Earlesey's RB 182 thread.

[BGEarles]

Having owned this about 3 months now and using is as my daily, i've got to say it puts a smile on my face every time.

Bought the car from @DTM Cars Ltd and got to say their a great bunch to deal with, the car was everything that i was looking for; All belts were recently done inc dephaser pulley which was a must, #FSH and was all round a clean looked after car. Also come with Eibach Sportline springs & KTR exhaust system, BONUS! 100% worth the 9 hour all round trip!

Anyways car as it stands when bought it (pics from the advert)...

As it stands now over 3 months of ownership...

As you can see I've made some changes to the car; Carbon goodies(from @SprayShack), new style RS badge, @snappy retrimmed steering wheel, genuine RS car mats and a few other little bits and bobs I've forgotten to mention..

Also have Dynamatted the car out and upgraded speakers all round, pics and spec to follow..

This will be a slow progress with plenty of ideas on my mind.

Any like/dislike comments welcome [emoji4]

 

[BGEarles]

Took advantage of the good weather today and gave the cars a good wash, bit of snow foam fun [emoji41]

 

[BGEarles]

JL Audio C2 650 front speakers + Dynamat.

JL Audio tweeters & crossovers.

JL Audio C2 650x rear speakers + Dynamat.

More Dynamat.

Will be starting a boot build before summer when i finally decide which sub and amp i want to go for, ideally want to stick to JL Audio stuff [emoji41] Will be getting a 4 channel amp so i can connect the front speakers, tweeter and sub too, also have more dynamat left so will find room where to put it [emoji4]

Sound quality is amazing, really enjoying it!

 

[BGEarles]

Little mod, bye bye rear wiper [emoji4] Bought the blank off eBay then got @Spray Shack to spray it, overall really pleased with it [emoji106]

 

[JoeMarano]

That dynamat stuff is heavy! Had to clear a load of it out a 106 once and even the small bits for the speakers were heavy!

 

[BGEarles]

Over the last few weeks i've been on a spending spree getting the car ready for its 2nd service in my ownership, new brake discs and pads all round, new coolant bottle with Renault Type D, Magnecor leads, Goodridge brake lines in carbon fibre and a Whiteline RARB - Car will be going in to the garage next weekend to have all work carried out [emoji4]

 

[BGEarles]

Also won these beauties off eBay.

They got delivered yesterday and i couldn't wait to put them on!

They're the Trophy Turinis, got them at a cracking price although they're in need of a refurb which is going on the bucket list of jobs to do!

 

[SimpleJoee]

Looking good. The Turinis really finish it off nicely!

 

[BGEarles]

Looking good. The Turinis really finish it off nicely!

Thanks pal, i agree they set it off just right, more aggressive look.

 

[BGEarles]

Walking around Home Base today and bought one of these..

To put all my cleaning stuff in as its clogging up room in the house.

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

I'd love something like that put my stuff into lol.

Loving the 182, keep up the good work Turini's are great, really finish the car off.

 

[robhoops]

Looking good indeed

 

[BGEarles]

@Smiffyboy1990 yeah its convenient and easy to access, well worth getting one!

 

[na-motorsport]

The wheels finish it off nicely, you look to have most things covered for your service. Just out of curiosity did you get the itg filter from eBay. It's just we sent out one your sorta way.

 

[BGEarles]

The wheels finish it off nicely, you look to have most things covered for your service. Just out of curiosity did you get the itg filter from eBay. It's just we sent out one your sorta way.

Thanks! I actually bought the ITG off you on here, think your name / who ever uses the account is Nathan?

Also i can't think of anything else for a service, what've i missed? [emoji85]

 

[Adam93]

Looks superb mate, nice upgrades so far and doing all the important bits.

 

[BGEarles]

Package come today - Cleaning goods to add to my collection, thank you @Auto Finesse for the free sample bottle of Lather [emoji4]

 

[BGEarles]

Good bye radio stalk!

 

[GavC]

Good bye radio stalk!

Unusual modification! Any particular reason why? :smiley:

 

[BGEarles]

Unusual modification! Any particular reason why? :smiley:

I have an aftermarket HU so the radio stalk controls don't work any more so i took the stalk off and got a blank [emoji4] You can make the stalk work with aftermarket HU's but there like £60'ish [emoji53]

 

[CalJ21]

Very nice car mate. Nice to see one with an audio imstall!

 

[BGEarles]

Very nice car mate. Nice to see one with an audio imstall!

