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After a few days it was time to head south to pick up the car from the guys at ED. Delighted with the results, she’s come off the dyno at 196 BHP and made good gains in the torque department. Overall I am delighted with the service from ED and would recommend them highly to anyone. The car...

After a few days it was time to head south to pick up the car. Delighted with the results, she’s come off the dyno at 196 BHP and

After a month wait for my slot at Engine Dynamics I dropped the car off today for Belts, Cams, water pump, 172 cup alternator set up and new rad. Pick the old girl up next week

Did you get your electrical faults squared away? Who done belt servicing? Also any close ups of dent in the roof. Pm me a revised price if your looking to sell still Iam fairly local to Bedford

You hear bad things but the engine dynamics kit gets good reviews

Is yours for sale now?

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clio-182-Turbo-Conversion-Only-59-000-Mls-2-Owners/263626047698?hash=item3d615640d2:g:tRsAAOSwcEha3Euv Thoughts ?

Awww was that the RB www

I was like this until I realised it’s almost impossible to get a mint 15-20 year old car.

A few drinks friday lead to a some eBay action saturday collectted Early doors. I need to grown up but I love a bit of bass. Will pick up a head unit today and fit.

Exactly what I said would have thought £80 would have been reasonable

I retract the former dipping comment local guy wanted £140 to dip it. Looks like it will be painted

Fresh out of the parts washer aka dish washer all sanded and ready for dipping

Had a spare hour so fitted induction kit and Mark R battery cover.

After a horrific winter I’ve managed to find some motivation to push on. Purchased a 172 cup ac delete Also have a boot full of bugs that I need to get on the car new rad to finally cure my slow leak that around the bottom hose area after faffing with it for weeks I have come to the conclusion...

Got round to fitting number plates and giving the car a bit of a detail. Collecting bits to tart up under the bonnet stand by more to come.

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clio-Engine-Cover-Decal-Vinyl-Sticker-Graphics-Car-172-182-N2054/162885014831?epid=518411835&hash=item25ecb4152f:g:18AAAOSw9eVXUF-E

Lacquer before or after applying 2.0 16v stickers ?

Are you guys using high temp paint for engine covers or will standard stuff be sufficient? Thanks for any advice offered

Managed to see a few images of people carrying out similar repairs on their 182s does look to be a pain in the arse but I imagine they will all be going this way. It’s planned in for the summer. Luckily I know a great restorer that I got to know through the mini scene will try and twist his arm...

Shorter plate arrived Friday much to my dismay it was tiny. Checked out my order thank god i ordered the right size and pro plates sent the wrong size. After a quick call to them a new front plate arrived the next day. Looking forward to getting them on

No miles put on the cup as I’ve been busy replacing the bathroom. managed to order some Recaro stickers for the seat frames. Fitted today after a wash look nice imo.

Technically used but never fitted to a car spotted on eBay and luckily no1 else bidded

Will give it a go

After hunting for a decent used grille unsuccessfully. I purchased a new one fitted and looking fresh. Keeping eyes out now for a slam panel seal. Alternator sheild and new bonnet switch.

On reflection Iam being a pussy about my skinned knuckle but hey it’s posted now

With all my odds and sods turning up on Friday I had to get on with some bits. Coolant changed for the Type D stuff. Swapped out the bottom spring clip for a jubilee, this should see to the leak that was coming from the joint. Only really dropped 4 of the 7 litres so it’s going to take...

With a lul in battle while waiting for parts I’ve had the dent Doc out to straighten some trolley/parking dints in the qtr, door and also the bonnet due to the classic dint where they get pushed down. Little by little it’s gettinn there

I see the logic in this statement but I manage /monitor numerous construction contractors all the ones ive had problems with are hiding behind a corporate image. The smaller family run ones tend to have served me better so I wouldn’t discount small businesses straight off the bat .

What’s the business that Bloke runs called?