Daniels Blue 182.

dann2707 · May 5, 2015

I should not post on here after a few bevvies!

Looks almost RB after a filter on SC

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Gus · May 5, 2015

dann2707 · May 5, 2015

Interesting driving from tonight f**king hell ABS went duhduhduhduhdudhudhdudhdh

Akay · May 6, 2015

'f**king s**t'

Jesus why the hell dont people look! Thats almost exactly how my 182 was written off!

leedsboy · May 6, 2015

I really need to get me a dash cam, so many muppets on my way to and from work.

Have you got yours wired in?

dann2707 · May 6, 2015

leeds2592 said:
I really need to get me a dash cam, so many muppets on my way to and from work.

Have you got yours wired in?

Yeah man! It's wired to the ignition so when you fire the car up it starts recording. Did you find out about if yours is cup spec or not? So confused when you came over haha

Realised it's probably non-cup as it doesn't have the spoiler? but then what about the autotlight thing? So weird!

leedsboy · May 7, 2015

dann2707 said:
Yeah man! It's wired to the ignition so when you fire the car up it starts recording. Did you find out about if yours is cup spec or not? So confused when you came over haha

Realised it's probably non-cup as it doesn't have the spoiler? but then what about the autotlight thing? So weird!

Is there a guide on how to do, cba having it plugged into the cig lighter all the time?

I kind of did, although it was a bit of a fail haha. Breaker bar got delivered, jacked it up and measured the gap and was convinced it was 54mm. Got inside, ready to order the Bilsteins and I realised I'd read the tape measure wrong LOL. Still think it's 54mm but need to double check as I keep doubting myself

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dann2707 · May 7, 2015

leeds2592 said:
Is there a guide on how to do, cba having it plugged into the cig lighter all the time?

I kind of did, although it was a bit of a fail haha. Breaker bar got delivered, jacked it up and measured the gap and was convinced it was 54mm. Got inside, ready to order the Bilsteins and I realised I'd read the tape measure wrong LOL. Still think it's 54mm but need to double check as I keep doubting myself 😧.

Mines wired behind it like tapped into the loom for the cig lighter of ya getz me blud.

Cig lighter is still available

mak2503 · May 7, 2015

You wonder what some people think when they drive. You get some nutters out there.
Out of interest what dashcam do you have and have you mounted it next to the interior mirror?

leedsboy · May 8, 2015

dann2707 said:
Mines wired behind it like tapped into the loom for the cig lighter of ya getz me blud.

Cig lighter is still available

I've no idea what you mean haha. I thought most people wired it into the fusebox but I could just be making that up. Think I'll get the car set up to how I want and then get one. Skint as foooook right now.

dann2707 · May 9, 2015

mak2503 said:
You wonder what some people think when they drive. You get some nutters out there.
Out of interest what dashcam do you have and have you mounted it next to the interior mirror?

It's the mobius action cam and it's mounted directly to the left of the interior mirror yeah :smiley:

leeds2592 said:
I've no idea what you mean haha. I thought most people wired it into the fusebox but I could just be making that up. Think I'll get the car set up to how I want and then get one. Skint as foooook right now.

Mines wired under the cig lighter, you know the little cubby hole thing? Under there so it's hidden away

My headlamps have always annoyed me, mainly because one of them won't adjust and the other adjuster has always been broken so one headlight has always pointed down and the other pointing up so i've never really had the true "xenon experience" so I thought i'd look out for some 172 headlights as I love the black inserts @incy-spider knows my feels

This is what they turned up like. SO FADEDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

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So I sanded them back. I'm going to do the thing that EVERYONE does on here, if you look at some other threads where people have restored their headlights they always say something along the lines of "They're not perfect, but they're much better than before" hahah exactly the same this time

Anyway this was before, grey insert doesn't really go too well I think

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After!

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Car is filthy atm btw, always collects at the bottom of the splitter

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I've just been to tescos just now and thought i'd go in the underground car park for some cliché shots

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Also, on the way home I thought i'd take a detour on some decent back roads. I've done a few other things today but jesus the car feels WAY more responsive.

I added a lot more oil as it was getting low and cleaned the TDC sensor.

The car makes me smile SO MUCH haha just the way it handles it's amazing and so fun, I know I say it a lot on here but I think it's easy to just splooge loads of pics of the car on a website but not actually say about the car and how it's driving. Loving it!

Clio172Powell · May 10, 2015

this is stunning

Mr Plums · May 10, 2015

I much prefer those lights mate, they look loads better imo, the car is really coming along now.

dann2707 · May 16, 2015

Today I gave the car some TLCCCCCCCCCCCCCC!

After changing the gearbox oil a few weeks ago, it started to leak. Well it has always leaked throughout my ownership from the gearbox selector seal. So I bought a kit from @mgd which arrived stupidly quickly, cheers again man.