Thanks pal, boot build will be coming soon with either a 8" or 12" JL Audio sub [emoji4]

 

[CalJ21]

nice, ive done a fair bit in my fiesta. not looking forward to removing it all when i get a clio

 

[BGEarles]

Since having the car the front 2 seats have never really worked properly, passenger seat didn't recline bot slide forward and the drivers seat was wobbly, both seats were in very poor condition. So, i went about getting some minters and @R-Sport Cars LTD had some for sale so i snapped them up [emoji4]

Whilst the interior was out i set about giving the inside a good blitz/detail.

Interior really has come up a treat, so pleased [emoji4] Smells so fresh!

Also went for a drive on the weekend...

I really need to invest in a camera instead of using my iPhone!

 

[CalJ21]

looking good! that floor carpet looks really deep pile after a nice clean. did you use a steam cleaner?

 

[BGEarles]

looking good! that floor carpet looks really deep pile after a nice clean. did you use a steam cleaner?

I used the Auto Finesse handi puck with the scrubby pad attachment to do the floor and roof lining, it didn't quite pick up the stubborn stains that are in the front foot wells so i'll have to get a wet vac on the case [emoji4]

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

Great stuff your doing, it's nice having a nice clean fresh interior

Car always seems to drive better afterwards lol!

 

[BGEarles]

Great stuff your doing, it's nice having a nice clean fresh interior

Car always seems to drive better afterwards lol!

Thanks pal! Yeah it needed it, feels like a new car, kind of, still French [emoji16]

 

[imprezaworks]

Lols great and good work so far mate.

Rb is still the best colour after flame red Obvs.

Any future plans, track day?

 

[BGEarles]

Lols great and good work so far mate.

Rb is still the best colour after flame red Obvs.

Any future plans, track day?

Thanks @imprezaworks [emoji4]

Future plans are;
-Boot build.
-Engine bay powder coat inlets ect.
-Refurb Turinis.
-Sort blowing on exhaust, may get a decat.
-Little bit more hydro dipped carbon.
-Once most of that is done get it booked in somewhere/someone to machine polish the body work.

Have been thinking about a track day as i'd really enjoy it but its my daily commute..

 

[imprezaworks]

Sounds good mate will follow with interest

Tracjdays are fun but appreciate its your daily and it looks mint.

 

[imprezaworks]

Plans are good mate. You still happy with the car, I love mine

 

[BGEarles]

Not updated here in a long while!

Car went in for a service last week, also did the gearbox oil using Fuchs oils as i have no document of it ever been done.

Booked in on Monday 1st February at my local exhaust specialist (JP Exhaust) to have my exhaust tips cut off as i dislike the look of mine and having new ones welded on, pictures to follow once work is done [emoji4] Btw its a K TEC / Janspeed exhaust system with the super sport centre section. Whilst there at it i have a KTR decat to go on, Prima Racing Mounts, middle exhaust mount and a manifold to cat fitting kit.

Also have some more hydro dipped carbon to go on this weekend [emoji4] As well as a good cleaning session!

 

[BGEarles]

Plans are good mate. You still happy with the car, I love mine

Yeah i'm still loving it, great little cars. Just a few more things i want to do till i'm happy with its appearance [emoji4] Seen you've got y'self an RB, IMO its the best colour for the 182 range.

 

[imprezaworks]

Agreed . After a few bits for mine, washer blanks are high on the list. Love the wheels on yours mate really suit it

 

[BGEarles]

Agreed . After a few bits for mine, washer blanks are high on the list. Love the wheels on yours mate really suit it

I got mine from Spray Shack, unsure how much they were though, fitted them the other week along with new bulbs for the xenons and side lights, was a ball ache of a job. Yeah i love them, great the Turini wheels, suit all Clios to a t.

 

[imprezaworks]

Tried ringing spray shack, no joy. Sent a pm, no joy. Will give Simon a ring Tomo. What did they cost?

Just saw your comment ref price

 

[BGEarles]

Tried ringing spray shack, no joy. Sent a pm, no joy. Will give Simon a ring Tomo. What did they cost?

Just saw your comment ref price

Thats strange, he's usually dead good at replying, is when i message him anyways... Theres some on eBay, carbon ones, will PM you the link [emoji4]

 

[Knuckles]

Brilliant read, I had no idea how anal you were lol

Love it.

Do you have any more pictures of how the car sits on the trophy offset turinis?

 

[BGEarles]

Brilliant read, I had no idea how anal you were lol

Love it.

Do you have any more pictures of how the car sits on the trophy offset turinis?

I don't take anal, i'll give it though if the offers on the plate [emoji6]

Thanks pal!

Unfortunately I don't, will get some up to date photos this weekend after a clean. I did want spacers to bring them out a bit but after reading different reviews on them on here i've been put off the idea.