What have you done to your car today ???

[Matt Cup]

Was it easy/difficult to get that registered over there?

 

[Matt Cup]

Sunroof has been leaking on my RSI, i had removed it, ran a nice tidy bead of sealant where the original seal was, didn't work so I've choose to just keep it out the rain for now

But now the one has started leaking on my daily smoker, this was not getting messed about with, full tube of silicon on the c**t, I will not have a wet head tomorrow!!!
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Ill trim the excess once its dry!

f**king hate Renault sieves. Had one in one of my old Clio’s, never managed to get it fixed.

 

[Mr Squashie]

Was it easy/difficult to get that registered over there?

The actual registration process is fairly straightforward, it was a bit of a hassle getting it to pass the inspection because every time I took it they found something else wrong with it. On the plus side they never charged me, so I guess I can't complain too much 🤣

 

[Matt Cup]

The actual registration process is fairly straightforward, it was a bit of a hassle getting it to pass the inspection because every time I took it they found something else wrong with it. On the plus side they never charged me, so I guess I can't complain too much 🤣

So it’s like an IVA test? Does it now have to have an annual inspection over there or is it a case of once they’ve initially checked it, it’s all good?

 

[Mr Squashie]

So it’s like an IVA test? Does it now have to have an annual inspection over there or is it a case of once they’ve initially checked it, it’s all good?

It's basically their version of an MOT. Take it in every year and they give it a once over. The British one didn't transfer over so it had to have a fresh one before it could be registered though. They check stuff like headlight alignment, if your brakes and handbrake work, and supposedly emissions but I think that's only if your car is blowing smoke out of the exhaust because the entire test only takes about 10 minutes.
Mine failed because it didn't have an airbag, then because he thought the exhaust was too loud despite not testing it, then my handbrake stopped working on one side, then my brake pedal was too smooth 🙄
That's 4 visits, not one list from a single test lol
There were a couple more things that I can't remember, plus the time I took it to a different place and the guy just waved me away because it was right hand drive 🤣
Supposedly you've got 30 days to get the car registered from the day you first import it or they can give you a fine, I took 6 months and they never mentioned it 🤷🏻

 

[Matt Cup]

It's basically their version of an MOT. Take it in every year and they give it a once over. The British one didn't transfer over so it had to have a fresh one before it could be registered though. They check stuff like headlight alignment, if your brakes and handbrake work, and supposedly emissions but I think that's only if your car is blowing smoke out of the exhaust because the entire test only takes about 10 minutes.
Mine failed because it didn't have an airbag, then because he thought the exhaust was too loud despite not testing it, then my handbrake stopped working on one side, then my brake pedal was too smooth 🙄
That's 4 visits, not one list from a single test lol
There were a couple more things that I can't remember, plus the time I took it to a different place and the guy just waved me away because it was right hand drive 🤣
Supposedly you've got 30 days to get the car registered from the day you first import it or they can give you a fine, I took 6 months and they never mentioned it 🤷🏻

Smooth brake pedal. That’s a new one on me!

I suppose it’s the same over here with polish plates where they need to be switched over before a certain time but can guarantee that cars have overstayed their welcome.

 

[hopgop1]

Did they ever sell the mk2 sport models in Poland? I’m sure there are plenty of regular mk2s about, but it must be quite a rare car in Poland I’d have thought.

 

[Mr Squashie]

Did they ever sell the mk2 sport models in Poland? I’m sure there are plenty of regular mk2s about, but it must be quite a rare car in Poland I’d have thought.

I've seen one 172 since moving here and that's it. There's always 2 or 3 on the Polish equivalent of Auto trader, but at least one will be a track toy.

 

[X J07HAM]

Had the wheels off and gave the arches a good clean to get all the winter grime out ready to be wire brushed and undercoated. Was quite surprised to see how tidy the arches were considering the rot starting on the rear wheel arch.

Gave the whole car a quick once over and the wheels a thorough wash ready to go to the local bodyshop to see what can be done about the arches and possibly sills.

 

[Matt Cup]

Does anyone know if it’s possible to repair this or could someone possibly replicate them?

I’ve put a wanted thread up in vein but this part is NLA # 7711291177

 

[Chocice]

Does anyone know if it’s possible to repair this or could someone possibly replicate them?

I’ve put a wanted thread up in vein but this part is NLA # 7711291177


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Ebay is your best bet, you have to set up an alert based on the search term 172 cup stickers, it worked for me although I paid an eye watering £40 for them but as they are nla I guess it is what it is.

 

[BenCup]

Ebay is your best bet, you have to set up an alert based on the search term 172 cup stickers, it worked for me although I paid an eye watering £40 for them but as they are nla I guess it is what it is.

This should make you feel better about the £40

 

[Chocice]

I wonder how much the 172 cup rear brake light now costs I remember struggling to get one for under £150 around 8 years back. I’m scared to look now. If the stickers go up any more we could see thieves walking about with hair dryers and dental floss.

 

[T3gav]

Fixed my rain sensor and fitted 7x15 Turinis. Needs a 205 tyre and a wash :/

 

[Darren S]

Rattling backbox clamp taken off and being replaced.

