What have you done to your car today ???

[Matt Cup]

Nvm, arch off and I managed to remove it.

Now have a lovely induction kit in place thanks to @16v_paddy

 

[16v_paddy]

Nvm, arch off and I managed to remove it.

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Now have a lovely induction kit in place thanks to @16v_paddy

I spent a good 2 minutes looking at that pic wondering how the f**k you managed to change the colour of it before I finally zoomed in

 

[Matt Cup]

I spent a good 2 minutes looking at that pic wondering how the f**k you managed to change the colour of it before I finally zoomed in

Yeah it’s a little bit of a bodge but it doesn’t look too bad I think.

 

[Digsey]

Question more than a what I have done. But to get this acoustic pipe off is it a case of bumper off and head light out to remove it?

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is this still available?

 

[Matt Cup]

is this still available?

Sorry fella, I’m keeping all of the OE airbox parts.

 

[Digsey]

no worries, just thought i'd ask

 

[Andy P]

Fitted some new Genuine Renault Sport Mats

 

[Aiden123]

I'm starting to get fed up with the 182 now. Seems like every time I drive it, something goes wrong.

Got the service and airbag light on after a trip to shop today. I've already had the passenger seat wiring done so in guessing it's the drivers seat this time. Quick check under the seat and the wiring is taped up. Yay.

Also getting a vehicle speed sensor code (p0500) so need to get that looked at too.

It's a shame because I really love driving it. But it's getting to the point now where I've spent more on it than what I paid for it and certainly more than what it's worth, but I've still got body work and rust that needs sorting too.

High brake light has gone in the spoiler. I've already got the JMRS replacement board I just need to find the time to fix it.

 

[Tunguska82]

Nueva tira de goma/espuma en la parte delantera del compartimento del motor.

Lo había olvidado por completo hasta que vi uno en el coche de Matt el fin de semana. Creo que no he tenido uno puesto en años.

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where do you buy ???

 

[Darren S]

where do you buy ???

Hi,

I bought it from here on ebay...

 

[TC.]

Pulled the Laguna out of a hedge

 

[Iain C]

First MOT since 2019

 

[Steve1986]

Pulled the Laguna out of a hedge

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Should probably put it back

 

[TC.]

Should probably put it back

Freshen up and move it on.

 

[Steve1986]

Freshen up and move it on.

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Jesus. How long has it been in the hedge?

 

[TC.]

Jesus. How long has it been in the hedge?

Must be a year or so, it’s hedge partner will be extracted later in the week.

 

[Iain C]

New radio fitted. Well is say new, it's off Facebook mkt place.
Cracking unit tho especially for 40 quid.
Id have taken a picture with the phone attached, but I needed the phone to take the pic.

 

[geoffn]

Introduced the Clio to its younger rival, to minimise any arguments on the drive later on down the line!

 

[Andy P]

Swore at it as I had a quick flashing red immobiliser light.

Took two attempts taking the negative battery terminal off & on before it decided to behave as though nothing had happened!!

 

[bvnditi]

Took it out to C&M Petersfield after fitting a carbon hood & Nardi Personal steering wheel and re-fitting cruise control that'd inexplicably been taken off at some point.

Only sparked myself twice while testing the horn, otherwise smooth sailing!

 

[geoffn]

Realised why my exhaust is hitting the subframe.

 

[Matt Cup]

Realised why my exhaust is hitting the subframe.

Ooops

Get a polybush in there to replace it.

 

[geoffn]

Which would you recommend ? Thanks.

 

[JamesBryan]

That's a non genuine mount by the look of it.

Replace with this https://renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/parts/engine-gaskets-seals/7700424341/

 

[geoffn]

Thanks for the info !

 

[geoffn]

Just ordered one of these - https://bttmotorsport.co.uk/collect...172-182-btt-polyurethane-centre-exhaust-mount

 

[Matt Cup]

Just ordered one of these - https://bttmotorsport.co.uk/collect...172-182-btt-polyurethane-centre-exhaust-mount

How is your rear exhaust mount holding up?

 

[geoffn]

The rear mount is fine - I have a Powerflex Red insert fitted.

 

[helpimonfire]

I would upload some pics but it seems the forum won't let me.

Now that the rollcage is fully welded in, I've started to put everything back together. Dash bar trimmed and some brackets removed. Started running the pipework for the fire extinguisher too, engine bay nozzles are in the final positions and fixed in, interior nozzle are roughly placed but I need to make some brackets for mounting them. I was going to run the pull cable for it and then fit the battery cutoff but it started raining. Also need to mount the bottle in a position that'll allow for a passenger seat.

Almost smashed the windscreen too but not in the way you'd imagine with the dashbar in and out. I was trying to removed the interior mirror and it wouldn't slide off the mounting tab so I decided to try to twist the mirror off the mount and the whole thing came off, bringing a thin layer of glass with it! Wtf

 

[geoffn]

Cleaned 24 years of grime off of this - drain plug below the scuttle panel.

 

[helpimonfire]

Dash back in, absolutely butchered it as the "full fat" dash in the MK3 has a soft touch covering and a lot more bracing underneath so it doesn't flex at all. Also pulled the old AC rad thingy out of the heater matrix so halved the weight of it. So I think I'll see if I can pick up a base model or cup dash at some point. I was going to start it up today and see what I forgot to plug in but the battery has dropped several cells and only reads 6v now. Couple pics from yesterday's fire extinguisher line install too. Nice and subtle.

 

[helpimonfire]

One item ticked off last night that wasn't on the list and it's an important one.

First start. Wasn't without issues though! First time connecting the battery and there were relays clicking, headlights were on and the dash just kept saying the auto lights were activated and then deactivated. Start button did nothing except make the clicking relays even more angry sounding. There was a squealing from behind the dash and the headlights refused to turn off. So battery disconnected, checked connections under the dash, remembered the rear harness was still unplugged so connected that up again. Same thing, only the fuel pump was doing mad stuff too. Was the ECU fried? Did I forget to disconnect the battery when the cage was being welded? Found the issue...

When taking off lots of brackets from the dash bar, remember to make a new earth point for the ECU 1x M6 bolt and a nut connecting a single ring terminal back to the dash bar... Fired up, well, second attempt anyway. The battery I found was from my old 172 and wasn't man enough to crank the 197. Jump pack connected and it fired right up!