Rb 182 Cup

[Simon1975]

Bought this car standard Sept 18 from BCA part exchange from local Lookers main dealer 2 former Keepers and 94k Completely standard. Park next to my 172 which it replaced

 

[Simon1975]

First job was to replace the rusty exhaust with a stainless system and decat. Didn't fit very well but local exhaust place did a good job. Sounds loud but I love it

 

[Simon1975]

Few bits I nicked from the172 before I sd it swapped over. Bms shifter, carbon dash trims, yellow engine cover and induction all fitted.

 

[mossyv6]

Looking good mate but very poor colour match on rear quarter

 

[Simon1975]

November 2018
Belts were due so took car to AWMotorworks for full belt dephaser etc. Whilst there had 421 Catcams fitted and car mapped by Engine Dynamics. Very happy with the result. Big bill but transformed the car.

 

[Simon1975]

Looking good mate but very poor colour match on rear quarter

Does look bad in the photo but not on real life of that makes sense. Hpi Clear no evidence of accident damage

 

[Simon1975]

Dec 18
Full suspension and brake refresh new cup shocks with gramms springs, brembo hc front discs with ds1.11 and ds2500 on rear upgraded fluid and branded lines. Fitted my 15" oz f1 with yoko ad08r tyres

 

[Simon1975]

Jan 19
Sabelt Steering wheel with Volantec Cruise Control Bracket and ready for its first trackday

 

[Simon1975]

21st Jan 19
Cold icy trackday at Brands Hatch. 70odd laps without a problem. Car felt great despite - 3 temp when I left home at 7am. Luckily track warmed up quickly

 

[Simon1975]

April New plates fitted with the smaller front plate, makes a massive improvement over the full size plate

 

[Simon1975]

Apr 19
Scourced a tidy set of Recaro Trendlines locally fitted on Jon Foz Xlow mounts. Massive improvement to both looks and comfort over cup seats. Old seats wrapped up and stored in the loft

 

[Simon1975]

Replaced induction with a Jmrs kit and Scourced secondhand battery cover. Looks much tidier now. Also removed engine cover

 

[Simon1975]

May 19
Forst thorough clean using my new Meguiars cleaning kit. Love the result and ready for the 130 miles drive to Beaulieu for South Coast Renaultsport Group Meet
Good day out but poor turnout

 

[Simon1975]

June and on show at Tunerfest South Brands Hatch. Luckily oy ten min from home cracking day out

 

[Simon1975]

July and time to get rid of the annoying sticky caliper. Two refurbed calipers in yellow and rears painted to match

 

[Simon1975]

Sept and little upgrades, nice door billets from Carbon Skins

 

[Simon1975]

Dec With winter coming and the ad08r not great at this time of year. Brand new set of td1.2 and some new Michelin Pilot Sport 3 should be better suited to the weather

 

[Simon1975]

16th Dec was cars second trackday back at Brands and weather was typical December. Ran the Pilot Sport all day and managed well over 70laps a lot of fun and only 1 very minor off managed to keep it out of the gravel tho so no damage. These cars really love the track

 

[Simon1975]

17th Dec
Carbon Front diamond arrived. Slowly losing all the silver

 

[Simon1975]

Future plans
Lsd of some sort. Really struggles to put the power down especially in the wet and I'll be having a new clutch soon anyway.
Engine mods either rs2 inlet or maybe throttle bodies really want to stick to n/a as love the way the car is especially on track just always crave a little more power
Upgrade to coilovers looking at bc or gaz gold
Possible half cage and a set of corbeau pro race xl seats
Flocked dash top
Better exhaust system, prob pure motorsport as had that on my 172 and loved it
General Tidy up of dents Marks etc

 

[Simon1975]

All my previous Renaultsports.

 

[Simon1975]

Thought I better give it Clean following it's track day on Monday hadn't even unloaded tools, wheels etc. Looks so good after a clean

 

[MLB]

Looks good, sits well on the black wheels!

 

[Simon1975]

Started removing the rear in preparation for a rear cage. Need to order one this week. Torn between Safety Devices and Fulcrum. Both offer rear cages made ready for front to be added. Not that I can see me going for a full cage but the options always old I guess. Looks like I'll be ordering Mirco RTS Seats today. Really wanted Corbeau Pro but just can't justify extra 200 per seat.

 

[Simon1975]

Rear carpet in
Mirco Rts seats offers, Jon Fozz X low mounts and OMP side mounts all on way to me.
Now to device which cage and colour then order up some harnesses to match
Roll on track day time again

 

[Darren61]

Good progress mate, have you ordered a cage? Some of them have a few months lead time...

 

[Simon1975]

Good progress mate, have you ordered a cage? Some of them have a few months lead time...

No. Safety Devices are quoting September. Fulcrum and JP Cages are only a couple of weeks. Just can't decide which to go for need to make a decision today. Mind was set on fulcrum but they require weld in box sections which seems a bit more complicated to install

 

[Jekyll]

What is the difference in cages between the Fulcrum, JP and Safety Devices?

Also never seen those seat before. They look comfy!

 

[Simon1975]

What is the difference in cages between the Fulcrum, JP and Safety Devices?

Also never seen those seat before. They look comfy!

