Recent content by JS182

So, Did Cadwell Park trackday on Saturday!!!! Great fun............................ Until, PAS Failed in dramatic fashion (car decided to jettison all of the fluid, which then caught fire) Can't see exactly what is happening but I think the pipe has failed not the pump itself????? How...

Is that straight forward or a dealer visit??

Any thoughts? Fitted the 64mm bigger bore throttle body (waste of time), engine management light came on and all sorts of issues!!! Refitted original and the car drives fine but will not idle at all, just dies. Unplugged the TB and the idle sits at 1,500 rpm. Does the ECU just need...

Hi, Try the Wheel Specialist, they can remove the wheels from the car, refurb and refit. They do a good job too (I used to supply them with powder coatings) Cheers John

If it was a lunch affair then I could be up for it, perhaps do the Wansford run before hand Paul??

It would appear that someone previously has fitted an incorrect drive shaft to the off side, the ABS Ring is a different diameter to N/S and as a result the ABS kicks in as the car draws to a complete halt. Apparently shafts are no longer available? Anyone have a source or thoughts? Cheers John

Link to photobucket for the kit, she has a 2 litre zetec with single plenum throttle body, sierra running gear weighing around 700 kilos. Sold her and replaced with the Clio...

Love Blyton Park, Sod the camping though, will deffo be on track, passengers welcome (bring spare underwear) john

Well ok two tyre questions!! Are what are currently fitted (205/45/R16) the correct size, they appear to be difficult and expensive to get!!!! I want a fast road / track tyre and from Kit car days would have gone Yoko AD08 or Toyo R1R?? Thoughts?? Worth noting the 182 is NOT a daily driver...

Melton Mowbray, East Midlands

Hi All, Just bought a 2005 Clio Sport 182 in Inferno Orange with half leather interior, believe it to be quite rare? Any suggestions tyres / brakes / upgrades wise welcome, I have bought it as a toy as have come the world of kit cars having just replaced a seven with the 182!!! Looking...