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Lol, I wouldn’t 😂😂

Sounds ideal. I’ve not yet looked into it but tempted once I get some garage space back to rebuild a motor for mine just to drop in when the time comes for a refresh. A standard rebuild can’t be that expensive I imagine.

Done a lovely job on that motor Graham. How far did you go with machining? Original pistons so just a hone?

Might wanna change the location of the museum of power to Langford. Not Latchingdon. 🙂 Hoping to get along to Marks on Saturday. 🙂

Wheel nuts are tapered for centralising the fastener. The loads subjected to a wheel even at low speeds far exceed what a stud/bolt could cope with in terms of wheel location. Wheels need to be held in position by a central mandrel. The bolts/studs/nuts are only there to stop the wheel falling off.

Lovely job mate. New rad looks so nice. Tempted to change mine... just because :D

Nice job fella 👍🏼

@JON FOZ. I finally unwrapped your bases today. I’ve had them since September! 😅 Is there any info, photos you can share regarding this install?

To be fair Rob that looks a tidy enough job for what you need. However if they wing genuinely works, you’ll want some internal supports for it to rest on from the chassis. A proper wing developing some decent downforce will also have a significant amount of drag. It will be like a parachute on...

Hey all, I’ve finally got around to having a look at what’s involved in fitting my Recaros into the Clio. I’m using the following: Recaro Pole Position ABE seats. Recaro double locking runners Recaro alloy side mounts Jon Fos Xlow Seat bases. Now has anyone got this setup in a Clio they...

Just paint it mate. As long as you’re not doing it with Hammerite on a roller you’re golden. As I’ve said to Martin, there’s lots of interesting “automotive science” on the Internet. 😏

Not sure about the smaller sizes but know the 18” Turinis are flowformed and pretty light for their size. I know you can certainly feel the difference in the steering from heavy vs significantly lighter wheels too. I ran Volk CE28Ns on my Impreza for a while which were sub 7kg for an 18x8 and...

I doubt they're heavier than my 16" Turinis. Worst ways i can flog em on :)

Small update on this, PMS shifter now at a point where its tolerable. One issue i have to admit wasn't the shifters fault but was causing an issue selecting 5th. This turned out to be a worn selector ring on 5th gear which was causing an intermittent notchiness to it engagement. Not sure how...

Seems a fair price to have it done properly. I look at it as I would only be spending the money on a new car or some pcp deal of some sort. There’s nothing I’d realistically rather be driving every day that’s anywhere near the amount of fun for what the 182 offers. I’m guessing that’s where...

Take them off and see if the vibration goes.

Oh sorry I forgot about the Cup Wax Tax. Make it £20k.... you know, just to be sure. 🤣

I want to be able to swap my Turinis (et38.5) come winter without too much dicking about so thinking 16mm max up front.

Up early today for a dawn raid across the Bedfordshire countryside. Came home with 4 brand new 2118s wearing new R888s. Never even been bolted to a car. 😎👌🏼 Now to decide on some spacers. 😅

Clock it, VHT the Calipers, cover it in bullshit shine and put on eBay for £10k 😁

It was still doing 36mpg with the CO through the roof! Naturally I was really shocked it failed the emissions as there was no signs of an issue otherwise.

As said on your thread earlier dude. Mine did similar this year, also showing no faults, unusual behaviour or excess fuel consumption. Turned out to be the pre cat lambda.

Cheers chap 😘👌🏼

Lol, yeah when I first painted it. Although looks different now full of man stuff so you can’t see it as much of it. 😂

When are you adding the stripes Mark? 🤣🤣

Bugger, mine had the same this year too, my guess is lambda sensor. At least theyre the same so you can try it in one location and if not try in the other. Mine was pre cat.

Having personally measured a lot of vehicle ACTs on a daily basis as well as my own projects outside of work I’d say it doesn’t make a blind bit of difference. The paint/coating would have to be extremely thick to start restricting airflow or heat rejection. Your car, you call dude, I know...

Lol, if you put it on with a 12" roller it might, but a light dust of satin black wouldn't make a bind bit of difference. Common misconception that the colour affects the heat rejection efficiency of a cooler. Many high end motorsport cooler manufacturers offer them in black. :)

Love that Martin, cracking shot. I must admit if it were mine the cooler would be black and hidden :)

They have a new set or R888s on them at the mo which i'll use up first :)