What have you done to your car today ???

[Paris 182]

@robbie514566 can i ask what size disc are they? 280 or 300 also do you have a link for the caliper adapters.
Looks like the pads covers the entire disc.

 

[robbie514566]

@robbie514566 can i ask what size disc are they? 280 or 300 also do you have a link for the caliper adapters.
Looks like the pads covers the entire disc.

They are 280 discs And I made the brackets myself.
The pads don't cover the whole disc it's just because they are brand new discs there's no markings yet

 

[Tommo.]

I know I only posted some similar photos a few pages back, but I managed to get some more with a DSLR this time, and well, I thought I'd be an ASW and post them up :tongueout:

So here's what I've been up to...

Yes I know the ABS sensor is missing a screw - it's in the post

I'm hoping to get the arch liners and the front bumper cleaned up and fitted over the weekend (I will be replacing all of the fixings, too). Then all that's left to do at the front-end is to rebuild the front calipers with new seals and pistons.

 

[notfastnotfurious]

Are they the normaly dampers that come with a cup?

 

[Tommo.]

Are they the normaly dampers that come with a cup?

Yeah, they are the standard dampers and springs that come on the Trophy, mate. I've just had them rebuilt my BG Motorsport.

 

[notfastnotfurious]

Sexy as fook, what did that cost you? I have gaz fully adjustables including ride height, really uncomfy and it winds me if it hit a pot hole or deep grid

 

[Tommo.]

Sexy as fook, what did that cost you? I have gaz fully adjustables including ride height, really uncomfy and it winds me if it hit a pot hole or deep grid

Too much, lol! But they *should* be good for a few years now. The car is very much a keeper so I don't mind spending a bit of money to keep it at its best.

The Sachs aren't exactly comfortable either mate. They make up for it on a good B-road though, right?

 

[fivepointnine]

Replaced the headlamp washer pump. Now one headlamp washer works haha. Looks like the bumper is coming back off next nice day to see if there is a pinched line or something. Worst case I just "T" off the working line and use it like that.

 

[Christopher]

Discovered a huge stone chip/scrape on my bonnet.

Joy. Probably from the 'Ring.

 

[CrippsCorner]

Shouldn't sit on it so hard mate.

 

[StuOwen86]

Had my electric power steering done, litre race battery and my SM Turkish inlet fitted/mapped (194.7hp and 165lb/ft) and a PMS stud kit fitted.

 

[fivepointnine]

Finally got both headlamp washers in! New one was mounted on drivers side, hoses were redone and routed correctly. Gave the Clio a bath then, it was filthy from all the weather we have been having.

 

[Grievezy]

New numberplate light and fitted my club sticker to rear screen.

What's the best way to put the sticker on, I've still not got mine on... Sure it's stuck to the wrong side of the paper.

 

[cs_dave]

Disconeted down pipe gear shifters and dog bone almost ready to lift out [emoji4]

 

[welshname]

Decided I can't be arsed with it anymore.

 

[Karlos182]

Picked up the Clio from Mike @Rentech after it needed a couple of bits for its MOT. He finally found the source of my footwell water problem too, so happy days.

 

[gwyn rallye]

Gave her a wash. Swapped the Cooksports over for Eibach Pro Kit. Fitted new front Brembo HC discs/ pads and spark plugs courtesy of George@RTR. Should be ready for MOT on Monday now.

 

[cs_dave]

Started with some paint swapping clutch tomorrow

 

[Dave-at-home]

Had C10CUP MOT'd. Another clean sheet

TBF, only done 1600 miles in the last year so expected a pass.

 

[KitsonRis]

Fitted new coil overs, Solid top mounts and rear ARB......via grinding one rear beam bolt out, which are the worst bolts I have ever had to undo.

 

[JP83]

DCI passed its MOT today. Waiting on payday on Friday so I can get my spend on for the Nick Frost mobile.

 

[Philcuk]

Quick wash and polish, new gearbox mount as the P.O decided to leave a nut off the bottom of the bolt! Smoothed off a spare pair of door bullets ready for colour coding.

 

[CrippsCorner]

Added an 'S' what do we reckon... good or gash?

 

[Mr R.]

Added an 'S' what do we reckon... good or gash?

