Rowly's Liquid Yellow.

Rowly · Jan 28, 2015

Hello all.

This is my thread for my LY 182 FF. I've owned a few cars, of which i will show lower down this thread. Cant be bothered to write much so i'll keep it simple.

I'm very VERY OCD with all things and i will be slowly restoring the underside of the car as i have done with my previous vehicles at great cost.

Spec-
2004 '04 FF 182
Apex springs (will be going)
Full Milltek inc de-cat (will be recatted and quietened down more)
Whiteline RARB
10mm rear axle spacers
New bulbs throughout the car

Old cars (in no order)-
2007 Audi A3 Quattro S-Line TDI. Had a full S3 kit, exhaust, large turbo and s3 rear diff.
Mapped to 205bhp 400+ft lbs, sideways monster, motorway muncher, ate a few clutches/flywheels. Very heavy but pretty quick.

P5152185 by -Rowly-, on Flickr

P8242569 by -Rowly-, on Flickr

2006 Ford Focus ST-3.
Mapped to 265bhp and 350+ft lbs, de-res exhaust, asbo exhaust bangs, chuffing fast, used more fuel than could be produced, also demolished a clutch, very fun car, deadly in the wrong hands.

P9282775 by -Rowly-, on Flickr

PA182794 by -Rowly-, on Flickr

Now, This was my absolute pride and joy for 5 long years! Sadly and slowly lost the love for it and retured to standard to sell early this year. Massive regret but must move on.
Build cost was upwards of £8000 and all was documented, this car taught me how to drive, how a car responds to different situations at speed. This car was/is the best car i'll ever have owned. No doubt about that. The spec list was massive, so i'll keep that short.

RowlyMotorsport shell
RowlyMotorsport Loom
RowlyMotorsport Engine
RowlyMotorsport geometory
RowlyMotorsport RARB
AVO coilovers
Speedline ex JWRC 2118 wheels
Full Piper exhaust
280mm brakes Mintex 1144 pads, WEZMOTO line
Fully polybushed
Yokohama AD08r tyres

Fiddle by -Rowly-, on Flickr

1661258_10202334866397371_315858190973251293_n by -Rowly-, on Flickr

Ive also had a few boring fiesta's and puma's that i have bought, built and sold to friends.

Next post will be clio related, I promise!

Rowly · Jan 28, 2015

So, the clio. Here she is...
Rate/slate as you please!

P1242910 by -Rowly-, on Flickr

P1242909 by -Rowly-, on Flickr

P1242908 by -Rowly-, on Flickr

P1242907 by -Rowly-, on Flickr

P1242905 by -Rowly-, on Flickr

She's a pretty little thing!

smiffyboy · Jan 28, 2015

Evening Rob,
Good to see you over here! That ZS was a good one got a few picture some where of it on track at Silverstone.

How you enjoying the Clio ?

Adam93 · Jan 28, 2015

Nice post matey, the ZS is rather tasty... standard engine ? i've heard some people put 1.7's in them ?

Adam93 · Jan 28, 2015

You can't slate a LY 182.... so so so nice....

Rowly · Jan 28, 2015

smiffyboy said:
Evening Rob,
Good to see you over here! That ZS was a good one got a few picture some where of it on track at Silverstone.

How you enjoying the Clio ?

Post them up if you have them son! Enjoying it so far. Tidy car. You know what I'm like!

Adam93 said:
Nice post matey, the ZS is rather tasty... standard engine ? i've heard some people put 1.7's in them ?

It was a standard engine, then I built my own ITB heavy duty cammed 1.6 lump, Then it was 1700 with a Ford Racing gearbox.

Daz. · Jan 28, 2015

Can't fault the LY - it looks lovely!

Stefan. · Jan 28, 2015

Lovely looking!

Dan... · Jan 28, 2015

The 182 looks absolutely stunning! :hearteyes::hearteyes:

Nice selection of previous cars too!

-Jamie- · Jan 28, 2015

Oh, WTF are you doing in something French?!

Still a massive gayer for selling the Fiesta, Best example out there.

I hope the Clio ends up in a similar way to the ZS

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Rowly · Jan 28, 2015

-Jamie- said:
Oh, WTF are you doing in something French?!

Still a massive gayer for selling the Fiesta, Best example out there.

I hope the Clio ends up in a similar way to the ZS

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Oh, i know. I'll do it all again at some point, I'm sure.
Clio will get the carbon treatment!

Much love. xx

-Jamie- · Jan 28, 2015

This means we are car friends again.

I like how they are the same colour, Albeit yours being the shinier type.

Is this faster than an EK9 or does it need an FRP lump in it?

Rowly · Jan 28, 2015

-Jamie- said:
This means we are car friends again.

I like how they are the same colour, Albeit yours being the shinier type.

Is this faster than an EK9 or does it need an FRP lump in it?

lellow!

Needs an ek9 engine to become an FRP. ss4 cams for more blown engine

-Jamie- · Jan 28, 2015

Cossies for all dem handlingz?

