Frayz's Inferno 182 - Back in the old flame

[frayz]

@MrBlonde
Almost always black.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Ford dealer. Only a couple of quid from memory.

Chuck a part number up Frasier, there's a good boy.

Fed up with the lengthyboi on the roof of the Bini, and I assume that's analogue radio only anyway which I never use !

 

[frayz]

Chuck a part number up Frasier, there's a good boy.

Fed up with the lengthyboi on the roof of the Bini, and I assume that's analogue radio only anyway which I never use !

Lol. Walk into a dealer and said, mate, see that fiesta over there.
I want an aerial.
ta.
I don’t dick about with part numbers on current production models mate. 😏

 

[frayz]

Had a few other odds and ends arrive for WZD this week, some planned, some less so. Lol.
Won a brand new old stock front grille emblem for less than £8 which was a right result considering mines looking a little gravel rashed these days and they’re about £30 new from Renault.

2 sets of Motamec coilover covers arrived in preparation for the dampers to be fitted

New set of studs & nuts I in preparation for wheel spacers and 2118s when they eventually go on.

Yet again superb service from Nick @ Pure for the swift delivery of some 10mm axle spacers. Again to help get those wheels sitting correct once the ride height is dropped.

Got the opportunity to purchase an almost new set of Northloop Roll Centre Hubs. These have however been left somewhat neglected in terms of corrosion, and mechanically sound, aesthetically they look horrific. However I’m sure with a bit of love they can be made sweet again and means I won’t be overly precious about them being on my car as a daily driver in all weathers.

First job was to burn out the old dead ABS sensors and check them over. These will be a bit of a project to make tidy again, but will be a sweet addition to the car when they go on. I have full spherical bearings on the front of the Cayman R and they tighten the front end a treat. But the big obvious bonus here is getting that geometry back after the ride height is dropped on the ASTs and curing any bump steer that may otherwise result.
They also have new lower arms with new Poweflex black bushes fitted. Again, this should tighten the front end a treat.

In addition to spherical bearings down the bottom of the strut. I had the opportunity to pick up an “as new” set of PMS topmounts and strut brace. I was going to run the ASTs on new OEM mounts, but these came up at a sensible price and couldn’t be ignored.

Lastly, my car still wears a genuine OEM Cup splitter which are now in the region of £300 to replace from Renault. Mines mint and undamaged. But again, with the impending drop in ride height, that splitter becomes even more vulnerable. So I’ve chosen to remove it and replace with a new Skoda Fabia item which is not only more durable, but a far more sensible £17.

So the pursuit of my perfect road spec Clio 182 continues.

#Itsjustadaily. 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

 

[frayz]

Looks like Pistonheads are enjoying my 182 almost as much as me.
#DeadFamous 😂

Renault Clio 182 | Reader's Car of the Week

One PHer missed their old Inferno 182 so much they just had to get it back. Legend

www.pistonheads.com

 

[frayz]

Haven’t had any time on the car lately due to other commitments but have at least started the strip down and clean up of the roll centre hubs. I’ve all new bearings and rose joints to fit when they’re reassembled. The plan is to get them fully stripped, blasted and plated before fitting.

 

[frayz]

Hubs progressing.

All parts that required glass blast have been blasted. I was let to believe the bearings in them were almost new, and they probably were. However due to the corrosion i decided to replace them anyway. Glad i did as they were stuck in pretty damn tight and took a good 16 ton before they broke free of the uprights.
Seemed illogical to me to have them off the car and not fit new bearings so that what i'll do.

I'll chase all threads and hopefully get them to the platers soon

 

[Jekyll]

Gonna be yummy when done.

 

[frayz]

Few more parts arrived.

New wipers, boot struts, ARB brackets, 197 RS badge and a cheeky keyring.
Although still no time to spend on the car, I did at least fit the boot struts which make the tailgate feel like brand new. Well worth it.

 

[Jekyll]

Link to the wipers and boot struts please mate. I need new wipers and normally go for the Bosch aeroblades.

I could do with some new boot struts too. Mine are ok, but nothing like have a springy tailgate!

 

[frayz]

Link to the wipers and boot struts please mate. I need new wipers and normally go for the Bosch aeroblades.

I could do with some new boot struts too. Mine are ok, but nothing like have a springy tailgate!

Wipers are just the cheap OEM ones from RPD. Not as nice as Bosch or PIAA but for £12 they’re fine. Will buy nice ones next time.

