“It's just a daily” - Renaultsport Clio 182
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Massive thanks to Alyn @ AS Performance for the box of goodies that arrived for the Clio today. I’ve been purchasing my performance parts from Alyn for almost 15 years now and his knowledge and customer service is unlike any other I’ve experienced. Over the years I’ve never found anyone to get near on customer service or price. Even throws me in a gift from time to time, this time an Xtreme Clutch T-Shirt & Keyring 😅
Also had a small delivery from Kam Racing, my first purchase from them and also have to say the swiftness of their service has so far been very good.
So I’ve quite a list of parts to fit and I’ve just added the following to that pile:
Brembo HC discs
Performance Friction 097 pads
OEM rear discs
Brembo rear pads
Powerflex black steering rack bushes
Whiteline rear beam bushes
Pure Motorsport 19mm rear ARB
Pure Motorsport carbon shifter.
Looking forward to adding to the old girls freshness
Also had a small delivery from Kam Racing, my first purchase from them and also have to say the swiftness of their service has so far been very good.
So I’ve quite a list of parts to fit and I’ve just added the following to that pile:
Brembo HC discs
Performance Friction 097 pads
OEM rear discs
Brembo rear pads
Powerflex black steering rack bushes
Whiteline rear beam bushes
Pure Motorsport 19mm rear ARB
Pure Motorsport carbon shifter.
Looking forward to adding to the old girls freshness
Cambs_Stuart said:
I've also bought a fair amount of stuff from Alyn back when i had subarus. I didn't think to try him for Renault parts....
Ha, he's mostly known in Subaru circles but lesser known in others. He supplies pretty much everything for all brands. I used to get my Clio stuff from him during my first tenure of the car. Always superb customer service and seems to magically beat everyone elses quotes too. To be honest, such is his level of customer service, even if he was a few quid more expensive, I'd still buy from him.
I've got so much to get on with on mine now, its just finding the time. #fail lol
So I collected WZD from AW Motorworks this evening. I really didn’t fancy swapping gearboxes and doing beam bushes in this weather. So Alex was once again entrusted to take care of proceedings.
Super knowledgable, reliable and friendly. Alex is always a pleasure to deal with and I can highly recommend him to anyone.
I collected WZD this evening after she received the following upgrades.
Whiteline rear beam bushes
Pure Motorsport 19mm Rear Roll Bar
Pure Motorsport shifter
Fully rebuilt Cup gearbox with Quaife ATB diff.
I can’t wait to have proper drive and see how it’s hopefully improved the car.
Super knowledgable, reliable and friendly. Alex is always a pleasure to deal with and I can highly recommend him to anyone.
I collected WZD this evening after she received the following upgrades.
Whiteline rear beam bushes
Pure Motorsport 19mm Rear Roll Bar
Pure Motorsport shifter
Fully rebuilt Cup gearbox with Quaife ATB diff.
I can’t wait to have proper drive and see how it’s hopefully improved the car.
Court_S said:
When are the seats going in? That’s the most important bit! 
Basically as soon as I can get enough free time to do them. I’ve been mid kitchen refit, so all our kitchen stuff has been clogging up my garage and preventing me getting to tools etc. Now the kitchen is done, I hope to get the PPs in soon
frayz said:
Basically as soon as I can get enough free time to do them. I’ve been mid kitchen refit, so all our kitchen stuff has been clogging up my garage and preventing me getting to tools etc.
Now the kitchen is done, I hope to get the PPs in soon
Now the kitchen is done, I hope to get the PPs in soon
Fair enough. Not sure my patience would have lasted! They’re going to look so good in the car.
To be honest, I haven’t had much of a choice as life’s been pretty busy. I put them in the loft so at least they were out of sight.
Seats, shifter and steering wheel should make for quite a focused looking interior I hope and have all the touch points how I think the car should be. 🙂
Seats, shifter and steering wheel should make for quite a focused looking interior I hope and have all the touch points how I think the car should be. 🙂
I’m impressed with the recent mods. Particularly interested to find out your thoughts on the arb, diff and shifter.
Did you manage to source the gearbox ready built with the diff?
I’m still in two minds as to how to proceed with the cup at the moment. At a minimum it needs 2nd to 3rd sorted and It would be the ideal opportunity to have a diff fitted when the box is out.
Did you manage to source the gearbox ready built with the diff?
