Stef's Racing Blue 182

[Stefan.]

So today I put these small touches on the clio

Silver vision indicator bulbs for the rear lights

And 'mist' style washer jets

If the car doesn't sell, honestly makes no odds to me I will carry doing bits to it, snappy re trim will be on the cards aswell as cocksport springs and new shocks/dampers all round..

 

[Stefan.]

Right update time

With me being a yo-yo im glad to say im keeping the clio and is not for sale

First things first my car started making abit of a racket on the way to work one day, turned out to be the gasket between the manifold and cat, so got it booked in with mike at rentech and once again was back to normal, felt better to drive too.

I then went away to the lake district for my bday with the missus as my bday treat which was awesome l, see a few 182's which was cool too, i knew i did the right thing by hanging onto it

With getting back today i had the day off work thought as the clio needed a bloody good clean, id treat it to one

As some will see i removed the old renault sport badge prior to cleaning to be replaced by the '197' style like so

I also bought a set of bolts to replace the worn/old looking ones under the bonnet

Old:

New:

Ive ordered a new clio badge as it is now shown up by the new renault sport badge

Also ordered the rubber sill as it is ripped/torn

Still on the hunt for a set of cooksports and will order spacers soon too

Still undecided on which exhaust to go for so will hold off for now

Comments welcome

Cheers

 

[Christopher.]

Where did yo get the bolts from mate.

I still cant believe iv still not seen this about, considering your less than 3 miles away !

 

[Stefan.]

Where did yo get the bolts from mate.

I still cant believe iv still not seen this about, considering your less than 3 miles away !

from here mate

http://carbolts.co.uk/?s=clio+182&post_type=product

 

[Stefan.]

New clio badge came through the post this morning, so go that fitted.

New and old comparison

 

[Mr Plums]

Your thumb nail looks like a half moon.

 

[Stefan.]

Your thumb nail looks like a half moon.

Lol cheers....

 

[Stefan.]

Whilst at my dads today, thought id grab some pics with my dads vee

 

[Stefan.]

So today i had the day off work

Decided as it turned out nice, id restore my headlights, i used 1500 and then 2500 wet n dry sandpaper followed by meguiars scratch x2.0

Spent abit of time on them as they were very hazy

And after all that i went amd got the car cleaned whilst having a pint in the pub

Results

I have in my front room waitong to go on

Cooksport springs
Ph1 172 gear knob/stick
Rear 10mm pure motorsport hub spacers

Still need to buy h&r front spacers amd then to get it booked in with @Mike@Rentech

Comments welcome.

Cheers

 

[Christopher.]

She tidy's up well mate. I saw you the other day

 

[Stefan.]

She tidy's up well mate. I saw you the other day :smile:

Oh really you in the 182??

 

[Christopher.]

Yea negotiating Emsworth roundabout you were looking the opposite way.

 

[Jekyll]

It looks great as it currently stands but it's going to look perfect once the spacers and springs are on.

 

[Ciaran5003]

What a car! A credit to you!!

 

[Stefan.]

Update time

I got the car serviced by mike at rentech portsmouth and got him to check over the front suspension as it felt a little iffy, tirns out ball joint needed replacing and a crack/broken spring

So after selling my car parts i had (typical)

It was lucky that cooksports were in stock so i ordered a new set aswell as h&r front spacers and the rear spacers from pure motorsport

Got it booked back in with mike yesturday but with the car not going so easy, parts seized and mike having a bad back, and also needed my car back before 1pm, it was all done bar the rear spacers, but i have an mot coming up so will get both done

Some pics, rushed as i had neighbours looking at me lol

Spacers are a work of art imo

And lastly i noticed a small puddle on the passenger side front bumper..turns out i have a leaky headlight washer. So order one up and come the post today

Cheers stef

 

[Ash J]

Looking good mate, how is the ride with the Cooksports?

Really weird about the washer jet, I have the exact same problem! Same side too! Noticed it a couple of weeks back but have some blanks on order to rectify.

 

[Jekyll]

Spacers are excellent. Lovely bit of kit and well made. Definitely worth the money over some of the cheaper brands/spacers.

Get those rear spacers on and that will look complete. The rears look a little lost in the arches in the first pic but the fronts and height look spot on.

 

[Stefan.]

Looking good mate, how is the ride with the Cooksports?

Really weird about the washer jet, I have the exact same problem! Same side too! Noticed it a couple of weeks back but have some blanks on order to rectify.

