182 Cup...what upgrades?

[Dave H]

I've a 182 Cup in RB on 25k.I have had a re-map and also fitted the front seats and steering wheel from a FF 182. I need a front splitter,a few dings removing (£30 from a guy l know) and a damn good clean and polish.Everything else is standard.

I was thinking about lowering it a little (can this be done without fitting anything new?) and maybe trying to get a little more power from the engine.


What upgrades do you recommend?

 

[john182rs]

air filter or induction kit, decat pipe, eibach sport line springs would be the cheapest of options.

 

[Dave H]

How much these springs reduce the ride height by?

 

[Mike_182]

Headlights out of a FF.

Where they could deem those as 'weight reduction' I don't know. I think the total difference in weight is equivalent to my testicle.

 

[Jonny1*2]

How much these springs reduce the ride height by?

about 30mm all round mate with the sportlines

 

[Tav]

Headlights out of a FF.

Where they could deem those as 'weight reduction' I don't know. I think the total difference in weight is equivalent to my testicle.

It's a pain in the ass reduction. Cheaper to spec. originally (the whole point of the Cup), cheaper to replace and you don't have to worry about your head light washers giving up the ghost. Win win win.

 

[jesus]

If you're lowering it, go the whole way and get some coilovers. It's one of the best mods you can do, mainly for handling and looks as well. My 1.2 was so much fun jst because it had coilovers, not having to break round corners, just felt like it was on rails.

 

[stuart1989]

whats are best collis for a cup? sure they are different to a ff?

 

[Šįk]

ENGINE
-Ktec pannel filter
-Ktec Zorst system
-JMS Matched Inlets
-JMS custom map

CHASSIS
-Brembo HC disks
-Ferrodo DS2500 Pads
-Braided Brake Lines
-Pe2 tyres
-Second hand H&R coilovers or other top notch coilovers!

^^ Best Bang for Buck mods that can be done

Done/

 

[ForceIndia]

Wouldn't bother with engine mods. Lots of cash for very little difference. Brakes/suspension/decent seats are where your cash should go.

 

[Dave H]

Wouldn't bother with engine mods. Lots of cash for very little difference. Brakes/suspension/decent seats are where your cash should go.

I agree.Would have to spend a few grand to really up the performance.I already have seats l'm happy with and have just fitted new fronts discs and pads so with no increase in power l'm happy with them.

The car will be 5 years old in March so time for the belts etc.It has a very slight oil leak on the top cover which means changing the belts if it's sorted out...and it's a year since it's last oil change.So with all that in mind this is what l'm thinking...

Eibach Sportline springs from K-Tec
K-Tec panel filter
36,000 mile service (with new spark plugs)
All of the above at Birchdown

Panel dings sorted (£30)
A fooking good polish and vac out

That could cost nealy a grand l think but if l did sell the car then at least it will be worth top value.

 

[Tav]

People do realise the 182 Cup actually handles amazingly well on standard suspension?

 

[Dave H]

People do realise the 182 Cup actually handles amazingly well on standard suspension?

True,true...but the Cup also looks better sitting slightly lower IMO

 

[Šįk]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=452422

 

[Tav]

True,true...but the Cup also looks better sitting slightly lower IMO

True, the arch gap is a little bit big from some angles.