Frayz's Inferno 182 - Back in the old flame

frayz · Oct 8, 2022

When Alex had the car this week he noticed there was some play in my OS bottom ball joint. These are spherical bearings as part of my roll centre kit.
As you all know, my car is my daily driver which covers 250mls+ a week in all seasons and all weathers.
So the exposed bearings really do take a hiding from the life the car lives.
These bearings went in April 2020, so they haven’t done bad considering. They do get a regular cleaning/regressing too, but it’s just not enough to keep them good for any length of time without dust boots. (I’m going to investigate some universal boots for them)

2 new bearings ordered up with super service as always from McGill Motorsport. I had them fitted in about an hour. Super easy to do which was nice.
Just in time for Mondays MOT.

Krarl · Oct 9, 2022

Was it these bearings you used Frayz?

Think I'm gonna refresh the ones on mine

frayz · Oct 9, 2022

Handbag Pudding said:
Was it these bearings you used Frayz?

Think I'm gonna refresh the ones on mine

Yes mate. Cheap as chips. They’re exactly the same items as previously fitted. I’d like to upgrade to some stainless ones if possible and add some dust boots.

Brigsy · Oct 9, 2022

Approx how many miles did you do on a set of bearings? I think ill get a pair in stock at that price. Interested in dust boots too, it was something i planned on looking at for mine.

frayz · Oct 9, 2022

Brigsy said:
Approx how many miles did you do on a set of bearings? I think ill get a pair in stock at that price. Interested in dust boots too, it was something i planned on looking at for mine.

Wow, I’ve just looked and even I’m surprised.
They were fitted on 123k and I’ve just clocked 153k so 20,000 miles!
I think I’m future I’ll be swapping them out every 15k though.

Brigsy · Oct 9, 2022

frayz said:
Wow, I’ve just looked and even I’m surprised.
They were fitted on 123k and I’ve just clocked 153k so 20,000 miles!
I think I’m future I’ll be swapping them out every 15k though.

Thats good going. Not far off oem bottom balljoint lifespan. I certainly wont worry about my 2000 miles a year wearing them out in a hurry.

frayz · Oct 9, 2022

Brigsy said:
Thats good going. Not far off oem bottom balljoint lifespan. I certainly wont worry about my 2000 miles a year wearing them out in a hurry.

I do give them a proper s**t life. Rain, snow, salt the lot as well as track use. I do pack the tops with grease to act as a barrier to keep the majority of s**t out.

frayz · Oct 10, 2022

MOT day and the shitbox gets another year of play time with zero advisories. Quote Mr MOT man “it’s like brand new under there”.
Why thank you sir.

Louis · Oct 10, 2022

frayz said:
MOT day and the shitbox gets another year of play time with zero advisories. Quote Mr MOT man “it’s like brand new under there”.
Why thank you sir.

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frayz · Jul 9, 2023

Been a long time here with no updates.

I have a request as I’ve not been able to find the right info just yet. Does anyone have a part number/size or spec for the rivets used to attach the triangular blocks that support the side skirts?

Not the skirt rivets ( I have those already) the rivets for the mounts to the vehicle body.

Thanks.

Mr Underhill · Jul 9, 2023

frayz said:
Been a long time here with no updates.

I have a request as I’ve not been able to find the right info just yet. Does anyone have a part number/size or spec for the rivets used to attach the triangular blocks that support the side skirts?

Not the skirt rivets ( I have those already) the rivets for the mounts to the vehicle body.

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There you go fella - 7703072047
Number 5 in illustration

Link on Amazon Restagraf Aluminium Rivet Wide Head Support and Shield Absorber for Citroen/Peugeot/Renault Vehicles, 4.8 mm x 16 mm, Pack of 20 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08SS5TRPR/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Mr Underhill · Jul 9, 2023

Some additional info on the rivet - RIVET G4,8-16 ALU

frayz · Jul 9, 2023

Mr Underhill said:
There you go fella - 7703072047
Number 5 in illustration

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Link on Amazon Restagraf Aluminium Rivet Wide Head Support and Shield Absorber for Citroen/Peugeot/Renault Vehicles, 4.8 mm x 16 mm, Pack of 20 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08SS5TRPR/?tag=cliospnet01-21

You absolute beaut!!
Thanks mate that’s just what I was after. 👌🏼

frayz · Jul 15, 2023

For those that don’t follow my Instagram (@Its_Just_a_daily). Here’s a pic dump of the latest goings on.
In short, she’s had paint on the front due to a hit & run back in February and a sympathetic freshen up of a few key areas.
Captured some micro bubbling in the rear qtrs before they became anything more and had the sills painted and then 2 pack stone chipped. This stone chip also went into the insides of the rear arch lips.

Head lights have been swapped to black inserts from a 172 and finished off with a new grille. Not forgetting genuine grille and the £40 correct bumper decals. 😅

Just clipped 162k miles too so she goes off to Alex at AW Motorworks for belts at the end of the month.

