‘Claud’ The RB 182

[Advikaz]

Also worth noting, genuine Renault valeo clutches have thicker straps on them compared to the ‘oem’ valeo that you can get from the likes of ECP and GSF. The straps on those ones are noticeably less substantial.

Food for thought then on an ‘upgraded’ option perhaps …?

 

[NorthloopCup]

Food for thought then on an ‘upgraded’ option perhaps …?

Well if you’re going to go for a diff as well, I’d strongly advise upgrading, yes. The diff will load up the clutch even more.

 

[Advikaz]

Well if you’re going to go for a diff as well, I’d strongly advise upgrading, yes. The diff will load up the clutch even more.

Okay mate, we can discuss options when we get to that point

 

[Advikaz]

On a different note

After my gearbox spilt its gutts, the Marshalls told me I was just about to be black flagged for noise

8db over apparently …. Silencers have moved so hoping it’s just a leak

 

[Mr Underhill]

On a different note

After my gearbox spilt its gutts, the Marshalls told me I was just about to be black flagged for noise

8db over apparently …. Silencers have moved so hoping it’s just a leak

What are the limits at Brands?

Pure Motorsport exhausts with sports cat and centre silencers are between 89-92 dB on stock engines.

My new car has consistently been 97db with the same system and that ridiculously loud engine.

 

[Advikaz]

What are the limits at Brands?

Pure Motorsport exhausts with sports cat and centre silencers are between 89-92 dB on stock engines.

My new car has consistently been 97db with the same system and that ridiculously loud engine.

105 static and 92 flyby.

I was 94 static, but apparently 100 on the fly which seems unrealistic to me…

That’s why I’m wondering if the exhaust shifting has caused an issue

Decatted Milltek non res

 

[JamesBryan]

105 static and 92 flyby.

I was 94 static, but apparently 100 on the fly which seems unrealistic to me…

That’s why I’m wondering if the exhaust shifting has caused an issue

Decatted Milltek non res

Never had a problem with the exact same setup on mine. Although I never did Brands.

Same noise limits as everywhere else though.

 

[Mr Underhill]

105 static and 92 flyby.

I was 94 static, but apparently 100 on the fly which seems unrealistic to me…

That’s why I’m wondering if the exhaust shifting has caused an issue

Decatted Milltek non res

Hmmm I’ve never been to a track for a while that uses flyby so I’m not sure what mine would be. Make the journey North.

 

[JamesBryan]

Hmmm I’ve never been to a track for a while that uses flyby so I’m not sure what mine would be. Make the journey North.

Donington does and they're pretty strict.

 

[Mr Underhill]

Donington does and they're pretty strict.

I’ve heard that. It’s been a while since I did Donny

 

[Advikaz]

Donington does and they're pretty strict.

Joke considering the cargo planes taking off at full chat all day and night 😂

 

[Clart]

Not seen anyone get done for noise at donnington and there was some very loud cars there.

 

[Advikaz]

Cracking view

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

The fact this b*****d makes the Aston look cheap to run is f**king incredible😂

(Sorry for your financial pain😘)

 

[Advikaz]

The fact this b*****d makes the Aston look cheap to run is f**king incredible😂

(Sorry for your financial pain😘)

And some people I know think it’s weird that I won’t track the Vantage….. 😂

At this point, I’m potentially even starting to enjoy the deep and thorough rifling I am receiving.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Whose going to fix it mate? Its nigh on the perfect RB tae👌🏼

 

[Advikaz]

Whose going to fix it mate? Its nigh on the perfect RB tae👌🏼

Thanks for the nice comments mate.

I’m sourcing a second box hopefully from @Udder Nonce , will be sending it to Mark @NorthloopCup to check over and refresh where necessary.

Plan is to replace anything on the second box that is even remotely worn and do the seals and syncro’s etc for peace of mind because I cannot be assed putting another box in to find more issues/have another drive related problem within a short time period and have to drag the b*****d back out again.

Then fit a diff and a new clutch as well as potentially, the drive shafts also.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

No half measures with you my guy, fair play Sir👌🏼

 

[Advikaz]

No half measures with you my guy, fair play Sir👌🏼

My bank account doesn’t enjoy this.

My background is racing though, and I’ve spent too much time over the years re fixing other peoples bodge jobs and half jobs. Nothing worse than getting to track and spending all that money and then having a mechanical that, within reason, could be avoided x