Struts are ebay and absolutely superb quality for the money. From memory you had a Trophy wing so may want slightly shorter struts mate?

Pardon our interruption...

 

[Jekyll]

But my trophy rear spoiler is a replica, so uses standard struts I believe 👍

I'll get a set of them struts.

 

[frayz]

So, the age old badge question.

I cant decide between the OEM 182 or 197 rear badges. I've purchased both so i can decide. Plan is to remove al the emblems and machine polish the tailgate before refitting new ones along with the "Clio" badge.
I still really like the original design, and wonder if the 197 one is "too modern" on the little 182 boot?

Thoughts?

 

[MrBlonde]

You know my thoughts mate,197 all day.Nice smart tidy & bit modern.

Had the197 badge on my cup & on the 182.

 

[frayz]

Does look pretty mate i must admit.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Standard all the way. If you're going to have any badges, they should be period correct. I think ones from a different age of car just look a bit weird for some reason.

 

[jameswrx]

Standard all the way. If you're going to have any badges, they should be period correct. I think ones from a different age of car just look a bit weird for some reason.

Totally agree.

 

[cat171]

I got my new boot struts for £13 four years ago and they are still absolutely bloody lethal!!

 

[-Simon]

Just read through your current progress. Love the bits your adding. Seats and steering wheel look ace - love a Proto tipo (Singer et al)

Keep up the good work - getting to be a very nice car. I wouldn’t discount the low boost turbo btw. I think it transforms what is an already great car into another level of fun.

 

[frayz]

Standard all the way. If you're going to have any badges, they should be period correct. I think ones from a different age of car just look a bit weird for some reason.

Totally agree.

Cheers boys, I have to admit that’s a large part of my thought process of liking the period style emblems. I still think they look great and suit the cars vintage. However as Mr Blonde has kindly shown above, the clean lines of the 197 style is also really appealing and makes for a fresh and subtle change. Is it change for change sake? I can’t quite decide, although I’ve bought genuine Renault versions of both, so perhaps I’ll decide when I debadge it.

 

[frayz]

I got my new boot struts for £13 four years ago and they are still absolutely bloody lethal!!

I have to say they’re probably the best £11 quid I’ve thrown at the car so far. Such a significant improvement that I never knew I would be so pleased about. Lol.

 

[frayz]

Just read through your current progress. Love the bits your adding. Seats and steering wheel look ace - love a Proto tipo (Singer et al)

Keep up the good work - getting to be a very nice car. I wouldn’t discount the low boost turbo btw. I think it transforms what is an already great car into another level of fun.

Thanks for the kind words man, glad you approve. I’m trying to add only high end upgrades that genuinely improve the car as an ultimate fast road package.

Ive not totally discounted the low boost setup, but for now I really like the original build ethic of the car with is big capacity NA motor.
Perhaps some timing adjustments and map to improve drivability will be a nice compromise.
Remember, it’s just a daily 😅

 

[Darren61]

Original gets my vote 😂👍

 

[Jekyll]

197 badge for me. Looks fresher and clean and doesnt look to modern as the clio has quite nice lines to suit this shape.

The OG looks a little dated, more williams era, but the new style 200 looks too modern.

 

[Kosy]

Jeez. I think we just have to decide that both versions of the badge look great 🤣

 

[frayz]

Gits!!
@Darren61 @Dr Jekyll
2 stunning cars, I love em both. 🥰

 

[Darren61]

Gits!!
@Darren61 @Dr Jekyll
2 stunning cars, I love em both. 🥰

You probably worked it out but mine is the one from Instagram that is a twin to yours once you’ve got the 2118’s on 😁👍

 

[DomP182]

197 badge for me. Looks fresher and clean and doesnt look to modern as the clio has quite nice lines to suit this shape.

The OG looks a little dated, more williams era, but the new style 200 looks too modern.

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I've been having these thoughts too, I bought a 200 style but havent fitted it but the 197 badges look a nice halfway house

 

[Amos91]

Got to be 197 style. The original unfortunately looks very Halfords nowadays.

 

[frayz]

You probably worked it out but mine is the one from Instagram that is a twin to yours once you’ve got the 2118’s on 😁👍

Yep I knew, and yep, brothers from another mother lol. Lovely car there Darren 🙂

 

[Clio_fool]

Got to be 197 style. The original unfortunately looks very Halfords nowadays.

