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Joe's Racing Blue Project
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Update.
The car developed a misfire over the last week or so. I checked the coilpack was ok, but it didn't look like it was in it's best shape ever. Remove the top inlet the check the HT leads were belling out ok, which they were. But I was a little confused, as it hadn't chucked any fault codes up.
Decided to try a different coilpack, which cabronraider kindly gave me. No luck, still not firing on 4 cylinders. The pin on the coilpack for cylinder 1 was completely black, and I though it could maybe of been the head if the lead. So took a trip down to ECP and bought a new set of HT leads up.
On the way back the engine management came on and flashed. Plugged the car into the RSTuner and it was Injector 4. Replaced it and the car is back to normal. Happy Days!
Took the car to EFI parts today for a rolling road meat and the car put out 180.6 and 159.9 lb ft, which I'm really happy with. I'll post a picture up of the graph and a short video soon.
The car developed a misfire over the last week or so. I checked the coilpack was ok, but it didn't look like it was in it's best shape ever. Remove the top inlet the check the HT leads were belling out ok, which they were. But I was a little confused, as it hadn't chucked any fault codes up.
Decided to try a different coilpack, which cabronraider kindly gave me. No luck, still not firing on 4 cylinders. The pin on the coilpack for cylinder 1 was completely black, and I though it could maybe of been the head if the lead. So took a trip down to ECP and bought a new set of HT leads up.
On the way back the engine management came on and flashed. Plugged the car into the RSTuner and it was Injector 4. Replaced it and the car is back to normal. Happy Days!
Took the car to EFI parts today for a rolling road meat and the car put out 180.6 and 159.9 lb ft, which I'm really happy with. I'll post a picture up of the graph and a short video soon.
Bloody Renaults!. I was a bit supposed when it wasn't the coilpack though.
Really happy with the figures though, it does drive very nicely.
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Tim.
ClioSport Club Member
160 lb/ft is a good number. What engine mods do you have? K-tec induction kit & decat?
I've never ran a standard airbox set up on the 182, so I can't comment on that really. Certinatley sounds good.
BMW E36 328
My engine was 172bhp and 161lbft after we sorted it out that was with the PAS/Aircon delete aswel
Carbonraider
ClioSport Club Member
Raider, 172, the van
Great results joe.. Always willing to help and give away free parts even if it does mean changing the injector in the pouring rain 
I know you would do the same
I know you would do the same
BMW E36 328
#rigupracing
BMW E36 328
Great results joe.. Always willing to help and give away free parts even if it does mean changing the injector in the pouring rain
cheers for lending a hand on sat x
#builtnotbrought
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
:lolup: Haha
Right then guys, I'm looking at getting a set of spacers. I think 10mm on the rear will be ok, but I;m not sure on the fronts at all. 15-20mm?
A few photo's of the current stance y0. Not the best photo of the front I know.
IMG_6339 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
IMG_6307 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
IMG_5943 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
A few photo's of the current stance y0. Not the best photo of the front I know.
IMG_6339 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
IMG_6307 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
IMG_5943 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
Just a quick update.
I ordered up a few bits and bobs the other week. Which consisted of a pair of new Bosch wiper blades, which I'll fit when I have my windscreen replaced. A new header tank, and come Type D coolant. And my harness turned up too.
IMG_6359 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
IMG_6360 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
IMG_6361 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
Drained the coolant from the bottom radiator hose, and did a full flush etc.
New vs old..
IMG_6363 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
New coolant in, and bled and let the car warm up and topped it up again. Didn't take any more photo's
The it was time to fit the Harnesses, only have the one photo for the time being.
I've just ordered a few goodies, so they should be here ready to fit at the weekend fingers crossed.
I ordered up a few bits and bobs the other week. Which consisted of a pair of new Bosch wiper blades, which I'll fit when I have my windscreen replaced. A new header tank, and come Type D coolant. And my harness turned up too.
IMG_6359 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
IMG_6360 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
IMG_6361 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
Drained the coolant from the bottom radiator hose, and did a full flush etc.
New vs old..
