All Racing Blue 182's on the Forum...

[clioben182]

Moist!

Gushing :tongueout:

 

[Jenesaisqoui]

Could you PM me some details on this please as could be interested in it when you sell . Cheers

Sure mate, I've got what can only be described as an essay of an advert written out for it. I'll send it later when I'm back from work

 

[Jekyll]

Full hero in winter on a daily?

I want to be like Scottish John but im not manly enough! @Djw John

It was dirtier, but the rain has cleaned it a bit tbh.

 

[Djw John]

lol! It's a good start. Now do nothing to it at all for 2 weeks and you might catch up!
Mine now isn't getting dirtier bar plates and lights.

 

[rsdan]

Sure mate, I've got what can only be described as an essay of an advert written out for it. I'll send it later when I'm back from work :smile:

That'll be brilliant thanks

 

[Coops Mk1]

Amazing she's still going strong mate?!

Yes mate, just clocked 160k other week @makavelli
did the belts and clutch earlier this year so she's all set. Only thing really letting her down is small scab of rust on drivers rear arch and the usual stone chips up front. I'll get that lot sorted in the new year I reckon.

 

[Coops Mk1]

oh and the damage the badger did over 10 years ago.......still there, both rads still holding strong for now!lol!!

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/hit-a-badger-gutted.121503/

 

[makavelli]

oh and the damage the badger did over 10 years ago.......still there, both rads still holding strong for now!lol!!

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/hit-a-badger-gutted.121503/

Omg 10 years I still remember it like yesterday! The zip ties I used for the rads were probably more secure than the French clips haha!

 

[Jekyll]

I couldn't take it no more! Like @BGEarles 2 weeks is all i could take. Quick bucket and sponge and its back to cleanish again!

Saying that, i work on a farm so itll be dirty before i drive off the grounds!

 

[BGEarles]

I need white 2118s' [emoji20] Looks great!

Might be getting some B14's off a mate of mine in a few weeks as he just bought a new car and i'm after his suspension, will keep everybody posted. If that fails it'll be getting a suspension refresh early next year [emoji16]


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[Jekyll]

B14s are great. I love mine.

They are a brilliant regualar and fast road coilover.

 

[Jekyll]

Few from the other day at work (pre cleaned) when it was foggy.

 

[imprezaworks]

Nice

 

[imprezaworks]

 

[Jekyll]

Looks kinda purple in that pic dan.

Although a flat colour, RB looks so different in many lights.

 

[imprezaworks]

Was half four ish mate

 

[Jekyll]

Still looks sexy AF.

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheers mark

 

[GrahamV182]

My 182 came out of the garage yesterday for its spring clean and check over ..... my first competition of 2017 is on the 2nd April (Clay Pigeon Kart circuit - two laps against the clock - brilliant fun in a Clio).

Some images -

 

[imprezaworks]

That looks ace

 

[GrahamV182]

Thanks @imprezaworks ... its come a long way since this .....

 

[imprezaworks]

When was it like that mate

 

[Jekyll]

I remember that car from the magazine.

Everything was ktec!

 

[GrahamV182]

Re: 'When was it like that?'

It was like that from 2009 to about 2011 ... I think. Its an interesting story how I acquired M100CUP.....

My background is that I've sprinted and hillclimbed cars for about 12 years now - I had a lot of success in a very fast Caterham Superlight 'R' but wanted something more docile in my old age. My retirement was fast approaching so I sold the Caterham / trailer and decided to buy a small, hot hatch that I could drive to events, have a bit of fun and then drive home.
I went to K-Tec to have a look at a Clio 197 that had a nice suspension and brake upgrade - not cheap, but in very good condition and well looked after. When I was there I had a long chat with Sean Martin (the main guru) and he asked me what my 'basic requirements' were. My list included -

• Reliability (as I was driving to and from competitions);
• Competitive (against non-turbo, non 4 wheel drive cars);
• Something that wasn't too stupid or harsh for the road;
• Something that made me smile when I drove it.

Sean at K-Tec gave me two options -

1) The nice 197 with the suspension / brake upgrades (very sensible for the road, but a bit boring) ...
2) For the same money they could build me a 182 based on a 'wreck' they had around the back - this was M100CUP.​

Tough decision as both options were similar money but at the time the 182 seemed to have more / cheaper tuning options and of course was a lot lighter. So i went for the Racing Blue 182. The shell of M100CUP had been sat around the back of K-Tec for about a year and the car looked as if it was destined to be broken for spares - it was covered in about an inch of dust and was in a bit of a state. It was a non-runner - it had been turbo'ed but the engine had blown up and the car needed rebuilding with a lot of TLC to get it back on the road.