Looks gash. Leave it off dude.

 

[Mariusz]

The "S" looks a little lost

How do you find the Cooper S? What Clio did you have previously to compare to? Think a MCS will be my next car, German build quality and Clio like chuckability

 

[Bluebeard]

The "S" looks a little lost

How do you find the Cooper S? What Clio did you have previously to compare to? Think a MCS will be my next car, German build quality and Clio like chuckability

German build quality doesn't count on a mini. They rattle/creak inside just as bad as a Clio.

 

[Mariusz]

Haha,

The rattles and creaks can't be as bad as a 12 year old 182

 

[Mr R.]

Replacing the sump on the impreza for the later style set up.

 

[CrippsCorner]

The "S" looks a little lost :smile:

How do you find the Cooper S? What Clio did you have previously to compare to? Think a MCS will be my next car, German build quality and Clio like chuckability :smiley:

As Dan said, not a lot different to the Clio on the build quality! There's positives and negatives against the Clio 182 I had... the worst for me being the gearbox, it's pretty fecking horrible. Much better warmed up which unfortunately is why I never noticed it on the test drive I guess otherwise, tbh, I probably wouldn't have bought it.

However... driving position is excellent. Interior in general is better. Personally I love the power delivery and they're so easy to get power out of (205/210bhp-ish for way under a grand) handling is on par with the Clio I'd say but atm I'm still on run-flats which are recommended to be changed so will hopefully see an improvement after I ditch those.

 

[dann2707]

Did an instagram of it from last week

 

[smith647]

@dann2707 Squeaky bum time lol.. There's a lot of movement in them seats, should they be like that? Don't seem very rigid and I was looking at buying clubsports too.

 

[Will 172 Cup]

I Finished fitting these this evening:

I just need to refit the top engine covers tomorrow, then test out the handling over the weekend and adjust the ride height if necessary. Hopefully I can give the car a wash at some stage as well if the weather allows and get some up to date pictures of how the car looks.

 

[The Russian.]

Back road blasts

 

[DanSej6]

Replaced 2 x front side light bulbs, weren't blown but were a bit dim.
Replaced the blown number plate bulb,cleaned up the unit as it was full of rubbish and applied a liberal amount of contact cleaner to the pins and unit as there was some oxidization on them.
Fitted the Fatty's style induction kit, replaced a ball joint (other side done recently). Then stripped and cleaned the front brakes as they were squealing like a good 'un. Does need discs and pads but they can wait a while yet.
Patched up some exhaust leaks to tide me over while I wait for a suitable replacement.
Oh, and fitted the Powerflex steering rack bushes, bit of an annoying job.

Been a busy afternoon!

 

[Mr R.]

Built the inlet manifold up, ready to be fitted after it being re furbished.

 

[R3k1355]

As Dan said, not a lot different to the Clio on the build quality! There's positives and negatives against the Clio 182 I had... the worst for me being the gearbox, it's pretty fecking horrible. Much better warmed up which unfortunately is why I never noticed it on the test drive I guess 😧 otherwise, tbh, I probably wouldn't have bought it.

However... driving position is excellent. Interior in general is better. Personally I love the power delivery and they're so easy to get power out of (205/210bhp-ish for way under a grand) handling is on par with the Clio I'd say but atm I'm still on run-flats which are recommended to be changed so will hopefully see an improvement after I ditch those.

To be fair you can get a JCW Cooper S which comes with 210, it's less than a grand over a normal S and a better buy IMO.
Finding a decent/genuine one might take more time though.

 

[welshname]

Not today but this weekend flogged the Monaco and got this http://www.cliosport.net/threads/welshnames-deep-black-197.788699/#post-11014830

 

[Tony Hunter]

Rear beam swapped over, exhaust fitted, and roll cage installed. Not a bad day in all.

 

[eon172]

Looked at my new fibreglass bonnet and wondered whether I should attempt to spray it (won't be great without a lot of prep), or just wrap it.

 

[welshname]

Fitted a brand new wheel to replace the tired one:


Old Steering Wheel by Rhys Bartley, on Flickr


Old Steering Wheel by Rhys Bartley, on Flickr


New vs Old by Rhys Bartley, on Flickr


New Steering Wheel by Rhys Bartley, on Flickr