IMG_6363 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
New coolant in, and bled and let the car warm up and topped it up again. Didn't take any more photo's
The it was time to fit the Harnesses, only have the one photo for the time being.
I've just ordered a few goodies, so they should be here ready to fit at the weekend fingers crossed.
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JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
Cat D? You mean Type D
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Love your inclusion of a hammer in the 'must use tools for removing a coolant bottle'
Cheeky edit :rasp:Cat D? You mean Type D
It's the only tool I use Scott. I just kept hitting it until it came off, then put a few nails in to hold the new one up.
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
Looking good anyway mate.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Right then, I decided to go for a pair of 15mm H&R spacers. And the Pure Motorsport stud conversion kit for ease of taking wheels on/off. Brilliant bit of kit and nice and easy to fit.
IMG_6382 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
IMG_6398 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
Bye bye TPI bolts (if anyone is interested in them let me know)
IMG_6384 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
While the studs where drying I decided to fit my new climate control unit, as my old one had a lost a little paint. And didn't really look too good.
IMG_6388 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
IMG_6392 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
IMG_6394 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
And then yesterday I took the car on track once again at Oulton Park. Perfect day weather wise for it, a few red flags was a bit annoying, but apart from that it was great. Had lots of photo's taken by Niall, Red Cup, Paul M and MSPhotographic. Thanks guys.
Valver and Clio 182 by Niall97, on Flickr
RB Clio 182 by Niall97, on Flickr
RB Clio 182 by Niall97, on Flickr
182 by Matt Cup, on Flickr
182 by Matt Cup, on Flickr
IMG_3006 by theycallmepaul, on Flickr
IMG_2910 by theycallmepaul, on Flickr
IMG_2640 by theycallmepaul, on Flickr
IMG_2589 by theycallmepaul, on Flickr
IMG_6382 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
IMG_6398 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
Bye bye TPI bolts
(if anyone is interested in them let me know)IMG_6384 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
While the studs where drying I decided to fit my new climate control unit, as my old one had a lost a little paint. And didn't really look too good.
IMG_6388 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
IMG_6392 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
IMG_6394 by Joe_Harding, on Flickr
And then yesterday I took the car on track once again at Oulton Park. Perfect day weather wise for it, a few red flags was a bit annoying, but apart from that it was great. Had lots of photo's taken by Niall, Red Cup, Paul M and MSPhotographic. Thanks guys.
Valver and Clio 182 by Niall97, on Flickr
RB Clio 182 by Niall97, on Flickr
RB Clio 182 by Niall97, on Flickr
182 by Matt Cup, on Flickr
182 by Matt Cup, on Flickr
IMG_3006 by theycallmepaul, on Flickr
IMG_2910 by theycallmepaul, on Flickr
IMG_2640 by theycallmepaul, on Flickr
IMG_2589 by theycallmepaul, on Flickr
Thanks.
5L was fine for me (still have a little bit left). Although I didn't remove the thermostat no, so some of the old coolant would of still been circulating in there.
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Not heard a bad thing about the pure motorsport stud kit. Shame its just a bit pricey, but i guess you'd rather pay on quality than scrimp, especially with something that holds the wheels on. Have you got any pics of the studs fitted with the wheels on?
Cool pic on track with you and the cup :race:
Where did you get the coolant bottle from Joe and how much?
Cool pic on track with you and the cup :race:
Where did you get the coolant bottle from Joe and how much?
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
I vaguely read that they was a bit dodgy with fitting or something along those lines? If not then i shall get one. Tidies up the engine bay a lot.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Allways fancied an rb, love the colour. I'd buy yours it looks stunning and the wheels really suit the car.
Yeah, I looked at the ktec kit too. But as more people use the PMS kit I thought I may as well go full out. Especially when it holds your wheels on like you say.
It's a nice photo isn't it. I bought it from Renault Wolverhampton, can't remember how much I paid though sorry
It is a very nice colour, and thanks
Thanks Harry. I left them on and it scrubbing quite a bit to be honest. Took the front part of the arch liners out and it wasn't as bad. It did rub before anyway.