Welsh.Dan · Jan 29, 2015

Looks very nice, tidy and clean. Good colour choice! [emoji106] [emoji41]

Nice previous cars too

JoeMarano · Jan 29, 2015

Such a beautiful colour!

leeds2592 · Jan 29, 2015

Looks smart.

JoeMarano · Jan 29, 2015

Think this would look even better with a bit of Whiz Khalifa to it.

George@RTR_Parts · Jan 29, 2015

Very clean and tidy that :up:

dann2707 · Jan 29, 2015

Don't think anyone could slate that

Rowly · Jan 29, 2015

Thanks everyone!

Jack! · Jan 29, 2015

Welcome to the club.

BGEarles · Jan 29, 2015

Very nice!

Rowly · Jan 29, 2015

Thank you

Smiffyboy1990 · Jan 29, 2015

Was hoping you would get a thread up mate after seeing and perving over it on Bookface

Really looking forward to seeing this develop into something rather tasty after knowing how great your ZS was!

Coming to the RR this Sunday ? @Rowly

Mr Plums · Jan 29, 2015

dann2707 said:
Don't think anyone could slate that :smiley:

:wink:

Exhaust looks a little droopy, your bottom front grill needs cleaning properly and the rear number plate doesnt look straight, but apart from that, that is seriously one of the best looking 182's i have seen so far.

MrBox · Jan 29, 2015

Beauty! Such a stunning colour.

kieren17389 · Jan 30, 2015

Nice change mate, that ZS looked awesome!

gav896 · Jan 30, 2015

Looks a beautiful example mate, congrats :up:

Rowly · Feb 2, 2015

MrTom said:
:wink:

Exhaust looks a little droopy, your bottom front grill needs cleaning properly and the rear number plate doesnt look straight, but apart from that, that is seriously one of the best looking 182's i have seen so far.

2x new exhaust mounts are fitted., number plate is straight. Must be the angle. The car will get new grilles after winter.

Rowly · Feb 2, 2015

Smiffyboy1990 said:
Was hoping you would get a thread up mate after seeing and perving over it on Bookface :tongueout:

Really looking forward to seeing this develop into something rather tasty after knowing how great your ZS was!

Coming to the RR this Sunday ? @Rowly

Sorry smith, missed this. It was my birthday over the weekend anyway do I've been busy. I'll meet up with you soon!

Smiffyboy1990 · Feb 2, 2015

Rowly said:
Sorry smith, missed this. It was my birthday over the weekend anyway do I've been busy. I'll meet up with you soon!

No worries Rob, hope you had a good birthday ya old git

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Yeah will be good to catch up and have a nosy around this LY goodness. Few off us are planning a trip to Wales around March/April time, if you fancy it

Mr Plums · Feb 2, 2015

Rowly said:
2x new exhaust mounts are fitted., number plate is straight. Must be the angle. The car will get new grilles after winter.

I was only joking mate its perfect as it is.

Crumpy172 · Feb 2, 2015

amazing colour awesome car will be watching closely.

Rowly · Feb 2, 2015

Thank you!

Rowly · Feb 3, 2015

Ok, got some bits done today.
Rear ARB is fitted on the soft setting to start with as I dont want to upset the suspension anymore than it already is. Need a good set of springs asap.

Now, everyone says you can't fit an update list radio to a tuner list car. Watch me.
The tuner is resistive-BUS and the update is CAN-BUS. So, no technically it cant be changed but I'll make it happen.

The update list is in and working with aux function but the display cannot talk to the radio so that no longer works. I'll adapt the loom and fit a new clock when i get chance and see how that goes on. Whilst the radio was out i fitted a new panel directly under the radio as the old one was beyond my liking.
Photos..

Untitled by -Rowly-, on Flickr

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Fitted CGB Motorsport quickshift kit. I have not fitted the selector pivot, these have been known to cause gear selection issues. So, currently its only the lever fitted meaning a reduction in throw of -15% over standard. Good, well made kit.

by -Rowly-, on Flickr

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Appologies for the poor iPhone photos, my DSLR was on charge. Also, the mucky carpet, i'm planning a full clean this coming weekend by which time my mats should have arrived.

I'm at Oulton Park tomorrow is anyone local would like a passenger ride.

Thanks.

welshname · Feb 3, 2015

Only just spotted this. Did not expect you to be driving a French tin can

JoeMarano · Feb 3, 2015

Oulton at this time of year? Thats like going ice skating on a beach in summer!

bristolnate · Feb 10, 2015

Looking good mate. Nice to see someone will be enjoying it and using it how its meant to be used!

Rowly · Feb 24, 2015

Ola!
Some updates and an Oulton Park round-up.

Oulton, 2nd Feb 2015.
weather was excellent and track temps were quite high, took the clio out as it was. Couldn't do more than 2 laps at a time as the standard fluid and pads were well gone by then. Replaced the fluid with DOT 4.5 Castrol Race and replaced the pads with Ferodo DS2500 and then I was outbraking most cars on track after lunch. all fell into place for some fast laps. No problems to report, faultless car.