I’m still in two minds as to how to proceed with the cup at the moment. At a minimum it needs 2nd to 3rd sorted and It would be the ideal opportunity to have a diff fitted when the box is out.
DoubleTime said:
I’m impressed with the recent mods. Particularly interested to find out your thoughts on the arb, diff and shifter.
Did you manage to source the gearbox ready built with the diff?
I’m still in two minds as to how to proceed with the cup at the moment. At a minimum it needs 2nd to 3rd sorted and It would be the ideal opportunity to have a diff fitted when the box is out.
Well my drive home last light was a very gentle one as i still had my OEM gearbox wrapped up in the boot. So cant really comment on the diff/arb just yet. The shifter is very marmite and does transfer some NVH to the cabin. It is very direct to use and more akin to a bolt action rifle in the way it operates. Did you manage to source the gearbox ready built with the diff?
I’m still in two minds as to how to proceed with the cup at the moment. At a minimum it needs 2nd to 3rd sorted and It would be the ideal opportunity to have a diff fitted when the box is out.
The placement of the gearknob imo is much improved and feels very focussed to drive. My one was purchased used and is of the earlier revision which means its quite stiff to operate. The revisions were a looser spherical bearing and a carbon shaft.
I have fitted the carbon shaft on mine but was holding off on the bearing so i could try it out first. However i will probably swap it out as it is quite stiff to operate and its an easy swap to do.
The shifter came used from a lad who was breaking his track car, likewise was the gearbox which had done only a couple of hundred road miles since rebuild with new synchros, bearings and brand new Quaife. It was built by Gears of Southport and i have contacted them to confirm the works carried out etc. This was arguably the most affordable way of doing it, and i will probably now have my original box refreshed to sell on, or leave as is (It was in perfect working order) to keep as a spare.
The shifter looks a little out of place at the mo, but im hoping that it will look more at home with the Recaros and steering wheel fitted soon
First class service from Nick @ Pure Motorsport today. Ordered yesterday pm, arrived this morning.
Also had a headlamp bulb die the other night so decided to upgrade to some new bulbs.
Phillips Xtreme Vision Gen2 bulbs for the dipped beam and matching Phillips Xtreme Ultinon LEDs for the sides.
Couple of before and afters, the original sidelights looked like candles. Haha.
I live in a countryside location so a decent bulb upgrade makes quite a difference for me.
Guess which side is OEM vs the new Phillips. Lol
Also had a headlamp bulb die the other night so decided to upgrade to some new bulbs.
Phillips Xtreme Vision Gen2 bulbs for the dipped beam and matching Phillips Xtreme Ultinon LEDs for the sides.
Couple of before and afters, the original sidelights looked like candles. Haha.
I live in a countryside location so a decent bulb upgrade makes quite a difference for me.
Guess which side is OEM vs the new Phillips. Lol
They’re both doable if a little awkward. The NS one is the easier of the two. Powerbulbs I always find have the best prices.
If you have Xenons like me.
- pull off rubber disc cover.
- unplug the ballast, you have to unplug it as this locks the ballast to the bulb.
- twist the ballast approx 1/8 turn anti clockwise.
- bulbs are held in with the usual pair of spring tabs.
Reinstall the reverse procedure.
If you have Xenons like me.
- pull off rubber disc cover.
- unplug the ballast, you have to unplug it as this locks the ballast to the bulb.
- twist the ballast approx 1/8 turn anti clockwise.
- bulbs are held in with the usual pair of spring tabs.
Reinstall the reverse procedure.
frayz said:
They’re both doable if a little awkward. The NS one is the easier of the two. Powerbulbs I always find have the best prices.
If you have Xenons like me.
- pull off rubber disc cover.
- unplug the ballast, you have to unplug it as this locks the ballast to the bulb.
- twist the ballast approx 1/8 turn anti clockwise.
- bulbs are held in with the usual pair of spring tabs.
Reinstall the reverse procedure.
Not Xenons but it is N/S that's blown, not that it helps much as I'll need to do both unless I fit another Ring bulb which I'm not going too. If you have Xenons like me.
- pull off rubber disc cover.
- unplug the ballast, you have to unplug it as this locks the ballast to the bulb.
- twist the ballast approx 1/8 turn anti clockwise.
- bulbs are held in with the usual pair of spring tabs.
Reinstall the reverse procedure.
Think I'll wait for the rain to stop 1st..!
It’s the easier of the two certainly.
Although thinking about it, mine does have a carbon airbox that I think May be a little sleeker than the OEM item in that area.
