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Another silly decision whilst browsing the classified ads, ended up buying this... 2004 Arctic Blue Clio 182 with both cup packs. 3 Owners from new with a stack of history, 118k miles Nice receipt for over a grand for recent Belts, Dephaser, Water pump and a new Alternator MOT failure on a...

Yep all round. Here’s a before pic

Yes mate 10mm with extended bolts.

Put the Interior back in again, added some 182 alloys, much prefer these to 172 standards.

I wasn’t planning on doing.. I think I will put the door cards and boot trims back, to give some sound proofing. It’s very noisy in this state ? It’s also on gumtree for sale. So really unsure what direction I’m going in now it’s fixed! ?

Today I got bored, so decided to strip out the Clio, see what all the fuss is about! De wiper, and basically everything from the behind the front seats back.

I really didn’t like the Magnex Exhaust, so removed it for a cheap and cheerful backbox for now. Looking much better.

Not updated this for a while! The car was sent to Diamond for an MOT, and to sort a problem with the rear brakes and lose gear linkage. A new rod donated from a 182 fixed this, it was on back to front! New handbrake cables and she flew through the MOT

Thanks for your comment. It feel as though the gears are more to the right, than previous 1*2. I’ve ordered a second hand one anyway ?

Does this gear linkage look bent to you? I’m trying to compare it to a google image, mine has a lot of turns/ twists, and does hang down quite low under the car. It’s going into a specialist soon to be looked at, so it maybe a good idea to buy a spare one ready to swap. (172 mk2) Thanks

Clio is all done ready for a trip to Mick @ Diamond in two weeks time. New shocks all round, New Catalytic Converter Lots of cleaning underneath New Horn Brake pads Cup splitter Cup spoiler Can’t wait to finally drive it!

Only the drivers front jacking point was bent/curled around. Bent it back with a small bar and some mole grips, sanded down surface rust and used rust converter. Let it dry and go at it with red primer, and use Wax oil on the inner sides.

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New Cat installed with made to fit reducer. Drivers side skirt removed and paint bubbling sorted Drivers arch cleaned up Bent jacking point repaired Engine painted

Currently away on holiday, but here’s some updated photos from the past few weeks of work. Basically removed the arch and skirts and removed a bucket load of soil, this has happened on every MK2 I’ve bought over the years. Also picked up a Black gold Cup spoiler. Will be painted at some point...

New shock on. Will replace all once I’ve got it through an MOT.

I Want to get the MOT passed and then will add the remaining pair.

Spare Wheel well

Not updated this for a while. Whilst stripping down the rear, I noticed two rust holes, one behind the NSR wheel arch/ behind light cluster, and on the edge of the spare wheel well. Having watched countless Ed China episodes and the fact I bought a grinder not long back, decided to have a go...

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Attacked the drivers side rear Caliper brakes yesterday, and fitted a new genuine shock. I took the rear bumper and petrol cap off to clean up all the arches and remove and treat the usual rust areas to stop future problems. You Just need to order and apply some flame red paint and lawyer over...

If anyone is looking to change their exhaust for an aftermarket one, I am looking for a standard set up that I will happily swap. Not sure what I have on it but will check tomorrow. Also need a standard cat the current system has a decat on.

Started to clean up a rear arch today, and got the wax oil on to prevent rust build up. There is a slight bubbling coming through but hoping this will prevent anything further. New rear pads too. I Need to repeat this on the drivers side possibly tomorrow. Also gave it its first clean, no...

Parts arrived from Renault Parts Direct to fix the MOT failed shocks. Also got new read pads and fixings kit. Job for the weekend once my new impact sockets arrive, this car breaks my cheaper sockets as bolts are so rusted and tight!

Love a good Clio valver! My first car was Naples too, all be in a 1.2 RL Prima ?

Found an hour this evening so gave the interior a Hoover and a wipe down with Polish and leather wipes on the seats. No front mats yet so pinched the rear ones for now. Also noticed the spare wheel and tyre is brand new and never been on the road ? A rear clip has snapped off the seat which I...

Hi all! I’ve been on this forum since 2004 and have been through more Clio sports than I can remember! I think 2 mk2 172 full fat (now this is 3) 172 cup, titanium 182, racing blue 182, iceburg Clio phase 1, white 197 and a nimbus 200 which I sold 2 months ago for a Mercedes. Well I have just...

Hi, Is anyone available in the Manchester area to fit a ball joint before Thursday for me? I should have the part by Tuesday. My MOT garage don’t sound too confident.. Thanks

How much is Saturday entrance on foot?

I bought it unseen from a beach in Thailand! :) Kept me busy for a few months. I've done a few of them up, just a hobby tbh, beats walking around the Trafford Centre