Robs Inferno 182 Cup.....

[robbie1988]

Calipers look great , any details on where you got your seals and other parts to refurb the brembos ?

Thanks - I got BrakeTech kit just off eBay - was recommended them and were easy to do.

 

[robbie1988]

Well making good progress.....

Whiteline RARB, Pure Motorsport top mounts and strut brace.

Went off to Sports Cars in the Park at Lotherton Hall and decided a sticker needed adding haha.....

 

[mossyv6]

Car looked great at the show matey. Good updates and I bet you can't wait to get it back from the paint shop.

 

[OssPoop]

Car looks good, even with the plaster! I'd seen this thread before but it didn't register on Sunday, I was up a lot earlier than usual though [emoji23].

 

[robbie1988]

Car looked great at the show matey. Good updates and I bet you can't wait to get it back from the paint shop.

Getting excited and it hasn't even gone yet haha. Is all stripped now ready to go and new splitter has arrived.

Car looks good, even with the plaster! I'd seen this thread before but it didn't register on Sunday, I was up a lot earlier than usual though [emoji23].

Haha, I recognise cars easily but terrible with faces and names lmao. Hopefully see you again at a meet soon

 

[mossyv6]

What splitter you bought? Was it a cup splitter?

 

[robbie1988]

What splitter you bought? Was it a cup splitter?

Ktec mat carbon splitter....

 

[mossyv6]

Liking that splitter mate but I would be so worried about snapping it.

 

[Daz...]

My ktec splitter is in 3 pieces

 

[robbie1988]

My ktec splitter is in 3 pieces

Oh dear - I already broke an original Cup splitter which is over twice the price haha - I could have cried then

 

[robbie1988]

Well wasn't planning on this buy but couldn't refuse haha Bilstein B14 coilvoers courtesy of @mossyv6

Had a drive down today and collected them and will be fitted when car comes home from bodyshop.....

 

[mossyv6]

Pleasure mate, thanks and good to meet you again Rob

 

[mossyv6]

How did the spray work go mate? @robbie1988

 

[robbie1988]

How did the spray work go mate? @robbie1988

Funny you mention that Paul, just about to post an update. Isn't finished but getting there - keep adding jobs while it's in hahaha

 

[robbie1988]

Some sneak pics of the ongoing work from Simon in the bodyshop....

Loving it!!!

 

[mossyv6]

Awesome work buddy that looks a great job

Is it a new arch panel or pulled out and filled the old one?

 

[robbie1988]

Awesome work buddy :smile: that looks a great job :smile:

Is it a new arch panel or pulled out and filled the old one?

He managed to straighten it out so isn't filled with bodge just a light skim for any divets.

He is doing the front bumper now as well as prepping side plastics

 

[mossyv6]

He managed to straighten it out so isn't filled with bodge just a light skim for any divets.

He is doing the front bumper now as well as prepping side plastics

That's good news then buddy

 

[mende]

good job the paint

 

[robbie1988]

Oops, I do get carried away lmao

Full engine dynamics turbo kit....

Damn this is going to be fun!

 

[leeds2592]

Well that escalated!

How difficult is it to fit yourself?

 

[robbie1988]

Well that escalated!

How difficult is it to fit yourself?

Yeah completely unplanned purchase haha.

Came up local and couldn't resist. Shouldn't be hard to fit - worst bit will be removing 182 manifold

 

[leeds2592]

Yeah completely unplanned purchase haha.

Came up local and couldn't resist. Shouldn't be hard to fit - worst bit will be removing 182 manifold

Subframe off jobby to remove the mani isn't it?

Would love to do this to my Inferno.

 

[robbie1988]

Subframe off jobby to remove the mani isn't it?

Would love to do this to my Inferno.

Yeah will be subframe off unfortunately - doing aircon removal and epas before doing turbo so will maximise gains

 

[OssPoop]

The body repair looks spot on Rob. As for the turbo, well maybe you should have just bought your old inferno back and saved some time[emoji23][emoji23][emoji106].

 

[mossyv6]

Awesome update Rob

Is it a straight bolt on fit and then re-map?

 

[Darren61]

Amazing.. you're giving me ideas now...

