RENAULT CLIO (X65) RENAULTSPORT 182 16V 2005

Road-legal Clio 182 track car, MOT May 2026

I've owned this four years and it's been my pride and joy. Only done 4 track days since it was converted from a road car in late 2020 - never crashed - not even had so much as an off in it. Handles superbly on track.

Over the last few winters I've given this an extensive under-body restoration - rear beam and fuel tank out, rear section of sills replaced on both sides. O/S/F jacking point completely rebuilt. Search 'Cliosport old crusty' for a detailed log of the restoration with photos.

**Engine mods**

"fatty" Induction kit

MT90 Gearbox oil (better suited for track cars)

Polybushed dog bone and side engine mount

Polybushed exhaust mounts

Cat-back exhaust system x3 silencers for track compliance (easy pass on noise at Thruxton)

**Suspension/brakes**

Braided lines including rear axle, Motul 660 fluid

Drilled and grooved discs, still in great condition

PBS Pro Race front pads Brembo rear pads, lots of life left

Lowering springs

Nankang NS2R tyres all round, good tread remaining

Front foglights replaced with brake cooling ducts and piping

**Interior/exterior**

Rear cage with metal spreader plates on floor

5-point harnesses

"Jon Foz" low seat mounts

As-new BB bucket seats (Bride Lowmax copies)

Custom-made adjustable centre arm rest

Genuine MOMO wheel

All carpets and sound deadening removed. Inside sprayed black, grip tape applied to footwells

Factory cup rear spoiler, Fabia front splitter

Team Heko wind deflectors

Sunstrip

Custom unique Renaultsport vinyls

Powder coated red wheels

**Since 2021 / in the last 3000 miles it's also had**

New Varta battery

New alternator

Reconditioned injectors

New NGK plugs

New HT leads

New lower control arms and ball joints

New Valeo clutch

New slide pins in both rear callipers

Belts and dephaser changed May 2022 with proof (only 1500 miles ago)

Before going to the expense of having the belts changed I did a compression test on the engine to ensure it was healthy - it recorded over 190 PSI on all cylinders (I have photos to prove). Pulls hard, no issues or faults in any gear.

**Supplied with**

Stacks of history and invoices right back to the original bill of sale

Book pack

2x remote keys

Spare 182 road wheel (straight, but needs a refurb and new tyre)

*2x brand new unfitted NS2R tyres*

**Bad points**

ABS light occasionally comes on during a long drive

Radio doesn't get any reception

Paint isn't the best, but no obvious damage or dents

Some interior plastics are sticky - common issue