Ollie's Silver Cup - JMS RS2/Wilwood/2118

[oliver.james]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

So update time again and yet another change of plan!

After more searching and asking questions, I don't think the Oreca group N (2 1/4" bore) system is suitable for my needs. The consensus is a 2 1/2" bore would be better suited and although Oreca do this in their group A, the £600 price tag isn't something I'm prepared to pay.

Also, it seems I wouldn't be able to swap the cat back in come MOT time, which really put me off.

Having said that all, my K-Tec stealth is a 2 1/2 bore and I've never had a problem with it (other than the common sagging mount) so I'll be sticking with this.

While typing this, I've just ordered a de-cat from K-Tec to match my stealth;

And at the same time, I've also ordered some hoses ready for the JMS RS2 intake :evil:

I've asked/ordered for the anodised sections of the intake to be finished in black and a black silicone hose on the filter for the additional premium. Therefore, I've decided to ordered a set of black silicone coolant hoses to help tidy up the rest of the engine bay.

I've gone for the new forge hoses; searching online, the forge silcone range seems to get good reviews, so thought I'd give them a go as an alternative to the Samco's and they're a bit cheaper too;

 

[Daz.]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

Bloody hell matey I wish I had your budget! Mind you if I did I'd probably have a similar looking car

 

[oliver.james]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

Bloody hell matey I wish I had your budget! Mind you if I did I'd probably have a similar looking car

In retrospect, I'm pretty happy I'm sticking with the stealth and just adding the de-cat. It's saved quite a bit

Found a drive-past video on youtube of a stealth with a decat; sounds really good in my opinion

 

[-J-]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

And at the same time, I've also ordered some hoses ready for the JMS RS2 intake :evil:

I've asked/ordered for the anodised sections of the intake to be finished in black and a black silicone hose on the filter for the additional premium. Therefore, I've decided to ordered a set of black silicone coolant hoses to help tidy up the rest of the engine bay.

I've gone for the new forge hoses; searching online, the forge silcone range seems to get good reviews, so thought I'd give them a go as an alternative to the Samco's and they're a bit cheaper too;

Mate I'm really scared..... Are you inside my Head? Or do you have a Tap on my phone line / access to my PM's and Emails to Tom?

You have just placed an order for what I'm getting Via the Group Buy!!!!

 

[oliver.james]

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Mate I'm really scared..... Are you inside my Head? Or do you have a Tap on my phone line / access to my PM's and Emails to Tom?

You have just placed an order for what I'm getting Via the Group Buy!!!!

Are you having the black finish on the anodised bits?

haha are you having black silicone coolant hoses also?

 

[-J-]

Are you having the black finish on the anodised bits?

haha are you having black silicone coolant hoses also?

Yes mate, exactly as you are!

 

[oliver.james]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

Yes mate, exactly as you are!

Tom did say that he'd had another order for a black kit, didn't realise it was yours :approve:

I thought about coloured hoses, but decided the black ones will keep it nice and subtle

 

[rhysrob]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

where did u get those hoses from?could u send me a link please?

 

[oliver.james]

They're from k-tec.

If you click on the photo, it should link to their online shop

 

[-J-]

Tom did say that he'd had another order for a black kit, didn't realise it was yours :approve:

I thought about coloured hoses, but decided the black ones will keep it nice and subtle

Pmsl, well clearly you and I both have impeccable taste in both cars and style

 

[oliver.james]

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Pmsl, well clearly you and I both have impeccable taste in both cars and style

LOL...so, 2 of the 33 climate control silver cups will have black JMS RS2's!

 

[Tom@JMS]

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[oliver.james]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

Courier just arrived with the de-cat and hoses.

De-cat will be going on Friday morning :evil:

 

[Daz.]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

Pipes look good! You fitting them yourself?

 

[oliver.james]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

I think I'll leave them until the RS2 is fitted, will give more room to play about with the big O/E airbox out the way.

The quality of them, upon first inspection, seems very good though

I'll need to have a look into what to clean them with, as they're a little dusty/coated at the moment; I'm assuming they'll come up like those in k-tec's photo once they're given a wipe over or something.

 

[Daz.]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

I've been tempted myself to change all the hoses, I can see as youy say a couple of them being a pain when everythings in situ.

 

[-J-]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

I think I'll leave them until the RS2 is fitted, will give more room to play about with the big O/E airbox out the way.

The quality of them, upon first inspection, seems very good though

I'll need to have a look into what to clean them with, as they're a little dusty/coated at the moment; I'm assuming they'll come up like those in k-tec's photo once they're given a wipe over or something.

http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p...d=15961?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping

Im sure you could get them locally....

Did the Hoses come with hose clips to secure them?

 

[Silent_Scone]

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hose wipes? lol jesus christ

 

[Daz.]

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hose wipes? lol jesus christ

I was thinking that! whats wrong with a wet wipe?!

 

[welshname]

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This is my favourite looking sport on here. looks so clean. preffered the turini's but im starting to like the 2118's

 

[oliver.james]

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Hmmm wet wipes would probably do, but I like the idea of the AG silicone wipes! :evil:

 

[oliver.james]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

Did the Hoses come with hose clips to secure them?

No they didn't and actually that's something I'd completely forgotten about! I have some kicking about I think, but not enough I imagine.

Wonder if I can find polarised ones

 

[nufctoon]

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this is honestly probably my fav clio especially when you get all the work done should be amazing nice 1

tej

 

[oliver.james]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

Cheers mate, how's your 172 going?

 

[nufctoon]

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not too bad got everything done service wise new tyres new brakes and just literaly bought tax for a year
not too sure what i want to do engine wise but looking for black wheels and lowering first (2118's maybe aspired by you if the right price)

 

[Ernie]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

just read this thread very very nice car

 

[oliver.james]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

not too bad got everything done service wise new tyres new brakes and just literaly bought tax for a year
not too sure what i want to do engine wise but looking for black wheels and lowering first (2118's maybe aspired by you if the right price)

There was a black 182 at FCS with 2118's

I'm not sure who owns it, but it looks great!

just read this thread very very nice car

Thanks!

 

[Mister_G]

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I love this car!! If only my iceberg looked half as good as this I'd be over the moon!!

Absolutely LOVE anthracite 2118's on 'bergs!!

 

[oliver.james]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

I had a search on detailing world regarding the best way to clean/project silicone hoses and get a nice finish.

After reading a few different opinions and methods, I found one that gave the results (almost wet look) that I wanted.

So, with all the hoses done, I loosely positioned them on top of the engine to get a rough idea of how they'll look in comparison to everything else under the bonnet.

Really happy with how they look now.

I also took a quick trip to Renault this morning for a manifold to cat fitting kit. Sadly, they didn't keep the item in stock, but it should be there by 9am tomorrow morning!

 

[-J-]

So what did you wipe them over with?

 

[Tom@JMS]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

So what did you wipe them over with?

Just to let you know J that we can fit the SFS / Forge hose kit at the same time as your RS2 to keep prices down

 

[Silent_Scone]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

didn't buy the hose wipes in the end then?

*giggles*

 

[oliver.james]

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So what did you wipe them over with?

Warm soapy water and then tyre shine :approve:

Given what they're made of, they're going to attract dust like a b**ch! But when clean and glossy they look great!

 

[-J-]

Just to let you know J that we can fit the SFS / Forge hose kit at the same time as your RS2 to keep prices down

Sounds good Tom, I'll bring em with me when your ready to book me in

 

[oliver.james]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

As Renault indicated yesterday, the manifold to cat fitting kit arrived this morning. Took a trip over to Renault Leicester earlier today to collect it.

Standard maneuver around recovery vehicles dropping off broken cars to get down to the customer car park! lol!

De-cat can/will be going on tomorrow morning some time. Looking forward to it actually, as it's something I've been meaning to do for a while.

That'll be the car pretty ready for the RS2 then :evil: :evil: :evil:



I've been looking into replacing my head unit again too. There's a new higher end Pioneer that appears very impressive; the Pioneer DEX-P99RS

http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/content/press/news/dexp99rs.html

I need to look into a bit more and really consider it, but I think it would be fantastic with my components

 

[Daz.]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

As Renault indicated yesterday, the manifold to cat fitting kit arrived this morning. Took a trip over to Renault Leicester earlier today to collect it.

Standard maneuver around recovery vehicles dropping off broken cars to get down to the customer car park! lol!

De-cat can/will be going on tomorrow morning some time. Looking forward to it actually, as it's something I've been meaning to do for a while.

That'll be the car pretty ready for the RS2 then :evil: :evil: :evil:



I've been looking into replacing my head unit again too. There's a new higher end Pioneer that appears very impressive; the Pioneer DEX-P99RS

http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/content/press/news/dexp99rs.html

I need to look into a bit more and really consider it, but I think it would be fantastic with my components

Hmm will it look good in the dash though??

And I've just seen the price!

 

[oliver.james]

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I'd imagine it would look great in the dash

Looking around, it can be found for over a 1/3 less than the retail price.

I popped into Car Electronics in Leicester yesterday to enquire about it and surprisingly they had one in stock to have a look at; the quality of it is fantastic, very impressive.

 

[Daz.]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

Still think a Becker mexico would look better

 

[oliver.james]

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Still think a Becker mexico would look better

Retro!

 

[david hodson]

Re: Iceberg 172 Cup Project

I use AG rubber and vinyl care on my red samcos seem to come up well