my new clio 182

[SamB123]

Finally I have purchased a clio 182 and after a 2 hour drive home my back is killing me haha! Anyway....it's covered 69k with full SH upto a recent 65k oil and plugs service. I am now the 3rd owner.

As far as I'm aware it has both cup packs and the only modification is a K-tec cat back exhaust. the paintwork is pretty good but there's a few tiny dinks and blemishes here and there. everything runs sweet no odd noises or dash lights (yet) haha!!

the only thing on my mind is getting the Cambelt and dephaser etc done...could and body recommend a good clio specialist in the East Midlands area??

here's 2 pics but expect more after I get cleaning it tomorrow let me know what you think please cheers

 

[Typhoon]

Really nice that mate. Best colour too

 

[LeeRS]

Welcome mate.
Hope you knocked £500 off the asking price for a belt change

 

[SamB123]

Yeh I got it down abit but my original budget was 3k so I've got plenty extra to go at haha.

where's best for good belt change around east mids?

 

[VR46-G@Z]

Looks tidy,nice car! Don't delay on belts :smile::up:

 

[Impuzzable]

Looks good!

 

[LeeRS]

Diamond Motors
@MicKPM

 

[SamB123]

blew the dust off my autoglym collection today for the clio's first wash and gave the exhaust tips a much needed scrub

 

[Stefan.]

Looks lovely

 

[LeeRS]

Very nice. Keep it clean, looks nice as is.

 

[Mr Plums]

That looks really really good!

 

[Impuzzable]

Nice!!

 

[SamB123]

thanks all for the nice comments, I haven't got much planned just going to refresh and upgrade some engine parts. then a re-trim steering wheel would be nice. and in my dreams some Recaro seats lol

 

[hdsn555]

smart that!

 

[jay.1983]

Looks nice and clean!

 

[SamB123]

much better

 

[VR46-G@Z]

That looks just like mine..... Ebay's finest....?!:smile:

 

[SamB123]

I'm very happy with it cheers!! and it freshens up the interior just right

 

[SamB123]

de badge and added the rs badge over the holes and some plain number plates all round
I still think both are slightly wonky lol

 

[Stefan.]

Looks good mate

 

[SamB123]

fitted my induction kit today after removing the acoustic valve etc..just awaiting my samco hose now!!

it feels a lot better low down and sounds insane!!!

very similar to the "fatty" induction I think my filter is just abit bigger than the 1 stated in the thread.

 

[VR46-G@Z]

Looks great! How hard is it to remove the acoustic valve? And does anyone know if it's necessary? I've got this setup but didn't bother with acoustic valve removal...

 

[SamB123]

I have only removed the feed pipe leading to the acoustic valve.

the acoustic valve itself is still there it's just not plugged in anymore and the vacuum hose has been blocked.

now it's all settled in I can't get enough of that noise lol

 

[N4TH4N]

I have only removed the feed pipe leading to the acoustic valve.

the acoustic valve itself is still there it's just not plugged in anymore and the vacuum hose has been blocked.

now it's all settled in I can't get enough of that noise lol

Mpg waaaaaay down from now on then lol

 

[VR46-G@Z]

I love the noise too! It's quiet enough when you want it to be then sounds awesome when you want to be a hooligan!:smile::up:

 

[SamB123]

what's mpg? haha

its all about "Smiles Per Gallon"

:tongueout:

 

[SamB123]

at 1st I wasn't sure.. but for £30 I'm actually really happy with how these FAKE wrapped carbon dash inserts look. no nasty edges or creases etc.
not going to fit the centre hazard piece just the 2 side bits

 

[alexessex_7]

Where did you buy the dash inserts from ?

 

[SamB123]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272271669210


the picture off ebay doesn't look the best but they are really nice quality and nice cheap mod

 

[182_steve]

Looks very smart does that! :up::up:

 

[SamB123]

exhaust polished ready for getting the decat fitted.

blue samco hose fitted and undecided which setup I prefer (k&n panel) vs (fatty ik)

 

[182_steve]

Love the samco hose, might try and get a black one for mine! I have the K&N panel in standard air box however which I really like, but never had the fatty so couldn't comment on that

 

[alexessex_7]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272271669210


the picture off ebay doesn't look the best but they are really nice quality and nice cheap mod

Ahh yeah I saw this, looks a lot better in your pic than it does eBay !

 

[SamB123]

@182_steve the fatty makes a lot of noises lol no noticeable mad power increases (my mpg is slightly going up though) but for roughly £40 all in it makes me smile alot!

not sure what other colours samco offer? should imagine they can do black though!

no performance gains but it looks better than the old black plastic wrinkle pipe :smile:

 

[SamB123]

few more bits ready

bits will be fitted when booked in for full Cambelt/dephaser/aux/waterpump service
oils and spark plugs
o.e brembo discs and pads with rear bearings

then will be 4 brand new tyres (no budgies) then a lick of fresh blue caliper paint after.

showing some love for the clio :up:

 

[182_steve]

@182_steve
not sure what other colours samco offer? should imagine they can do black though!

You can get it in almost any colour, black, red, orange, purple, even custom colours like a cow hide looking thing I saw lol!
Ordered myself a black one this morning :up:

 

[SamB123]

the bits and bobs and stacking up nicely!
Getting big cambelt serivce booked in asap and then all these bits can go on at the same time.
Then 4 nice new rubbers and hopefully a remap!

pic from last week

 

[imprezaworks]

I spy a scoob

 

[SamB123]

the clio went in for abit of well needed maintenance this week...

full Cambelt kit aux belt etc, dephaser pulley, oil and filter, spark plugs, new altenator, new battery (too big to refit my fatty!!) new engine mount,

new gearbox mount,

eibach lowering springs,

proper happy chappy now she's back at home. Next payday is 4 new sticky rubbers :up:

 

[SamB123]

aswell as above today I refitted the engine cover looks smarter. Although I would like my inlet and fuel rail guard painting etc