Jakes BoxFresh Titanium 182

JakeyCUK · Aug 5, 2014

Hi all, thought I would start a progress thread for my recently acquired titanium 182 from CS member Lawro. The car has already had a lot of love and attention so in terms on "needs" the list is very small! I also wanted my 182 to look pretty much exactly how Lawro sold the car to me so again that list will be small, but I still foresee a lot more work going into this car so made sense to start this up!

Here are my plans:

Fixes/Mechanics/Services

Replace the shot rear exhaust hangers with Powerflex ones
Either tighten back up or replace rear exhaust hanger which is rattling like crazy at low rpm
Replace AUX belt as it is coming up in the next 5k miles
Sort out a vibration/rattle from glove box
Seems to be some sort of rubbing/grinding at full lock slow speed turning, my old 182 did this so may just be normal but will double check there is no rubbing
Front DS2500 pads are squealing like a pig so really want to get this addressed, still loads of pad left I just heard these can be a bit noisy at gentle braking

Cosmetics

Replace Clio badge with the new RS style badge
Respray interior dash strips anthracite (this will be the OEM theme I am sticking to with this car)
Interior LED conversion, perhaps to blue but needs doing as one of the bulbs looks like it's out near the clock
New headunit, possibly go on to replace interior speakers and tweeters and add a small lightweight under seat sub if the audio still isn't up to par
I might look into changing the colour of the Renault diamonds to anthacite to match bullets and alloys, think this should go well
Possible change mirrors to anthracite too, again a big IF and lots of photoshops prior to this as I want to keep it looking subtle and OEM
Wind deflectors

Performance

Car already has the few things I was willing to have done installed, these are matched inlets and decat. However I think I will take it a touch further

Different air intake (not done my research yet!)
Remap (should complement the matched inlets and decat well)

Lawro had the car dyno'd in November 2013 and it was putting out a very healthy 183bhp so I really don't feel the need for any massive power gains, I will definitely not be going down the boost route lol

In between all this I will be keeping the car serviced on the dot and keeping it looking box fresh! Bodywork really wants for nothing I've never seen a cleaner 182 if I'm honest so I want it to stay that way.

Here are a few really crappy driveway pics, car could do with a quick detail when it's not lashing it down also appear to have lost the front shots :S

Enjoy, will take some proper photos after a clean lol

Joe Hryszko · Aug 5, 2014

Those seats, WOW

neil 182 · Aug 5, 2014

Were those the seats from the group buy ? They r lush.

Mr Plums · Aug 5, 2014

Looks great, love this car especially those seats!

JakeyCUK · Aug 5, 2014

ha yea the seats really make the interior, especially with the re-trimmed wheel. I think Lawro sourced these seats on his own, they were restitched with silver trimmings and RenaultSport on the tops! Pretty comfy too

182jwilliams · Aug 5, 2014

Enjoy pal

Ade182 · Aug 7, 2014

The third Titanium I'm aware of in Blackpool now!

Mines the one that spools and flutters!

We need to sort a Blackpool mini meet for us Clio boys. JustinS Paul.M

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Paul.M · Aug 7, 2014

You rang?

I will be well up for coming out, we'll have to sort a run out somewhere too like we keep saying

Ade182 theres a do on at the three sisters track in wigan on the 17th, Im going to head down if you fancy it.

JakeyCUK · Aug 7, 2014

This sounds good to me! Spotted a petrol blue today anyone know it? My friend was telling me about yours Ade! Sounds like a beast

JustinS · Aug 7, 2014

Count me in!!

Them em seats though.... WANT

Ade182 · Aug 7, 2014

Who's your friend? Just intrigued that's all.

Paul.M · Aug 8, 2014

JakeyCUK said:
This sounds good to me! Spotted a petrol blue today anyone know it? My friend was telling me about yours Ade! Sounds like a beast

The petrol blue one will be the one that works at the same site as me (warbreck house) the lady has owned it years!

JakeyCUK · Aug 8, 2014

Ade182 said:
Who's your friend? Just intrigued that's all.

