Clio number 10, RB 182 Cup

[Djw John]

So you do, that makes you a good person to ask, what wax should I buy for it? I've owned and used 1 wax in my life! Its an original batch of CG Petes 53 and I like it but I also know no different!

 

[imprezaworks]

Tbf that's a very good wax, save your money on getting something else.

 

[Djw John]

But its nearly ran out so I need something! Just same again? Ideally I want it to be good on flame red and saab black

 

[Djw John]

See @imprezaworks I can clean, this was a mere 3 years ago!

DSC_0356 by john.holligan, on Flickr

DSC_0354 by john.holligan, on Flickr

 

[Djw John]

PS, ignore the flaking paint on the bumper!!

 

[imprezaworks]

Bet you cleaned the drivers side only? Lol.

Mmm wax, tbh there are way too many to choose and everyone has their favourite. I have used the meguires quick wax recently and it seems great. Tbh they are much of a muchness. Megs for ease and looks gets my vote

 

[Djw John]

Damn, busted! I'll get a look at that, you ever used the AG wax?

 

[Stefan.]

Mmm clean flamer! :hearteyes:

 

[imprezaworks]

You know I haven't. It gets great reviews though. To get the best results from any wax wether £10 or £100 is prep of the paintwork. Decent paint cleanser, clay bar or an iron product is a good start.

 

[Djw John]

Aye you're right there

 

[182_steve]

That's come up lovely, still think those wheels look spot on on it!

The Autoglym HD Wax is really good to be fair and for £40 ish can't go wrong but as said above everyone has their fav's

 

[Djw John]

Cheers Steve, wee bit of research needed I think

 

[imprezaworks]

Buy this stuff. Looks great and piece of piss to use

 

[imprezaworks]

 

[Stay Puft]

Car looks great. I have such an urge for a special colour like RB or LY.

@imprezaworks Dan, do you use that by hand or DA? Think i'll buy some meguirs wax soon, need to get back into cleaning.

 

[imprezaworks]

By hand mate

 

[Djw John]

That does look very good. You won't know how long it lasts for though will you? I wait until the beading stops and then another 6-12 months before doing it again

 

[imprezaworks]

No idea tbh. I top up every other week, keeps me busy in work lol

 

[Djw John]

No idea tbh. I top up every other week, keeps me busy in work lol

I look at computers. That I hate. Got any jobs going? I promise to wash the car in company time.

 

[182_steve]

WOW :frowning: that is all!

 

[imprezaworks]

I look at computers. That I hate. Got any jobs going? I promise to wash the car in company time.

I've been there ten years and wash the car every Sunday. So nope no jobs lol

 

[Djw John]

Well a bit of progress has been made tonight, sourced a retrimmed wheel, xenons and a new grille along with a few other odds and sods.
Picked them up last night attached to this

Forgot to take pics of the front end of the rb but the bg looks like this now

And the wheel has gone from

Whilst it's not the design I'd spec it's better than what I had.

 

[Djw John]

Well after nicking the grille off my black one for the blue one I thought I should put some vinyls back on, it's had them at some point in the past and is why there is missing paint from it. It's not to my taste really but it looks a bit better than I expected.

And the RB is ready for the show tomorrow bar some tyre shine once there, a spray of quick detailer and some glass cleaner. More and better pics to come soon. Big thanks to Jamie for cleaning up the xenons and rear lights, really transformed the car.

 

[imprezaworks]

Looking great

 

[Djw John]

Cheers Dan, I'm really pleased with it and really pleased I decided to keep it.

 

[imprezaworks]

What's the future plans hold? Your moving house arnt you?

 

[Djw John]

Yeah we've sold but not managed to buy yet. And own 5 cars.
I'll be having a clear out for sure! For the RB I'll be swapping the exhaust from my black one, it has a centre box and given that we're using it more and more the noise is getting a bit much at motorway speeds.
Once that's done I'll be keeping an eye out for bumpers with the rear being a priority.

 

[Djw John]

Took just a couple of pics today once the show was over

01-DSC_0264 by john.holligan, on Flickr

02-DSC_0268 by john.holligan, on Flickr

03-DSC_0269 by john.holligan, on Flickr

14-DSC_0301 by john.holligan, on Flickr

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks fab. Every time I see pics of this or take pics of mine I think don't sell it.

 

[Stefan.]

That looks really good!!!!

Nice work

 

[Djw John]

Photos are pretty sympathetic but a pair of bumpers would see me happy! That and the quieter exhaust will maybe even keep me satisfied for a while!

Really am so glad I didn't sell it.

 

[koi]

Looked good when I seen it, you the last one out?

 

[Djw John]

One of! Dave, Mick, Marc and I were the last to leave the stand and just drove straight out

 

[Djw John]

Oh and thanks very much, so happy that I bought those wheels, even if I've killed a pair of tyres in about 3500 miles!

 

[Djw John]

Another one from yesterday courtesy of @gav896

 

[koi]

Oh and thanks very much, so happy that I bought those wheels, even if I've killed a pair of tyres in about 3500 miles!

Those tyres were pretty much new [emoji33]

 

[Djw John]

Yup. Turns out they're pretty soft

 

[Djw John]

So a bit more stealing from the BG done tonight, moved over a set of Focal 6.5" components and a vibe amp. Still to set it up properly with the underseat sub too but I think it's gonna sound pretty decent for a basic set up. No before or after pics as you can't see anything so here's a during.

 

[182_steve]

That looks soo smart in those after show pics, loving the tripod!! :smile:

Looks a complete mission with the speakers but well worth it, I had Focal's in my old Civic Type-R and they sounded great, they are an expensive speaker new!

 

[Djw John]

That looks soo smart in those after show pics, loving the tripod!! :smile:

Looks a complete mission with the speakers but well worth it, I had Focal's in my old Civic Type-R and they sounded great, they are an expensive speaker new!

Thanks man, I'm really happy with it now, feel like it's become my car now which is the first time in a long time.

They've transformed the sound, and that's coming from half decent alpines.