2005 RB 182 Cup

[fowlerboy7]

Can't wait to see the finished product Tom! Keep us posted.

 

[R29TJR]

As I'm sure some of you may have seen on IG there has been some updates:

 

[R29TJR]

 

[frayz]

Im not the only one im sure. I've massive paint envy

 

[Mr Underhill]

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It’s just insane. I know from experience the amount of work, commitment and the unlimited amount of hours needed to do a project like this. And this is on another level to what I’m doing. It’s why it’s so bloody brilliant.

I suspect you’re keeping the Blue theme underneath the arches Tom but are you planning on keeping it Blue along the floor pan/chassis legs as well?

 

[R29TJR]

Can't wait to see the finished product Tom! Keep us posted.

I can't wait either. Alex now has the shell and I believe all the parts, so just a case of putting it all back together.

Im not the only one im sure. I've massive paint envy

I'm so pleased with it, helps so much knowing Alex understands the desired outcome.

It’s just insane. I know from experience the amount of work, commitment and the unlimited amount of hours needed to do a project like this. And this is on another level to what I’m doing. It’s why it’s so bloody brilliant.

I suspect you’re keeping the Blue theme underneath the arches Tom but are you planning on keeping it Blue along the floor pan/chassis legs as well?

Although I've had engaged someone to complete all my work unlike you, as I don't have the skills! Blue will be everywhere...

As said above the car is now back with Alex so he can now work his magic putting it together.

 

[RSRowe]

It's mad how your wheel essentially falling off has bought about this entire rebuild.
The result is going to be amazing!

 

[JamesBryan]

This is f**king mint!

Can't begin to imagine how much this is costing 😅

 

[R29TJR]

It's mad how your wheel essentially falling off has bought about this entire rebuild.
The result is going to be amazing!

To be honest this was going to happen irrespective of the incident at Oulton, this was always on my radar to do however truth be told I wouldn't have done it so soon.

This is f**king mint!

Can't begin to imagine how much this is costing 😅

Thanks. Its not cheap however it will be how I want the car.

 

[Jekyll]

You've been saying for ages that you wanted to do this and it's for keeps so glad to see it's actually happening and true to your word.

 

[SharpyClio]

I'd love to do this to mine at some point. Its going to be amazing once its done!

 

[Mr Underhill]

I'd love to do this to mine at some point. Its going to be amazing once its done!

Just do it section by section. Start from the back and work your way down.

 

[SharpyClio]

Just do it section by section. Start from the back and work your way down.

Yeah, when you look at it as a single project its a bit daunting. But I have some plans to make a start with on mine. These threads are great inspiration though.

 

[R29TJR]

Update August 2022 - Don't get too excited!

Nothing major to report but thought best to update this thread.

With the high standards both Alex & I are aiming for it was always going to be a slow project. The car is currently back in with paint as there were a few areas Alex wasn't 100% happy with.

However priory to it going back I had the following updates:

Rear heat shield made by AW Motorworks:

Engine in place:

The past week I managed to get hold of a sump guard. I've been after one of these since I bottomed out on a local country road and got the gear linkage stuck, hopefully this will help prevent this. I'll give this a good clean up and get it dropped off to AW Motorworks whom will take care of fitting.

In other random news, I've hopefully secured another Recaro Pole Position so that I can run a passenger seat, I may also be selling my gold 2118's as I have more wheels than sense but we'll see.

I'll try to keep this up-to-date and I look forward to getting it back on the road.

Tom

 

[MrBlonde]

You jammy git,ive been looking for a sump guard also!.where did you find it?.

Looks mega mate tho & i hear your getting a set of certain other things?🤔

 

[frayz]

🫣

 

[R29TJR]

You jammy git,ive been looking for a sump guard also!.where did you find it?.

Looks mega mate tho & i hear your getting a set of certain other things?🤔

I've been after one for ages also, ever since I knocked my gear linkage locally and it got stuck in gear.

This popped up on FB and I jumped on it right away.

🫣

Going to tidy it up this weekend and hopefully drop it off to Alex for fitting.

 

[MrBlonde]

Ive had the same problem mate,i hit a brick & got stuck in gear,no damage tho.What FB group did you find it on?.i need to look at more places.

 

[Jekyll]

That wasn't the sump guard in lowestoft was it? I was eyeing that up myself but pondered on it too long!

 

[R29TJR]

Ive had the same problem mate,i hit a brick & got stuck in gear,no damage tho.What FB group did you find it on?.i need to look at more places.

It was a Clio FB group but I can't re-call which one.

That wasn't the sump guard in lowestoft was it? I was eyeing that up myself but pondered on it too long!

Indeed it was based in Lowestoft. Really good chap to deal with, I was going to collect but was really inconvenient however the chap selling packaged it up for me and posted. TBF I jumped on it pretty quick and really pleased I did.