Friend called Adam, used to have a 182 and posted on here but sold up and is driving a classic e30 now!

JakeyCUK · Aug 8, 2014

Paul.M said:
The petrol blue one will be the one that works at the same site as me (warbreck house) the lady has owned it years!

hmm it was a guy driving it when I saw it! Unless it's her husband or something

jakehamer1994 · Jan 19, 2015

looks nice that mate them seats are lovely :smiley:

JakeyCUK · Mar 21, 2015

Quick update on my project thread!

All belts were changed a few weeks ago by the lads at SC Autos, top service and now the engine runs very quiet again as the dephaser was one on the way out! Today I sorted out some little niggles including a horrible boot rattle, fog lights coming on when I brake or indicate and most importantly found out that my O/S lower wishbone ball joint is completely shagged so ordered a new one (Lemforder) for £16 delivered. FYI the fog light issue was the common rear light cluster, one side was completely rusted up so spend a while with some electrical cleaner and a small file and now it's all good again.

New HU has been fitted and also a sub for the boot. I also ordered some new front speakers and an amp but the standard speakers really are pretty decent once they have a good quality head unit driving them with the LPF activated, so I am flogging the amp and speakers (on marketplace now)

Also ordering the new style RS badge as definitely prefer it over the Clio badge and got some wind deflectors en route from a pal.
Car is getting a full post winter detail either tomorrow or next weekend and then me a few pals are going on a drive out somewhere so will finally get this thread updated with some up to date pics! @Lawro can stop moaning then....

JakeyCUK · Mar 21, 2015

Also removed side lights as I love the look of just the xenons, really crappy daytime pic but will get some more one night when it gets darker

JakeyCUK · Mar 21, 2015

I should have just taken all the pics together to save multiple posts :blush:

Pic of new HU, good thing is you can choose whichever colour so I could keep it looking OEM, excuse the McDonald's coke.

Lawro · Mar 23, 2015

Glad you got the issue sorted mate, the HU looks pretty OEM actually.

Nice work!

brohoward71 · Mar 23, 2015

What are those seats ? I luuuuurve them i neeeeeeed them

JakeyCUK · Mar 23, 2015

Lush aren't they! Recaro SPG's retrimmed by Edge Automotive! They even recline lol

JakeyCUK · Apr 5, 2015

Good news, all the front end issues I have been having were down to the front lower ball joint. New one fitted today and wow has it made a difference! No more popping, steering is now really light again and of course the car isn't tramlining and trying to kill me...

Spent all morning detailing the car then fitted the new RS style badge and a few stickers here and there, pretty disappointing with the CS Sport sticker I received in my membership pack. No matter what I did, the letters just wouldn't bond to the glass, ended up screwing it after spending about 15 minutes trying to apply it!

Fitting new badge

Need to get a new pad!

Almost there

Happy days

New gear indicator sticker

Once I get round to colour coding the interior plastics in anthracite this will be redone and lacquered over

Renault Sport sticker on bonnet, really liking this! It doesn't look that great on the pictures but once I get some "proper photos" taken I think it will look a lot better
Garden is a mess I know, roll on summer!

Interior Renault Sport sticker (could only order x2 at once lol)

And during the cleaning of my car my sister showed up and managed to scuff the bumper with her handbag... luckily I had my buffer out so after a few passes we were all good again!

Thanks for looking! I have just bought myself a new DSLR camera (D3200 for those who happen to give a f**k), I was going to take the car out for a spirited drive today but completely forgot I was going out for dinner at 4pm. So once I find some time over the next week I will upload some much better photos.

Mr Plums · Apr 5, 2015

Looking good mate although I'm not overly keen on the massive interior sticker

Paul.M · Apr 5, 2015

Good progress matey.

You've been hiding recently, not seen you about for a while!

JakeyCUK · Apr 5, 2015

Yea I've been trying to keep the car off the road as the lower ball joint was getting dangerous lol, all sorted now though!

Managed to snap a few better pics tonight of the car, plus another from the interior that doesn't make that sticker look huge (although yea it is a bit too big for where it is)
@Lawro , she's still sittin' pretty!

