Ward's Arctic 182

[scaryopa]

Looks like you have done a fair bit to her recently mate, glad to hear the map has helped out, and it survived the 500miles You need to pop round again, just message me if ur coming over our way soon!

 

[supptora]

Looking very tidy, nice job so far !

 

[danward]

Thanks

Here's the new headunit fitted, it's ace! The sound is brilliant now as well.

 

[danward]

Today a mate and I set about fitting some DIY upgraded exhaust mounts (as seen on here a few times). My standard mounts had sockets in them to stop the sagging exhaust and this is something I wasn't keen on. As you can see from the photos, we cut away the old rubber from the mounts and squeezed trimmed Powerflex rubbers in to the holes. I'm quit happy with the result and it's a lot better than having sockets shoved in broken standard mounts.

 

[danward]

I've had these for quite a while but I saw someone else posted a photo of their little model LY Clio so I decided I wanted to do the same.

I have two model Clios! Both are 1:43 scale - one is a Jean Ragnotti 172 and the other is a S1600. I have a few other models as well (non-Clio) but I won't post those in here, maybe we need a thread to show off our model cars.

 

[Kyle 86]

Love the ragnotti model

How much did u pay dan dare i ask?

 

[danward]

It cost me £19.99 posted - it came from China, so it is no doubt a cheaper copy than some that you can buy. But for the money I am very happy with it. I had been searching for one for absolutely ages until this came up!

 

[Kyle 86]

It cost me £19.99 posted - it came from China, so it is no doubt a cheaper copy than some that you can buy. But for the money I am very happy with it. I had been searching for one for absolutely ages until this came up!

Same price as the 1 im looking at. This ones in france iirc. Ive seen em go on ebay uk for £70+

I think i must have 1
Is the scale the size?

 

[Lawro]

Ragnotti looks awesome!

 

[danward]

Yea it is basically. 1:43 is a pretty common size.

 

[Kyle 86]

Ive just done a thread on model cars in clio media. Stick it on there dan

 

[danward]

Drove to Dunstable today and met MC182 to swap dashes. I left with an absolutely mint flocked upper dash fitted which I'm very pleased with indeed. It needs a little clean (dusty) but I think it looks superb. Got a couple of photos this evening:

 

[scaryopa]

Looks so nice mate, love it

 

[danward]

Clean and ready for Trax tomorrow

 

[danward]

Have purchased the cleaner kit for my Pipercross, hopefully get that cleaned and oiled up soon. Not much other progress to report of late, have just been enjoying driving it!

 

[danward]

Made a trip to J4K3's house this evening and picked up a mint sprayshack engine cover. I always wanted a nice painted one and am very happy indeed with this one. Cheers J4K3 - top bloke.

 

[danward]

Cover in place. Only a couple of bits need doing under there now.

 

[Midnight]

Really enjoyed reading your progress thread!

Well done!

 

[danward]

Really enjoyed reading your progress thread!

Well done!

Cheers dude it's been an enjoyable ownership so far.

 

[danward]

Latest update - carbon front and rear diamonds.

 

[Midnight]

Did you notice anything other than noise with the induction you made up?

 

[danward]

Did you notice anything other than noise with the induction you made up?

Not really mate, but noise is what I was after - love the sound of it.

 

[david1987]

Just read the entire thread from start to finish. I like what youve done with the car mate it looks nice and subtle.

it was good to see a good comparison of before and after with the cooksport springs, as im planning to get a set for mine.

good work

 

[danward]

Thanks

The cooksport springs are still going strong, I'd highly recommend them.

 

[danward]

Clio passed it's MOT this weekend with only a driver's side TRE needing to be replaced - happy days. The MOT itself only cost me £12 as I bought it on Groupon for a local garage (In Town Automotive, Northampton). Tax due this month as well.

 

[danward]

6 months tax paid up so we're good to go into the new year! I keep meaning to do my headlights with the 3M kit I bought months ago but the weather at the moment will probably put me off for another few months haha.

 

[danward]

Just renewed my club membership so heres to another year with CS! Looking forward to receiving my renewal pack.

Also ordered some more Fuchs Titan Sypersyn and oil filter ready for an oil change before winter sets in!

 

[danward]

Just thought I'd post a mini update that will have a massive bill!

A few weeks ago my alternator packed up so I took the 182 to a local garage and got a new one fitted, shortly after this I noticed that the aux belt was touching the tensioner, which was later confirmed as being caused by a seized tensioner. I was pretty annoyed that the local garage hadn't recommended that this part be renewed having later found out that this should really be standard practise.

Anyway, fast forward a week and my 182 is now currently sitting at 519 Automotive having the full cambelt and dephaser package sorted out, plus a few other little bits and bobs.

I can't wait to get it back fresher than ever before!!

 

[Dan519]

Took a picture of the Alternator they've fitted with the incorrect pulley on it. It's a larger diameter (meaning the belt length would be compromised) and the ribs are out of line with everything else so the belt wasn't running straight.

 

[danward]

It's so obvious to look at. Really annoys me that the original garage didn't pick this up. At least it'll be right this time - cheers Dan.

 

[Lawro]

Saw this on Facebook, made a right mess of your bodywork in the bay too.. I would be livid! Good job Danny is on the case.

 

[danward]

I am pretty livid... will be on the phone again to the garage in question tomorrow that's for sure!

 

[Lawro]

Don't blame you Dan! Keep us up to date with the proceedings..

 

[danward]

Went over to 519 Automotive this evening and met Dan to collect the 182 - it's done just over 94.5k miles and is now sporting new cambelt, aux kit, dephaser, and alternator (second time lucky!). Dan also gave the rear brakes a going over and fitted new pads as they were sticking. Initially drove the car home from 519 in traffic but I could instantly tell it sounded soo much better (tractor noises gone) and it just felt lovely to drive. Left it a few hours and just got in from a half hour drive round the county and I absolutely love the 182 again! Before Dan did his work I was getting a little bored and fed up with it but it has a new lease of life now and feels as good as new to drive.

The old alternator is being taken to the crap garage in Northampton tomorrow and a demand for a full refund will be forthcoming!

 

[Mr Plums]

The clio's coming along nicely mate

 

[danward]

Little update: the garage who did the shoddy work in Northampton have now refunded me so I'm happy with that outcome.

 

[Lawro]

Little update: the garage who did the shoddy work in Northampton have now refunded me so I'm happy with that outcome.

Good result then pal!

 

[Dan519]

Well done for persuing that. Fair play to them for not fighting you on it, doubt they'll take on another clio

 

[danward]

He wouldn't admit that they were at fault but he couldn't argue with the case from my point of view. He offered me a free MOT as well haha, not sure I'll take it back there though to be honest.

 

[ParisPeach]

Drove to Dunstable today and met MC182 to swap dashes. I left with an absolutely mint flocked upper dash fitted which I'm very pleased with indeed. It needs a little clean (dusty) but I think it looks superb. Got a couple of photos this evening:

how much of a pain is this to keep clean that looks awesome but id imagine the dust on it would irratate me