The spec now as built by K-Tec is basically -

• 50,000 miles base car (was 48,000 when I bought it);
• Brand new K-Tec Renault engine with 197 cams (208 bhp);
• Jenvey Throttle bodies;
• GAZ coilovers;
• Quaife Diff;
• Wilwood brakes with Mintex pads;
• K-Tec sports CAT;
• K-Tec exhaust;
• Short shift gear lever thingy (pain in the arse);
• New Speedline 2118s;
• Toyo R888Rs;
• Carbon K-Tec seats;
• New four point harnesses;
• Half roll cage;
• OMP steering wheel;
• Air con delete
• Loads of carbon trim from the previous owner.

Overall - a completely different experience to the Caterham - and I am still getting used to driving the Clio

 

[Jekyll]

Nice story there mate. Good to see that it was bought back to life.

It's nice to see it has a nice role and is being used to its potential as well as looking great.

 

[Clio_fool]

Re: 'When was it like that?'

It was like that from 2009 to about 2011 ... I think. Its an interesting story how I acquired M100CUP.....

My background is that I've sprinted and hillclimbed cars for about 12 years now - I had a lot of success in a very fast Caterham Superlight 'R' but wanted something more docile in my old age. My retirement was fast approaching so I sold the Caterham / trailer and decided to buy a small, hot hatch that I could drive to events, have a bit of fun and then drive home.
I went to K-Tec to have a look at a Clio 197 that had a nice suspension and brake upgrade - not cheap, but in very good condition and well looked after. When I was there I had a long chat with Sean Martin (the main guru) and he asked me what my 'basic requirements' were. My list included -

• Reliability (as I was driving to and from competitions);
• Competitive (against non-turbo, non 4 wheel drive cars);
• Something that wasn't too stupid or harsh for the road;
• Something that made me smile when I drove it.

Sean at K-Tec gave me two options -

1) The nice 197 with the suspension / brake upgrades (very sensible for the road, but a bit boring) ...
2) For the same money they could build me a 182 based on a 'wreck' they had around the back - this was M100CUP.​

Tough decision as both options were similar money but at the time the 182 seemed to have more / cheaper tuning options and of course was a lot lighter. So i went for the Racing Blue 182. The shell of M100CUP had been sat around the back of K-Tec for about a year and the car looked as if it was destined to be broken for spares - it was covered in about an inch of dust and was in a bit of a state. It was a non-runner - it had been turbo'ed but the engine had blown up and the car needed rebuilding with a lot of TLC to get it back on the road.

The spec now as built by K-Tec is basically -

• 50,000 miles base car (was 48,000 when I bought it);
• Brand new K-Tec Renault engine with 197 cams (208 bhp);
• Jenvey Throttle bodies;
• GAZ coilovers;
• Quaife Diff;
• Wilwood brakes with Mintex pads;
• K-Tec sports CAT;
• K-Tec exhaust;
• Short shift gear lever thingy (pain in the arse);
• New Speedline 2118s;
• Toyo R888Rs;
• Carbon K-Tec seats;
• New four point harnesses;
• Half roll cage;
• OMP steering wheel;
• Air con delete
• Loads of carbon trim from the previous owner.

Overall - a completely different experience to the Caterham - and I am still getting used to driving the Clio

Sounds great, and it's good to hear of one being saved from the breakers. It deserves a proper project thread, folks would be interested in following your progress with the car and competing.

 

[Jekyll]

Absolutely agree on the project thread.

 

[Djw John]

Yeah it would be good if you can be bothered!

I remember the last owner as being pretty aggressive and I'm sure he ripped some folk off so it's good to hear it's gone to someone who looks after it and kicks its head in!

 

[Jekyll]

 

[Louis]

Loving the timelapse edit Mark!

 

[R29TJR]

About time I got involved!!!

 

[VR46-G@Z]

That looks immaculate @a17vts Very good work......:up:

 

[AIRBORNEGOD]

My Racing Blue FF. Sorry about the crappy iPhone pictures as they don't do the car justice. Standard apart from the turinis and a miltek cat-back exhaust.
Cheers
Ross

 

[Stefan.]

Ooh very nice

 

[imprezaworks]

Very nice indeed

 

[Clio_fool]

Looks bloody marvellous in the sun. Had it long @AIRBORNEGOD?

 

[AIRBORNEGOD]

Looks bloody marvellous in the sun. Had it long @AIRBORNEGOD?

Thanks mate. Since December last year so not long! Had an Ibiza cupra before which my girlfriend has now. Doesn't compare to the Clio.

 

[Jekyll]

Are they 15" turinis?

 

[AIRBORNEGOD]

Are they 15" turinis?

No,they're 16's.

 

[Mr Plums]

Some nice cars in here, but dont you wish you bought a manly colour like arctic blue?

Rb is very girly, each to their own x