Titanium MrBlonde

[MrBlonde]

The car is looking great. Did you put the Megane thoughts on hold?

Thank you,i would like one yes but not at this present moment.I still like the N/A feel of the clio,never say never tho.

 

[MrBlonde]

With the yearly driving hols coming up & drive to Le Mans this year,i needed to get the Cambelt done as its time was coming up.So with a txt to Alex White it was booked in at his Garage Awmotorworks.

While the clio was there i asked Alex if he could give the car a quick check over,so i also had the Hard Line brake pipes replaced also along with the fresh fluid & other bits Alex mentioned.Nice knowing the brakes have had a proper bleed & nice new lines in.

I do have a very small oil leak coming from the rear main crank seal/end cap sealing,this will be done soon when Alex gets the box rebuilt,along with a lightweight flywheel😉

 

[MrBlonde]

Went to vist a mates new unit for his detailing company & got some photos of his DC5 & the 182.

Still needs a good days clean with a machine polisher.

 

[Adamm.]

Just been through this thread from start to finish as I've recently bought a titanium and keep coming across yours when looking for ideas. Seriously clean and impressive build this mate I'll be happy if mines half as good. I'm still clueless what to do mind 😅

 

[MrBlonde]

Thanks very much mate,it is clean not mint tho as used as a daily.Have you started a build thread with yours? @Adamm.

 

[Adamm.]

Thanks very much mate,it is clean not mint tho as used as a daily.Have you started a build thread with yours? @Adamm.

It's very impressive for a daily and you've certainly given me lots of ideas. Not yet mate I've not even got round to giving it a clean yet but will stick one up once I have. It's looking a bit rough around the edges but I guess that's a good thing as it gives room for improvement 😅

 

[MrBlonde]

It's very impressive for a daily and you've certainly given me lots of ideas. Not yet mate I've not even got round to giving it a clean yet but will stick one up once I have. It's looking a bit rough around the edges but I guess that's a good thing as it gives room for improvement 😅

I would say just get all the Brakes,tyres boring stuff done first.Are you in the essex area?

 

[Adamm.]

I would say just get all the Brakes,tyres boring stuff done first.Are you in the essex area?

Northampton mate so not particularly. Yeah mechanically it's sound everything has pretty much been done. Unless something unexpected pops up (which it probably will because it's french) it's just cosmetic stuff that needs doing like wheel refurb and exhaust being wonky etc. I'll have to get it cleaned quick so I can get a thread up with all the boring details.

Cheers though bud and keep up the good work on yours I look forward to seeing more pictures especially once you get that machine polisher to it.

 

[MrBlonde]

Looks great back on Turinis😍

Tempted to refurb these with a new set of tyres & sell the evos.

 

[MrBlonde]

Soo yes another wheel colour 😆

Just waiting on the wheel decals to arrive.

 

[MrBlonde]

The replacement stickers came yesterday just in time for Retro weekend at Goodwood this Sunday,finishes them off nicely i think.

 

[MrBlonde]

Never been to sure on these wheels without centre caps,so today i decided to make a set.Thoughts?

 

[Stefan.]

Looks good

 

[MrBlonde]

 

[ldubl]

They look good; visually better with them & protects 👍🏻

Could colour the diamond in black to match the nuts & stickers?

 

[MrBlonde]

They look good; visually better with them & protects 👍🏻

Could colour the diamond in black to match the nuts & stickers?

I think black diamond would stand out to much & look a little fake.

 

[MrBlonde]

So with the Wales trip coming up in a couple of weeks i decided to give the clio a bit of TLC and check over along with new brake fluid,oil & filter and a good clean.

So wheels off i gave them a proper deep clean & ceramic coated,then onto the arches,washed off all the crap and then treated the plastic inner arches & acf over the bumpsteer & geo set upto and other little bits.

 

[MrBlonde]

 

[MrBlonde]

Back to oe door bullets rather than painted silver ones.I gave them a good clean and quiet like the patina look they now have.

 

[Jamess182]

Back to oe door bullets rather than painted silver ones.I gave them a good clean and quiet like the patina look they now have.
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Love these in silver (of course) but I do think breaking up the colour a bit really suits them. Different bullets is small touch but makes a massive difference imo.

 

[MrBlonde]

Got back today from the yearly driving hols trip.This Year was to Wales but exploring new roads and areas.Instead of staying at a different spot each night,we decided to have a central base camp.Not to bad of a trip but the rain got to us most days but still had a laugh & back home all safe.I would love to do another Scotland trip again as love that place,but we may look to do a euro trip next year.Here are a few photos from Wales.

 

[MrBlonde]

 

[MrBlonde]

 

[MrBlonde]

The clio was faultless,but i do come back home with questions on the set up.If it maybe a bit to set up for Track or smooth big roads to B Roads.

So i may raise the B14s or go to uprated dampers koni & gram springs,remove the soild top mounts & brace and fit a set of PS3 tyres than a semi slick tyre.

 

[Clio_fool]

It was a good trip wasn't it. Having a nice place to stay for the duration and heading out in a different direction every day was a great idea. Top route planning by yourself again Steve, thanks for that mate.

 

[MrBlonde]

Thanks mate,was good to see you again.Not bad routes considering was all done last min,Scotland is a must mate,amazing place & roads.No where near traffic like in wales @Clio_fool

 

[MrBlonde]

Planning to give the front end a go over & refresh over the winter,along with powder coatinga few bits.

Bought some poly wishbone bushes and a undertray so far.

Will obvs clean both up before fitting and powder coat the wishbones and tack weald the wishbone sleeves.

I have also been looking into the suspension.Currently have B14 coilovers fitted,i may get the fronts rebuilt or even look at some BC coilovers with the rears converted to a full coilover.

I Will also check over the top mounts and fit new bearings,remove all the Geo/Bumpsteer kit for a proper clean up and replace any bearings that need changing.

 

[Waite_87]

Lovely 182 this

 

[Jackie]

I didn't think any under trays existed anymore

 

[MrBlonde]

Does anyone know what the spring rate is on the B14 coilovers please?.

As looking to keep the front but put a pair of fully coilovers on the rear,so want a good match with the fronts.Will just be for fast road use.

 

[Clio_fool]

From Kam Racing website :

 

[Jekyll]

Am I right in thinking that the 285lb rear will be a higher number because its a separate spring sitting on a perch. If that poundage was on a coilover rear, it would be too hard?

 

[MrBlonde]

What was the rate again you had mate on your bc conversion? @Jekyll

 

[Jekyll]

I had 225lb on mine mate. If I'm honest, I think I could have gone a bit harder, maybe 250lb but as it was a daily and still had to travel with drew, I didn't want it too hard at that point. I think 250lb would be more suited to you.

 

[MrBlonde]

Corning Force want to rebuild my front coilovers

£98 per damper

£20 for oil & seals per damper

£18 postage

Then vat on top

 

[JimF]

They can't want to do it that badly if they're quoting those prices

 

[MrBlonde]

Can you guess what colour there going next?...😁

 

[Jekyll]

 

[MrBlonde]

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Bingo!

 

[MrBlonde]

What are your views on the rear PMS arb?.would just be for road use.Worth having?