Back in the fold with a 182

[super_ted]

Hi all,
Back in the fold with a new 182 project. Had a few mk1 'valvers' around 10 years ago so I've always had a soft spot for the Clio. Had some great fun in them and even went over to 'the ring' with a group of members which was great fun.

I picked this up yesterday, it needs some work but overall I'm happy with it, especially as it was only £700!

The plan is to build it and enter in to the production plus tricolore series next season so I'll start a thread in the project section soon.

I can't work out how to link pictures from photobucket, tried for around 15 mins then gave up so any help on that would be great.

Look forward to meeting some of you.

 

[Louis]

You can attach them directly to the forum which is a lot easier i've found. Otherwise you want the 'img' url on photobucket. You'll have to click on the photos one by one and it should be under 'share' i believe.

 

[imprezaworks]

I used to get photos from Photobucket but it's an ass. The upload image is far easier especially on the phone

 

[super_ted]

Got it, thanks guys.

 

[Louis]

Looks clean mate, needs a cup spoiler though Van looks ace too, much of a build on that?

 

[super_ted]

Thanks. what does the cup spoiler look like then?
I build camper vans for a living, this was just a panel van around 6 weeks ago. It is for sale

 

[super_ted]

 

[Louis]

Holy s**t that's ace! I knew there was something hiding in the back. Love the neon cabinet lights. Should put some on the clio.

 

[Louis]

 

[super_ted]

Haha, maybe not under lighting for the Clio, unless it makes it faster of course.
I see, so cup spoiler is raised profile slightly. I was led to believe it was a cup model so I wonder why it doesn't have it?

 

[Louis]

Might only be cup packed. Meaning it's running different suspension and anthracite wheels. However the other cup pack (Splitter and spoiler) wasn't fitted. Someone with more knowledge might know better than me.

 

[imprezaworks]

Cup packed cars come with the spoiler wheels and splitter. The way you can tell with the suspension is the bolt spacing. 54mm is normal 60mm is hero, the best, god like cup packed suspension cars. People have mentioned going from 54mm to 60mm but it's an ass and you would never tell the difference in the drive.

 

[super_ted]

I see, thanks for info. Just looked through paperwork. Original Renault sales invoice states that its a cup so unsure why it doesn't have spoiler. Not really bothered tbh.

 

[imprezaworks]

Does really make the rear look good tbh

@LeeRS

 

[Louis]

Doesn't have satnav does it?

 

[super_ted]

Does this not look like a cup spoiler from this angle?
No sat nav

 

[imprezaworks]

 

[imprezaworks]

Yours is a standard spoiler

 

[super_ted]

Ah that's a better picture, I can see the difference now.

 

[Louis]

Look at the brake light difference too.

 

[Louis]

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Pic whore

 

[LeeRS]

Before

After

 

[Jekyll]

They probably sold it and replaced it with a boggo spec one as they can fetch for good money sometimes.

 

[Louis]

They probably sold it and replaced it with a boggo spec one as they can fetch for good money sometimes.

Only like 80 quid now haha, guess back then they were worth more. Seems stupid though.

 

[imprezaworks]

They were at one point 120 upwards. Brexit has affected everything

 

[Louis]

They were at one point 120 upwards. Brexit has affected everything

 

[imprezaworks]

BeforeView attachment 170578

After
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No comparison.

 

[LeeRS]

What you mean dipshit.

 

[imprezaworks]

Charming

 

[super_ted]

Thanks for comparison pics. Will get it on the ramp at some point this week and measure the front strut bolt centres to confirm what suspension it has.