 

[Midget78]

Been playing with the replacement HVAC unit for the climate control fit. Good progress!

 

[Whisker biscuit]

Swapped over to F1s for a change, look quite well on a 182.

 

[Ricardos]

Put V Power in, now on daily duties as the work cars timing belt has gone.

 

[Ricardos]

Washed it

 

[Matt Cup]

Picked a few pieces up for my car in the quest to get it looking a little more standard over the past few weeks. Managed to get an iceberg cup spoiler and complete bumper, undertray and a #2 from a lad breaking a cup off a FB group.

Also got a powerflex engine mount insert to fit.

And today @mintno1 arranged for his parents kindly bring this ktec stealth exhaust back home with them to Mcr which I picked up this afternoon 👍

This week it’s booked in at Diamond motors for Mick to give it a once over in case I need to fix anything before the CS festival / trackday.

 

[Matt Cup]

 

[16v_paddy]

I've done a bit of tidying up in the engine bay getting it ready to drop the new engine in

 

[Mr Squashie]

Swapped over the chav-tastic black diamond and door bullets to some much nicer silver ones. Thanks to @Colin-S for the bullets 👍🏻

Before

After

Also scraped off most of the paint on the Renaultsport badge that one of the previous owners had painted, presumably after suffering a traumatic brain injury.

Before

After. It's not perfect but I can't be bothered to do anything else in this 30°C heat 🥵

 

[hopgop1]

Swapped over the chav-tastic black diamond and door bullets to some much nicer silver ones. Thanks to @Colin-S for the bullets 👍🏻

Before
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After
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Also scraped off most of the paint on the Renaultsport badge that one of the previous owners had painted, presumably after suffering a traumatic brain injury.

Before
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After. It's not perfect but I can't be bothered to do anything else in this 30°C heat 🥵
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Silver badges look so much better, never understood the black badge hype, make it harder to see what your car is?

 

[gavinf91]

I respect this Clio more now it’s on Polish plates that don’t say FLO5 GEY

 

[Mr Squashie]

I respect this Clio more now it’s on Polish plates that don’t say FLO5 GEY

You and me both 🤣

 

[Colin-S]

@G. Brzęczyszczykiewicz Cheers! Much better with the silver front diamond and silver bullets

 

[Mr Underhill]

New radiator and fans, new suspension, new brake ducts, building looms. A never ending money pit. The list goes on.

 

[Neil Clio 182]

Had my Car Corner Weighted and aligned @Tuned-UK in wrexham. 972kg with half a tank. It seems I need a new rear Beam, rear toe is 6.3mm left and 3.4mm right. Looking for a straight one ...

 

[Mr Squashie]

Stuck the fun steering wheel back on, really should have done it a few months ago after I got the car tested but it was cold and I couldn't be arsed.

I am toying with the idea of just getting a wheel from a 197 and having it retrimmed so I don't have to keep swapping them over, am I right in thinking they're smaller than the 1*2 wheel?

 

[Matt Cup]

I am toying with the idea of just getting a wheel from a 197 and having it retrimmed so I don't have to keep swapping them over, am I right in thinking they're smaller than the 1*2 wheel?

I think they are the same size but chunkier?
Have a read here.

https://cliosport.net/threads/197-wheel-fitted-to-182.560020/

 

[Mr Squashie]

I think they are the same size but chunkier?
Have a read here.

https://cliosport.net/threads/197-wheel-fitted-to-182.560020/

Ah I'll give it a miss then, it's the diameter than annoys me.

 

[Matt Cup]

Yeah when I got my latest cup I had forgotten how huge the steering wheel was 🤦‍♂️

 

[Digsey]

I've done a bit of tidying up in the engine bay getting it ready to drop the new engine in

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Did you make the carpet sound deadening yourself or is this available somewhere? looks great!

 

[Clio_fool]

Stuck the fun steering wheel back on, really should have done it a few months ago after I got the car tested but it was cold and I couldn't be arsed.

I am toying with the idea of just getting a wheel from a 197 and having it retrimmed so I don't have to keep swapping them over, am I right in thinking they're smaller than the 1*2 wheel?
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The 197 wheel doesn't feel as big as the 182 one but that might just be because it doesn't take up half the interior of the car. Stick with the sabelt mate.

 

[16v_paddy]

Did you make the carpet sound deadening yourself or is this available somewhere? looks great!

No, it's actually a used item from a breaker that was in half decent condition and I gave it a refresh with some of this stuff https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13153761...xffgfdYFDXcCMzxkgdGCWNeg==|tkp:Bk9SR9zCvf7nYw and some stick on aluminium foil https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173091753968

 

[RSRowe]

Had some brake troubles at the ring earlier in the week.
Stripped them down earlier.

Done a bit of a job on them 😬

 

[Yarp]

Had some brake troubles at the ring earlier in the week.
Stripped them down earlier.

Done a bit of a job on them 😬

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f**k me, that’s impressive 😳

 

[RSRowe]

It’s a proper s**t competition to win, but I definitely have.

 

[JamesBryan]

That would have been interesting if it let go 😅