Just bought a 182 - What NOW?

[sacs90]

Just bought a 182 was wondering what kind of mods small or big you can do to the car to make it just that bit better.
Post any pics or threads of what you have done

 

[Maz]

I wish I never modded mine if I could turn back time I would have left it standard..

 

[Lagerlout]

Same as^^

Decat and remap. Leave the rest.

 

[Oggy997]

My 172 is getting cosmetic mods only - easily reversable, and pretty cheap.

 

[DrR]

Leave it standard pretty much, just get a new exhaust (only cos standard fall of) and air filter.

 

[LegoHead]

strip the car out to make it quicker.

 

[rory182]

ITG panel filter, coilovers (since koni shocks for 182 dont exist yet) exhaust, decat and re-map.

Or if you're rich and know you won't get bored after 1 year and want to change again start spunking thousands on the engine.

 

[tollan172]

ive got an itg panel filter and a cat back jan speed but i recon a wee remap n ill be happy!! n maybe get it lowered!!

 

[lasbazrre]

Itg panel filter, inlet's matched,remap, look's standard , sound's standard!

Replace the exhaust when the standard one's knackard!

 

[RichMcc]

Enjoy it for a while?

Oh and save some money for when it breaks lol

 

[GM_182]

Learn how to drive it? Enjoy

 

[Mark5290]

I wish I never modded mine if I could turn back time I would have left it standard..

Any particular reason why you wish you had never modded it and left it standard ?.

 

[ChrisR]

Eibach springs and a set of new standard shocks, itg filter, matched inlet, new exhaust when standard drops off and braided lines would do nicely

 

[Maz]

I wish I never modded mine if I could turn back time I would have left it standard..

Any particular reason why you wish you had never modded it and left it standard ?.

How long have you got !!

1. waste of time
2. waste of money
3. moore hassle than its worth
4. car is fine as it is

bla bla bla lol

 

[Pumpkin]

if you mod the car, keep the original parts so you can change back if you want to sell.

what do you want to use the car for driving on the road or track day use?

If its just for the road i'd change the exhaust/cat and have an closed cold feed induction kit (i.e. viper), mount the intake in the fog light or the front grill to create a ram air effect for the inlet manifold.

 

[Maz]

Had a viper on mine with a CAF through the front grill and it caused too much warm air which caused the car to be very unresponsive.

 

[Pumpkin]

Had a viper on mine with a CAF through the front grill and it caused too much warm air which caused the car to be very unresponsive.

I route mine through the bulk head, down via the front wheel arch liner and out throught the small grill underneath the number plate. This Provides the coldest air with positive pressure as it is not drawn from the engine bay.
The performance is noticeably improved.
How was yours fitted Maz?

 

[Maz]

^ exactly the same ..

 

[Pumpkin]

^ exactly the same ..

Thats strange, :S
Can you explain how cold dense air forced into the inlet manifold can cause the car to be unresponsive as hot air causes power loss in normally aspirated cars.

 

[Maz]

No cause I am not mechanically minded, all I know was it made my car feel like crap (especially in the summer), took it off and its fine now.

Maybe all down to personal opinion/preferance etc.

I would not advise anyone to buy a viper, I would rather set fire to £250 lol

 

[Matt@Stealthsport]

TBH unless your running over 200+ bhp a decent aftermarket panel filter in the standard airbox is fine.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Best thing to do if your gonna modify anything or colour code anything is get a spare set , then you can always revert back to standard when it comes time to sell imo .

 

[Pumpkin]

No cause I am not mechanically minded, all I know was it made my car feel like crap, took it off and its fine now.

Maybe all down to personal opinion/preferance etc.

I would not advise anyone to buy a viper, I would rather set fire to £250 lol

Trust me, a properly fitted viper and sports exhaust/cat will liberate the 182 engine and make the car noticeably quicker in a straight line than a std 182 cup. I should know i have had two of the buggers and modified them both LOL.

It's a shame you did not have the same positive experience :dapprove:

 

[Matt@Stealthsport]

Just bought a 182 was wondering what kind of mods small or big you can do to the car to make it just that bit better.
Post any pics or threads of what you have done

There are plenty of threads on here about 182 mods if you use the search function.

 

[Maz]

No cause I am not mechanically minded, all I know was it made my car feel like crap, took it off and its fine now.

Maybe all down to personal opinion/preferance etc.

I would not advise anyone to buy a viper, I would rather set fire to £250 lol

Trust me, a properly fitted viper and sports exhaust/cat will liberate the 182 engine and make the car noticeably quicker in a straight line than a std 182 cup. I should know i have had two of the buggers and modified them both LOL.

It's a shame you did not have the same positive experience :dapprove:

Ok we will have to agree to disagree .. like I said each to their own.

 

[Matt@Stealthsport]

Ok we will have to agree to disagree .. like I said each to their own.

I love you Maz.

 

[Pumpkin]

Ok we will have to agree to disagree .. like I said each to their own.

That's Cool Maz,

I know its a pain if you pay out money and you are disappointed.:dapprove:

 

[Maz]

Indeed, thas why my advice would always be to keep the car standard, you learn from experience I guess.

 

[Pumpkin]

Indeed, thas why my advice would always be to keep the car standard, you learn from experience I guess.

i guess i haven't, seeing i am on my second 182 cup with mods LOL

 

[Matt@Stealthsport]

Fight.

 

[Pumpkin]

Fight.

LOL xxx

 

[Maz]

Oh Matt grow up .. its a discussion not an argument lol

Ok I will rephrase my last comment "I have learnt from my experience" ..

that better

 

[fUbAr]

ive managed nearly 3 months now with a standard car... im doing well! :approve:

 

[AlexS]

ive managed nearly 3 months now with a standard car... im doing well! :approve:

Hmmm, if only the dash inserts and A pillars came alcantered from the factory eh Dan

 

[fUbAr]

ive managed nearly 3 months now with a standard car... im doing well! :approve:

Hmmm, if only the dash inserts and A pillars came alcantered from the factory eh Dan

ah they're not modifications, they just make it look pretty :rasp:

 

[Davey_182]

leave it alone, if you want a striped out gem buy a 7

 

[Davey_182]

just leave it for a bit, trust the fact that renosport know more about the car than we do!!

 

[LegoHead]

TBH unless your running over 200+ bhp a decent aftermarket panel filter in the standard airbox is fine.

please explain? I have a nasty looking green cotton cone type filter under the bonnet. Got any advice for an upgrade?

 

[LegoHead]

Indeed, thas why my advice would always be to keep the car standard, you learn from experience I guess.

I agree with you Maz, not going to modify this car much. Apart from decent discs and pads. Maybe a new exhaust as the blueflame one is crap.

 

[RichMcc]

I dont think the air filters very important on a turbo anyway dave