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  1. gilmour182

    Mid-Range/Mid-Bass in the back?????

    Goodj, I'm sold. active sub it is, and the price looks right. Thanks for the input.
  2. gilmour182

    Mid-Range/Mid-Bass in the back?????

    Thanks again, looks like i might have to go down the active sub route then, was just hoping to get a good sound with speakers in original positions. has anyone got mid range/mid bass speakers fitted with no sub? Or is the mid bass part mean what it says and wont give good low bass sound? Seen...
  3. gilmour182

    Mid-Range/Mid-Bass in the back?????

    Thanks for the advice Guys. I have an alpine headunit fitted 4x50w. I see there is an inline alpine amp that will give 4x100w from the headunit with no extra wires and finding somewhere for amps etc. Is the alpine inline amp any good? Is there any way i could use this set up and filter higher...
  4. gilmour182

    Mid-Range/Mid-Bass in the back?????

    Hi, Looking for advice from the audiophiles out there. I have a Clio 182 and want to make the tunes sound better. Been having look on here for ideas and getting the impression that the rear speaker position is pants. If I could get one of the items below to fit in the rear speaker positions...
  5. gilmour182

    aftermarket head unit & clock display

    Also have an Alpine head unit in my 2005 182.Got the Steering wheel controls lead....was around £80, but remember the pre 2005 option being a lot cheaper. My clock still working and Radio Frequency now says "Alpine".
  6. gilmour182

    Oil level indicator

    switch your cruise control / speed limiter switch to the middle "off" position.
  7. gilmour182

    Rear light problem

    Is there any corrosion between the contacts on the light cluster connectors? I had the same problem on my nearside rear cluster, But the corrosion was very obvious on mine. Sorted with a visit to the breakers, for £5 got a cluster lamp holder and connector with 10 inches of wiring attached...
  8. gilmour182

    High Lambda reading,182 Exhaust.

    Put a new upstream lambda sensor on and fixed the little blows at exhaust joints. 3 mpg better at 70mph and now passed with lambda reading = 1.003. The exhaust would probably have sorted it out but , passed so happy days.
  9. gilmour182

    High Lambda reading,182 Exhaust.

    Thanks for the advice guys, working 12hr nights just now so hope to get a chance to have a proper look soon. I didnt mention the HC value was Zero :-? Whats that all about? And the exhaust system had a load of oil down it when the last engine chucked a rod.
  10. gilmour182

    High Lambda reading,182 Exhaust.

    HI, Just like to see if anyone out there has any views on this. My 182 just failed MOT for high "Lambda Reading" = too much Oxygen in my exhaust. CO and HC passed by miles. Car is standard. Going to have a good look for leaks in the exhaust. Is there any chance that the twin tail pipe...
  11. gilmour182

    197 Gearbox fault and absolutely fuming!

    The £2.5k will be the retail price ask them what it what cost price will be. Just for your info I paid £600 of a £2300(retail) bill for the rebuild of the top end of my 182, after cambelt failure at around 40k miles, 4 1/2 years old. Then £1700 of a £3600(retail) bill for a new engine fitted...
  12. gilmour182

    Brakes won't bleed up !!

    Had the same problem after changing my fluid, you need to have the ABS firing while bleeding. RS tuner with an add-on or some other diagnostics kit. Dealer sorted mine out. I put almost a litre through it with no joy. Some people on hear say all you have to do is go out in it and get the abs to...
  13. gilmour182

    Service light and Traction Control light on.... Help please!

    alignment done......lights out. Happy days
  14. gilmour182

    Service light and Traction Control light on.... Help please!

    Tigger , Just done my trackrod end and geting the traction control and service light, Getting the alignment sorted out today. was going to count the threads but got sidetracked into fighting with the old rodend, was a b**ch to get off. How does the alignment bring the light on?
  15. gilmour182

    Swapping -30mm Eibach springs for standard 182 OE

    I have just put Eibach prokit on my 182 cup. Not found the ride any stiffer,but a bit choppier and hight is much the same.Found the front wheels loose traction easier when crossing the road camber coming off a roundabout.Not realy had it in the dry yet. I fitted them as the dealer was quoting...
  16. gilmour182

    Jacking question...

    Box section works for me.
  17. gilmour182

    Jacking question...

    Dealer flattened my sill at the jacking point when car was only 1 year old. Said it couldn't have been them as the mechanic would have seen it...Mmmm Right! So if using a trolly jack on the sill take care......Make sure the jack castors will let the jack roll outwards as you drop the car, or it...
  18. gilmour182

    cambelt problems (local garages)

    If people are lookin on here for info on cam belt change, then dont let it go the 72K, Do the lot each 36K with aux belt kit. Trust me, i'm om my second engine. Have a feeling that my problem was the oil leak from the rocker cover.
  19. gilmour182

    The Evora is Ready!

    Lucky man....
  20. gilmour182

    service and esp light on

    yep i get this fault now and again, also get the cruise control slow down button makin it go faster, ended up set at 112 going under a roundabout that the traffic cops hang out at. The esp light goes away after switching off then back on.
  21. gilmour182

    Bring on the snow!!

    After the snow ....was looking around on here and found this. Very smart plan. I found out how bad exaltos are in the snow / ice last week. Front of the car slid off down the road camber into the ditch while puling away, had full Righthand lock on and taking it as easy as i could without...
  22. gilmour182

    Help 182 no Brake Pressure

    I know the thread was old but was only one that had my exact symptoms. Thanks for the info Fastchip and Tommy, But my friendly local dealer plugged it into his puter fired the ABS and got the air out. Cost £0 which is nice. Pedal now feels like it did before... softish for that first inch or...
  23. gilmour182

    Help 182 no Brake Pressure

    What was the outcome? How did you sort the problem? Just done my brake fluid today with the gunson ezzibleed thingy.... and spongy pedal then drops to the floor when engine is running. Think i let to much old fluid out bfore topping up..oops.! Still got some brakes if i push my foot through...
  24. gilmour182

    Big Bang and my oil was gone! :-(

    renault got the engine from somewhere in france. took about a week to get hold of it.
  25. gilmour182

    "Oil OK"

    Message won't show if you leave the cruise control on, put the cruise/speed limiter switch in the middle position. It will show next time you turm in the ignition.
  26. gilmour182

    Big Bang and my oil was gone! :-(

    not remapped. but did hit 7250rpm and was changing up as it went bang. whats too high? Renaults limiter is not there so you can bounce off of it every gear change.
  27. gilmour182

    Big Bang and my oil was gone! :-(

    All water under the bridge..new engine fitted. Will keep the little 182 for a long time, can't part with it..... But it is slowly turning into "triggers brush".......... Had to go back to the dealer 3 times after the engine change, kept the faults between myself and them. Waiting for a part...
  28. gilmour182

    Big Bang and my oil was gone! :-(

    Might have rev'd a little high just before it went bang, flat out in 3rd changing up after a large roundabout that was taken pretty fast. Thanks for all the input guys. I paid the £1750, thats 50% of the retail price. Renault paid about £1200. One years parts and labour warranty from Ren. New...
  29. gilmour182

    Big Bang and my oil was gone! :-(

    Dealer not puttin a penny towards it. They sold and maintained the car. Anyone know a bit about sale of goods act?
  30. gilmour182

    Big Bang and my oil was gone! :-(

    £1765...... Renault customer service going to Dealer who sold and maintained the car to see if they can spare a few ££ towards it. currenty at 50% of cost
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