Arran's BG 182 OEM+

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Decided to make a project thread for the car to keep everything together, instead of the various threads in media.

Bought the car from Mark (Dr Jekyll) in October 2013 as most will know. Only used as a weekend car so the miles won't change much.

Currently on 78k, with the following mods:

Engine:

ITG Panel Filter
JMS 98 RON map
Matched Inlets
Scorpion RS192 Exhaust + Decat

Brakes:

Wilwood 4 Pot Calipers
Pagid 295mm Disks
DS2500 Pads
Braided Lines

Wheels + Suspension:

Cup Turinis refurbished in silver
Cooksport Springs
Standard Front Shocks
Cup Rear Shocks
5mm Spacers
Stud Conversion

Interior:

Recaro Treadlines
Snappy Re trimmed wheel

Exterior:

3/4 plate
Carbon Fibre:
Engine Cover
Splitter
Exhaust Trims
Rear Wiper Plate
Fog Surrounds
Front and Back Diamonds
Bump Strip



Since purchasing I've not carried out any major changes apart from the removal of some stickers, coolant change, added my private plate and some cosmetic changes to the engine bay as most would of seen here: http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?725942-Engine-bay-tidy-up


Recent Pictures

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

IMG_3967 by Arran Bell, on Flickr

IMG_3959 by Arran Bell, on Flickr

IMG_3974 by Arran Bell, on Flickr

IMG_3799 by Arran Bell, on Flickr

IMG_3792 by Arran Bell, on Flickr

IMG_3779 by Arran Bell, on Flickr

This Year

First on the list is a big service. This will include:

- Both belts changed + Dephaser
- Engine + Gearbox oil change
- Flush and refill brake fluid with new ATE Super Blue
- New air filter, oil filter and pollen filter
- Spark plug change

Its not due until next year but peace of mind and all that

Other plans are:

- Either 2118's or Turini Refurb in anthracite
- Revert back to wheel bolts
- 20mm spacers front and 10mm back
- Uprated engine mounts
- PMS top mounts
- Carbon fibre interior bits
- Trophy spoiler
- Front end respray
- Standard Bullets back on
- Still swaying on a low boost conversion from AndyRg, but will wait a couple of month and see if its just a phase

C&C Welcome

 

[msremmert]

That's a lovely looking car mate. OEM+ is the way forward. It looks like it had lots of love with its previous owner(s) and it sounds like you care about it.
I can vouch for the PMS top mounts though - they really improve the turn-in and I've not noticed any extra noise. Plus they look the tits.

Good to know it's not just me contemplating a low boost conversion though - but the little financial advisor in my brain keeps beating my man-maths. :rasp:

 

[leeds_182]

Looks really good buddy.

 

[Rubicon_]

Cheers guys!
msremmert yeah I'm the same mate lol I think it's fine and want to go ahead then next day I have doubts! Should just go ahead and bite the bullet eh

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Very nice indeed that mate

 

[dmallett]

Looks spot on! Very tidy


Just read it was Mark's old car, no surprise it looks tidy

 

[Bluebeard]

I love that, but please don't ruin it with 2118's or anthracite turinis!

They're like the bad AIDS of the car modifying world.

 

[Jimbo_M]

Lovely!

 

[Mr Plums]

Thats f**king stunning that, its one of the best on here imo.

GRRRRrrrr, gutted i didnt get a bg!

 

[Rubicon_]

Cheers guys, such a nice colour when clean!

Yeah I know what you mean Daniel, it's Austin's BG that makes me want anth, I do like the silver keeps it fresh

 

[Rubicon_]

First of the big service parts arriving...

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

 

[Jekyll]

Looking good already Arran. Engine bay looks good and so do the subtle touches you've done so far.

Will keep an eye on this

 

[Rubicon_]

Thanks Mark, your still the true creator

You've got me wanting these spacers now, will be good to see the ph1 with them on.

 

[Ash']

Good updates my favorite BG on here.

 

[Jekyll]

But you will make it better. Your plans sound good and going OEM+ is the way to go.

 

[Rubicon_]

Managed to source some standard bullets last week from CoopsTurbo. Decided to have a change back to more silver parts rather than red.

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

Next up is the red Wilwood sticker. Marks fitted it pretty well as it won't budge lol going to sand it down, spray black and then hopefully source a silver sticker from Ady on here

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

 

[Cliotoby]

Lovely looking motor. Good to see one looking so fresh.

 

[Dan...]

That looks lovely!

 

[BREMBO]

Looking good mate!

 

[Clio172T]

Loved this when Mark had it, subscribed

 

[Toms_clio]

Always loved this car! Glad your looking after it

 

[adriakin]

Very nice!! Good job!!

 

[Mr R.]

Sliver ftw, so much nicer.

Red makes it look tacky.

 

[Filters]

That engine bay is gleaming!

 

[Rubicon_]

Thanks for the comments

Small update if you could call it that.

Ordered a few more parts off the forum to continue with the OEM+ theme, i wanted to turn more to silver than red.

First up was original dash strips and gear insert:

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

I also purchased new sticker for the Wilwoods from Ady on here, great service.

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

Should be receiving a silver engine cover this week also + removed the wind deflectors. Currently sits like this.

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

Untitled by Arran Bell, on Flickr

The car will be for sale in the next month, feel free to pm for any info

 

[AlexW]

Why you selling it so soon?!

 

[welshname]

Such a lovely car, I prefer it looking more OEM how you have it than when Mark had it (sorry pal).

 

[Rubicon_]

Cheers mate!

My reason for selling is fancying an upgrade, the clio is a great car but miss the luxuries of the bmw. Right now torn between the M135i or Golf R. In no rush though so if they clio sells before it just means i don't have to rush for a new car with having the van.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

How much you looking for?

 

[Rubicon_]

£3000 mate, thats with new MOT and service.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Belter of a 182 for £3k. Been thinking about selling my 225 recently and going back to an RS clio.

 

[Stefan.]

This will sell easy!

 

[jesus]

Wheels look great silver.

 

[Poopensharten]

Love this Arran. You do realise you'll be back though, aye?

 

[Rubicon_]

Probably will be Danny!

Silver engine cover arrived this week.

 

[Jack-D]

This is a very tidy car!

Looks so fresh with the silver additions

 

[Rubicon_]

Cheers pal, so much fresher with silver!

 

[Lawro]

Arran_

Any snaps of the wilwoods with the new decals yet mate?

Intrigued to see what they look like with the silver decals.

 

[Rubicon_]

@Arran_

Any snaps of the wilwoods with the new decals yet mate?

Intrigued to see what they look like with the silver decals.

Funny you should say that mate, I've been doing this today.

Had to sand down the entire face as the old stickers were not budging. Just about to lacquer so will update with pictures soon

 

[Jekyll]

I blame the previous owner tbh

Car looks good Arran. Silver is much better, shame your selling.