Plenty to update, but it's too nice to be sat inside on the computer, so here's a quick snap
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Jimbob's Black Gold 182
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Last Sunday went up to Elan Valley with a mate who's thinking of getting himself a Clio, so thought what better way to show him then get it on some decent roads
Afraid some pretty poor photos as I didn't bother taking my Camera, and it was more about enjoying the drive then worrying about taking photos!
Nice clean car before I left
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Clio performed faultlessly, and there's some fantastic open roads where you can really give it some with the benefit of being able to see a massively ahead, so know if the road ahead is clear or not
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Also a standard car park shot, always like looking back and grabbing a quick shot :
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Also the car had a bit of love a couple of weeks back - Oil & Filter, Coolant and Gearbox Oil all changed
Afraid some pretty poor photos as I didn't bother taking my Camera, and it was more about enjoying the drive then worrying about taking photos!
Nice clean car before I left
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
Clio performed faultlessly, and there's some fantastic open roads where you can really give it some with the benefit of being able to see a massively ahead, so know if the road ahead is clear or not
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
Also a standard car park shot, always like looking back and grabbing a quick shot :
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
Also the car had a bit of love a couple of weeks back - Oil & Filter, Coolant and Gearbox Oil all changed
This Sunday went to Ystradfellte with a couple of mates, always wanted to go and after I saw @SimpleJoee 106/Saxo Day out (http://www.cliosport.net/threads/106-saxo-shenanigans.794633/#post-11125936) I knew I had to go and get a few photos
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imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Tidy
dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
So perfect.
Thanks Dan, although got to admit I think I'd take yours over mine - hoping to get a purple in cage in mine, that's if I can convince the insurance come renewal next month!
16mm Front Hubcentric
10mm Rear Axle Spacers
Cup Offset Turinis
Cooksport Springs
Thanks all for the kind words!
Car looks stunning fella, nice to see a Herefordshire member!
Cheers buddy, sure I've seen you around Hereford!
I'm sure there's a Liquid Yellow out Kingstone way, is that you? Or I think there may be one down Belmont, but I don't think that has a smaller plate like yours...
They are indeed Kyle
Although that photo doesn't show it that well, really nice purple once the light is on them
I've literally just bought the car from the chap in Newton Farm, his Missus lived in Kingstone I think he said so it's the same car you've seen about most likely.
Ah that sounds about right then! Drop me a message if you ever want to meet up or grab some photos together, I'll probably see you around at some point anyway as I work in Hereford
dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
Are you coming to CSF matey? Would love to see this in the flesh, definitely one of my fav BG's on here that's for sure.
Unfortunately not Dan, I can't get the Saturday off work, and I don't fancy a 7 hour round trip just for the Sunday, which is a real shame as would of been to good to meet up with a few off here!
Cheers buddy, I still think yours is the best Arctic out there...and I'm still very jealous of your B14's, Spoiler and Cage - one day I'll be have the BG equivalent of yours haha
I was a couple of cars behind you this afternoon in Hereford (in between Pizza Hut and Grandstand Road) and I have to say that despite your excellent photography the pictures do not do this car justice, it looks flipping epic in person, its' stance is perfect! 
Cheers buddy! I've actually got a spare plain plate just never got around to fitting it, but now you've reminded me I'll get it on this weekend!
I thought it was you, all I saw was a LY 182 and I thought there's every chance it was! Yours did look good buddy, only literally saw it as I pulled away onto the mini roundabout
Thanks for the kind words! It's getting there slowly, still tempted by some decent coilovers as it is a tiny bit too high, but that might make it a bit impractical so I'm in two minds...
Car was filthy though, unfortunately I haven't had the time to be able to clean it as I've spent the last 3 nights trying to fix a starting issue, which I'll update the thread once I'm back home...but luckily it's all sorted now!
I don't know man, compare it to mine and you'll think yours is low enough haha. Mine positively looks like a Renaultsport Kadjar by comparison
The inevitable has happened...my first issue with the car
So the Sunday just gone me and a bunch of mates were going to go up to Elan Valley for a bit of a blast
So cleaned the car as usual, only quick snap I've got
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
Met up with them then headed on our way, stopping to get fuel at Tesco at Llandrindod Wells. So turned the car off and went to grab a drink whilst the other boys filled up with fuel, went back to the car and tried to start it....Nothing!
At first there was no lights at all, then gave it 30 seconds and the ignition lights came on but the speedos started moving slightly, lights flashing, etc.
Couldn't believe what was going on at first as the car had been absolutely spot on with no warning signs.