Rides well imo, wasnt sure what to expect tbh

I know its a bumper off jobby to replace!

Hows yours coming along?

 

[Stefan.]

Spacers are excellent. Lovely bit of kit and well made. Definitely worth the money over some of the cheaper brands/spacers.

Get those rear spacers on and that will look complete. The rears look a little lost in the arches in the first pic but the fronts and height look spot on.

They are lovely mate

I know what you mean about the rear, just time as having to do a fair bit of overtime atm

Will be booked back in with rentech soon

Prob after his weekend away ;-)

 

[Ash J]

Rides well imo, wasnt sure what to expect tbh

I know its a bumper off jobby to replace!

Hows yours coming along?[/QUOT

Have to get a passenger ride soon to see how the Cooksports are!

I know a bumper off job, what a pain! Just give us a shout if you want a hand doing yours, would be happy to help! Also prepare me for when I do mine haha!

Yeah coming along well. Sachs dampers already been sent off for refurbishment so should have those back soon, and bought a fair few more goodies this week!!

 

[Stefan.]

Have to get a passenger ride soon to see how the Cooksports are!

I know a bumper off job, what a pain! Just give us a shout if you want a hand doing yours, would be happy to help! Also prepare me for when I do mine haha!

Yeah coming along well. Sachs dampers already been sent off for refurbishment so should have those back soon, and bought a fair few more goodies this week!!

Oh good to hear, look forward to the updates mate

Yeah more than welcome mate to have a drive

Look forward to getting the rears on

List doesnt end though lol, exhaust, snappy retrim steering wheel etc would be nice

 

[JPJ89]

Looks spot on! what size of spacers are they?

 

[Kchristmas]

Looks great! I'll be looking at cooksports again now my cars fixed hahaha! How much was the new headlight washer?

 

[Stefan.]

Looks spot on! what size of spacers are they?

Cheers mate

The fronts are 20mm

And the rears are 10mm

 

[Stefan.]

Looks great! I'll be looking at cooksports again now my cars fixed hahaha! How much was the new headlight washer?

Ha they are good springs

It was £10.81 but with postage and vat etc it was £15.97

 

[Stefan.]

Minor update

Passed its mot with no advisories :grinning:

Still need to get the rear spacers on, been looking at exhausts too

I got the car washed this weekend and the pressure washer has taken some paint off of two of the center caps didnt realise til i got home...

So will look to get that sorted

Thats all

 

[Stefan.]

Got my rubber slam panel seal through the post from the group buy on here

Before and after...

Nice cheap fix at £12

 

[Stefan.]

Well me and the clio parted ways today

Mixed emotions seeing it drive away, looked good

Sold to the new owner who was a nice guy, and his mate who came down, made for an easy sale

Onto focus rs or m3 now..

 

[Ash J]

Well me and the clio parted ways today

Mixed emotions seeing it drive away, looked good

Sold to the new owner who was a nice guy, and his mate who came down, made for an easy sale

Onto focus rs or m3 now..

Sad times but I'm sure you'll enjoy the RS or M3.

 

[Daniel]

Well me and the clio parted ways today

Mixed emotions seeing it drive away, looked good

Sold to the new owner who was a nice guy, and his mate who came down, made for an easy sale

Onto focus rs or m3 now..

Would you mind pm'ing me what it sold for?
I'm too far removed from clios at the moment to know what's good and what isn't with regards to pricing.
RB is my favourite though.

 

[Stefan.]

Cheers guys, was a lovely car

But time for a change

Daniel i have pm'd you

 

[Jekyll]

Fair play Stefan.

 

[whelan24]

Just found the thread. Im now the proud owner of this amazing RB! Ill be starting a thread for this car soon! Great to do business with you stefan :smile:

 

[Stefan.]

Just found the thread. Im now the proud owner of this amazing RB! Ill be starting a thread for this car soon! Great to do business with you stefan :smile:

Good to hear connor, look forward to seeing what you do with it

Take care of it :blush:

 

[whelan24]

Good to hear connor, look forward to seeing what you do with it

Take care of it :blush:

I love it! Dont worry I will take care of her. Got some good plans for this car, going to fit the 10mm spacers next weekend. Cheers for the spacers btw

 

[Stefan.]

No worries bud

 

[The Russian.]

Fag.

Mk1 rs Stefan, holding money so well.

 

[Jekyll]

Plus Mk1 FRS are the shiznit!