Matt's (2nd) Racing Blue 182 thread.

[Ste666]

Alright Ste?

That's awesome, which bike the CBR600rr? Thats the one I had, awesome things although my confidence level on a bike is well below trackday levels lol

Hi Mike, it's the older F model bike, the guy i bought it from race prepared it and did the no budget cup on it in 2009/10, it was the guy i learned to ride with and it just came up when i was passing my test so i thought why not, been hooked ever since.
Just starting to look into getting a road bike too, something way too fast and hellishly uncomfortable probably

What happened to the 350Z mate?

 

[Ste666]

How far is the modding going to go this time Matt.....you going to get another yozza for this one too?

 

[Matthew]

No Ste, it's already got a brand-new Miltec system on (which is nice and quiet)

My days of ultra-low cars are long behind be TBH, might get some Sportlines springs but that's it really mate.

 

[Ste666]

I miss the speed mate, the vito van gets my bike to the track ok but it's so slow of the line compared to the 182 it's unreal, takes three gears just to get up to 40 :S

 

[Matthew]

You can pick a tidy 182 up for £2.5k now mate, get one bought!!

 

[jenic]

Hi Mike, it's the older F model bike, the guy i bought it from race prepared it and did the no budget cup on it in 2009/10, it was the guy i learned to ride with and it just came up when i was passing my test so i thought why not, been hooked ever since.
Just starting to look into getting a road bike too, something way too fast and hellishly uncomfortable probably

What happened to the 350Z mate?

I did the fast and painful when I got the rr and tbh, for the road get something a little comfier. The Jap sport bikes are great for midgit Japanese folks but aren't meant for anyone above 5 foot/8 stone lol. Although an SRAD is an awesome compromise of a good sports bike that big enough to be a little comfy.

350Z went a while back, never really got on with it although I do miss it from time to time, I loved the looks, the lowish driving position and the big engine. The clio is a better car for me atm, keep looking at S2ks but insurance is still silly expensive

 

[Ste666]

You can pick a tidy 182 up for £2.5k now mate, get one bought!!

Blimey they have dropped in price, must have nearly bottomed out now, surely they can't go much lower than that.

I did the fast and painful when I got the rr and tbh, for the road get something a little comfier. The Jap sport bikes are great for midgit Japanese folks but aren't meant for anyone above 5 foot/8 stone lol. Although an SRAD is an awesome compromise of a good sports bike that big enough to be a little comfy.

350Z went a while back, never really got on with it although I do miss it from time to time, I loved the looks, the lowish driving position and the big engine. The clio is a better car for me atm, keep looking at S2ks but insurance is still silly expensive

Yeah Mike all the sensible side of me says get a bmw gs or triumph tiger but the hooligan still says buy the honda SP2 world superbike replica

 

[jenic]

Yeah Mike all the sensible side of me says get a bmw gs or triumph tiger but the hooligan still says buy the honda SP2 world superbike replica

Despite the BMW stigma, a GS is an awesome shout!

Have you ridden a sports bike for a long period of time. I did about 5 hours on mine and I was crippled, in so much pain at the end, I just came in the house and collapsed lol. Whereas I did 22 hours on my ER6f and still felt relatively ok.

 

[Ste666]

How did you manage 22 hours on one trip?, longest i do is 7 sessions at 20mins when i go to cadwell lol

 

[Matthew]

Well picked the car up last night.

Achieved 43mpg on the way home!

So far, I have fitted new MTEC bulbs, which were a right pig to fit, no room in there what so ever!!

Also fitted silvervisions, aero wipers and have new clean rear and 3/4 front plate to fit.

I have a spair set of wheels to be fitted, as a few which are on at the min have been refurbished and, although are mint, the colour isnt 100% OEM which is a must.

Needs a splitter and eibachs desperately though which will be ordered at the end of the month probably.

Afew iphone pictures (the DSLR didnt capture the colour in the direct sunlight atall! )

7 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

8 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

6 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

4 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Matt

 

[Y7 ADW]

Looks like a lovely example mate. I'm glad you found one in the end. Once you have finished with it I know it will look amazing

 

[jenic]

I love it, mini get together and photo shoot one evening this week?

 

[Y7 ADW]

I love it, mini get together and photo shoot one evening this week?

Im jealous. We will have to meet up soon, would look good with two RB's and a Trophy

 

[jenic]

Im jealous. We will have to meet up soon, would look good with two RB's and a Trophy

lol, suffolk is really far away

 

[Matthew]

I love it, mini get together and photo shoot one evening this week?

Yeah could do mate, it's not looking its best with the lack of splitter and miss-matched wheels but oh well...

 

[leewxm]

a rb meet sounds good...pm me if its ever gonna happen

 

[Matthew]

a rb meet sounds good...pm me if its ever gonna happen

Would definatly be a good idea at some point in the future.

 

[Jimbo_M]

Looks like a very tidy example mate, just realised you bought this!

 

[Brookie.]

Looks great Matt!

 

[Sir_Dave]

Didnt realise you had bought this!!

I lol'd when i saw the title and reminded myself of all the comments in your 107 thread.

