Jekyll's RB182 Progress Thread

[Stefan.]

Great updates

Lobe the work you put into your cars

Not a fan of the sun strip

 

[Jekyll]

Yeah it was a very good price and as you can see in very good condition!

 

[Jekyll]

Great updates

Lobe the work you put into your cars

Not a fan of the sun strip

Thank you Buddy!

I've seen it on a few cars and quite like the look but it's more of a trial fit. I know your not a fan of them anyway.

 

[dann2707]

Looks stunning as always matey!

 

[Mr R.]

This car makes me want a RB 182. [emoji33]

And if I was ever to buy another Clio then I'd buy the billies again without a second thought.

 

[ADS_V6]

Girls car.OOPS wrong thread.This aint @imprezaworks project thread

 

[Mr Plums]

Gorgeous car mate, really nice and probably one of my favourites on here, if not my favourite, its a lovely oem+ example bud :smile:

 

[ADS_V6]

Lovely example a real credit.The problem is the more mint we get our cars,the worse we get

 

[LeeRS]

Why you talking as if yours is mint aswell?
Joker.

 

[ADS_V6]

Why you talking as if yours is mint aswell?
Joker.

Go back to your secret garden(rubbish tip) fool

 

[Jekyll]

Thank you very much for the comments guys! Its nice to know you guys like it :smile:

Dont be fooled, this is no minter. Infact its had paint work done, has chips and scuffs all over, but im not too bothered. Im really enjoying this car for what it is. Its on 111k, 12yrs old. Needs a bit of work as most cars this age and mileage will. Im not chasing this car to keep it fresh, its more of a have fun and tinker car with well kept maintenance :smile:

Forgot to add, i fitted some Cree bulbs to the interior lights too. It gives off a nice bright white now :smile:

Oh and here's a few pics, just because i like them! :smile:

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks fab.

 

[Jekyll]

Thanks Dan.

I'm already thinking of removing the sunstrip! Will give it a few more days first but as much as I like the look from the outside, I don't think it's me...

 

[leeds2592]

Got a link to the interior bulbs? Need to do mine.

Looks spot on as always, I'm definitely wanting some Silver 2118's for mine now and hopefully I can get it to sit like yours.

 

[Jekyll]

I want some of them dust caps, linky? [emoji102]


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Here you go buddy.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252528752206

He does loads of different ones too, including a lot of star wars stuff, if your a fan of that.

Got a link to the interior bulbs? Need to do mine.

Looks spot on as always, I'm definitely wanting some Silver 2118's for mine now and hopefully I can get it to sit like yours.

Here you go mate.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262101539045

I can't remember, does yours run spacers? Mine are ET38, but unsure if the silver goes that wide. Thought they only come in ET43?

 

[leeds2592]

Not running spacers on my TD's at the minute but unsure on the offset as I can't see it anywhere on the wheels, need a proper look when they're next clean, must be pretty low though as they're quite flush with the rear arch.

TBF, I don't mind running spacers if I need to but I may just get a set of second hand ones that need refurbing and get them done in Silver if any come up.

 

[182_steve]

Great updates buddy, this car just keeps on getting better :up: Those bulbs are a great little upgrade, amazing the difference between standard and now as the crisper white light is soo much better. More modern!

As for the sunstrip, one was on mine when I got it, fitted by the previous owner. Except this was window tint lol! I thought it looked ok when I first got the car but it didn't last long, wasn't really me either so out it came

 

[Mash.]

Whats are you using to round of your edges of your horn bracket? Looks neat!

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[Jackwoody]

Fancy seeing you here! Car looked lovely in the flesh the other day

 

[Jekyll]

Not running spacers on my TD's at the minute but unsure on the offset as I can't see it anywhere on the wheels, need a proper look when they're next clean, must be pretty low though as they're quite flush with the rear arch.

TBF, I don't mind running spacers if I need to but I may just get a set of second hand ones that need refurbing and get them done in Silver if any come up.

Thank what I did mate. 16mm - 20mm will be perfect.

Whats are you using to round of your edges of your horn bracket? Looks neat!

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I just used a grinder buddy.

Fancy seeing you here! Car looked lovely in the flesh the other day

Hello poppet! Cheers mate. It's getting there.

 

[Jekyll]

Still keeping the sunstrip for now. The other day it came into use with some low sun during driving. Admittedly it doesn't look as mature as without it, but i still kinda like it. Im going to persevere a little longer and if i still like it, i'll get another one and remove the windscreen rubbers when i fit it, so i can cut around the glass instead for a neater cut.

Took some pics outside a friend of works house.

Took it to work on saturday to do a few bits, plus @MrBlonde wanted to do a few bits on he's cup too.

First job was to change the sidelight bulbs. My crees were lovely and bright but 2 have blown. I had only 1 sidelight and 1 map light, the other sidelight and interior light had blown. Perhaps i got a bad batch? These arent as bight as the crees but they are still better than standard, plus they are still white. They look OE in the headlamps so they'll do for now.

With the new rainbow effect full beam bulbs

Next job was to clean the headlights. I don't have a machine polisher but wanted to do something as there was some heavy swirl marks on them and they looked dull in places. I used 1200, 1500, 2000 wet and dry with hot soapy water. Finished with G3 scratch remover and super resin polish.

