“It's just a daily” - Renaultsport Clio 182

“It's just a daily” - Renaultsport Clio 182

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PhillipM

6,507 posts

188 months

Monday 15th July 2019
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Can confirm, I am a wizard, Harry.

frayz

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2,629 posts

158 months

Monday 15th July 2019
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mr shoddy said:
Could you please share more details of how to clean the grotty seat belts? I'm just thinking about doing mine.
Yeah no problem.

- Unbolt the lower fixing on the front belts, think they're a TX40 bit from memory.
- Twist the steel arm up and inline with the B pillar, it will now come out and you can unhook the belt.
- Pull the belt out all the way and put a heavy duty clamp or similar on the top of the belt to stop the inertia reel pulling it back in, you don't have to do this but does make life a little easier.
- Place a bucket of water/all purpose cleaner on each seat and soak the belts in the cleaner solution for an hour or so.
- Shut the belt in the door so that 90% of it now outside the vehicle, this will be the dirty part anyway.
- Get a friend who doesn't mind getting a little splashed to hold the belt out and hit it with a pressure washer.
- Once clean, they will be soaking wet, so wrap them up in a clean towel or hang them outside the vehicle to dry in the sun.
- Refit biggrin

RM

580 posts

96 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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PhillipM said:
Can confirm, I am a wizard, Harry.
Where can the wizard dogbone mounts be bought?

frayz said:
Another job was to try and eliminate the boot/parcel shelf rattle. (Of which so far so good)
The tailgate rubbers were shot, one was missing and the other was hard as nails. These are still available from Renault and at a cost of less than £5 for a pair, the new soft rubbers mean the tailgate closes with a much less aggressive thud.

Also traced the parcel shelf rattling up and down against it’s mounts and tapping the top of the inner tailgate trim.
I used some soft side Velcro on these panels to cushion the parcel shelf and now it fits snug.
Sorry to bombard you with questions, what is the velcro tape you used? I'm planning a similar refresh before the winter to my 182.


Edited by RM on Tuesday 16th July 09:31

frayz

Original Poster:

2,629 posts

158 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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RM said:
Where can the wizard dogbone mounts be bought?
Drop Phillip a PM, I got mine direct from him. His exhaust mounts are available through Kam Racing.

frayz

Original Poster:

2,629 posts

158 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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RM said:
Sorry to bombard you with questions, what is the velcro tape you used? I'm planning a similar refresh before the winter to my 182.


Edited by RM on Tuesday 16th July 09:31
I had some at home already, but you can buy it in various widths from the likes of eBay or Amazon. Just a thin 20mm wide strip of "loop" (soft fuzzy side) works perfectly. smile

Koolkat969

987 posts

98 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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Very nice work. Please keep the updates coming. I'm learning a lot on things to do to mine. Had mine since last year to use as a daily and haven't been disappointed. 10k miles done in under a year and all belts, dephaser and water pump done in that time. Been reliable also. Bookmarked!



MikeGoodwin

3,320 posts

116 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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Is this the same inferno I remember from Cliosport.net known mainly for having an immaculate exhaust and underbody? Going back a while now. Ive frequented that website for about 12 years.


That R is lovely.

frayz

Original Poster:

2,629 posts

158 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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MikeGoodwin said:
Is this the same inferno I remember from Cliosport.net known mainly for having an immaculate exhaust and underbody? Going back a while now. Ive frequented that website for about 12 years.


That R is lovely.
Could be Mike, not sure.

I purchased it in march 2011 (8k miles), Sold in june 2015 (84k miles)
Just brought it back in June 2019 almost 5 years to the day (112k miles)

Thank you, i do love the R, such an overlooked car. smile

chrismc1977

854 posts

111 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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Very nice OEM+ example, A RS equivalent of my DC2

Really not a fan of the black on orange wheels though. Maybe as a track set- but the original 182 wheel looks so much better IMO

frayz

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2,629 posts

158 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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chrismc1977 said:
Very nice OEM+ example, A RS equivalent of my DC2

Really not a fan of the black on orange wheels though. Maybe as a track set- but the original 182 wheel looks so much better IMO
Cheers Chris, I'm glad you actually used the term OEM+. As OEM+ is exactly where I'm heading with it.

I still have the OEM wheels, however these are the "Cup" Speedlines. I must admit I've always liked the black as i think it works well with orange and provides a nice contrast, but perhaps when they next need a refresh i may be tempted with an anthracite or bright silver finish on them.