 

[robbie1988]

The body repair looks spot on Rob. As for the turbo, well maybe you should have just bought your old inferno back and saved some time[emoji23][emoji23][emoji106].

My old Inferno is now excellent spec but no I have always wanted to do one myself so this is the perfect opportunity.

The lad doing the paintwork is top notch

Awesome update Rob :smile:

Is it a straight bolt on fit and then re-map?

More or less - I have to drill the block with the sump off for oil return. Then that's about it for intrusive work.

Amazing.. you're giving me ideas now...

If I see another kit for a good price will message you

 

[mossyv6]

My old Inferno is now excellent spec but no I have always wanted to do one myself so this is the perfect opportunity.

The lad doing the paintwork is top notch



More or less - I have to drill the block with the sump off for oil return. Then that's about it for intrusive work.



If I see another kit for a good price will message you

Not to bad then

What's the story with the old Inferno you had - sounds interesting - is it still on here?

 

[robbie1988]

Not to bad then :smile:

What's the story with the old Inferno you had - sounds interesting - is it still on here?

Isn't on here now but I had it as an excellent fast road car in mint condition - sold it on and it's now a 340bhp turbo weapon with van conversion haha. Was up for sale a short while ago.

 

[robbie1988]

Been away for a few days and came back to some lovely deliveries ready for the upcoming upgrades.....

- Turbo link pipe
- Dci steering column
- Pure Motorsport power steering delete kit
- Pure Motorsport steering rack bungs
- Megane spark plugs
- Cup alternator kit
- Epas controller kit
- Pipercross air filter

When car is back from bodyshop will be enjoying it for a few weeks then the work starts!

 

[robbie1988]

Quick clean up and brackets all painted up and assembled to check everything looks right....

 

[robbie1988]

Going to see the car tomorrow and should be home in the next week or 2.

Had Mitch at Proline Motorsport make up a loop pipe for the steering conversion. Much tidier solution!

I had a nice little delivery from Engine Dynamics so have the missing oil return to sump, replacement hose to throttle body so can run without the DV.

The Pipercross filter I bought was a little small so got the correct ED K&N Filter as well.

Picked up the last wiring required from the scrapyard for the steering and lower section of column with UJ's as well as a 172 Cup non aircon bulkhead trim which I have painted up along with intercooler.

Also taking a different route for the aux belt setup so sold the Pure Motorsport steering delete kit and going with a PK5 848 belt so just run off the crank to the water pump and alternator.

 

[robbie1988]

Car is home!!!!

So car came back and looks amazing. Here are some snaps I have along the way.

The front bumper has some little touches added:

- Washer jet holes smoothed
- Cup racerducts smoothed back in and gloss black
- Upper long vent posts painted black
- Ktec carbon splitter
- Gloss black bullets
- Gloss black mirrors

And it complete and returned home....

Since coming home the interior has been refitted and then attacked the paint chips on the drivers side and rear before waxing all the original paint.

Waiting another few days before waxing the new paint.

Now sat tucked under its lovely new cover!

 

[OssPoop]

Looks a great job on the repair mate. Colour coded cover for the win too:up:

 

[Jamess182]

What a stunning motor! Glad the repairs came out well.
Can't wait to see the turbo conversion begin.

 

[Darren61]

Love the paint work and the front bumper. Excellent work! Puts mine to shame, now I need a front end respray!

 

[mossyv6]

Wow!!! Proper job :smile: looks a quality job and that front bumper work shows how good the sprayer/bodyshop is :smile:

 

[Adamxx]

Looks awesome! What car cover is that?

 

[robbie1988]

Looks a great job on the repair mate. Colour coded cover for the win too:up:

Haha almost cover is a light red

What a stunning motor! Glad the repairs came out well.
Can't wait to see the turbo conversion begin.

Cheers. Simon has done an amazing job as usual

Love the paint work and the front bumper. Excellent work! Puts mine to shame, now I need a front end respray!

Mine was meant for the quarter repair but I got carried away haha

Wow!!! Proper job :smile: looks a quality job and that front bumper work shows how good the sprayer/bodyshop is :smile:

Cheers, Simon is top notch and only person I will let paint my cars

Looks awesome! What car cover is that?

Its a Richbrook indoor cover. Small size is perfect for a Clio, around £100