My 182 for daily use

[Paris 182]

Hello again
My name is Paris and this is my new daily toy. Sorry for my English. Is not my native language.
So my car is a 182 with trophy wheels. No other mods. For now!!!
I picked this up on Saturday and the first clean took place Tuesday using claybar.
The car over all is in really good condition with only 61k on the clock and is coming with full Renault history. All the usual staff like cambelt, pulley, brake fluid, coolant have been done 2K ago.
So my plan for now is to improve the areas that can make the car look better as my budget is limited after buying the car:
So:
1) Refurb headlights
2) Do something with the steering wheel because its looks really bad and destroys the overall condition of the interior.
3) Replace the jet washers
4) Try to repair or at list to reduce a scratch that i have in the passenger’s side
5) My exhaust leaks from somewhere. Is couple of months old so I hope that is not require changing and with a small repair will be fine.
I think this is it for now. Later on I will upload some pictures from the areas that they need improvement
Regards
Paris

 

[1hpclio]

Very nice, just like mine, take good care...

 

[Paris 182]

A small update. i have done my head lights and i'm really pleased.

 

[Paris 182]

And few pictures with the car washed and polished @GoodWood

 

[Paris 182]

Today i had the time to spent on the car so i dissed to clean my dirty seat-belts.
Some pictures before:

during washing with turtle wax

Half way

Final result. So happy.!!!!!!!

 

[imprezaworks]

Like new. Nice one

 

[Paris 182]

Like new. Nice one :smile:

im really happy :smile::smile::smile::smile:

 

[imprezaworks]

I would be too mate. You still liking the car?

 

[dann2707]

Who's idea was it to put these coloured seatbelts in the car haha

Looks great mate.

 

[Paris 182]

yes i really enjoy every driving minute.

Next job to fit the fabia spoiler.

 

[Inequality Street]

@ParisPeach - there be another Paris!

 

[ParisPeach]

@RyG haha but are they male or female?

 

[Paris 182]

@RyG haha but are they male or female

The last time that I checked i had a gentlemans area

 

[ParisPeach]

The last time that I checked i had a gentlemans area :smile: :smile: :tongueout:

Good job sir I'm sure like me you tolerated enough s**t about your girls name even though historically its a boys name but on subject, cars is looking better already.

 

[Rocket2042]

Hi Paris182. Seen you at Micks a couple of times. I'm just doing my headlights. How did you do yours?

 

[Paris 182]

Hi Paris182. Seen you at Micks a couple of times. I'm just doing my headlights. How did you do yours?

You will need a 1200 & 2000 wet & dry paper and a rotary polisher. Go with the 1200 paper first then with the 2000. Make sure that is wet and you keep the headlights wet when you rubbing them. Then using the rotary polisher you polishing the lense. Unfortunately on this stage I had to go to my mates place as I do not have a polisher

 

[Paris 182]

Had a delivery today.....
172 Cup Front shocks and 182 Cup rear shock to go on my non cup 182 with Eibach Pro springs.
I think is the best solution for an daily use car.

 

[Stay Puft]

Should sort the handling out! I need to do this soon. How much was it in total??

 

[dangerous dave]

I've been wondering how i should go about cleaning the belts...

I will wonder no more, genius.

 

[Paris 182]

Should sort the handling out! I need to do this soon. How much was it in total??

£140 the shocks. I bought the springs from a member here. Normally you can get them between £145 to £165

 

[Paris 182]

I've been wondering how i should go about cleaning the belts...

I will wonder no more, genius.

High pressure jet wash. Does a good job

 

[Paris 182]

Fully fitted and really pleased. a bit firmer on straight line and really good in corners. Worth the every penny.
I will upload few pictures later on

 

[canky]

High pressure jet wash. Does a good job

I need to this on my megane does anybody know if this method comprises the integrity of the seat belts?

 

[Paris 182]

I need to this on my megane does anybody know if this method comprises the integrity of the seat belts?

not as far as i know.

 

[Paris 182]

Happy new year
Few pictures lowered and with front spoiler and with my mates M3 (last picture)

 

[Paris 182]

Brembos fitted yesterday. looks OE with the silver color for the calipers. i had to use 16mm spacers for now. The plan is to buy a set of TD pros 1.2 with the correct offset.

 

[botfch]

Looks good

Same setup as mine, spacers haven't given me any problems.

 

[Paris 182]

ohhhh. i have some concerns as im planning to do some track day. do you recon that will be fine?

 

[botfch]

Ah I'd probably look at getting a stud kit if that's the case, or the new wheels as you said.

 

[Paris 182]

@Archtronics can i ask you a silly question as you have the same setup?
Do you have a lot pedal travel now? i need to press the pedal almost to the floor for the car to start braking.

Thanks

 

[botfch]

@Archtronics can i ask you a silly question as you have the same setup?
Do you have a lot pedal travel now? i need to press the pedal almost to the floor for the car to start braking.

Thanks

No, they are more progressive than standard but same pedal travel as before.

Did you bleed the system with fresh fluid after fitting them?

 

[Paris 182]

No, they are more progressive than standard but same pedal travel as before.

Did you bleed the system with fresh fluid after fitting them?

Yes mate several times. did you bleed one nipple each time or both at the same time on each side?

 

[botfch]

Yes mate several times. did you bleed one nipple each time or both at the same time on each side?

One at a time outside then inside.

If your positive there bled properly, check you haven't got a stuck caliper.