Mr Plums Progress.. Clio 182 Turbo!

[EvoFq3o0]

Sadly yes, I need something family friendly with a bigger boot, but don't have the funds for a second car [emoji22]

 

[Mr Plums]

Sadly yes, I need something family friendly with a bigger boot, but don't have the funds for a second car [emoji22]

Man that's a shame, its horrible selling up after you have put so much money into it

Dont give it away, we need to keep the sale prices of these turbos as high as possible

 

[Mr Plums]

I noticed my near side one is leaking grease as someone has put a cable tie on the small end and it's worked its way loose. Fun job for me to do before Sunday haha.

You should be able to sort that easily mate, wheel off clip on wipe down job done.

 

[EvoFq3o0]

I know hurts that I'll never get anywhere near what I've put in but I knew that before I started.

I'm gonna put it up for £6000, I think that's sensible enough?

 

[leedsboy]

You should be able to sort that easily mate, wheel off clip on wipe down job done.

From feeling the boot, it doesn't seem to have much grease left in it so going to bang some more in before securing it back in place. Did you use clips on yours? I'm thinking to use jubilee clips on mine as I don't have the tool for the proper clips but don't know the size.

Also, decided if you're coming on Sunday?

 

[Mr Plums]

From feeling the boot, it doesn't seem to have much grease left in it so going to bang some more in before securing it back in place. Did you use clips on yours? I'm thinking to use jubilee clips on mine as I don't have the tool for the proper clips but don't know the size.

Also, decided if you're coming on Sunday?

I used the metal Clips which came with the boot mate, I had the proper tool but ive miss placed it so i used some snips to crimp it together with, but before I put it on I crimped it together slightly to make it easier to do once on.

I'm still not 100% about Sunday yet mate, I should be but I don't want to say yes just yet, my car is filthy too

 

[Jekyll]

I used the metal Clips which came with the boot mate, I had the proper tool but ive miss placed it so i used some snips to crimp it together with, but before I put it on I crimped it together slightly to make it easier to do once on.

I'm still not 100% about Sunday yet mate, I should be but I don't want to say yes just yet, my car is filthy too:worried:

Can't you just take your wheels off and measure with a tape measure? It hasn't got to be pefect as the clips are adjustable.

Where did you get your mounts from Tom?

 

[Mr Plums]

Can't you just take your wheels off and measure with a tape measure? It hasn't got to be pefect as the clips are adjustable.

Where did you get your mounts from Tom?

I got the engine mount off richy182 and the gbox mount off dannyr

Cant wait to fit them.

 

[Jekyll]

I bet! Tbh I didn't think the vibration was that bad. I think mine was due to low idle. They feel so much better when changing gear!

Don't forget to paint the plates :wink:

Are you fitting them yourself or you getting help? Might be worth giving Dan a shout as he recently fitted my old ones to he's 182.

 

[Mr Plums]

I bet! Tbh I didn't think the vibration was that bad. I think mine was due to low idle. They feel so much better when changing gear!

Don't forget to paint the plates :wink:

Are you fitting them yourself or you getting help? Might be worth giving Dan a shout as he recently fitted my old ones to he's 182.

Ill fit the engine mount, but Dan says the gbox mount is a bit trickier and to give him a shout when i fit it

 

[masekwm]

Ill fit the engine mount, but Dan says the gbox mount is a bit trickier and to give him a shout when i fit it :smile:

When fitting the gearbox one, just tap it down with an oversized socket on the mount

 

[Mr Plums]

When fitting the gearbox one, just tap it down with an oversized socket on the mount

Thanks mate i cant wait to fit them, im sick of nearly ripping the engine and box out of the car!

 

[Jekyll]

The drivers side is a piece of piss, the gearbox side is a bit more trickier. Nothing that can be done on a driveway though.

I found it easier to remove all gearbox brackets and remove it that way rather than out in situe. (sp?)

 

[Mr Plums]

The drivers side is a piece of piss, the gearbox side is a bit more trickier. Nothing that can be done on a driveway though.

I found it easier to remove all gearbox brackets and remove it that way rather than out in situe. (sp?)

Whats sp mate?

 

[masekwm]

Spelling

My old mount came straight off, you then just place the new mount over the spindle and tap it down

 

[Mr Plums]

A few pics after a clean..

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/my-clean-turbo.778522/

 

[Mr Plums]

Fitted my oem rear brembo pads today, still awaiting my solid mounts.

 

[Mr Plums]

Hi, not really an update, but i have just ordered the standard silver interior strips, gear knob insert and steering wheel insert, i am going for a more oem subtle look rather than the bold blue.

 

[Bear Head]

Hi, not really an update, but i have just ordered the standard silver interior strips, gear knob insert and steering wheel insert, i am going for a more oem subtle look rather than the bold blue.