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No no no😩. That just clashes badly with the curvy mk2 Clio badge imo.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Cheers boys, I have to admit that’s a large part of my thought process of liking the period style emblems. I still think they look great and suit the cars vintage. However as Mr Blonde has kindly shown above, the clean lines of the 197 style is also really appealing and makes for a fresh and subtle change. Is it change for change sake? I can’t quite decide, although I’ve bought genuine Renault versions of both, so perhaps I’ll decide when I debadge it.

I think the problem for me is that it just reminds me of when people used to fit MK6 Escort badges to RS Turbos, which then leads me to the ones where people changed it to "SORTED" 😂

Standard badges or no badges in my view!

 

[Jekyll]

If your that unsure, just do the "Renault" badge in old style and the "Sport" in the newer style or vice versa.

Job jobbed!

 

[frayz]

If your that unsure, just do the "Renault" badge in old style and the "Sport" in the newer style or vice versa.

Job jobbed!

That would look truly awful lol
Either one should freshen the car a treat. I hope 😅

 

[DomP182]

Dont later mk2 Clio campus come with the newer style Renault badge, see quite a few of them around on 07 and Im sure Ive even seen 08 plates. Did they run them alongside the mk3 for a while?

 

[jameswrx]

I know what massivewangers means though, I feel the same. It’s a pet hate of mine to see cars with newer model accessories on. Let’s face it we have these little cars because they’re classic little beasts and they deserve the dignity these days of being spared mods that you’d look like a div explaining to your friends & relatives at your age.

But, if it doesn’t bother you and you prefer the newer one go for the newer one.

But I’m of the age & opinion that these cars should be standard anyway. Let’s face it they’re low powered hatch’s and even an exhaust is making you look like a melt (as the kids would say) on the road unless you’re a kid.

Unless it’s a turbo conversion then a loud exhaust shouting for attention is not a good idea. Unless you’re young, I don’t begrudge kids modifying their cars as we all did it and it’s always epic when you’re late teens (sadly I’m approaching mid 40’s and would look like a grade A penis driving down the road with an exhaust and filter on a clio haha)

 

[frayz]

I know what massivewangers means though, I feel the same. It’s a pet hate of mine to see cars with newer model accessories on. Let’s face it we have these little cars because they’re classic little beasts and they deserve the dignity these days of being spared mods that you’d look like a div explaining to your friends & relatives at your age.

But, if it doesn’t bother you and you prefer the newer one go for the newer one.

But I’m of the age & opinion that these cars should be standard anyway. Let’s face it they’re low powered hatch’s and even an exhaust is making you look like a melt (as the kids would say) on the road unless you’re a kid.

Unless it’s a turbo conversion then a loud exhaust shouting for attention is not a good idea. Unless you’re young, I don’t begrudge kids modifying their cars as we all did it and it’s always epic when you’re late teens (sadly I’m approaching mid 40’s and would look like a grade A penis driving down the road with an exhaust and filter on a clio haha)

So I’m 36 and only really started modding it 6 months ago. #penisalert 😂

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

I know what massivewangers means though, I feel the same. It’s a pet hate of mine to see cars with newer model accessories on. Let’s face it we have these little cars because they’re classic little beasts and they deserve the dignity these days of being spared mods that you’d look like a div explaining to your friends & relatives at your age.

But, if it doesn’t bother you and you prefer the newer one go for the newer one.

But I’m of the age & opinion that these cars should be standard anyway. Let’s face it they’re low powered hatch’s and even an exhaust is making you look like a melt (as the kids would say) on the road unless you’re a kid.

Unless it’s a turbo conversion then a loud exhaust shouting for attention is not a good idea. Unless you’re young, I don’t begrudge kids modifying their cars as we all did it and it’s always epic when you’re late teens (sadly I’m approaching mid 40’s and would look like a grade A penis driving down the road with an exhaust and filter on a clio haha)

I'm 35 (36 soon) and my 197 has a stainless exhaust. Bugger.

No surrender, I'm not growing up for anyone

 

[Jekyll]

I'm 35 and just put a Yozza on mine 😬

 

[jameswrx]

You May be alright still, you’re at that age where you might be the “old perv” dating a 6th former turning up at her school in your clio with raspy exhaust.

I’m past that approaching mid 40’s. That’s the age where you can only imagine a clio with a loud exhaust driven by a 40’something being in an inbetweeners sketch...

(Old man in noisy clio pulls into school) waaaaarrrp

Jay “Hey, who’s this clown”

Neil “What the fukk he’s like 60 or summin, is that even legal?”

Will “Ah the eternal boy racer, boyfriend of the mature student”

Jay “PEDO!”