So anyway, to cut a long story short, we tried the following : Jump starting, bump starting, another battery off a mates car, checked the obvious connections, I went through fuses and relays...nothing, zilch, dead
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So fearing the worst, told my mates to go on before they lost too much time and I'd ring some other mates to come pick me up with their trailer...
Me being me, thought I'd get a few quick snaps on the phone whilst I was waiting for them, as it did look half clean lol
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
So got the car home (was a long old wait and a slow drive back) and we had a quick look at the car on put it on the ramps. First was to check the Earth Strap as this was the main suspect but nope, that was absolutely fine. Next was try the spare key, thinking it may possibly be an immobiliser issue - again no luck.
So she spent the night on the ramps...
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Anyway another mate who is a mechanic came up and had a look at it for me, and he's a bit of a whiz on Clio's in general, so I was hoping for the best!
He went around it all, checking wiring, fuses, relays, checking voltages, etc
He came to the conclusion that the starter motor was stuck on, and somehow used a wire from the ammeter to turn it over (don't ask how, I was just sat in the car at the time on turning the key duty lol)
So yeh, car started like a dream, and then it continued to work fine for the couple more times we tried it!
He had a refurbed starter motor down at his workshop which he said I could have, happy days! So he came up the next night with it and we got it all fitted! Talk about being difficult to get to, good old French design!
Anyway, the car has been spot on since this ***Touch wood***
So the Sunday just gone me and a bunch of mates were going to go up to Elan Valley for a bit of a blast
So cleaned the car as usual, only quick snap I've got
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
Met up with them then headed on our way, stopping to get fuel at Tesco at Llandrindod Wells. So turned the car off and went to grab a drink whilst the other boys filled up with fuel, went back to the car and tried to start it....Nothing!
At first there was no lights at all, then gave it 30 seconds and the ignition lights came on but the speedos started moving slightly, lights flashing, etc.
Couldn't believe what was going on at first as the car had been absolutely spot on with no warning signs.
So anyway, to cut a long story short, we tried the following : Jump starting, bump starting, another battery off a mates car, checked the obvious connections, I went through fuses and relays...nothing, zilch, dead
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
So fearing the worst, told my mates to go on before they lost too much time and I'd ring some other mates to come pick me up with their trailer...
Me being me, thought I'd get a few quick snaps on the phone whilst I was waiting for them, as it did look half clean lol
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
So got the car home (was a long old wait and a slow drive back) and we had a quick look at the car on put it on the ramps. First was to check the Earth Strap as this was the main suspect but nope, that was absolutely fine. Next was try the spare key, thinking it may possibly be an immobiliser issue - again no luck.
So she spent the night on the ramps...
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
Anyway another mate who is a mechanic came up and had a look at it for me, and he's a bit of a whiz on Clio's in general, so I was hoping for the best!
He went around it all, checking wiring, fuses, relays, checking voltages, etc
He came to the conclusion that the starter motor was stuck on, and somehow used a wire from the ammeter to turn it over (don't ask how, I was just sat in the car at the time on turning the key duty lol)
So yeh, car started like a dream, and then it continued to work fine for the couple more times we tried it!
He had a refurbed starter motor down at his workshop which he said I could have, happy days! So he came up the next night with it and we got it all fitted! Talk about being difficult to get to, good old French design!
Anyway, the car has been spot on since this ***Touch wood***
My splitter got damaged trying to put it on the trailer, and I've had this one sat in the garage for a while so thought I'd give it a try and see what I thought
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
Poor photo I know, I'll get some more up when the cars clean - I'm still undecided on it, so going it leave it for a week and see what I think! If not I've got a brand new Fabia splitter to cut down and fit...
Also, as some of you have probably read the 'Amax Spring' thread, I bought some to give a try - Main reason was I wanted my car slightly lower and at the price they were worth a try
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
My findings are here : http://www.cliosport.net/threads/amax-apex-40mm-springs-£30-from-ecp.795709/page-2#post-11150258
I thought they were absolutely rubbish to start with, as felt seriously unstable and noisy, wasn't impressed one bit!
Turns out that a couple of my studs were loose on my front wheels (despite my nuts being tight)! I did fit them to the correct torque and used Loctite 271 which is recommend, but it seems over time they've worked loose
So re-torqued them all and re-loctited them and thought it's only fair if I try the Amax's on the front with this sorted, so wheels back on and kept the Amax springs on....and low and behold, not a single squeak, or noise for that matter! Went for a 3 mile round trip and they were spot on and only went up to 60mph, but it was night and day from earlier!