The OS has the AC pipework there and it just makes access a bit of a pain.
Agreed, I would be nice if this weather would sort itself out. I’ve loads to be getting on with.
Although thinking about it, mine does have a carbon airbox that I think May be a little sleeker than the OEM item in that area.
The OS has the AC pipework there and it just makes access a bit of a pain.
Agreed, I would be nice if this weather would sort itself out. I’ve loads to be getting on with.
frayz said:
It’s the easier of the two certainly.
Although thinking about it, mine does have a carbon airbox that I think May be a little sleeker than the OEM item in that area.
The OS has the AC pipework there and it just makes access a bit of a pain.
Agreed, I would be nice if this weather would sort itself out. I’ve loads to be getting on with.
No AC on my Cup. Mine has a cylindrical airbox from (I think) a V6 Espace. Although thinking about it, mine does have a carbon airbox that I think May be a little sleeker than the OEM item in that area.
The OS has the AC pipework there and it just makes access a bit of a pain.
Agreed, I would be nice if this weather would sort itself out. I’ve loads to be getting on with.
Would you recommend those Philips LED bulbs, was reading about them this morning & they sound pretty good?
Well seeing as I’ve had them fitted for less than 24 hours, I can’t comment on their robustness. However they say they housings are ceramic and designed to last the lifetime of the car. They’re beautiful quality and a really nice clean white light.
So far I’d say I’m very pleased.
I’ve always used Phillips over Osram and had good experiences with their lighting.
So far I’d say I’m very pleased.
I’ve always used Phillips over Osram and had good experiences with their lighting.
frayz said:
Well seeing as I’ve had them fitted for less than 24 hours, I can’t comment on their robustness. However they say they housings are ceramic and designed to last the lifetime of the car. They’re beautiful quality and a really nice clean white light.
So far I’d say I’m very pleased.
I’ve always used Phillips over Osram and had good experiences with their lighting.
Replaced dip & main beam in my 996 (easy peasy job) with Philips Extreme but made very little difference, perhaps these LED ones would do a better job?So far I’d say I’m very pleased.
I’ve always used Phillips over Osram and had good experiences with their lighting.
Think I'll try some dip beam in the Clio & go from there.
So one of the things I noticed was that my shifter was very stiff to operate and didn’t self centre as per the OEM shifter. This made the drive feel very solid. But the shift always felt a bit vague in location as you was never 100% sure in you location across the gate. It was lovely at low speeds but felt afraid to push on because you lacked confidence in the gear location.
My particular shifter used the earlier revision of bearing with a stiff PTFE liner. So today I dropped the linkage out to swap to the latest revision of steel bearing without liner. It spins very freely and allows the shifter to centre and feel completely free.
Getting up the tower from the underside with some circlip pliers was fun but not as much agro as I first thought.
The downside with the new bearing is I now have the god awful PMS rattle. The shifter buzzes at all different frequencies in all gears.
So now I’m at a quandary as to if I should revert to the PTFE bearing??
My other job for this afternoon was to swap out the steering rack bushes for some Poweflex items. The originals were still pretty much mint even after 120k so was dubious as to if the new ones would feel any different. I’m pressed to say they do appear to have made the way the car changes direction a little sharper
My other job for this afternoon was to swap out the steering rack bushes for some Poweflex items. The originals were still pretty much mint even after 120k so was dubious as to if the new ones would feel any different. I’m pleased to say they do appear to have made the way the car changes direction a little sharper.
My particular shifter used the earlier revision of bearing with a stiff PTFE liner. So today I dropped the linkage out to swap to the latest revision of steel bearing without liner. It spins very freely and allows the shifter to centre and feel completely free.
Getting up the tower from the underside with some circlip pliers was fun but not as much agro as I first thought.
The downside with the new bearing is I now have the god awful PMS rattle. The shifter buzzes at all different frequencies in all gears.
So now I’m at a quandary as to if I should revert to the PTFE bearing??
My other job for this afternoon was to swap out the steering rack bushes for some Poweflex items. The originals were still pretty much mint even after 120k so was dubious as to if the new ones would feel any different. I’m pressed to say they do appear to have made the way the car changes direction a little sharper
My other job for this afternoon was to swap out the steering rack bushes for some Poweflex items. The originals were still pretty much mint even after 120k so was dubious as to if the new ones would feel any different. I’m pleased to say they do appear to have made the way the car changes direction a little sharper.
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