My new ride - Clio 182

[micloi]

After I sold my Accord Type-R I decided to go for something a bit smaller

From today I own a Clio 182

June 2004 Clio 182
34,120 Miles (was 33,610) before I drove it to Midlands all the way from Scotland!

K&N Panel Filter
To be remapped by Jamsport soon

Done just before I bought it:
1. Front part of exhaust repaired
2. Front shock replaced
3. Rear brakes and pads replaced
4. Auxilliary belt and Cambelt replaced

Things needed:
1. Rear exhaust hangers (purchased, to be installed Thursday)
2. Fully synthetic oil (Thursday)
3. Custom mapping (Jamsport)

 

[StevenMc29]

No cup packs?

Looks good though

 

[Curley]

No cup packs but still looking good... its an arcitc

Where in the Mids you from?

 

[micloi]

Chose it without cup packs as I wanted as soft a ride as possible as it is a joint purchase with the girlfriend (and I assumed that it would have been less likely to be tracked )

I am from close to Warwick.

 

[.GAZ.]

Where did u get it from???

 

[micloi]

Aberteen!!!

Bit far but car is very, very clean, inside and out. Not even a scratch and only 4 small chips on the bonnet!

 

[.GAZ.]

FFS.. Hope u got it cheap lol..

 

[micloi]

FFS.. Hope u got it cheap lol..

Not too cheap, not too expensive.
Worth the money and the drive in my opinion (actually met almost halfway so it was not too long of a ride, 4 something hours each way)

 

[Curley]

Ah, not too far from me.

Silvatecs are needed along with new RS badge

 

[Leeshez]

Nice car .

 

[woza]

looks exactly like the one i used to have - you will love every mile

 

[Gez08]

how does it compare performance wise 2 the accord type r?

 

[micloi]

Feels a bit slower than my ATR and the handling is not that sharp but my Accord was highly modified so I suppose it is not a fair comparison really.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/928557.htm

The Clio is smoother to drive, more quiet and well, newer

 

[mattjk]

I had a friend who had an accord Type grampR when I had my 182 I'd say the accord was slightly faster in a straight line but the clio once on some decent springs and had the geometry (sp??) set up etc.. will handle better. (and they look better IMO too )

 

[micloi]

By the way when I press or depress the clutch, somewhere in the middle (just before it bites) there is a vibrating feeling.

Is this common or it might be something wrong with the car (clutch or even an engine mount)?

 

[Phill1978]

rstuning remap is the way forward. i belive you can get sent the tuning box in the post of trip down to RR`d in leeds to get it done

cheers

 

[micloi]

rstuning remap is the way forward. i belive you can get sent the tuning box in the post of trip down to RR`d in leeds to get it done

cheers

So you believe that the Jamsport custom remap (on their rolling road) is inferior? Any proof of this or is it just speculation?

Thanks :approve:

 

[Tigger]

Nice car & welcome to the forum
Bring the tailpipes in when you fit the hangers or you could do us all favour & settle the differences in the far east with those things!

 

[micloi]

Nice car & welcome to the forum
Bring the tailpipes in when you fit the hangers or you could do us all favour & settle the differences in the far east with those things!

Are the tailpipes too far out?

 

[Tigger]

A bit lol

 

[micloi]

A bit lol

How can it be? The exhaust is the original one and not aftermarket

 

[jesus]

Someone's nicked your sport badge.

Nice colour

 

[micloi]

Someone's nicked your sport badge.

Nice colour

Removed that myself, going undercover
Might debadge it completely, will see.

Yep, love the colour, best one in my opinion.
Coming from Black (Accord Type-R) I find this much less prone to collect dust!

 

[sirowley85]

Nice car chappy! Love the colour

 

[jesus]

Removed that myself, going undercover
Might debadge it completely, will see.

Yep, love the colour, best one in my opinion.
Coming from Black (Accord Type-R) I find this much less prone to collect dust!

Ahh good idea, the Clio badge leaves holes though

 

[clio_luke]

nice. i do prefer cup pack's tho.

 

[micloi]

Ahh good idea, the Clio badge leaves holes though

Did not know. Thanks for sharing. Will leave as is then!