Not much rear cages all 525 to 600 delivered in any colour
Safety devices bolt in with option to add front cage later
Fulcrum weld in box section feet then cage Bolts to that and option to add front later
JP cages bolt in but rear cage only

 

[Eddie555]

Not much rear cages all 525 to 600 delivered in any colour
Safety devices bolt in with option to add front cage later
Fulcrum weld in box section feet then cage Bolts to that and option to add front later
JP cages bolt in but rear cage only

Correct me if im wrong (havent googled it) but i thought the SD cages also require welded box sections. And in any case really any cage should have welded in spreader plates regardless..

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[Simon1975]

Correct me if im wrong (havent googled it) but i thought the SD cages also require welded box sections. And in any case really any cage should have welded in spreader plates regardless..

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When I say bolt in they're spreader plates that you can weld of you want which I would

 

[Eddie555]

When I say bolt in they're spreader plates that you can weld of you want which I would

Ah ok.. Well in that case then because Fulcrum mocks all his cages exactly the same, The supplied box sections are also mocked up ready to be welded straight in.. literally place onto wheel arches and floor sections ( may need very slight trimming) and weld up..

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[Simon1975]

Ah ok.. Well in that case then because Fulcrum mocks all his cages exactly the same, The supplied box sections are also mocked up ready to be welded straight in.. literally place onto wheel arches and floor sections ( may need very slight trimming) and weld up..

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That's the issue finding someone locally to fit as he is 5 hours away from me. Finding someone who isn't really expensive yet decent and not a million miles away isn't easy and to be honest as its my first ever cage im not sure what a sensible price to fit it should be, fulcrum recommend someone this way still 2 hours away and they said 175 which doesn't sound bad. With a bolt in spreader plate one I could fit the cage then drive somewhere for someone to weld the spreader plates. Fulcrum cages do look very good tho and was top of my list with Safety Device's

 

[Eddie555]

That's the issue finding someone locally to fit as he is 5 hours away from me. Finding someone who isn't really expensive yet decent and not a million miles away isn't easy and to be honest as its my first ever cage im not sure what a sensible price to fit it should be, fulcrum recommend someone this way still 2 hours away and they said 175 which doesn't sound bad. With a bolt in spreader plate one I could fit the cage then drive somewhere for someone to weld the spreader plates. Fulcrum cages do look very good tho and was top of my list with Safety Device's

Lol.. This is sounding like im Fulcrum.. Well i know this is gonna sound ridiculous and i suppose its because Tom is fitting his own cages, but i literally ordered my specific cage over the phone, Tom made it, i then went to his place. Without even test fitting the cage into my car, he set about placing the box sections into my car (he has specific measurements at specific points that he measured from) welded them all up and then Bingo the cage goes in and bolted up.. The box sections he supplies are all Lazer cut out for him and they literally are as good as perfect fit..

I think what im trying to explain/say is that you could measure up/mock up with the boxes, mark out on your car where they have to be welded into get them welded in wherever and done.. The other option is bolt the boxes onto the cage pre welding, drive to where ever, The middle floor boxes only go in 1 place so its just the arches that need marking up, Tack weld the boxes to the car, un bolt cage, weld up completely, and bolt back in and go home..

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[Simon1975]

Lol.. This is sounding like im Fulcrum.. Well i know this is gonna sound ridiculous and i suppose its because Tom is fitting his own cages, but i literally ordered my specific cage over the phone, Tom made it, i then went to his place. Without even test fitting the cage into my car, he set about placing the box sections into my car (he has specific measurements at specific points that he measured from) welded them all up and then Bingo the cage goes in and bolted up.. The box sections he supplies are all Lazer cut out for him and they literally are as good as perfect fit..

I think what im trying to explain/say is that you could measure up/mock up with the boxes, mark out on your car where they have to be welded into get them welded in wherever and done.. The other option is bolt the boxes onto the cage pre welding, drive to where ever, The middle floor boxes only go in 1 place so its just the arches that need marking up, Tack weld the boxes to the car, un bolt cage, weld up completely, and bolt back in and go home..

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I'm a big fan of his cages they look amazing never seen a bad comment about his work on any forum and if he was close enough I'd be there already. I just worry about the quality of the welding on fitting as that's where the strength will be esp as harness will be run of the cage.

 

[Darren61]

Safety devices are welded in box section/spreader plates too..

 

[Simon1975]

Safety devices are welded in box section/spreader plates too..

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I've been told this by a couple of people and others say just spreader plates. So confusing

 

[Eddie555]

I'm a big fan of his cages they look amazing never seen a bad comment about his work on any forum and if he was close enough I'd be there already. I just worry about the quality of the welding on fitting as that's where the strength will be esp as harness will be run of the cage.

Well all i will say it was 7hrs there and back trailering mine up to Tom and it was well worth the time and effort.. Ps. You get big go faster stickers included.. worth 5hp.. bonus

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[Simon1975]

Well all i will say it was 7hrs there and back trailering mine up to Tom and it was well worth the time and effort.. Ps. You get big go faster stickers included.. worth 5hp.. bonus View attachment 1469585

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I haven't got the luxury of a trailer at present so I'd have to drive the Clio. With arthritis in my left ankle I haven't driven a manual that far for a long time. The Clio is just a toy that gets used at weekends and the odd trackday

 

[Simon1975]

Well all i will say it was 7hrs there and back trailering mine up to Tom and it was well worth the time and effort.. Ps. You get big go faster stickers included.. worth 5hp.. bonus View attachment 1469585

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Any more pics I see you went for red which is what I'll be looking at