Speedline Turinis happen to be one of my all time favourite wheel designs and IMO look absolutely perfect on the little Clio.

frayz

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2,629 posts

158 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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Some great info on the Renaultsport heritage website.

https://web.archive.org/web/20140209023453/http://...

(UK) Only ever 148 Renaultsport Clio 182's in Inferno orange, less than 113 ever made in Inferno orange with both cup packs.
Mine had both the Cup chassis and Cup spoiler/splitter pack.




Edited by frayz on Tuesday 16th July 14:11

chrismc1977

854 posts

111 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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frayz said:
Cheers Chris, I'm glad you actually used the term OEM+. As OEM+ is exactly where I'm heading with it.

I still have the OEM wheels, however these are the "Cup" Speedlines. I must admit I've always liked the black as i think it works well with orange and provides a nice contrast, but perhaps when they next need a refresh i may be tempted with an anthracite or bright silver finish on them.

Speedline Turinis happen to be one of my all time favourite wheel designs and IMO look absolutely perfect on the little Clio.
Much like mine. Very much OEM & a little bit of +. Same as the 182 in that it’s only details that make the difference.

Engine mount inserts, fresh bushes etc etc.

Turinis are indeed a pretty wheel- very similar to the OEM Enkei’s on the Honda actually...

RM

580 posts

96 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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frayz said:
RM said:
Where can the wizard dogbone mounts be bought?
Drop Phillip a PM, I got mine direct from him. His exhaust mounts are available through Kam Racing.
Thanks. The "grams" exhaust mounts? Cool, will give them a go too.

PhillipM

6,507 posts

188 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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Yes, those are the ones, I think Kev still has some in stock.

LordHaveMurci

12,032 posts

168 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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PhillipM said:
Yes, those are the ones, I think Kev still has some in stock.
Bad timing, I gave in & fitted a poly one to mine after replacing rubber ones a few times!

frayz

Original Poster:

2,629 posts

158 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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Dropped the car with Alex at AW Motorworks tonight for a few days. She’s in for a fair bit of love.

Cambelt kit.
Aux belt kit.
Dephaser pulley.
Cam oil seal kit & caps.
Crank bolt.
Water pump & Antifreeze.
Full OEM clutch kit with release bearing
Gearbox oil
Engine oil/filter

All being well she should be back by the end of the week and feeling refreshed. smile

Also means I’ll have to use the R for work for a few days.

Please don’t rain
Please don’t rain
Please don’t rain
biggrin

piers1

826 posts

193 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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MikeGoodwin said:
Is this the same inferno I remember from Cliosport.net known mainly for having an immaculate exhaust and underbody? Going back a while now. Ive frequented that website for about 12 years.


That R is lovely.
I think you may be thinking of the infamous Tavener....

I miss my Monaco 172 following this thread

ilovequo

775 posts

180 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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Beautiful Porsche. Lovely Clio. Good Story. Nice Restoration.
Keep it coming - bought a Trophy last year and in love with it... You’ve inspired me to do some tweaking at it!

trails

3,557 posts

148 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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frayz said:
Dropped the car with Alex at AW Motorworks tonight for a few days. She’s in for a fair bit of love.

Cambelt kit.
Aux belt kit.
Dephaser pulley.
Cam oil seal kit & caps.
Crank bolt.
Water pump & Antifreeze.
Full OEM clutch kit with release bearing
Gearbox oil
Engine oil/filter

All being well she should be back by the end of the week and feeling refreshed. smile

Also means I’ll have to use the R for work for a few days.

Please don’t rain
Please don’t rain
Please don’t rain
biggrin
That’s is where your engine crane has been...oh the irony, it could have been used to do your belts. Life rewards my friend ha biggrin

majorjoy

75 posts

68 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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Congratulations on finally getting your dream car mate...That Cayman R looks special too ;}
I got a 2001 172 last year for weekend Dales fun and the odd trackday - i'd never driven one before but was hooked after the first roundabout of the test drive...Such direct and fun motors - the little buggers will keep up with absolutely anything on a typical uk B road. Mine owes me about 5k for what I paid and the mods that i've had done which is a bargain in my eyes.
I highly recommend fitting a Whiteline rear ARB which eliminates all but very tight/slow corner understeer and the balance when you're on it becomes totally neutral.
All the best with getting yours as you want it, please keep the updates coming...I love these little gems!
Going to get the old lass out tomorrow for a run round my Dales ring to properly give the new PMS shifter a workout as it's been sat for 3 weeks due to work. Here's my Monaco...









Edited by majorjoy on Tuesday 16th July 23:25