Pistachio's Racing Blue 182 Project Thread

[Martin.]

Nice thread! Do love a tidy up of old parts!

Not really much of an update but I fitted some new boot struts. Such an easy job

Makes a big difference though

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Where did you get those struts from and are they actually any good? I need to replace mine.

 

[Pistachio]

Nice thread! Do love a tidy up of old parts!



Where did you get those struts from and are they actually any good? I need to replace mine.

Cheers! I got them from Ebay. They're still working well so far after 6 months

 

[Martin.]

Cheers! I got them from Ebay. They're still working well so far after 6 months

And they open as freely as normal? Last set I bought worked once the boot was open a few foot, but that first few foot had no assistance at all!

Don't happen to know the brand or seller of yours do you?

 

[Pistachio]

Oh these will bop you on the nose if you're not careful!

Pardon our interruption...

 

[Pistachio]

Expensive day today but it's nice to have it all done and out of the way. Timing belt, water pump, dephaser and aux belt. Both of the radiators had rusted away around the bottom mounts, so have been replaced with new items. Exhaust is blowing as per usual. Discs are getting low too.

 

[Louis]

Expensive day today but it's nice to have it all done and out of the way. Timing belt, water pump, dephaser and aux belt. Both of the radiators had rusted away around the bottom mounts, so have been replaced with new items. Exhaust is blowing as per usual. Discs are getting low too.

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Hope the proper timing tools were used! Presume you've used them before?

 

[Pistachio]

I didn't do it lol. SWR in Stirling did it

 

[Louis]

I didn't do it lol. SWR in Stirling did it

I meant used the garage before

 

[Pistachio]

Oh sorry. Yeah I've used them before, they are Renault specialists

 

[Louis]

Oh sorry. Yeah I've used them before, they are Renault specialists

Ahh didnt realise. Not heard of them before

 

[Jekyll]

Ahh didnt realise. Not heard of them before

They've been around a few years now. My old PH1 had a load of receipts from them.

Car looks mint @Pistachio keep up the good tinkering/cleaning up work 👍

 

[Simon1975]

Looks a clean Rb I really should start a thread for my rb 182 cup that I've owned just over a year

 

[Pistachio]

Something I've been meaning to do for a while is replace the top dash to get rid of the sticky centre bit. Found two clios at the local scrappy. One was fresh-in and very clean but the centre part was scuffed. I found another, 3 cars high, that was a little dirty from the door being left open but in mint condition. Had a nightmare getting it off because it just wouldn't let go of the airbag unit! I ended up unbolting the airbag just to release the dash. £25 👍

Cleaned up

Fitted

 

[Pistachio]

Not much to add to this. Had a new clutch fitted and a gearbox from @NorthloopCup at 112k miles

The headlights need polished/replaced so only rear photos for now

 

[Pistachio]

I had new front discs and pads fitted a couple of months ago. One of the calipers was also sticking on. The garage said they fixed it but it has been squeaking at low speed since. And over the last couple of days has started to sound worse at speed. So it is booked in to the garage on Tuesday to have a look.

Today I finally fitted the climate panel that I've had lying around for ages, thanks to @RustyMojo who told me how easy it was to fit! It's not mint but it's so much nicer to use! That is now all of the sticky parts replaced in the car

Ignore the dirty carpets

Also got these black surround headlights to replace the faded xenons. Can't wait to get them fitted 😄
I want to delete the washers too, since they keep pouring all of my screen wash on the floor

 

[RustyMojo]

Nice work mate. Looks proper clean!

 

[Pistachio]

Black halogen headlights fitted today and the washer pipes blocked off

I might get some carbon blanks eventually

Foggy old xenons

The fitment certainly isn't as good as oem, but for £60 a pair you can't complain. The front end looks so fresh now

 

[Stefan.]

Why didn't you get the headlights restored?

Looks nice still.

 

[italian job]

Car looks great. Non sticky interior plastics make such a difference too.

 

[Pistachio]

Why didn't you get the headlights restored?

Looks nice still.

I've done it before and it never looks as good as new and just fades again. It's just a PITA. I'll keep them for when I sell it. Plus I prefer the black background to the grey

 

[Stefan.]

I've done it before and it never looks as good as new and just fades again. It's just a PITA. I'll keep them for when I sell it. Plus I prefer the black background to the grey

I know likes of @Dr Jekyll restores them to as new. If they are waxed/coated they last longer.

But yeah black looks good on it.

 

[T3gav]

Is that the standard climate panel just new or a non soft touch plastic version?

 

[Pistachio]

Is that the standard climate panel just new or a non soft touch plastic version?

It's a non soft touch plastic one. It's so much nicer to use. So smooth

 

[T3gav]

Thanks, what models were they found in? Non RS?

 

[Pistachio]

Non RS but I don't know exactly which models

 

[Pistachio]

Today I got around to a couple of things I've been meaning to do for a while. Also got some plugs and an air filter to go with the recent oil change.

The door check strap has been clunking for a while

Just remove the single bolt

Tie on some earth sleeving, undo the other 2 bolts and it wil drop down to the speaker hole. It has to be earth sleeving, definitely not string

Sexy shiny smoothness

I also replaced the snapped fuel rail guard stud, which has been broken since I got the car

Swapped the plugs and the air filter, then as I was tightening up the hose clamp...

So I'm off to B&Q for a replacement 😁

 

[Pistachio]

Got some refurbished calipers from SSL and I've ordered new front Brembo discs and pads. All getting fitted next week.