My new 182

[Wullie]

Hi guys/gals,

I’ve bought a new Black Clio 182 from my local dealer which has the cup packs on it.

Long story but I actually bought one they had in the showroom which apparently had the suspension pack on it, only to discover after reading this and renaultsport forum that it actually didn’t. After I confronted them, politely informing them I paid for it and I WILL get it, they have now sourced another Clio for me and its getting delivered.

Its coming in delivery mileage so Ive read with interest the controversial topic of running in the engine. Has anyone else had experience of running in a 182 hard and if so did it proove no problem. Also, is there any information I should take with me when I go to pick up the car. So far I have found that interior mats should be supplied as standard and the cup front spoiler can be missing a lot. Any other advice?

Ive also noticed that a lot of people are waiting for a few months to get their 182. I first ordered one that was sitting in the showroom (without cup suspension) and am now waiting a week till one will suspension gets delivered. Should I be weary of this delivery date, is there a possibility they are lying to me to keep the sale?

Thanks for any advice

Wullie

 

[Lagerlout]

I ran my 172 engine in quite vigorously... runs as sweet as a nut. Seems to be a fairly quick one too.

 

[JEZZA182]

Firstly - hello and welcome Newbie!

Ive had my 182 for 2 and a half weeks now (so Im obviously an expert already!) and done 1500 miles. I didnt thrash it from the off - Mainly staying below 3500 rpm with the occasional gradual burst up to max revs, only when engine fully warmed up. After 650 miles I really let it have its legs and its flying now!

When you collect from dealer check that you have the TWO cans of tyre foam (in leather wallet), cargo net for the boot and both keys and carpet mats. Make sure the locking wheelnut key is the right one and you should have two of them.

Youll find this is an excellent forum for all info and any probs you may get with your new baby!

Is your new one black BTW?

 

[Pete]

Depends how long you intend keeping it, rag it from day one if you want a quick one that will have problems in later life or take it steady for a quick one that takes longer (more miles) time to reach its full potential.

 

[rcp]

Welcome!

It amazes me that some dealers dont know whether a 182 has the cup pack or not!

 

[Wullie]

Yea JEZZA182, the car is in black.

Pete, I actually intend on keeping the car for a very long time, which ifor me will be 3-4 years or possibly more. Im saving for a house so i bought myself this super fun car because i cant afford to make the wrong choice again. After having a Puma, V6 4motion and a C2 GT in the last 6 months im hoping this is the very last change!

Do they last long without much hichups? Praying i havent got a lemon becuase if I have im in some sesrious doo doo! Fingers crossed

 

[peterh2]

You have 3 years warranty. If it was me I would keep it for 3 years as its only going to cost your servicing + tyres + brakes as everything else will be covered by warranty then get rid when the warranty expires

 

[edde]

Quote: Originally posted by Wullie on 09 December 2004

Its coming in delivery mileage so Ive read with interest the controversial topic of running in the engine. Has anyone else had experience of running in a 182 hard and if so did it proove no problem. Also, is there any information I should take with me when I go to pick up the car. So far I have found that interior mats should be supplied as standard and the cup front spoiler can be missing a lot. Any other advice?
Ive also noticed that a lot of people are waiting for a few months to get their 182. I first ordered one that was sitting in the showroom (without cup suspension) and am now waiting a week till one will suspension gets delivered. Should I be weary of this delivery date, is there a possibility they are lying to me to keep the sale?

Swopping the suspension is quite a big job they have to swop the hubs round as well since the 182 cup shas different ones. Make sure they dont just swop the wheels round.

As for bedding in the engine will Id bed it in hard the 172 and 182 engines are almost the same. People how have bedded the engine in hard have problems but people who nanny it still have problems the bedding in should have no effect. The only posible problem with hard bedding in is that if somehting is cambelt in a one in a billion chance breaks it will cots Renault a fortune to fix to so they prefrere if the engine is to break since it will be in the first few miles for it to happen slowly so it costs less.

Bedding it in hard means get it to temperature then getting the revs up there near the limiter a few times this will help make the piston rings get a good seating against the liners. This will means more power less oil burn and better mpg.

 

[dk]

Quote: Originally posted by JEZZA182 on 09 December 2004


Firstly - hello and welcome Newbie!

Ive had my 182 for 2 and a half weeks now (so Im obviously an expert already!) and done 1500 miles. I didnt thrash it from the off - Mainly staying below 3500 rpm with the occasional gradual burst up to max revs, only when engine fully warmed up. After 650 miles I really let it have its legs and its flying now!

When you collect from dealer check that you have the TWO cans of tyre foam (in leather wallet), cargo net for the boot and both keys and carpet mats. Make sure the locking wheelnut key is the right one and you should have two of them.

Youll find this is an excellent forum for all info and any probs you may get with your new baby!

Is your new one black BTW?

not always some come only with 1

 

[u33db]

Personally speaking id follow the instructions bedding it in as theyre there for a reason. People have got a way with ragging it (a testiment to a strong engine design) but there will always be the exception - even if renault did fix any breakage its a small consolation when youre without youre new car so soon after buying it IMO! Why risk it?

 

[_Kenny_]

Quote: Originally posted by u33db on 09 December 2004


Personally speaking id follow the instructions bedding it in as theyre there for a reason. People have got a way with ragging it (a testiment to a strong engine design) but there will always be the exception - even if renault did fix any breakage its a small consolation when youre without youre new car so soon after buying it IMO! Why risk it?

^^ touche

agreed

 

[peterh2]

u33db : because I dont have the mental will power required to be able to not see what it can do

 

[chris182]

I run mine in quite hard and nothings broken yet.
The tyre foam could well be under the passenger seat if its not in the boot, and the luggage net will prob be in the glove box.
As for delivery, they could well have one in stock if theyre that confident of getting it you.
BTW enjoy it.

 

[jonnyboy]

Oh my god another running in topic. THRASH IT ITS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY!!! modern engines DO NOT need to be run in. Manufacturers tell you to run in gently to cover their own arses in case somethings not screwed in properly to limit the resuilting damage. From an engineering point of view engines dont need running in.

Incedentally I thrashed mine to within and inch of its life within a week or so of picking up.: Result the engine has 20k on it and is loose, responsive and the main reason for keeping the rattly hunk of junk

 

[Munson]

Quote: Originally posted by jonnyboy on 09 December 2004
Oh my god another running in topic. THRASH IT ITS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY!!! modern engines DO NOT need to be run in. Manufacturers tell you to run in gently to cover their own arses in case somethings not screwed in properly to limit the resuilting damage. From an engineering point of view engines dont need running in.



Not a mechanical engineer then? Sorry but while its true that modern engines are built to high tolerances, its MYTH to think that moving parts dont wear to each other, and hence modern engine dont need running in. I have been a mech eng for 13 years before moving on. I have a HND in MV Engineering.

ALL....*ALL* mechanisms wear in. Change your oil at 1500 miles and have it analysed at a lab..itll be full of metal (realtively speaking).

I dont think modern engines need nannying, but they dont need hammering hard in order to bed in the rings...what a crock of sh*te.

Just my opinion

 

[Taff]

It’s true they say that these days modern engines don’t need as much running in as they used to. But coming from another engineer’s point of view, a new thrashed engine is going to wear very quickly. Also as the connections haven’t settled yet too much force and you could end up with an oil leak. My dealer said to check the water and oil levels regularly.



Over stressing a new engine = broken engine.