Ya boring b*****d haha! Get it out there mate! Really hankering after turboing mine Ffs. Only thing putting me off is the problems people seem to have with em

 

[Mr Plums]

Ya boring b*****d haha! Get it out there mate! Really hankering after turboing mine Ffs. Only thing putting me off is the problems people seem to have with em 😧

Its all a part of the fun mate

Ive had a new gbox, bolts on the turbo downpipe keep on working loose, and i had to get a custom exhaust to stop the knocking, these are the only problems that i have had iirc, not too bad in 7k miles or so.

 

[Jekyll]

OEM+ is the way to go

 

[Mr Plums]

OEM+ is the way to go :smile:

I have been really considering buying some standard 182 alloys and having them rerurbed so they are mint, what do you think?

Totally standard looking then apart from a touch lower

 

[Jekyll]

Yeah as its a timeless look.

The gold looks awesome as you know but as cool as it looks, you know that the standard look will always win in the long term.

Look at any old car (retro, classic, 80's, 90's, etc) with different wheels and you always say that it looks great but standard wheels would look much better.

I love your car Tom, but OEM+ will last

 

[Mr Plums]

Yeah as its a timeless look.

The gold looks awesome as you know but as cool as it looks, you know that the standard look will always win in the long term.

Look at any old car (retro, classic, 80's, 90's, etc) with different wheels and you always say that it looks great but standard wheels would look much better.

I love your car Tom, but OEM+ will last :smile:

Great minds think alike :smile:

I think im going to get some standard wheels and have the refurbished so they are mint, i love the oz's, but oem ftw!

Also i love sleepers, i dont mind under the bonnet looking/being modded as its all about POWERRRR, but standard interior/exterior is best!

 

[Mr Plums]

Which wheels look best?

I am thinking of going for the total oem look interioer/exterior wise, but with the added bonus of the turbo etc, sort of like oem++

Standard 182 wheels, i will need to purchase these which i will then get refurbed so they are mint!.

Or keep the OZ's..

 

[Jekyll]

Standard > OZ's

Like you say, under the bonnet is not a problem as its all hiddden until open when you get the wow factor but standard looking with subtle things like droppped, spacers, exhaust, etc will be where it's at!

 

[Supernova]

Standard looks gets my vote

 

[Bunta]

Dont forget how much better the car felt after you fitted the much lighter oz's though marra

 

[Mr Plums]

Dont forget how much better the car felt after you fitted the much lighter oz's though marra

That's the problem, after fitting the OZ's the steering felt so much more direct, you could steer it so much better, its hard to explain, but I like the standard wheels and the oem look

 

[Bunta]

What about turinis

 

[Mr Plums]

What about turinis

Good shout mate, although 182ff's didn't come with them, they are Renault tho and I do really like them, plus they are lighter than the standard ones.

 

[Mr Plums]

I decided to restore my headlights again today, i started off with 600 grade paper, then 1200 and finished with 2500, i then polished them up with the d/a and i am really pleased with the outcome, i havnt got any before pics sorry..

I had just finished restoring them and i heard a knock at the door and these were delivered..

Vibra engine and gearbox mounts, ill get these fitted tomorrow

 

[Mr Plums]

So i decided to fit my vibra technic mounts when i got home from work this morning after a night shift, i still havnt been to bed lol, i forgot to take one of the gearbox mount, but im sure we all know what a mount looks like lol....

First impressions are brilliant, the car feels so much more solid and tight, im over the moon, theres a little more vibration on tick over but thats the only downfall, although i quite like it, it tickles my balls.

I got home earlier this morning and the post man had left me these, im still waiting on my dash strips tho..

OEM FTW!

 

[Richy182.]

Looking good mate! Engine bay looks so clean

 

[leedsboy]

Looking good, got my headlights to do this weekend after about 100 people commented on them at the Yorkshire meet.

 

[Mr Plums]

Looking good mate! Engine bay looks so clean :smile:

Thanks Richy, im loving the mount mate

Looking good, got my headlights to do this weekend after about 100 people commented on them at the Yorkshire meet.

Lol, it does make a difference to the look of the front end, it cleans it up nicely

 

[Jekyll]

You still on apex? Get some decent springs/coilovers and the wheels will feel better :wink:

Glad you like the mounts too.

 

[leedsboy]

Lol, it does make a difference to the look of the front end, it cleans it up nicely :smile:

Only thing is, I'm going to have to do mine all by hand, unless I can pinch @dann2707 DA for a few hours, wink wink Dan

 

[NorthloopCup]

That's the problem, after fitting the OZ's the steering felt so much more direct, you could steer it so much better, its hard to explain, but I like the standard wheels and the oem look 😧

It felt better because they're lighter mate. Your also reducing the unsprung weight so it improves the handling at the same time.

 

[Mr Plums]

I love fast deliveries, i love the condition of everything, its like brand new..

OEM, it just needs a good clean and hoover and a snappy wheel refurb now!!