I now have my Cooksport springs back on, as the Amax's didn't give me the drop I was hoping so thought I'd stick to the tried and tested Cooksports, as the height was near on identical
Also moved my Whittline Rear ARB to the hard setting, so looking forward to giving that a bit of a test when the time is right
Really need to decide if I'm going to go down the Coilover route (most likely Bilstein B14's) otherwise I'll buy new front cup shocks (already got new rear ones ready to go on) and just stick with my Cooksports...
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
Poor photo I know, I'll get some more up when the cars clean - I'm still undecided on it, so going it leave it for a week and see what I think! If not I've got a brand new Fabia splitter to cut down and fit...
Also, as some of you have probably read the 'Amax Spring' thread, I bought some to give a try - Main reason was I wanted my car slightly lower and at the price they were worth a try
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
My findings are here : http://www.cliosport.net/threads/amax-apex-40mm-springs-£30-from-ecp.795709/page-2#post-11150258
I thought they were absolutely rubbish to start with, as felt seriously unstable and noisy, wasn't impressed one bit!
Turns out that a couple of my studs were loose on my front wheels (despite my nuts being tight)! I did fit them to the correct torque and used Loctite 271 which is recommend, but it seems over time they've worked loose
So re-torqued them all and re-loctited them and thought it's only fair if I try the Amax's on the front with this sorted, so wheels back on and kept the Amax springs on....and low and behold, not a single squeak, or noise for that matter! Went for a 3 mile round trip and they were spot on and only went up to 60mph, but it was night and day from earlier!
I now have my Cooksport springs back on, as the Amax's didn't give me the drop I was hoping so thought I'd stick to the tried and tested Cooksports, as the height was near on identical
Also moved my Whittline Rear ARB to the hard setting, so looking forward to giving that a bit of a test when the time is right
Really need to decide if I'm going to go down the Coilover route (most likely Bilstein B14's) otherwise I'll buy new front cup shocks (already got new rear ones ready to go on) and just stick with my Cooksports...
dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
Excellent update mate, glad you got the car sorted in the end.
You are now apart of the oversteer into a tree group with the arb. Be careful, it's treacherous it's not really. I'd recommend rose jointing your arb bushes if you feel you want it stiffer. Makes a great difference I found.
You are now apart of the oversteer into a tree group with the arb. Be careful, it's treacherous
it's not really. I'd recommend rose jointing your arb bushes if you feel you want it stiffer. Makes a great difference I found.Sorry Dann, only just seen this! I did have a little giggle reading that, you'd honestly think you would oversteer into just about anything from what you read on here, but I'm seriously impressed! Seems more planted on the back, and does seem a little bit more playful, although not dangerously - I'll definitely look into the Rose Jointing!
It was a shame, but it's the only problem it's given me yet, so for a 10 year old french car which has done almost 16,000 miles in the last year, I think it's done bloody well!
I haven't got much to update really, just got a couple more photos to put up
Had to do a big old booze trip which fitted in perfectly = who said stripped out cars aren't practical!!
DSC_5915 by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
This gave me some lovely lows on the rear, it looked absolutely spot on!
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Safe to say it desperately made me want coilovers for those lowz, but I know going that low probably wouldn't help the handling side of things!
I think my journey with the 182 is slowly coming to an end, as I'm in two minds what to do next! Think it's just going to be a case of tidying it up here and there (some carbon fibre bits need redipping, one wheel refurbed, new back bumper, and a machine polish), might give the front end a full suspension refresh and just enjoy it for what it is!
Was thinking of going down the Turbo route or ITB's but I think it's just chucking too much money on it
Don't get me wrong its amazing fun, and I absolutely adore it, but I just find myself looking at different cars rather than ways to improve this...which is probably telling me something
Just found there's few more photos to put up as well (Yes, yes I know I'm a photo whore lol)
Thought I'd try a new splitter and fit a towing eye :
Towing eye didn't stay as it was too much of a 'track' look, and I'm still unsure on the splitter! Looks good from the front but the sides just don't quite look right, so I'll give it another couple of weeks and see what I think
And then just one more photo where it was parked next to a standard 1.2 Clio, did make me smile at the difference lol
Oh go and then one more I here you say (I doubt that lol), have another car park snap
Thought I'd try a new splitter and fit a towing eye :
Towing eye didn't stay as it was too much of a 'track' look, and I'm still unsure on the splitter! Looks good from the front but the sides just don't quite look right, so I'll give it another couple of weeks and see what I think
And then just one more photo where it was parked next to a standard 1.2 Clio, did make me smile at the difference lol
Oh go and then one more I here you say (I doubt that lol), have another car park snap
Awesome looking car mate, very tidyJust found there's few more photos to put up as well (Yes, yes I know I'm a photo
Thought I'd try a new splitter and fit a towing eye :
Towing eye didn't stay as it was too much of a 'track' look, and I'm still unsure on the splitter! Looks good from the front but the sides just don't quite look right, so I'll give it another couple of weeks and see what I think
And then just one more photo where it was parked next to a standard 1.2 Clio, did make me smile at the difference lol
Oh go and then one more I here you say (I doubt that lol), have another car park snap
dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
I think you'd regret selling this mate. It's utterly stunning and you don't get them in this condition regularly.
