‘Claud’ The RB 182

[Advikaz]

Off to the ring end of May, bit concerned about the random bogging/misfire yesterday so will try to daily it a bit before hand to see if it rears it's head again. I had just swapped from BP to Shell, don't think that would cause it.....

Took it to the office this morning and was fine.. Not had any EML lights or anything like that yet.

 

[Brigsy]

Prob due a set of new injectors if not replaced recently.

 

[Advikaz]

Prob due a set of new injectors if not replaced recently.

This is the thing. I have no idea.

So am considering doing the lot..... Injectors, Plugs, Leads, Coil Pack and Lambda.


Much penetration on this project.......

 

[Advikaz]

Okay so, just ordered :

Magneti Marelli Injectors
Bosch Lambda Sensor
NGK Plugs
NGK Leads
Valeo Coil Pack

All new upper and lower Inlet Gaskets as mine are going off to MS Engineering.



DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Advikaz]

Update on spend since owning (Purchased 14th October 2023 LOL):

BC Coilovers
Full GEO and Corner weight
Ktech Motorclub Speedline 2118 Lightweight wheels
Nangkang AR1's
Super Pro Camber Bolts
Whiteline Anti Roll Bar
Hel Brake Lines
Pro Line Brake Pipe replacements
Corbeau Seats
New Seat Recievers
New Rear Calipers
Motul RBF660 fluid
New SNR Rear Discs and Bearings
New Disc Spacer (Grams)
Sabelt Steering Wheel
Voluntech Steering Wheel Controls
Momo Ktech Steering BOSS Kit
OEM Oil Filter
Sump Plug & Washer
Millers CFS Oil
Power Flex Engine Mount
Power Flex Dog Bone Mount
Bosch Lambda Sensor
Magneti Marelli Injectors
NGK HT leads
Valeo Coil Pack
New Bonnet (OEM Renault) & Paint
OEM Inlet Gaskets (Upper and Lower)
Dent Removal
Exhaust Leak Repair
Remap
MS Engineering inlets (both)
Inlet Bolts

 

[Mr Underhill]

 

[Mr Underhill]

You can almost guarantee the things you haven't changed will be the things that let you down. Ask me how I know this.

 

[Advikaz]

You can almost guarantee the things you haven't changed will be the things that let you down. Ask me how I know this.

Always the way. But atleast I am giving myself a fighting chance by changing all of the common issues........... is the idea, anyway.

 

[Mr Underhill]

Always the way. But atleast I am giving myself a fighting chance by changing all of the common issues........... is the idea, anyway.

Yeah best way as you can only take the previous owners word that things were done. And they were probably taking the word of the previous, previous, previous owners word as well. Old cars!

I lent my old BG 182 to a mate so he could come with us to the Ring and he didn't spend a penny on it, and i hadn't even started restoring it at that stage. He constantly broke down and if he wasn't in my car, we'd have fookin left him.

 

[Advikaz]

Yeah best way as you can only take the previous owners word that things were done. And they were probably taking the word of the previous, previous, previous owners word as well. Old cars!

If it helps me sleep better at night then it's money well spent aye.

Atleast I'll have a properly maintained one in great condition. Rare these days, as you know.

 

[Mr Underhill]

If it helps me sleep better at night then it's money well spent aye.

Atleast I'll have a properly maintained one in great condition. Rare these days, as you know.

Well, I still think they're bargains and worth spending money on. I bought my i30N for £32,000, kept it for 6 months and sold it back to my company for £25,000. That's depreciation for you.

 

[Advikaz]

Well, I still think they're bargains and worth spending money on. I bought my i30N for £32,000, kept it for 6 months and sold it back to my company for £25,000. That's depreciation for you.

I think the clio probably owes me 10K+ atleast by now lol.

 

[JamesBryan]

Okay so, just ordered :

Magneti Marelli Injectors
Bosch Lambda Sensor
NGK Plugs
NGK Leads
Valeo Coil Pack

All new upper and lower Inlet Gaskets as mine are going off to MS Engineering.



DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Send me the old injectors and I'll ultrasonic clean them and stick some new filter baskets in if you want to keep them as spares.

 

[Advikaz]

Send me the old injectors and I'll ultrasonic clean them and stick some new filter baskets in if you want to keep them as spares.

Cheers shag. I’ll drop you a message when the time comes !

Top man

 

[Advikaz]

More financial reaming 😵

Seemed like a good idea just to replace the lot.

Plugs
Injectors
Leads
Lambda
Coil pack
Inlet gaskets


Redline box oil should arrive tomorrow as well 👍

Getting her prepped for a bit of a road trip to Germany at the end of the month

 

[Matt Cup]

I’ve got those inlet gaskets to fit to mine too.

 

[Advikaz]

I’ve got those inlet gaskets to fit to mine too.

Can’t hurt.. can it.

I was hoping to get the inlets etc off to MS engineering before the road trip, but it’s a bit tight tbh. So will have to wait !

 

[Matt Cup]

Mick @ Diamond found air leaks around my inlets and map/air temp sensors so advised I changed them along with the o rings for the sensors. For the sake of £20odd it makes sense.