Looks good mind, my first clio was an RB.

 

[Matthew]

Looks like a very tidy example mate, just realised you bought this!

Looks great Matt!

Cheers lads!

Didnt realise you had bought this!!

I lol'd when i saw the title and reminded myself of all the comments in your 107 thread.

Looks good mind, my first clio was an RB.

Cheers Dave.

Only had it a few days, buts its nice to be back in the game.

Never say never, thats my new moto

 

[Y7 ADW]

lol, suffolk is really far away

It isn't too far lol. We will sort something over the summer

 

[leewxm]

It isn't too far lol. We will sort something over the summer

count me in lads,an rb182 meet has gotta be done

 

[Matthew]

Had a free morning yesterday so finaly got round to changing the plates and re-aligning he exhaust.

Think it looks a lot better, not bad for £22

Next up is a nice CF splitter and some Sportlines.

Before

9 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

During

13 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

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15 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

After

12 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Also changed the front plate to a 3/4 one, which I think looks alot better.

Before

16 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

During

20 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

18 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

After

21 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

22 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

 

[imprezaworks]

Very nice

 

[Stefan.]

^fcuking love that!!

 

[chris_p]

Small changes all add up to a big difference, keep it up!

 

[Scutch]

Needs stripes

Lovely that, Matt. Exhaust looks tidy too. Not too loud, I take it?

 

[Matthew]

Cheers lads.

Needs stripes

Lovely that, Matt. Exhaust looks tidy too. Not too loud, I take it?

Yeah its a really nice exhaust mate, Milltek.

Its really quiet, which is what I want now tbh.

 

[Scutch]

Cool. If I keep mine (looking at losing all loans in next 2 years so we'll be able to afford much bigger house), I'd probably add an exhaust to it. It's standard at the moment bar clear fronts and coilovers. I'd ideally like a towing eye, exhaust, plates and possibly an RST with suited map. The car itself is great to drive and looks great. The RB paintwork is stunning and a real eye catcher - it's so difficult to photograph correctly, irrespective of the light source.

How long did it take you to fit the front bulbs? Also, not fancy black Turinis or even F1's? Not a fan of the 2118s at all, I think they look too small and make the car too dinky like.

 

[Matthew]

Cool. If I keep mine (looking at losing all loans in next 2 years so we'll be able to afford much bigger house), I'd probably add an exhaust to it. It's standard at the moment bar clear fronts and coilovers. I'd ideally like a towing eye, exhaust, plates and possibly an RST with suited map. The car itself is great to drive and looks great. The RB paintwork is stunning and a real eye catcher - it's so difficult to photograph correctly, irrespective of the light source.

How long did it take you to fit the front bulbs? Also, not fancy black Turinis or even F1's? Not a fan of the 2118s at all, I think they look too small and make the car too dinky like.

Its definatly an exhaust I'd recommend. I've had the Yozza twice and its a great exhaust but for everyday driving its just too much for me now.

The front bulbs were a right pain. The passenger side were fine but the drivers side took ages, due to the air con pipe. Worth it though as the MTEC's really are the best you can get next to acutal xenons.

I think I'll be keeping the OEM wheels this time mate.

 

[Scutch]

Its definatly an exhaust I'd recommend. I've had the Yozza twice and its a great exhaust but for everyday driving its just too much for me now.

The front bulbs were a right pain. The passenger side were fine but the drivers side took ages, due to the air con pipe. Worth it though as the MTEC's really are the best you can get next to acutal xenons.

I think I'll be keeping the OEM wheels this time mate.

Good choice. The OEM alloys are excellent IMO and really suit the car. Yeah I was just curious about the front lights because I've heard they're a nightmare. Thankfully I've got the xenons but you're right the MTEC's are very good indeed.

 

[Matthew]

Good choice. The OEM alloys are excellent IMO and really suit the car. Yeah I was just curious about the front lights because I've heard they're a nightmare. Thankfully I've got the xenons but you're right the MTEC's are very good indeed.

Yeah I quite like the standard wheels, ideally I'd like some silver 172 cup wheels but I cant see that happening any time soon.

 

[VR46-G@Z]

I've got an RB 182 with the standard alloys done in gloss black, never been a fan of black alloys until they were matched with the RB bodywork and it's a match made in heaven!! Get yours done gloss black Matt...!!!!

 

[VR46-G@Z]

Also what dimensions is the front plate and where did you get the plates done if you don't mind me asking Matt?!

 

[Scutch]

I've got an RB 182 with the standard alloys done in gloss black, never been a fan of black alloys until they were matched with the RB bodywork and it's a match made in heaven!! Get yours done gloss black Matt...!!!!

Few from the RB thread:

F1s

OEM.

 

[Matthew]

Also what dimensions is the front plate and where did you get the plates done if you don't mind me asking Matt?!

They are from fancyplates mate, there's a guide on here

 

[VR46-G@Z]

They are from fancyplates mate, there's a guide on here

Great cheers Matt

 

[VR46-G@Z]

Few from the RB thread:

F1s

OEM.

This second pic is my car Scutch

 

[Matthew]

Its quite a well know car on here, previous member really looked after it iirc.