250 Cup & BG 182
So once again, I am...and proud of it, an owner of a Clio 182.
This is my third 182. The first I had for 6 years 2010-2016. I lived away for a few years during this time, so my mum looked after it (kind of). Looking back, I wish I’d never sold it but needed something a little more mature for work, so it had to go.
The second one, (another arctic) I purchased last year randomly whilst looking online at clios. Since moving home in 2016, I seem to be online looking at ones for sale constantly. This one came up in very good condition, went to view it, honestly not expecting to buy it, 1 hour later, I’m on the way home with a big smile on my face and a girlfriend following me home thinking ‘here we go again’.
This was sold within a couple of months because I had an itch for a lower mileage example plus, I had just been given a company van and still had a golf GTI as a daily…. and a lack of parking spaces.
I’ve owned two GOLF GTI’s (2005 and 2012), a BMW 330CI, Cooper S a Renault Sport Megane 250 CUP that was by far the best car I’ve driven. Even when I owned the Megane, I found myself checking the forum daily and adverts on piston heads, getting excited about the thought of buying a less powerful, less refined Clio!
Within a couple of weeks of selling the Artic, I purchased a BG from a guy who lived in Birmingham. I’ve had it since October but haven’t posted on the forum due to a lack of time.
Spec was completely standard (182 FF CUP) apart from an F1 sticker on the bonnet and an aftermarket radio. Mileage was 55,000 and it was a minter.
A few things I wasn’t happy about once I got it home. Only had one key, the jack was broken, no splitter, front brakes were corroded although still worked very well. The rear springs were also heavily corroded, and one had a piece missing. The exhaust was also blowing slightly. Tyres were budgets, and on closer inspection, when it wasn’t raining, the 182 wheels had been sprayed and didn’t look great.
What have I done:
A few photos below, once the springs are fitted, ill take some more
This is my third 182. The first I had for 6 years 2010-2016. I lived away for a few years during this time, so my mum looked after it (kind of). Looking back, I wish I’d never sold it but needed something a little more mature for work, so it had to go.
The second one, (another arctic) I purchased last year randomly whilst looking online at clios. Since moving home in 2016, I seem to be online looking at ones for sale constantly. This one came up in very good condition, went to view it, honestly not expecting to buy it, 1 hour later, I’m on the way home with a big smile on my face and a girlfriend following me home thinking ‘here we go again’.
This was sold within a couple of months because I had an itch for a lower mileage example plus, I had just been given a company van and still had a golf GTI as a daily…. and a lack of parking spaces.
I’ve owned two GOLF GTI’s (2005 and 2012), a BMW 330CI, Cooper S a Renault Sport Megane 250 CUP that was by far the best car I’ve driven. Even when I owned the Megane, I found myself checking the forum daily and adverts on piston heads, getting excited about the thought of buying a less powerful, less refined Clio!
Within a couple of weeks of selling the Artic, I purchased a BG from a guy who lived in Birmingham. I’ve had it since October but haven’t posted on the forum due to a lack of time.
Spec was completely standard (182 FF CUP) apart from an F1 sticker on the bonnet and an aftermarket radio. Mileage was 55,000 and it was a minter.
A few things I wasn’t happy about once I got it home. Only had one key, the jack was broken, no splitter, front brakes were corroded although still worked very well. The rear springs were also heavily corroded, and one had a piece missing. The exhaust was also blowing slightly. Tyres were budgets, and on closer inspection, when it wasn’t raining, the 182 wheels had been sprayed and didn’t look great.
What have I done:
- Fixed the exhaust
- Replaced front brakes with Mintex discs and pads
- Replaced rear springs with genuine Renault cup springs (found a receipt which showed the fronts had recently been changed)
- Fitted Recaro Trendlines
- Fitted CUP Turinis with Conti Tyres
- Fitted new mats with 182 cup logo in Anthracite
- Fitted a skoda splitter
- Replaced all indicator bulbs with Diadem Chromes
- Purchased a new jack
- Find some mint 182 cup wheels as I honestly think they look better on a BG, if anyone is selling or interested in a swap let me know.
- Eibach lowering springs (these have now been purchased)
- Replace dampers all round (these have now been purchased)
- Keep her in good condition!
A few photos below, once the springs are fitted, ill take some more