 

[Mr Underhill]

More financial reaming 😵

Seemed like a good idea just to replace the lot.View attachment 1691612

Plugs
Injectors
Leads
Lambda
Coil pack
Inlet gaskets


Redline box oil should arrive tomorrow as well 👍

Getting her prepped for a bit of a road trip to Germany at the end of the month

 

[Advikaz]

Exhaust leak, fixed.

I’m really surprised by the difference adding the flexi has made. It’s removed a good amount of resonance through the car. There’s also no rattles or knock anymore.

Also quieter in the cabin in general.

Car feelings like it’s fuelling better now as well.

Win win!

 

[Matt Cup]

That’s a brilliant addition, as Ive added a engine mount insert and a polybushed exhaust mount I have a hell of a lot of vibration through the exhaust system, will look into something like this as it should cure some of it 👍

 

[Advikaz]

That’s a brilliant addition, as Ive added a engine mount insert and a polybushed exhaust mount I have a hell of a lot of vibration through the exhaust system, will look into something like this as it should cure some of it 👍

Power flow did mine 👍👍

 

[Matt Cup]

I’ll see if a local firm can add something when I get time 👍

 

[Advikaz]

Got some snotty jobs out of the way today.

Removed the inlet and fuel rail guard.

Genuine injectors, but some look to have seen better days.

This one in particular looked pretty borked !

Shiny shiny

Fitted up.

Old plugs. Again, genuine. And not in bad condition to be fair. Replaced anyway.

New inlet gasket.

Fitted new leads and Valeo coil pack. Not sure what the one on it was, says made in England so maybe Lucas perhaps ..

Cleaned throttle body as it was pretty minging.

Off to test drive now and hopefully not break down!

 

[Advikaz]

Oh, and I cleaned the map sensor and put new o rings on it

 

[Advikaz]

What a difference!!!!

It’s like a different car. At the top end of the revs it’s not much different, but the mid range and throttle pick up is like a completely different car now! It’s soo much smoother.

Wasn’t my favourite job to do tbh, but I’m mega glad I did it. What a difference!

 

[Advikaz]

Busy day. I’m fucked.

 

[Poopensharten]

The fkin money you’ve plowed into this b*****d🤝🏽😵‍💫

 

[Advikaz]

The fkin money you’ve plowed into this b*****d🤝🏽😵‍💫

🙈😭

Driving it today, it has been worth it.

But still…. 🙈😭. Not done yet either 🙈😭

 

[Poopensharten]

Fair play to you mate, a very well looked after thing is Claud the French prick😂🙈

 

[Advikaz]

Looking for recommendations.

My milltek sits a bit low for my liking, what have you guys used to bring this up or adjust this?

(Old pic but still valid)

 

[leeds2592]

Looking for recommendations.

My milltek sits a bit low for my liking, what have you guys used to bring this up or adjust this?

(Old pic but still valid)

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Sockets.

No special exhaust mount round here. Mines had a 9 and 10mm socket cable tied to the bottom of the hanger for years 😂. Sits bang on imo.

 

[Matt Cup]

Powerflex insert should keep it raised.

 

[Stefan.]

Looking for recommendations.

My milltek sits a bit low for my liking, what have you guys used to bring this up or adjust this?

(Old pic but still valid)

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Don't quote me but I believe these bring it up a tadge

Pardon our interruption...

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Mr Underhill]

Don't quote me but I believe these bring it up a tadge

Pardon our interruption...

www.ebay.co.uk

Yes, they do but I had to put washers on mine to bring it lower as the exhaust tip rubbed against the trim and melted it.

Picture after I added washers and the melted trim.

 

[Advikaz]

Bit of a rush to get the car finished in time to depart for the Nurburgring on Wednesday morning. I've been flat out at work and not had a great deal of time to get the last bits sorted.

This weekend to do's:

- Gearbox Oil (Redline).
- Gearbox Dog Bone.
- Lambda Sensor.

Should all be sorted Sunday.

Hopefully all the refreshing and maintenance I have done will result in a reliable trip....

Plan is to head to Reims, then on to the Ring. Me and a few mates are there for a week for some down time and have a house rented out. Should be good with a great bunch of mates, all from motorsport. The group consists of me in the Baguette, a highly modified VX220T, 718 GT4 and i20N. I am very likely in the slowest car lol. Maybe I should have taken the Aston...

Anyway, looking forward to it. Not been to the Ring since before Covid and it'll be the first time I've really leant on the Clio, so hopefully all the effort and expense will bring some smiles.

 

[Poopensharten]

I reckon you’ll have a better time in the Clio than you would have in the Aston, plus, you’ve spent the same amount of money to upgrade this blue b*****d as the aston cost, i’d be fucked if i was taking the show pony😂

 

[Advikaz]

I reckon you’ll have a better time in the Clio than you would have in the Aston, plus, you’ve spent the same amount of money to upgrade this blue b*****d as the aston cost, i’d be fucked if i was taking the show pony😂

Agreed!

 

[Andy P]

Been interested to hear how your mate gets on with the i20N.

My 172 doesn’t feel any slower than my i20N so I don’t think you will far behind him if at all.

 

[Advikaz]

Been interested to hear how your mate gets on with the i20N.

My 172 doesn’t feel any slower than my i20N so I don’t think you will far behind him if at all.

His is mapped mind. Which will likely make a pretty big difference.

We shall see