 

[R29TJR]

November '22

Updates on here has been slow, mainly down to life being busy and if I'm honest I'm loving the Caterham too much, however the Clio is near completion. Alex at AW Motorworks has been great, All going well the car will be finished before 2022 is over. I've been really poor updating both IG and here with the progress however here are a couple of pics:

This pics is a very old but I don't believe I shared it previously:

and this is one of the more recent pics from Alex showing a majority of the engine bay all back together:

As soon as the car is back from Alex I'll be sure to get a load of pics.

Tom

 

[MrBlonde]

I think im going down to Alexs tomorrow mate,so could get some photos for you?

 

[R29TJR]

I think im going down to Alexs tomorrow mate,so could get some photos for you?

I would love that please mate.

 

[MrBlonde]

I would love that please mate.

Not 100% yet,but if i do i will (its for my work)

 

[Little Newms]

Just read the whole thread. What an awesome build!

I was at AWM earlier this year and I never knew it was this car I was dribbling over. It looks amazing in the flesh 👍🏻

 

[R29TJR]

Just read the whole thread. What an awesome build!

I was at AWM earlier this year and I never knew it was this car I was dribbling over. It looks amazing in the flesh 👍🏻

Thanks for the kind words, the closer to collection time the more excited I'm getting tbh.

 

[R29TJR]

Still making progress...

 

[MrBlonde]

I did see Alex today mate & heard good things are coming soon😁

 

[hazzamondo]

Is this finished yet Tom ? @R29TJR

 

[R29TJR]

December '22 - Back from AW Motorworks

Just before Christmas I collected the car from Alex. I'm so pleased with the outcome. I need to spend sometime cleaning it all up and coating everything but I'll wait until the weather is better and I'll collect from storage. I only got a few pics after the journey back from Alex's to mine but I think they'll demonstrate the level of work. I must also say the pics do not do the work justice:

I've recently emailed Engine Dynamics to get it mapped and then we're done and ready for some trackdays in 2023!

Once I have the car out of storage and its been properly cleaned I'll probably get it booked in for a photoshoot, I'll also post a detailed list of all jobs completed over the past 12 months.

Finally a massive thank you to Alex. He really is an expert in this field and from the get go he understood my vision and he delivered.

Keep you all posted.

Tom

 

[MrBlonde]

👌🏻 Got to be the Best Clio now mate,looks mega from what ive seen at Alexs and from your photos.Look forward to seeing it this year mate.

 

[Krarl]

p**n

Utter dick throbbing p**n

 

[Mr Underhill]

December '22 - Back from AW Motorworks

Just before Christmas I collected the car from Alex. I'm so pleased with the outcome. I need to spend sometime cleaning it all up and coating everything but I'll wait until the weather is better and I'll collect from storage. I only got a few pics after the journey back from Alex's to mine but I think they'll demonstrate the level of work. I must also say the pics do not do the work justice:

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I've recently emailed Engine Dynamics to get it mapped and then we're done and ready for some trackdays in 2023!

Once I have the car out of storage and its been properly cleaned I'll probably get it booked in for a photoshoot, I'll also post a detailed list of all jobs completed over the past 12 months.

Finally a massive thank you to Alex. He really is an expert in this field and from the get go he understood my vision and he delivered.

Keep you all posted.

Tom

It must be so satisfying knowing how clean and well preserved that car is. Awesome job by Alex.

 

[Jekyll]

Quite possibly the best fast road/track RB out there IMO.

Everything's done properly and done to a great standard. It's definitely come a long way since you first got it those years ago.

 

[Simon1975]

Looks mint. I'd hate to even contemplate what you've spent but I'm sure it's worth it. Last time mine was in the same picture as yours. Hopefully they won't be pictured together again. Don't want to embarrass my poor motor. Hopefully see it on track soon.

 

[Brigsy]

Looks mega.

 

[SharpyClio]

There are a few cars on here i'd love to see in the flesh this is one of them. Looks incredible.

 

[R29TJR]

👌🏻 Got to be the Best Clio now mate,looks mega from what ive seen at Alexs and from your photos.Look forward to seeing it this year mate.

Thanks. I need to get a few dates in the diary for meet ups!

p**n

Utter dick throbbing p**n

Cheers, I was a little excited when collecting.

It must be so satisfying knowing how clean and well preserved that car is. Awesome job by Alex.

Well the hope is the Clio will be good for another 15-20 years!

Quite possibly the best fast road/track RB out there IMO.

Everything's done properly and done to a great standard. It's definitely come a long way since you first got it those years ago.

Thanks Mark. It was always the long term plan to get the Clio to this spec. Really pleased I got it to where I wanted it to be.

Looks mint. I'd hate to even contemplate what you've spent but I'm sure it's worth it. Last time mine was in the same picture as yours. Hopefully they won't be pictured together again. Don't want to embarrass my poor motor. Hopefully see it on track soon.

It wasn't cheap but this was the plan from when I first got the car. I'm looking forward to getting in on track.

Looks mega.

Cheers buddy!

There are a few cars on here i'd love to see in the flesh this is one of them. Looks incredible.

I'll definitely try and drive it as much as possible this year, so hopefully meet a few faces.