New 182 Owner - St. Helens / Sheffield

[Forber91]

Hi everyone,

I'm 22 and from St. Helens, but spend a lot of time in Sheffield too.

This time 4 weeks ago, I was on the way home with my RB 182 FF. I really couldn't be happier with it Made a decent trip to get it, but was more than worth it.

First car was a classic Mini, then moved on to a Mk4 Astra 1.6 SXI for a couple of years, and now to the 182.

A few photos (sorry about the poor quality):

Eibach Prolines, Yozza and ITG panel filter. Otherwise standard. FSH, 78k, belts not due again for another 2 years.

Not really got any plans for it at the moment, other than possibly a set of turinis or 2118's and maybe a decat somewhere down the line.

Looking forward to getting involved on the forums.

Cheers
Ian

 

[Stu172cup]

Welcome Mate

Clio's have the same Frantic feel as Classic Minis - They are ace

 

[Brian]

Welcome to ClioSport. Enjoy your stay here...

 

[Forber91]

Welcome Mate

Clio's have the same Frantic feel as Classic Minis - They are ace

Thanks

Yeah, they have a lot more feel to the steering than I expected - The numbness of the Astra was something that always bothered me a bit. I prefer the heavier clutch pedal too, so felt right at home again as soon as I drove it

 

[Stu172cup]

Yeah Cable clutch on the Clio - hydraulic on the Minis

i wish id never got rid of mine in hindsight

 

[Forber91]

i wish id never got rid of mine in hindsight

I'd have loved to keep mine until I had some spare cash to restore it, buy a quicker engine and straight cuts etc.... but lack of space meant it had to go

 

[Coops Mk1]

welcome, some good roads on that trip, NW to Sheffield, used to run that a lot years back, proper 182 territory

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Welcome mate!

 

[Forber91]

Cheers guys!

welcome, some good roads on that trip, NW to Sheffield, used to run that a lot years back, proper 182 territory

Yeah, I do quite like the Snake Pass

Made a good few trips over to Glossop and back in the last month to get used to the car. Will explore the peaks a bit more when it starts to warm up again next year too, must be loads of good roads in the area I don't know about yet!

 

[Coops Mk1]

there's loads round near me as well just south of Sheffield in the matlock area

 

[Simf40]

Glad your happy with it m8 gone to good home looking good still

 

[Forber91]

Glad your happy with it m8 gone to good home  looking good still

Yes mate, spot on! Hasn't missed a beat.

How's the D5?