Thanks all, appreciate the kind words
That's my main concern Dan, don't want to 'upgrade' and found I wish I kept this, as I know I would struggle to find one as tidy and low mileage as this (although it is very rapidly increasing in mileage!)
Going to get it all up and tidy, and I'm tempted to refresh the suspension
Me and a couple of mates are threatening going to the Nurburgring, which if that's the case I'll be looking at a brake upgrade and refresh as well, so watch this space
That's my main concern Dan, don't want to 'upgrade' and found I wish I kept this, as I know I would struggle to find one as tidy and low mileage as this (although it is very rapidly increasing in mileage!)
Going to get it all up and tidy, and I'm tempted to refresh the suspension
Me and a couple of mates are threatening going to the Nurburgring, which if that's the case I'll be looking at a brake upgrade and refresh as well, so watch this space
Well the Clio is here to stay, had an amazing last Sunday in it and it impressed me no end, especially the handling
So I've decided to splash out and buy the following stuff :
I don't even want to add it all up, but safe to say it should handle even better soon!
Some bits are here already, it's currently coming through in dribs and drabs
Will probably take the Clio off the road for a few days and get it all done, as I've got another car I can use for work
So I've decided to splash out and buy the following stuff :
I don't even want to add it all up, but safe to say it should handle even better soon!
Some bits are here already, it's currently coming through in dribs and drabs
Will probably take the Clio off the road for a few days and get it all done, as I've got another car I can use for work
Stefan.
ClioSport Club Member
Great news!
Will feel amazing
Will feel amazing
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Awesome update. Where's the splitter from
dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
Epic stuff James!
How come you've gone for vibra tech mounts and upper engine mounts? Do you have an evol dogbone?
That made a big difference to mine.
How come you've gone for vibra tech mounts and upper engine mounts? Do you have an evol dogbone?
That made a big difference to mine.
Thanks all - can't wait to get it all fitted, should feel amazing I'm hoping
Splitter is one of those eBay universal stick on ones - never actually seen on fitted on a Clio before! To be honest it doesn't look right in the sides, I mean I could try fit it a couple of different ways if I got another but I've got a brand new Fabia splitter I'll probably just go with instead
Cheers Dan - it's getting there! Bilsteins are still tempting but I'll see what it's like after all this, I can't afford to go much lower just because of the roads I live on
Just wanted to go balls out on the handling side of things, and although I've never felt like the engine moves if I'm honest, I've read good things about them so thought I might as well - just hoping it won't vibrate too much, but I'm sure it'll be liveable
Don't have an Evol Dogbone, but I do have a Purple Powerflex Dogbone bush - don't know how they compare?
Splitter is one of those eBay universal stick on ones - never actually seen on fitted on a Clio before! To be honest it doesn't look right in the sides, I mean I could try fit it a couple of different ways if I got another but I've got a brand new Fabia splitter I'll probably just go with instead
Cheers Dan - it's getting there! Bilsteins are still tempting but I'll see what it's like after all this, I can't afford to go much lower just because of the roads I live on
Just wanted to go balls out on the handling side of things, and although I've never felt like the engine moves if I'm honest, I've read good things about them so thought I might as well - just hoping it won't vibrate too much, but I'm sure it'll be liveable
Don't have an Evol Dogbone, but I do have a Purple Powerflex Dogbone bush - don't know how they compare?
dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
You've gone full hero in my eyes mate! Looking forward to seeing what you've got instore for the gearstick thing too!
The difference between them is that the evol one is a bit stiffer but imo it made a big difference to the power response, it's just there instantly now
The difference between them is that the evol one is a bit stiffer but imo it made a big difference to the power response, it's just there instantly now
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
That's a pretty penny spending list there bud!
