins of scrubbing and repositioning sorted it right out!

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After

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I then changed the manky gear knob insert.

Before

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After (didn’t realise it was chrome-bling when I ordered it on line!)

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Next job was to get rid of the ‘nipple-ring’, really not keen on them unless track, which it will never see.

Before

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After

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That’s it for now. Next job is to replace the sticky old head unit for a new aftermarket one :)
 

leedsboy

ClioSport Club Member
  Bean 182 + E70 X5
Well I’m not going to turn it down mate for sure!

Without stepping on anyones toes, I've got some front seats I took out of my 182 that you can have for nowt if you want? They've just been collecting dust in the garage for ages now. Condition is alright but the lumbar on the drivers side doesn't work.
 
Bit of an update. The car hasn’t moved since I bought it, just been sat in the garage. I’ve been slowly working my way through a number of small jobs.

First up was replacing the standard head unit, it was sticky and needed to go. Managed to get this bad boy in the Black Friday sales for £20 delivered!

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Swapped it over and looks miles better, not to mention sounds better :)

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Next up was swapping out the standard cup seats for some ‘full fat’ seats. Big thanks to @leeds2592 for giving me these for free :)

Changing these was a f**king nightmare. Not a job I’m going to do again, lots of swearing and cut fingers later.. Miles’s better.

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Took her out for a first drive as it was a nice day. Drives very well, but I’m going to have to sort out the steering wheel, I can’t put up with it. It’s melted sticky and too bloody big. Really fancy a Sabelt Renault Sport one bit not at the prices they are commanding these days. I remember when they were £120 delivered!

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You didn’t try and chase me up the 62 towards Leeds on Sat did you? Enjoyed watching one disappear in my rear view about 4pm!

Also, if you need any bits for it, give me a shout.
 
You didn’t try and chase me up the 62 towards Leeds on Sat did you? Enjoyed watching one disappear in my rear view about 4pm!

Also, if you need any bits for it, give me a shout.

Wasn’t me! First time I’ve had it out since I bought it in November.

Thanks, where are you working these days mate?
 
Wasn’t me! First time I’ve had it out since I bought it in November.

Thanks, where are you working these days mate?

Ahh you’ve got a twin then! I joined the 62 coming from Cooper Bridge and that one came from Brighouse.

Same company but in Hudds now.
 
Decided to tackle the front seat belts as they were looking a bit dirty. Put them in two buckets of steaming hot water with soap powder. I only left them to soak for an hour with the aid of a vanish soap bar so they would probably benefit for another go in the spring.

But, I think they have turned out ok!

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I then used Auto Finesse Revive on the plastics. Really came up well.

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Love this shot. And the one with the daily.

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Coops Mk1

ClioSport Club Member
  Lots of Scrap...
Lol at taking seats out from the top, four bolts underneath takes seconds!

Car looks great though
 
Thinking of putting the RB up for sale ? It’s done 260 miles since I bought it and 200 of that was bringing it home from London! It’s juts sat in the garage and I’m not getting any use of it at all. The market seems pretty strong for a good RB too so don’t think it would be for sale long.
 

Djw John

Scotland - South
ClioSport Area Rep
Thinking of putting the RB up for sale ? It’s done 260 miles since I bought it and 200 of that was bringing it home from London! It’s juts sat in the garage and I’m not getting any use of it at all. The market seems pretty strong for a good RB too so don’t think it would be for sale long.

Didn't see that coming....
 
  Clio 182
Shame you’re selling. Looks a beaut. Does the volume control on the stalk behind the steering wheel still work with the new head unit?
 


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