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I then started fitting it today, it wasn't a pain really. I expected it to be much worse but after watching the youtube video guide it made things really clear. The main bit I struggled with was fitting the new seal and o-rings. As it's a split design it doesn't evenly go into the gearbox, you really have to make sure you're putting equal pressure on it whilst pushing it on. It's a f**king tight fit when it goes in and I was a little worried I was going to snap it and be left without both seals. All sorted though in the end

Just a pic to show the seal you're replacing, you have to cut that fucker off and when I say fucker I genuinely mean an absolute b*****d. It's not just plastic it's metal too

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This is it dropped down ready to be cut

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All on and cleaned

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I then repalced the gearbox oil and engine oil and filter. I also fitted a ramair panel filter the other day as my standard filter was a state. This was only £20 on eBay. Not sure if it's made any difference but it's good to know that the car has been fully serviced now.

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Random wheely shot

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I also tightened my topmounts up or attempted to (PMS solid mounts, still loose though

, think the bearing has gone in them both maybe??) and I slipped with the spanner. I've put a horrible scratch in my wing

Really really annoyed at myself for that.

Mr Plums · May 16, 2015

Pics of scratch?

dann2707 · May 16, 2015

Pics of wife?

I will do sooooon, just getting ready for LEEEEEEEEEEEEEDS

Akay · May 16, 2015

Ive got a mapco kit to fit, thanks for the info. Any tips for pusing the seal in?

Ive just had my pms bearings swapped, 50 quid and pms swapped them for free.

dann2707 · May 17, 2015

Akay said:
Ive got a mapco kit to fit, thanks for the info. Any tips for pusing the seal in?

Ive just had my pms bearings swapped, 50 quid and pms swapped them for free.

Do you mean you didn't pay labour but had to buy the actual bearings? How long did yours last? Next weekend i'll give it a look over but that means removing the camber bolts so i'll have to tipex it properly so it makes it easier to put back together.

In terms of fitting, just one large open ended spanner ontop of the plastic tool you get in the pack and equally put force into it. It's scary though as you're putting a lot of pressure on it. Good luck though, let me know how you get on.

Cleaned the car today so obligatory driveway pics!

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WANT 15" WHEELS

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dann2707 · May 17, 2015

ALSO! I photoshopped mk2 focus RS vents on, what do people think? Seen it done on a few silver clios and I really really like it

Mr Plums · May 17, 2015

Love arctic!

I would say no to the vents mate, what about quick release aero catches?

JoeMarano · May 17, 2015

Vents look gay in black but might look better in blue..

Akay · May 18, 2015

Mine lasted 6 months, and were absolutely buggered! One was completely siezed and the other was loose like yours. I paid 50 quid and delivery to them, they swapped them and returned for that price. Nick recommended hosing the underside down after a drive in salty conditions, but said there is no need for any grease to maintain them.

Thanks for tips on the mapco kit, sounds like fun!

Cub. · May 18, 2015

Lovely car, good work.

Don't f**k it up with vents. Please.

Please don't mention "ventgate" ever again either.

Cub. · May 18, 2015

If you want to cut your bonnet up, Aerocatches be the way forward, like mine;

dann2707 · May 18, 2015

Cub. said:
Lovely car, good work.

Don't f**k it up with vents. Please.

Please don't mention "ventgate" ever again either. :smile:

What is a ventgate?

Looks great with aerocatches though

Cub. · May 18, 2015

dann2707 said:
What is a ventgate?

Looks great with aerocatches though

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_scandals_with_"-gate"_suffix

The wiki page is currently being updated to add "ventgate" to the list iirc. "A scandal where one northerner makes a poor judgement on car modification". X

dann2707 · May 18, 2015

Still f**king leaking isn't it

Akay · May 18, 2015

The selector seal?

Mr Plums · May 18, 2015

I f**king hate leaks, hope you sort it mate.

leedsboy · May 18, 2015

MrTom said:
I f**king hate leaks

Have to say, they aren't my favourite vegetable either...

Mr Plums · May 18, 2015

leeds2592 said:
Have to say, they aren't my favourite vegetable either...

That's a leek, but it was fuunier than seeing my dog die.

dann2707 · May 18, 2015

Well that escalated

Guys it's my birthday next week, do I treat myself to some lovely 15" wheels and decent tyres? Orrrrr some bucket seats, subframes and remove the back seats

Welsh.Dan · May 18, 2015

Get the job lot..... [emoji41]

TRH_Racing · May 18, 2015

dann2707 said:
Well that escalated

Guys it's my birthday next week, do I treat myself to some lovely 15" wheels and decent tyres? Orrrrr some bucket seats, subframes and remove the back seats

daily race car mode like the rest of us .. remove the seats!

dann2707 · May 18, 2015

LiquidYellDan said:
Get the job lot..... [emoji41]

Only if you're paying Dan

Mr Plums · May 18, 2015

Tough call that mate, mmmm I would probably go with wheels and tyres if I had standard 182 alloys, but now id love some nice seats.

Jekyll · May 18, 2015

Wheels and tyres. It'll feel great

dann2707 · May 18, 2015

Which are these alloys please?

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/major-kerbing.773349/

Jekyll · May 18, 2015

What wheels you thinking of getting?

The ones in link are OZ f1's.

dann2707 · May 18, 2015

I really want those

think they'd suit the car to the ground

Daniels Blue 182.

South East - Herts/London

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