Oh and I put the anthracite wheels and R888Rs back on. 🙂

Stefan. · Jul 15, 2023

Lovely to see the attention it still gets.

Who did the paint work?

NickReilly063 · Jul 15, 2023

Does look a stunning little thing -

frayz · Jul 15, 2023

Stefan. said:
Lovely to see the attention it still gets.

Who did the paint work?

Paint all done by a friend of mine, VJB Classics here in Maldon.

Reasonably new business as they were part of JD Classics and decided to go out on their own last year. These 2 lads have spent the last 20 years prepping cars for Pebble Beach, Mille Miglia and Classic LeMans.

Their work is absolutely superb and I’m really pleased with the job on it.

frayz · Jul 15, 2023

NickReilly063 said:
Does look a stunning little thing -

Thanks Nick. Still lots more to do but overall it’s still tidy.

NickReilly063 · Jul 15, 2023

frayz said:
Thanks Nick. Still lots more to do but overall it’s still tidy.

Had similar work done to my Trophy - rear quarters / sills and bumpers as shells - it really does make a big difference no matter what mileage they have done - all your hard work / pennies makes your car really stand out - well done 👍

photo_ed · Jul 15, 2023

Looking great @frayz 🙌

Gaz_ · Jul 15, 2023

Love this - credit to you 👍

leeds2592 · Jul 15, 2023

Been following this on your insta stories. The work they’ve done looks soup herb.

Brigsy · Jul 16, 2023

Looks epic. Paintwork looks bang on

frayz · Jul 16, 2023

Thanks all. 🙂👌🏼

Mr Underhill · Jul 16, 2023

Lovely job 😍

MrBlonde · Jul 16, 2023

Black inserts look so much better than grey.
They have done a lovely job,glad to get the stickys back on?.

Little Newms · Jul 16, 2023

I follow you on Insta. The workmanship on the bodywork is a 10/10.

Noted for next time and other projects of mine 👏🏼

Car looks great!

frayz · Jul 16, 2023

MrBlonde said:
Black inserts look so much better than grey.
They have done a lovely job,glad to get the stickys back on?.

I will be. Not driven her yet.
Only thing I hate is the noise. 😅

frayz · Jul 16, 2023

Cheers guys. Id like to do more of the 2 pack stone chip underneath at some point. It goes off like concrete and is super hard wearing.

avstar1 · Jul 16, 2023

Thanks for posting, I don't have IG and it's aways good to see the progress you are making. It had gone quiet for a bit so I got a little worried, Car looks AMAZING!

TheEvilGiraffe · Jul 16, 2023

frayz said:
Cheers guys. Id like to do more of the 2 pack stone chip underneath at some point. It goes off like concrete and is super hard wearing.

Thought about getting it PPF'd !?

frayz · Jul 16, 2023

TheEvilGiraffe said:
Thought about getting it PPF'd !?

Yeah. Another grand I don’t have. 😅

Brigsy · Jul 16, 2023

XPel now do ppf templates for the 172/182 ph2. I almost got the trophy done but dont drive it enough to need to spend the 1k+

frayz · Jul 16, 2023

Brigsy said:
XPel now do ppf templates for the 172/182 ph2. I almost got the trophy done but dont drive it enough to need to spend the 1k+

In theory it would be worth it. But I’ve got belts due at the end of the month too plus the Cayman service etc. I just can’t really do it.

Krarl · Jul 16, 2023

I think them Evo corse wheels are spot on

Car looks mint Frayz

frayz · Jul 16, 2023

Chode Lint said:
I think them Evo corse wheels are spot on

Car looks mint Frayz

I agree. They look nice but I think it’s the bigger tyre that looks so much better. The silver Evos look soft with the PS3s on. The grey ones and Toyos look hard as nails.

frayz · Aug 18, 2024

Still here, still adore the Clio, still my daily driver. Recently had another full service and refreshed the RCK bearings up front again. Still drives absolutely amazing and looks incredible for its 20 years of service.

However I went to look at another car yesterday as it’s really proving a struggle to keep 2 2 seater cars in our family of 4.
Try as I may, I don’t think it’s practical or sensible to keep both.
So either the Clio or Cayman R could have to make way for something else.

First world problems I know, but maybe time to make a tough choice.

Brigsy · Aug 18, 2024

Love this me, spec is epic. Got to be the best inferno 182 out there.

Ricardos · Aug 18, 2024

Good luck with whatever you go for mate ☺️

frayz · Aug 18, 2024

Brigsy said:
Love this me, spec is epic. Got to be the best inferno 182 out there.

Thanks dude, you’re super kind.
However she’s just about to clip 170k now, the guys at the Renault dealership didn’t believe me when I said it’s miles. 😅

Frayz's Inferno 182 - Back in the old flame

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