Super_ted's 182 track car build

[super_ted]

Sooo.....
Managed to pick this up very cheap so thought it would be rude not to buy it and turn it into a dedicated track car / trailer queen and hopefully take Part in the Tricolore series next year.
It's a 2004 182 cup so I'm told but a few have already pointed out the lack of boot spoiler, not sure why yet. Seems standard apart from cat back stainless scorpion exhaust.

Anyway onto the pictures, on the way home from buying it.

Unloaded and a very quick clean

Clouded headlights need attention

Will update with progress as it developes.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

And they aren't cup seats I don't think. Should be a decent base though!

 

[super_ted]

These are the seats....

 

[super_ted]

Box of goodies from RPD.
Cambelt, pulley, water pump, locking tools, aux belt, tensioner & all other associated parts.

 

[super_ted]

So I stripped out the rear seats, all rear plastics, headlining & seat belts this afternoon. It's amazing the crap that gathers under the seats.
I found a small puddle of water under the rear bench, is there a common problem I'm not aware of? The rear footwell carpet is also wet?

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

These are the seats....

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Yeah, if the same applies as 172 cups, it should have cloth seats not those half leather. Someone more knowledgeable than me will confirm.

 

[Ads29]

Love the way titanium silver reacts to sunlight, it's not uncommon for the plastic bungs just inside the rear lights where the boot shuts to leak, was the boot carpet damp too?

 

[imprezaworks]

Clio 182 cups came in rb and inferno. Clio In silver is either a normal 182 or the FF 182.

Anyway. Good luck with the plans

 

[super_ted]

Ok guys, thanks for the help, now we are certain it's not a cup. Nevertheless progress will continue.

 

[DannyR]

I imagine it's cup suspension and didn't get the cup spoiler package as it's also got the anthracite wheels

 

[super_ted]

Managed to get some more time on it today. I measured the front strut to hub assembly bolt centres, they measure 60mm which I'm led to believe is cup suspension. This ties in with the original sales invoice I have too. For some reason it just never had the rear spoiler or front lip.
First up I thought I'd sort the rear brakes out. Out with the old and in with the new, I'll let the pictures tell the story.

Lovely job.

 

[super_ted]

Next up was a set of new Bosch wipers. Anyone know which side the spoiler wiper should be on?? I guessed at passengers side?

Then I removed the A pillar trims, front door trims and door cards.

 

[super_ted]

Then decided to remove the front bumper to loose the headlight washers and fog lights. One light was cracked anyway so I want to make them into brake cooling ducts. Both bolts inside each wheel arch were seized and the clip just kept spinning round, couldn't get a grip of the clips so I had to drill the heads off the bolts.

Then removed lights and washer jets from the rear of bumper.

 

[super_ted]

Check out the aux belt!!

Fitted a panel filter

Then generally had a look about. Anyone know what the rectangular box below inlet is? Is it some sort of dampener/ balance weight?

I then had a quick go at wet sanding the headlights. Still needs a fair amount of work but a big improvement for 10 minutes work.
Before

After

That's it for today. Belts are next on the list.

 

[James H]

Next up was a set of new Bosch wipers. Anyone know which side the spoiler wiper should be on?? I guessed at passengers side?
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Then I removed the A pillar trims, front door trims and door cards.
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My aero spoiler wiper is on the drivers side, but then I could be wrong.

Good project you've got here!

 

[super_ted]

My aero spoiler wiper is on the drivers side, but then I could be wrong.

Good project you've got here!

Thanks, is it on top or bottom?

 

[James H]

Thanks, is it on top or bottom?

On the bottom. I believe it's to so the air keeps the wiper flat, and can't catch and be flappy in the wind

 

[Mr Plums]

The fuel rail guard to protect you from going up in flames in a front ender.

 

[dann2707]

Glad the filter is being put to good use mate. Keeping an eye on this.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

State of the aux belt! Yeah, just a solid piece of metal for the fuel rail guard.

 

[super_ted]

So little update:

Decided to have a day on it over Christmas after spending some money on a collection of parts. First up it was on the ramp and make a start on the cambelt. I don't have any evidence of it being changed and it's just turned 120k so for peace of mind I changed it along with dephaser, water pump, aux belt and tensioner. I used genuine parts.

Hello, some lazy fucker has been here before... seems legit.

Timing tools of choice

New parts installed

Aux belt....

I also changed ht leads, plugs, coolant, oil and filter. Purrs lovely now.

 

[super_ted]

Then re-fitted front lights after a polish and tested fitted my new 15" alloys, they need a clean but I couldn't wait to see them fitted.

Happy with how it's turning out. Front brakes and suspension re-fresh next on the list.

 

[super_ted]

If anyone is still following..... Where is the best place for longer wheel bolts? These wheels have steel inserts in the holes so I can only get one turn on the standard length bolts. I don't want to run studs as lots of horror stories on here about them either snapping or just coming loose!!

 

[imprezaworks]

Where did you get those wheels from mate. Chap on here was selling the same set, I assume these are them?

 

[super_ted]

They are indeed but he was running stud conversion

 

[imprezaworks]

Cool, look nice.

 

[Advikaz]

Nice work so far

 

[super_ted]

Small update:

Not had much spare time on the car but bought a seat and 6 point harness at the autosport show. They finally arrived today, I can't wait to get these fitted, sorry for crappy phone pictures.

Off on a long drive at the weekend to have the cage fitted by @Tom Johnson

 

[Coops Mk1]

For the record there are two 'cup packs' applicable to standard 182's. One was the handling pack consisting of hubs, shockers and springs, and anthracite wheels. And the other was aesthetic pack which was spoiler and splitter. So basically yours is a 182 with just the handling pack

On another note, nice progress!

 

[Ads29]

If anyone is still following..... Where is the best place for longer wheel bolts? These wheels have steel inserts in the holes so I can only get one turn on the standard length bolts. I don't want to run studs as lots of horror stories on here about them either snapping or just coming loose!!

I've run studs now on a couple of track days and had no issues to be fair, as long as you keep a check on them there shouldn't be a problem really.

 

[super_ted]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I've got longer bolts now so I'll give them ago.

Very long day yesterday, 5am start and 400 mile round trip but so worth it.
Went to see @Tom Johnson to have my cage fitted. Great guy, very talented.

 

[super_ted]

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Looks awesome!

 

[Tom Johnson]

Hope you're happy with it mate.
Does look cracking it that colour but looks too much like mine! :smile:
Hope to see you out with the Tricolore group some point later on this year!

 

[super_ted]

I love it!
After taking a look inside yours, i'd need to spend a fair few ££££'s to get it anywhere near your spec.

 

[imprezaworks]

That looks ace.

 

[super_ted]

Small update

Started removing the stick on sound deadening, what a horrible, boring job but had to be done.

Then masked up the cage to avoid marking it and got to work trimming the dash to fit.

 

[Ads29]

It is a horrible job removing that sound deadening but it does tidy the car up nicely, especially if you end up painting the inside too

 

[super_ted]

I'd like to eventually but just trying to get it usable first.

 

[Chambers_RS]

What cage is that? Looks awesome