My Clio 182 Cup Story

[Phil555]

Hi all, thought I would start a Thread to keep all the pics in one place.

After owning various cars over the years including some French (mainly Peugeots) & Jap cars I thought it was time to maybe try the little Clio out. I first looked at one of these in 2004 when I had a 106 GTI. Drove the Clio at the time and loved it but a change in direction as I bought my first house.

Anyways here's a bit of progress.

Bought the car on 19/09/2018 from a friend of a friend so to speak. I viewed the car and it seemed to be solid enough with no rust issues on the bodywork. Was a bit rough in other areas but nothing some TLC wouldn't sort out.

Pic (IMG_4956) of the car on the car on the previous owners drive.

 

[Phil555]

Gave the battered bonnet catch a scrub up and repaint.

Then started on the strut tops and bonnet.

Next on the list is to get the intake painted and a few blingy bits etc.

 

[Phil555]

Next on the list was to get the tired brake callipers a fresh lick of paint.

I removed the old RB paint and put a fresh coat of red to sit under the white Sparco terra wheels.

 

[Phil555]

Gave the car a much needed oil change.

 

[Phil555]

Made a start on a few subtle touches to the exterior so added my private plate and some carbon wrap that I had in the garage. Not bad for a very first attempt.

Wind deflectors also fitted.

 

[Phil555]

Onto the next stage which was to get the engine running sweet to suit the K&N Gen 2 and full Miltek decat.

Have to say even for a generic map it has transformed the car and the way the power is delivered through the rev range.

 

[Phil555]

Now time to start the interior.

I had a conversation with a kid on eBay who had one listed as mint............. We all know eBay mint sometimes.

Anyway I bit the bullet and agreed a price and the kid delivered to my door all the way from Crewe.

Have to say I was very surprised at the condition of the seats. Practically new.

Made a start and fitted the rears.

Also added a little bit of carbon touch to the interior.

Stereo fitted.

 

[Phil555]

Made a little more progress today and finished off fitting the interior front seats.

Old seats removed as you can see had seen better days.

 

[Phil555]

Late night delivery sees the new Limited Edition OMP Targa Red steering wheel from YB Racing.

This will be fitted this week.

 

[imprezaworks]

No more ‘another busy day’ threads?

Car looks great

 

[Phil555]

No more ‘another busy day’ threads?

Car looks great

Cheers bud.

Yeah I'll keep updating this one.

 

[Phil555]

Bit more progress today.

New Gaitor fitted as the old one was battered.

Old.

New

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[Phil555]

New steering wheel fitted.

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[Phil555]

Carbon wrap.

Bust the hazard switch though. What a dick I am!!! [emoji23][emoji23].

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[Phil555]

Hi faster grill decals.

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[Phil555]

Changed the headlight bulbs. Much better white light.

Osram Nightbreaker Gold.

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[Twingo 1??]

You don't hang around do you Phil! You have got a canny bit done so far. Wish the same could be said for mine lol

 

[imprezaworks]

Wheel looks spot on

 

[Phil555]

You don't hang around do you Phil! You have got a canny bit done so far. Wish the same could be said for mine lol

Cheers.

Yeah I like to get things done.

Getting a power run next week to see what she is running.

Paintwork and dent removal is the next big job.


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[Phil555]

Wheel looks spot on

Cheers bud. I’m very happy with the way it looks and feels.


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[Twingo 1??]

You getting the power run done at ren-sport?

 

[Phil555]

You getting the power run done at ren-sport?

No bud. I’m going to Evotune which is two mins from me. Jamie Lumley is a top tuner in the Jap world and maintained my old Evo 6 Tommi Makinen. Using his rolling road set up.


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[Twingo 1??]

He has mapped a few rally cars I know about.

 

[Phil555]

He has mapped a few rally cars I know about.

Yeah he’s a top bloke. Very knowledgeable.


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[Phil555]

Gave the fog covers a carbon wrap. Tidied up the battered plastic. They will be getting painted gloss back when I gat the bumpers repainted so will do for now.

 

[Jekyll]

Sparco wheels look awesome on this.

I was in the same position on what colour to do the calipers too. I think it's a harder choice with the white wheels being vibrant. If they was silver or anthracite, then you could go subtle but I think a bold colour suits them behind the white wheels.

I "think" I might have a spare hazard button. Will check later on.

Seats look in great condition too!

 

[Phil555]

Sparco wheels look awesome on this.

I was in the same position on what colour to do the calipers too. I think it's a harder choice with the white wheels being vibrant. If they was silver or anthracite, then you could go subtle but I think a bold colour suits them behind the white wheels.

I "think" I might have a spare hazard button. Will check later on.

Seats look in great condition too!

Cheers pal. Yeah I agree the white/red goes really well.

Seats are like new. I was pleasantly surprised when they turned up.

Thanks for the comments bud and if you have a switch I’ll take it mate.

Thanks.


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[Phil555]

Decent headlight bulbs fitted.

Osram Nightbreaker Gold. Much better white light.

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[Phil555]

Got the 182 on the dyno tomorrow. Simple mods so will be interesting to see what the power is.
K&N Gen 2
Full decat Miltek
Rensport remap.
What do you reckon?


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[Jekyll]

When was the last belt change and who dod it?

 

[flebay]

What do you reckon?

182 PS (134 kW)

 

[Phil555]

When was the last belt change and who dod it?

Done in May this year. Done by the mechanic who owned the car. I know the lad who owned the car before me.


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[Jekyll]

179

 

[Udder Nonce]

162

 

[Clio_fool]

169hp. Good progress so far, I like the steering wheel ?.

 

[Radugns]

173

 

[bloke]

Anything between 165bhp and 191bhp.

 

[Phil555]

New main beam and sidelight bulbs fitted.

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[Phil555]

Decent result today.
Car made 181.8bhp & 160lbs ft. Happy with that. Fuelling was spot on too.

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[Phil555]

Gave the underside of the bonnet a good clean.

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