“It's just a daily” - Renaultsport Clio 182
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frayz said:
Not had a play with them yet as they only went on yesterday. Tyre shop shoved in the usual 32psi all round to get me rolling. I suspect i may drop that a smidge, but over winter i dont really push the car on the PS3s anyway. I'm still revelling in their comfort and lack of noise lol
Whenever I swap from the AD08s back to PS3's it feels like putting on an old pair of comfortable slippers. 
LordHaveMurci said:
Currently running my Cup at 28.5f, 26r but wondered if that was a little too low?
I need to get them ceramic coated first so they have some winter protection, after that i'll have a play. They feel pretty good as is to be honest, its actually quite nice having less grip as it makes the rear more mobile and certainly more playful.trails said:
These things look just right on chunky 15s…nice work as always 
Yeah they deffo look better with a bit more tyre on them. I loved the Speedlines, they look so classic on the mk2 Clio, but they certainly do drive better on a 15" wheel and the increase in tyre profile is welcome. Just back from Alex at AWM after it needing a bit of love after developing an oil leak around the sump again. This was done last back in 2019 when i bought the car back, but after after a bit of head scratching it was decided to give it a whole new sump and gasket etc. Alex also fixed a small coolant leak for me by the thermostat.
Whilst there were there they found quite a lot of wear to the splined drive tube between the gearbox output shaft and the intermediate driveshaft. This must have been causing quite a bit of chatter under the car but i hadn't heard it due to the exhaust note. A new one was fitted and the driveline is nice and tight again. Also found one of my roll centre bearings has play so I've ordered a new pair of those, that has only lasted 18 months of road use so they will now be a full service item regularly i expect.
My last item was to put the OEM cat back in, im officially old now and wanted to shut the car up a bit. A full race PMS is a lovely sound, but can get a bit much day to day. Driving to work this morning i was amazed at how quiet it was inside. It almost felt grown up!
All in, excellent service from Alex and the boys as always. Triggers Broom rides on!!
Whilst there were there they found quite a lot of wear to the splined drive tube between the gearbox output shaft and the intermediate driveshaft. This must have been causing quite a bit of chatter under the car but i hadn't heard it due to the exhaust note. A new one was fitted and the driveline is nice and tight again. Also found one of my roll centre bearings has play so I've ordered a new pair of those, that has only lasted 18 months of road use so they will now be a full service item regularly i expect.
My last item was to put the OEM cat back in, im officially old now and wanted to shut the car up a bit. A full race PMS is a lovely sound, but can get a bit much day to day. Driving to work this morning i was amazed at how quiet it was inside. It almost felt grown up!
All in, excellent service from Alex and the boys as always. Triggers Broom rides on!!
My sump is (Still) leaking. It's back at the garage for them to have another go, but I think I may have to arrange a trip to AWM.
As for the noise, I can sympathise, especially on a daily drive. What you want on a pleasant drive on a summers afternoon is not what you want when it's cold dark and wet.
As for the noise, I can sympathise, especially on a daily drive. What you want on a pleasant drive on a summers afternoon is not what you want when it's cold dark and wet.
When Alex had the car this week he noticed there was some play in my OS bottom ball joint. These are spherical bearings as part of my roll centre kit.
As you all know, my car is my daily driver which covers 250mls+ a week in all seasons and all weathers.
So the exposed bearings really do take a hiding from the life the car lives.
These bearings went in April 2020, so they haven’t done bad considering. They do get a regular cleaning/regressing too, but it’s just not enough to keep them good for any length of time without dust boots. (I’m going to investigate some universal boots for them)
2 new bearings ordered up with super service as always from McGill Motorsport. I had them fitted in about an hour. Super easy to do which was nice.
Just in time for her MOT Monday.
As you all know, my car is my daily driver which covers 250mls+ a week in all seasons and all weathers.
So the exposed bearings really do take a hiding from the life the car lives.
These bearings went in April 2020, so they haven’t done bad considering. They do get a regular cleaning/regressing too, but it’s just not enough to keep them good for any length of time without dust boots. (I’m going to investigate some universal boots for them)
2 new bearings ordered up with super service as always from McGill Motorsport. I had them fitted in about an hour. Super easy to do which was nice.
Just in time for her MOT Monday.
frayz said:
When Alex had the car this week he noticed there was some play in my OS bottom ball joint. These are spherical bearings as part of my roll centre kit.
As you all know, my car is my daily driver which covers 250mls+ a week in all seasons and all weathers.
So the exposed bearings really do take a hiding from the life the car lives.
These bearings went in April 2020, so they haven’t done bad considering. They do get a regular cleaning/regressing too, but it’s just not enough to keep them good for any length of time without dust boots. (I’m going to investigate some universal boots for them)
2 new bearings ordered up with super service as always from McGill Motorsport. I had them fitted in about an hour. Super easy to do which was nice.
Just in time for her MOT Monday.
As you all know, my car is my daily driver which covers 250mls+ a week in all seasons and all weathers.
So the exposed bearings really do take a hiding from the life the car lives.
These bearings went in April 2020, so they haven’t done bad considering. They do get a regular cleaning/regressing too, but it’s just not enough to keep them good for any length of time without dust boots. (I’m going to investigate some universal boots for them)
2 new bearings ordered up with super service as always from McGill Motorsport. I had them fitted in about an hour. Super easy to do which was nice.
Just in time for her MOT Monday.
frayz said:
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.
This brought back memories of my Inferno I had from new. Both cup packs, and recaro seats from the factory. I'd still have it to this day if I hadn't moved abroad. I've got some fine cars now as replacements but I still hanker after another drive in one of those. I drove it from 8 miles to about 80k. Theres some bloke holding on to mine at the moment I believe as a mate tried to buy it from him but he wanted stupid money for the thing.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
tbox gets another year of play time with zero advisories. Quote Mr MOT man “it’s like brand new under there”.
TheJimi said:
If this isn't the best Clio in the country, I'd like to see what is!
Ha, im flattered, thank you. However my 153k mile daily driver is far from the best. There are some really lovely Clios out there if you go looking for them, but she looks tidy for her age. I am constantly worried about rust and corrosion and it could use some paint up front as a freshen up, but other than that. I hope to keep it for as long as i can. It drives as tight as a drum and there still isnt really anything id enjoy half as much at twice the price.
frayz said:
Tobermory said:
My instructor uses a dual control Clio 182 as his teaching car. That tells you everything you need to know about how good these are.
Ha, i learnt to drive in a 306 GTI6 with dual controls. 
)Mind you that sounds like a very cool driving instructor with a 306 GTi
Tobermory said:
I should have clarified, I meant my TRACK instructor, (I learned to drive a long time ago )
Mind you that sounds like a very cool driving instructor with a 306 GTi
Oh ha, that makes more sense. Surprised they have dual controls in a track car though. Yeah my driving instructor would have been around the year 2001 and he has an ice blue GTi6. It was such a cool car. He was ex army and military driving instructor. Basically chain smoked roll ups throught the entire lesson, haha, lovely guy. )Mind you that sounds like a very cool driving instructor with a 306 GTi
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