chris' 182

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Looking good!

I hate those built not bought stickers, I'd say they'd be relevant if you built the car from the shell lol

 

[chrishesketh]

Looking good!

I hate those built not bought stickers, I'd say they'd be relevant if you built the car from the shell lol

haha thanks! it's not on her I was going to put it on the front bumper to cover a tiny crack so we shall see how it looks I'll update a photo this weekend and if it not good i will get it off!!

 

[chrishesketh]

so today I had a little touch up under the hood! long time coming this but finally did it

had a few issues but managed to sort it all out [emoji6]

finally sander the lettering again to make it readable

 

[dann2707]

Looks awesome like that mate.

 

[chrishesketh]

Looks awesome like that mate.

cheers mate getting a little closer step by step [emoji106]

 

[Mr Plums]

Looks better mate, but i would have gone for an anthracite colour on the inlet and rail guard.

 

[chrishesketh]

Looks better mate, but i would have gone for an anthracite colour on the inlet and rail guard.

nothing's anthracite on my car, everything's black mate so just saying with the colour scheme [emoji106]

 

[PP200t]

What did you use in the rocker cover, brush on vht? Looks really good!

 

[chrishesketh]

What did you use in the rocker cover, brush on vht? Looks really good!

just used a brush mate, didn't risk taking it off as I was told it holds the cams in place also! just cleaned it up with wet and dry and painted it in place [emoji106]

 

[PP200t]

just used a brush mate, didn't risk taking it off as I was told it holds the cams in place also! just cleaned it up with wet and dry and painted it in place [emoji106]

Ah right, might have to copy you then when it warms up. Makes such a difference to the engine!

 

[chrishesketh]

Ah right, might have to copy you then when it warms up. Makes such a difference to the engine!

just a pain to paint the aluminium! I went for a mottled affect by dabbing the paint brush on the paint as it dried, can get a close up photo if you want one? gave it all about 3 layers! I used a rattle can on the plenum/upper inlet tho and then sanded the lettering once dried

 

[chrishesketh]

 

[chrishesketh]

spent the day at EFI today! had a great day and im pleased with my results compared to the rest! time to focus on saving for some good coils

 

[chrishesketh]

Not much happening at the minute! Got my hands on a cup spoiler which makes the car look a lot better! Few minor problems, but it's French what do you expect hopefully ordering some GAZ coil overs for the front in March with my birthday money

 

[Ryan6926]

That looks awesome, Apart from the Brake problem has it been reliable? I'm after a 172 myself and just wanting to see if they're reliable enough

I'd maybe paint the calipers blue to match the car colour, would look great behind the dark wheels I think

 

[dann2707]

Looks great Chris mate wind deflectors really work with the dark bullets and wheels

 

[Mr Plums]

Looks great that mate

 

[chrishesketh]

That looks awesome, Apart from the Brake problem has it been reliable? I'm after a 172 myself and just wanting to see if they're reliable enough :smile:

I'd maybe paint the calipers blue to match the car colour, would look great behind the dark wheels I think :smile:

If im being honest, as many will say if you want reliability french isnt what you want! My list isnt as long as others tbh but its more than the brakes! Currently my power steering switch is leaking, last month new thermostat! Had a few little things but guess thats down to age of the car? I wouldnt change it for the world, doubt i will ever sell it most parts arent too bad to replace IMO! Major thing to look for would be cambelt and aux belt history, and service history!

 

[chrishesketh]

Looks great Chris mate :smile: wind deflectors really work with the dark bullets and wheels :smiley:

And the tinted side repeators? but cheers mate slowly getting there now just need some coils up front! Yours looks well loving the spoiler

 

[Ryan6926]

If im being honest, as many will say if you want reliability french isnt what you want! My list isnt as long as others tbh but its more than the brakes! Currently my power steering switch is leaking, last month new thermostat! Had a few little things but guess thats down to age of the car? I wouldnt change it for the world, doubt i will ever sell it most parts arent too bad to replace IMO! Major thing to look for would be cambelt and aux belt history, and service history!

Nice one Chris thanks for the reply, we used to have a Clio DCi which lasted 6 years without any massive issues I was just curious as to if these are reliable given the power from them or any weak points but they seem fairly solid if looked after

I'll stop bugging you now lol

Cheers and keep up the good work :-D

 

[chrishesketh]

Cold day to be working on the car, but I fixed my power steering leak with a new sensor [emoji106]

 

[chrishesketh]

Gaz Coilovers ordered this afternoon! Exciting times

 

[chrishesketh]

Knocked together some brake ducts only took 5 minutes! Need spraying now black [emoji106]

 

[chrishesketh]

Fitted after a clean today

 

[chrishesketh]

Just purchased 5x15" team dynamic pro race 1.2s! Need a refurb but all straight and no damage! Planning on getting them refurbed black with red writing ready or summer! Coilovers arrive tomorrow! All in all I'm having a happy birthday today [emoji106]

 

[dann2707]

Happy Birthday dude!

 

[chrishesketh]

Happy Birthday dude!

Cheers buddy [emoji106][emoji106]

 

[chrishesketh]

Out with the old in with the new [emoji106]

 

[chrishesketh]

Few more updates:
Here's the filter fitted, fits nicely not too snug

My Gaz coils arrived which are about to be put on now

And my team dynamic pro race 1.2s arrived

Going to have them refurbed black with red writing and lace them with federal 595 Rs-r 195/50/15

 

[Adam93]

Great work so far Chris, i was really impressed with yours at the EFI day, a healthy 182 you've got there mate.

 

[chrishesketh]

Great work so far Chris, i was really impressed with yours at the EFI day, a healthy 182 you've got there mate.

Cheers mate can't wait to get the 15s on, just got the coils fitted now time for a tad bit of adjustment

 

[Mr Plums]

What figures did it make mate?

 

[Adam93]

Think it made 179.9 bhp.

 

[chrishesketh]

What figures did it make mate?

Yeah mate there's a post with it in somewhere! 177.9bhp and 160lbs trq

 

[chrishesketh]

Coils are on, still toying with the ride high and dampening but they're a huge improvement already! Can't wait for a nice weekend away to Anglesey in the car

 

[chrishesketh]

Hit the big 60k today whilst I was at Anglesey!

Cars sitting pretty but still playing with the dampening! Think the rears going to be raised a little still

 

[chrishesketh]

Wheels are going in for a refurb today so I'm looking at tires also! Found nankangs ns2r for £198 in 195/50/15

 

[chrishesketh]

 

[Mr Plums]

Let me know what those leads are like mate, I want some blue ones but the megnecor ones are expensive.

 

[chrishesketh]

Let me know what those leads are like mate, I want some blue ones but the megnecor ones are expensive.

Will do buddy! I messaged a lad who had used them for over 18 months and never had any issues so went for them!