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Another nice evening so took the opportunity to fit the two remaining engine/gearbox mounts:

Had a bit of time this evening so fitted the PureMotorsprt replacement gearbox 'dogbone' mount. Impressed with the quality and fitment, also the concise fitting instructions. Will do the 2 upper mounts at the weekend.

Yes, I rushed to fit them for a race at Lydden at the end of last year, and initially was a bit disappointed. However I had stupidly got air in the ABS pump when flushing through new fluid, and also Ceika had send 'street pads' rather than the race compound I had specified. Having fully bled the...

Sorry I've not been very good at keeping this thread up to date! I have now also fitted BC DS coilovers and have started with 8kg springs front and rear. ( I was looking longingly at ASTs and had to remind myself that I'm supposed to be doing this on a budget....the Impreza got a bit out of hand...

I'm looking for a simple (cheap) way to fit a fuel sample point on a 182 with OEM fuel rail. It looks to me like the plastic rail is already made to have a fuel pressure regulator and return line fitted. Would it be possible to blank-off the regulator 'socket' and fit the dry-break coupling to...

Thank you James, I must admit I was just going on the increased diameter of the M6 bolt, but it probably only has 8.8 shear strength. So not sure how much load a 12.9 M4 bolt will take compared to an 8.8 M6 bolt, but will check it out, unless you can tell me, which would be really helpful. So...

Please say why, and Hilarious and very helpful

Not at all ! You should have seen some of the Heath Robinson stuff we got away with on the Subaru race car. Although I'm very pleased to have brightened your day? The bolts are M6 stainless, so a bit stronger than the ones which OMP supply with their boss. However, always conscious of Health...

Just to report back on this thread. I discovered BBA Reman are on the same road as our office! So took the UCH in for repair. They tested it and could find no faults. Although their tests are fairly exhaustive they obviously cannot categorically state that the old UCH had no issues. It would...

Just to round this thread off I came up with a rather pikey but cheap solution to my lugless steering boss problem. Surprisingly pleased with how it worked out. Basically cut out the metal centre of the OEM steering wheel and drilled out bolt holes to match the OMP wheel to make a new 'boss'...

I think this is the place to start as I had to relocate it slightly to fit the roll cage last year. I will try cleaning all connections first. I have seen there are ads for repairing or refurbishing the uch. Anyone had any experience of this

I have a very strange issue when operating the drivers electric window switch UP: the wipers start working weakly, the window hardly moves, there are squeaky noises from the relays or control box over by the passenger footwell, and the immobiliser light starts flashing rapidly. As soon as I...

That's what I used on the subaru, where the indicator was originally fitted, but that was quite easy as I had a speed converter fitted (Kmh to mph being an import) and detailed wiring diagrams to identify the RPM signal. So if I can connect into that loom it would be ideal, but what I'm really...

Sounds complicated, maybe best to just go for the canbus adaptor and plug it into the OBD port. Perhaps wait until after I've recovered from the expense of the Christmas season though! Thanks for the reply

Can anyone tell me where I can tap into the vehicle speed and rpm signals? I have a Cartek gear indicator to fit. Alternatively I can buy a Canbus adaptor lead, but as that costs over £100 I'd rather wire it in directly, but just in case that's not feasible can anyone confirm that the 182 has...

Many thanks for the replies, very useful. I've just got to wait for CMMC Southern and LHMC 2019 technical regulations to be published to see how any modifications will affect our class, and then I can make some plans.

Very true, we will definitely have it corner weighted at some point, and given the weight of the driver compared to the spring rate and car weight it will probably result in an odd stance without driver. This discussion has also made me realise that our biggest issue last race was the lack of...

Very useful information thanks @STEVE.M the only thing I can't tell for sure from the chart is the rear H5-H4 value for the 182 it could be either 0mm as per 172 Mk1 or 5mm. It seems to work out at 5mm, and it appears my car despite the weight loss is pretty much spot on at the rear, but needs...

Many thanks for this. I think I'll wish I never asked as the complexities of suspension set-up made my tiny brain hurt with the Subaru.......and I can feel it happening again! I found this in the manual, should have looked there first! Seems a strange way to measure height, I assume subtracting...

Many thanks, I'll have a measure in the morning and report back. I'm expecting in the region of plus 30mm at the front, maybe more at the back

Definitely not a Trophy, not sure how you tell the difference between a plain old 182 and a Cup.....although it doesn't have any mention of Cup on the car or log book. So I guess just 182 Might be difficult to match the Cup Racer set up as I am told the front suspension would work with a...

As per title can anyone tell me the factory ride height, wheel centre to arch, front and rear on a 182 (with factory suspension) I would also welcome thoughts and experience on optimum ride height to aim for when upgrading to coilovers, purely for circuit racing., Andy Many thanks

Man, you guys are right about the need for some suspension attention! Think I had about 30% of the available rubber in contact with the tarmac through the elbow at Lydden Hill in yesterdays races! Still bloody good fun. It was a really laid back race meeting. No electronic timing, no points to...

Good luck in Time Attack, I try to follow it as best I can, but don't think I'd ever enter as it's far too technical for me, and as you suggest in your post the cars are really well developed and technically advanced. I do love chasing and improving lap-times though, just not quite as much as...

I think I will be ok as the weight we've taken out makes the car look a bit like it's on stilts! When I get new suspension and lower the car back to where it should be it might be an issue, but then stiffer springs might compensate.

Yes will be at Lydden this coming Saturday on 3rd, although don't have a timetable yet. But can't make the trackday on 10th unfortunately

Thanks Zach, I'll have a look at that before the weekend

Many thanks @ZachB . Just the standard suspension that came with the car for this race. Hopefully get something else sorted for the beginning of next season

Nearly ready for the Clio's first race next weekend. A bit of a test before we enter a full championship next year. Had the car dynoed at 178bhp after a conservative re-map. Not too bad for a 130,000 mile old engine

For future reference I will be looking to renew suspension before the start of 2019 season so will be very interested in what your test results. If I want to stay in production class I cannot have external reservoirs, so probably limited to 1-way adjustment. What tracks are you chasing lap...