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I wish I had a mechanical mind mate to go about things myself fair play, will be a drive in drive out for me pal when Andy gets back to me think for what I use the car for will be plenty enough, will watch your updates with interest for cheeky ideas tho 🤭

Can you do mine as well SJ ? 😂 I have made the decision to do mine too may prove tricky with all that’s going on. Will watch the thread with anticipation mate 👍

That looks so much better mate good work 👍

Hi mate I would say get an all in one compound like the meliguirs one and maybe try an application by hand see if this brings it up should do it just engrained water marks

I have looked at similar options mate to garage my cup and get a 2k run around or to turbo it and throw some cash into it I figured at 2k I would buy a car and have to throw money at it regardless which I don’t really want to do

Wide I mean 🙈

I went to look at an sti wise track a few weeks ago but the diff sounded horrendous so gave it a miss beutiful cars !!

My mate who’s got a body shop recommended the menerza compound followed by the menerza super finish then a coat of wax that bought my cup up amazing altho I don’t think I got the pad combo exactly right

I got a polisher and a mini polisher too I just experiment with different products and see what brings it up best. I am no pro mate but it’s fun doing it and u will see results

I do all my work outside mate it’s not as good as being inside but if weathers decent you will reet

Which ones are they mate ?

Hopefully I will be able to pick up a set with frames ect as would be more cost effective if not I will go to Jon for frames and source seats separate

No probs I am sure some more more technical guys will put some input too lol when they wake up 😂

I had toyos on mine which aren’t a budget tyre so to speak when I put mitchelin ps on made such a difference

That will make a difference on the way car feels honestly I did a thread on my handling issues not saying it could be the culprit mate but certainly makes a difference

I ordered the standard oem ones from Renault Parts Direct they are cheap and did the job ! what are the tyres like ?

Hi welcome !! The 182 is notorious for the feeling of play in the steering how bad is it? things that are common are play in the steering rack ie bushes or maybe knackered rack, tired bushes , ball joints , suspension , top mounts , tyres are major one lol sorry but could be a few things. I...

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I am just starting mine everyday letting it get warm not ideal but better than nothing

Looks a nice example exterior can be worked on over time mine wasn’t perfect when I got it but got jobs done as I went along and got it mint. 👍 enjoy mate

Wow they look so good I love the logos too

Wow they look so good where did you get these mate ?

This is very valid

Hopefully mate I will pick a set up complete

I live right on the edge of the countryside and my car hasn’t moved for a week I want to give it just a little run at least but I am isolated due to type 1 diabetes even tho would be in the car I might get the mrs to go shopping in it which makes me feel physically sick lol 😂

Thanks dan is he still active on here ?

Hi all what subframe / rails are recommended for the trendline style recaros to go into a 172 Cup and any advice on where is best to get them from looking at a few options at the min many thanks mark

Yes won’t lie they are comfortable and supportive but just a bit bland in the cabin the standard ones, I will keep them as they are mint to sell with the car if I ever sell

The standard cup seats are like escort popular plus seats