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JakeyCUK · Jul 23, 2015

Crappy update:

Car passed it's MOT with 2 advisories. Looks like a warped front disc so a new set of Brembo HC's will be on order soon. Also I have a coolant leak, it looks like it's probably from the water-pump but I'm hoping it's something a little easier. Annoyingly I've only just (March) has a brand new one fitted... Going to find the source and if it turns out to be water-pump then it will be going back to the garage for a replacement.

Full service weekend after next and then I am contemplating going down the weight reduction route. I am thinking a full rear strip down and then picking up a rear strut brace and some 3 point harnesses for me seats. I know this won't save me much weight but every little helps and since owning the car I've had a total of 2 people in the back! After this I think a remap is in order.

JakeyCUK · Jul 23, 2015

double post

ParisPeach · Jul 23, 2015

I Forgot how fresh this looks.

JakeyCUK · Jul 27, 2015

Does anybody know what might cause coolant to drop to the minimum mark but then no lower? Obviously I have a leak somewhere but find it odd the tank doesn't completely empty!

JPJ89 · Jul 27, 2015

That head unit looks really good actually, not usually a fan of aftermarket HU's but that fits in nicely...is that the DAB version? Fancy upgrading myself, need something with iPod connectivity, sick of having to bring cd's in the car.

JPJ89 · Jul 27, 2015

Mint car btw, really nice, love clean titaniums

JakeyCUK · Jul 28, 2015

JPJ89 said:
That head unit looks really good actually, not usually a fan of aftermarket HU's but that fits in nicely...is that the DAB version? Fancy upgrading myself, need something with iPod connectivity, sick of having to bring cd's in the car.

Not the DAB version no, I thought about it for a while but then given the amount of time I actually listen to the radio decided it wasn't worth it. The connectivity is brilliant though, just get in the car and let the BT connect and you're sorted. They also supply a little microphone to mount and make your hands free calls. Then just choose the right colour to keep dat oem feel.

JakeyCUK · Aug 8, 2015

Gave her a service today, she is about to hit the big 80k! Last full service was done only 4k miles ago so it's more of a pampering. The air filter was so clean I never even replaced it...
She was running ds2500 pads up front which were squealing like a pig and also grinding at slow speeds. If that wasn't annoying enough, they didn't quite fit the calipers and would really smack around when hitting the brakes. Fitted some minted pads, much better!

Such a shame to see those pads go to waste, loads of meat left on them. But they don't fit the standard calipers well at all. Full 2 days detail coming up next weekend, looking forward to it.

JakeyCUK · Aug 8, 2015

Also, I thought while I was replacing the air filter that I would clean the throttle body... it looked fresh out the box lol. @Lawro you really did keep this car immaculate!

JakeyCUK · Aug 16, 2015

Gave the car a "mini detail" today (just the exterior:monkey

. Such a lovely colour in the sun! After washing I clayed her and then finished with AF Triple and AF Tough Coat. Also gave the seats some attention as the driver side was getting a little grubby. Pictures don't do it justice but she was gleaming today, very proud of this car. Just about to hit 80k miles and 11 years old, she's a beaut.

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JakeyCUK · Aug 16, 2015

One more, looked so much better in real life!

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Jimbob 2705 · Aug 16, 2015

Lovely clean example buddy, really does look smart

JakeyCUK · Aug 22, 2015

My headlights had begun getting a horrible yellow tint to them and were in need of a restore. Didn't bother with a kit as I've already got quite various grit sandpaper, DAS-6 DA and polishes.
I didn't think it would need too much wet sanding so I went with 800 grit followed by 1200. On final inspection it could be better so I'll probably have another go soon with 600. Overall pretty happy with it though! MOT has been done so sidelights back out again:wink:, really glad I managed to drop one back into the headlight housing though, really pleasing.
So for headlights I used 800 & 1200 grit sandpaper. Then I finished with Menzerna 400 on a cutting pad, finished with Menzerna 2200 on a finishing pad. Sealed up with AF Tripple & AF Tough Coat, Enjoy :up: