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Pistachio's Racing Blue 182 Project Thread
- Thread starter Pistachio
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rik220
ClioSport Club Member
Why did you remove the steering wheel controls?
Do people actually use them?
rik220
ClioSport Club Member
I do! ?
Crayola
ClioSport Club Member
Yeah, so much easier than using the radio and looking away from the road
De-stickered the windows
And fitted silver visions
The seatbelts have been brewing for a few weeks now in various cleaning products. A spray with the hose got them looking pretty decent. Not perfect but a lot better than the ones in the car just now. A pressure washer would definitely help a lot. I'll let them dry out and probably fit them next week
I've booked the car in next week to get all the minor dents in the doors and one in the roof sorted. There is damage on the drivers door from an egg that I don't know what to do about
And fitted silver visions
The seatbelts have been brewing for a few weeks now in various cleaning products. A spray with the hose got them looking pretty decent. Not perfect but a lot better than the ones in the car just now. A pressure washer would definitely help a lot. I'll let them dry out and probably fit them next week
I've booked the car in next week to get all the minor dents in the doors and one in the roof sorted. There is damage on the drivers door from an egg that I don't know what to do about
It's funny sometimes how we are all different, i'd have f'ing loved to have had those original stickers in mine and you've ripped yours out!! I had to buy the Renault/Elf rear one but never got the sides lol!
Belts will be a big improvement, mine badly need doing! Literally the only thing that lets my car down now
Belts will be a big improvement, mine badly need doing! Literally the only thing that lets my car down now
Replaced the chewed up pedals today, thanks to @andy_con ?
I put some Gorilla Tape behind the holes to hide the 'Renault finish'
I got a quote to restitch the seat bolster. £200! So to hell with that. He did say if I took the cover off myself he would do it for £50 but I don't know how easy it is to remove. Plus if I've done that I'm sure I could stitch it myself.
I put some Gorilla Tape behind the holes to hide the 'Renault finish'
I got a quote to restitch the seat bolster. £200! So to hell with that. He did say if I took the cover off myself he would do it for £50 but I don't know how easy it is to remove. Plus if I've done that I'm sure I could stitch it myself.
Haven't really done much to the car other than clean it. I had to get a normal sized number plate after getting stopped for the 3/4 one. Replaced both of them with 'BS' stamped ones to keep me out of trouble. I don't really want to be attracting that kind of attention.
The front wiper was squeaking a bit so I fitted new ones all round, ready for winter.
The passenger door was kind of sticking when it was being opened. So I wiped some of this on the rubber seals which seems to have helped.
Next on the list of things to buy is a new number plate light, one side repeater which looks a bit cloudy and new carpets. But that will wait till after winter
The front wiper was squeaking a bit so I fitted new ones all round, ready for winter.
The passenger door was kind of sticking when it was being opened. So I wiped some of this on the rubber seals which seems to have helped.
Next on the list of things to buy is a new number plate light, one side repeater which looks a bit cloudy and new carpets. But that will wait till after winter
Do you have a link for that USB install mate (In glovebox) looks ace!
Brilliant thanks mate. Perfect fit in that little panel!
hi mate, where abouts did you get this from?
I've used Bosch aeroblades for years and never had an issue with them. Just bought Halfords ones cos it's barely doing 1000 miles a year and whilst I've no idea if they're good yet or not they're damn ugly!
They work fine for me in terms of cleaning. But the old set and this new set squeak a little when they first start to move and I have no idea why. I've had bosch ones before and they didn't do it ?
Just to update what has been happening with the car, I was stupidly putting my wet work jacket and boots in the boot which obviously caused water to build up a bit and the carpet got a slightly damp and mouldy in one corner. So I've binned that because mould scares me. After having it in my old flat it can spread to everything so I'd rather it was just completely gone. New carpets are hopefully on the way soon and I won't be keeping anything wet in there. Oh and with the carpet and parcel shelf out it sounds awesome!
I'm also still looking for a straight 38.5 turini if anyone has one ??
Just to update what has been happening with the car, I was stupidly putting my wet work jacket and boots in the boot which obviously caused water to build up a bit and the carpet got a slightly damp and mouldy in one corner. So I've binned that because mould scares me. After having it in my old flat it can spread to everything so I'd rather it was just completely gone. New carpets are hopefully on the way soon and I won't be keeping anything wet in there. Oh and with the carpet and parcel shelf out it sounds awesome!
I'm also still looking for a straight 38.5 turini if anyone has one ??
I usually just use a wee dod of silicone but that's a nice solution too
Big_Steve_T
ClioSport Club Member
What causes the leak?
See the black plug at the top right of the pic with the water lines running down from it? It is basically just rattling around in there and doesn't seal the hole. There is a rubber bung on the boot that I think is supposed to press on the plug when it is closed, but maybe due to age everything has shrunk a little. Seems to be a common problem
Big_Steve_T
ClioSport Club Member
Aaaah... when you know what you’re looking for it makes perfect sense!! Thanks ?
Big_Steve_T
ClioSport Club Member
Can you not get another bung to replace the original one??
Just to keep this thread up to date...
The handbrake cables were replaced for the MOT a few weeks ago. I finally got round to checking my injectors resistances tonight. I've been putting it off for ages. Passenger to driver: 14.5, 14.7, 14.8, 14.2. Happy with that! ?
I also changed the air and pollen filter a few weeks ago. I've got oil and filter waiting here for when I find the motivation. Spark plugs are on the cards when funds allow, but I need to get a ball joint replaced before that happens. I was quoted £150 for parts and labour ?
Oh and strangely there is something rattling inside the exhaust in between the cat and the centre silencer. MOT tester thought the cat had shat itself but it passed emissions fine ?
The handbrake cables were replaced for the MOT a few weeks ago. I finally got round to checking my injectors resistances tonight. I've been putting it off for ages. Passenger to driver: 14.5, 14.7, 14.8, 14.2. Happy with that! ?
I also changed the air and pollen filter a few weeks ago. I've got oil and filter waiting here for when I find the motivation. Spark plugs are on the cards when funds allow, but I need to get a ball joint replaced before that happens. I was quoted £150 for parts and labour ?
Oh and strangely there is something rattling inside the exhaust in between the cat and the centre silencer. MOT tester thought the cat had shat itself but it passed emissions fine ?
Nice easy job tonight. All you need is a screwdriver. Should take a couple of minutes. Nope, fucked it ?
One of the pins was corroded and stuck in the connector and snapped off when I disconnected it.
Where can I get a replacement connector?
On a positive note, the new one looks clean and pretty
One of the pins was corroded and stuck in the connector and snapped off when I disconnected it.
Where can I get a replacement connector?
On a positive note, the new one looks clean and pretty