Bumper off

Before

During

After

Very pleased with how they've come out, even more so because they was done by hand.

Drivers side done, passenger side needed

How the bulbs look for colour match with the xenons lit.

Passengers side done before final polish

All polished and fitted

Then my friends Jack and Tom came down as Tom was fitting bucket seats and harnesses to he's 172.

Earlier before we went to work i bought some lower ball joints from GSF as they had 42% discount. My plan is to change suspension parts before the driveshafts are changed as then once its all done, i'll get it aligned and it shouldn't need anything else (suspension wise) done then.

Was a bit awkward getting the pinch bolts out but we got there.

Old ones

One thing i forgot to fit was the plastic shim that goes on the pinch part. Is it really needed?

Next up will be top mounts and track rod ends. May possibly buy inners, but definitely get outers.

Decided to clear up and call it then.

Another few pics of the cleaned headlights

And a few exterior pics as I was leaving.

Lastly genuine driveshafts both sides, new Valeo clutch and Aux kit have been ordered which Alex will be fitting soon :smile:

 

[Mr R.]

Link me to them bulbs bud please.

 

[Jekyll]

Which ones Scott, the new sidelights?

I presume not the rainbow ones.

 

[Mr R.]

Which ones Scott, the new sidelights?

I presume not the rainbow ones.

Yes mate the side light bulbs, I need new ones for the impreza. [emoji1]

 

[Jekyll]

I actually ordered these from this seller but got the ones that turned up as pictured above.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251442847277

 

[KitsonRis]

Now you say the side light bulbs you initially got are rubbish!! I have just purchased some after your initial reccomendations ersevere: I will fit them and when or if they blow I will swap for the better ones, just keep some spares in the glove box.

 

[Mr R.]

I have them in my van and tans volvo.

Just wanted a small led for the impreza mate.

 

[182_steve]

Sits so nicely now, loving the lowwwwwws

 

[BuCkLeY...]

Digging up old info. But what size bend did you use for induction kit. 90 degree bend but how long if you can remember

 

[Clio_fool]

Rainbow main beam? What's that all about? All this headlamp talk has reminded me that another weekend has passed and I've forgotten to adjust mine down again. Maybe I'll do it tomorrow, maybe I'll blind everyone for another week!
Looks good as always mate.

 

[dann2707]

Looks great. I don't normally like cars with white wheels but this looks cracking.

 

[Welsh.Dan]

Love the updates!
Lovely! [emoji106] [emoji41]

 

[Phillipsuk]

A man with many helpful post for my self personal and just found your Clio. Love it mate really do! I'll be keeping an eye on this and may ask you one or 2 things along the way!

 

[Jekyll]

Now you say the side light bulbs you initially got are rubbish!! I have just purchased some after your initial reccomendations ersevere: I will fit them and when or if they blow I will swap for the better ones, just keep some spares in the glove box.

I know, but dont hold it against me! I had the exact ones on my ph1 with no issues. And on my volvo i believe.

I have them in my van and tans volvo.

Just wanted a small led for the impreza mate.

These should fit the bill then mate as they look subtle.

Sits so nicely now, loving the lowwwwwws

It sits perfect now bud

Digging up old info. But what size bend did you use for induction kit. 90 degree bend but how long if you can remember:smile:

Just the standard ASH 90 degree bend size buddy. (still 70mm diameter)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silicone-...hash=item2c71a06a5d:m:mnK8MVPn1unqpcqMQW0HNGQ

Rainbow main beam? What's that all about? All this headlamp talk has reminded me that another weekend has passed and I've forgotten to adjust mine down again. Maybe I'll do it tomorrow, maybe I'll blind everyone for another week!
Looks good as always mate.

I had mtec's in my volvo that had the effect and seemed decent so i bought these as they looked the same but cheaper. Work well i must add, as i used them tonight

Thanks Paul.

Looks great. I don't normally like cars with white wheels but this looks cracking.

Cheers Dan. They are hard to keep clean but im loving the look of them against the RB.

Love the updates!
Lovely! [emoji106] [emoji41]

Thanks Dan Your CD player is still going strong.

A man with many helpful post for my self personal and just found your Clio. Love it mate really do! I'll be keeping an eye on this and may ask you one or 2 things along the way!

Im happy to help whenever i can mate, especially for a fellow CS member!

Thank you buddy. Feel free to ask away

 

[Ash1751]

Looks great and with great pictures too - no wonder I'm trying to copy some of the things you've done to it! :smile:

 

[rs 1an]

Love the pics Mark, you do seem to be spending lots of money on this car though

 

[Jekyll]

@Ash1751 I do like a pic or 2! Copy away mate. It's all been done before I'm sure!

@rs 1an Thanks buddy. I'm trying not too spend, but I am buying things that are needed

 

[DerbyDan]

Been reading through your thread Dr Jekyll - I really love your car, the combination of the RB paintwork/white wheels/stance works so well - I particularly like that side profile photo with the moody sky-scape

You've obviously built up quite a knowledge base on these cars over time - & I've loved reading about the little touches/things that you done.

 

[ripp]

your car looks pretty low! I'm curious how much really cause I had some issues with mine the first time I got the coilies on it. It used to bottom out quite often so now it's like this:

 

[Inequality Street]

Mark did you fit your own sunstrip?