Racing Blue Clio 182 FF

[JamieG95]

Hi everyone! finally getting round to using PH properly..

After driving my 1.2 for 2 years I decided that it was time for a change,
Dark Hedges. by JamieGraham95, on Flickr

Spent a lot of time looking for the right car and eventually came across this 182,
My RB182 Clio! by JamieGraham95, on Flickr

Picked it up totally standard (bar the nasty tinted windows) with only 55k and full service history!
Since getting it I've added a Milltek cat back system and some Dunlop SP Sport Maxx's all round.

Hot Hatches! by JamieGraham95, on Flickr

Was pleasantly suprised to see 183.4bhp on the dyno nearly standard also!
Dyno Run by JamieGraham95, on Flickr

Into the Sun... by JamieGraham95, on Flickr
52CD1188 by JamieGraham95, on Flickr

Have also picked up and refurbed a set of Turini's to be put on to the car when I'm back home again!
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C&C welcome

[JamieG95]

Thanks everyone! Looking forward to getting home again and driving it again! I will indeed keep this updated!

Feirny said:

FF is a Cliosport.net invention, not an official Renault term. Hence why a lot of people get confused or don't know what it is.
FF does indeed mean it's a car with both cup packs.

haha I was totally unaware it was cliosport.net term myself!


Also forgot to add this, Unfortunately a badger decided it was time to cross the road in front of me and left my bumper & lower grille like this:
_MG_4180 by JamieGraham95, on Flickr

Thankfully it missed the fog light and radiator so it's just a matter of sourcing a new grille and hopefully having the bumper welded back together and painted!



Didn't stop me taking photos though!

52CD1204 by JamieGraham95, on Flickr

[JamieG95]

Back home again and finally got round to getting the Turini's on the car, very pleased with them! Also installed Silvervision bulbs all round in true cliosport.net fashion!


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Got some new Glimmerman snow foam after it was recommended to me, I was really impressed with it compared to what I had been using, also got given some Auto Finesse stuff to try!

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IMG_4688[/URL] by JamieGraham95, on Flickr

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And all finished;

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Unfortunately after this when I went to take it a drive I noticed the Aux belt slipping so left it off for a major service and Power steering pump replacement and headed back to London!

[JamieG95]

kayzee said:

Looks fantastic, great colour and pictures... I have a silver one and am very jealous! It looks rather high since getting the Speedlines on though, any lowering plans in the works?

Thanks everyone! Yeah it is a bit high for my liking at the minute but it will have to stay that way for now, have insurance tax and mot due next month! Hopefully will be investing in a set of cooksport springs and an ITG panel filter over the summer!

[JamieG95]

Got the car back from a well needed major service from Charles Hurst recently, had the following work done;
Dephaser Pulley
Timing Belt
Aux Belt
New Power steering pump
New Alternator
Oils
Filters
Feels much nicer to drive with the new steering pump, last one was definitely goosed!
Picked up a few other goodies whilst the work was being done, new ITG Panel filter;


Renault exhaust mounts are useless and sag very quickly with the Milltek on so bought some new mounts and Powerflex universal mounts and made my own!
(New on the left & old on the right)


Car is crying out to be lowered but will look into that eventually as I unfortunately have Tax, Insurance & MOT all due in the next month!

As usual a few photos also...

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NW200 Week 2015-5538-2[/url] by Jamie Graham, on Flickr

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NW200 Week 2015--2[/url] by Jamie Graham, on Flickr

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Renaultsport NI[/url] by Jamie Graham, on Flickr

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Renaultsport NI[/url] by Jamie Graham, on Flickr

And my favourite photo from recently

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Sunset.[/url] by Jamie Graham, on Flickr

[JamieG95]

Been a while since I was last on here!

In that time I've treated the car to an overhaul of the brakes and suspension as they were getting very tired. The front discs were replaced with Brembo Mac HC grooved discs & Mintex 'Fast Road' pads, the rear to Genuine Renault discs and Brembo pads, all fluid changed an re-bled also.

Shortly after having this work done I took part in my first track day around Kirkistown circuit in the car, the car drove excellently and I can't wait to get back again.

After this I realised that the suspension was in need of some TLC also, with one rear shock beginning to leek and a crack appearing in one of the front springs it didn't take long for me to get them replaced. I opted for Eibach 30mm Sportline springs and Renault Cup shocks as I didn't want too harsh a ride but wanted to lower the car slightly.

Also had it's yearly service and gearbox oil changed as well as adding a private plate.

Anyway, some updated photos and a short video of the noise!


N88 JPG - Clio 182[/url] by Jamie Graham, on Flickr


N88 JPG[/url] by Jamie Graham, on Flickr

https://youtu.be/pzwC6WlVwjU

And how it looks today:


RMS BBQ[/url] by Jamie Graham, on Flickr

Next up I hope to get hold of an RS Tuner and apply a 98 Ron map & have the steering wheel retrimmed. Oh, and finally get round to fixing that bumper! For now though It's extremely good fun to drive!

[JamieG95]

Thanks guys!

CallorFold said:

Depending on where you're based - ClioSport.net/Clio197.net are currently doing a group buy/discount with RS Tuning (based in Leeds).

Generally considered the "best in the biz" for Renault Tuning, at least they are on the 197 forum.

I think they needed 10+ people to sign up and pay deposits to qualify for £100 discount off a map (bringing the price down to £200 + VAT if I recall correctly).

I must look into that, thanks for the heads up! Although I'm Northern Ireland based, so a bit of a trek for me!

[JamieG95]

Freegs said:

Beautiful looking Clio. I may be interested if you are considering selling at some stage, especially considering I am contemplating moving to Belfast for work.

Enjoy it!

Thanks! Unfortunately I have no plans of letting go of this one for a long time! If that changes I will post in here though! If you do come to Belfast join our RenaultSport Owners N.I. facebook page, theres a couple of nice ones advertised on there as well as good deals on local servicing.

[JamieG95]

Richair said:

Very nice! Currently looking for a well cared for 182 for the other half and her preference is for a Racing Blue one. Although finding a good one is proving to be difficult as most are run of a shoe-string it seems which is sad Be worth waiting for a good one though, fortunately she's very patient!..

Thanks! I had that same problem hunting for this one, took me a while to find one with low mileage! Dependant on your budget there is 2 nice ones on eBay - one with only 13k on the clock and another with 70k.

[JamieG95]

BlueHave said:

There's a name to muddy the waters. Charles Hurst are the biggest gangsters in the motor trade. Might as well have given your car to the Peaky Blinders to have it serviced.

I know people that learnt the hard way. Left their car in to get it serviced and marked every filter. Nothing was changed that was agreed.

They even made a TV show about them which was absolute car crash.

Edited by BlueHave on Wednesday 4th May 22:57

Personally, I have never had a bad experience with Charles Hurst Renault in Newtownards, the service has always been great, I know what I've requested has been done and done right. The prices have always been reasonable and both the mechanics & service staff are all Renosport enthusiast's which always helps.

I do agree that TV show did not help their PR at all though, it was very much car crash tv haha.

[JamieG95]

fooby said:

Absolutely gorgeous. I want one of these in this colour for my next car I reckon. I know it doesn't matter, but what's it like on fuel?

Thanks! As always, dependant on driving style! Between a mixture of commuting and having some fun on B roads I average around 25/30mpg.