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BG 182
- Thread starter Louis
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It's doing it everywhere annoyingly. Wheel sat straight and it goes left. Tested on motorway, straight roads etc and it's the same. I had similar when I had those cambered spacers on the back but you can see how straight the rear is now so it should be fine.
I only scrape on full lock very occasionally but it's only touching on where the lining bulges. I'm quite happy with the height, rear can't really go higher as there's no inbetween. Either that or I stack 2 rubber pads on top of each other.
Can see the rake most in this photo
20180213_171052On some of the hilly wales roads my front did scrape, but to be expected!
leedsboy
ClioSport Club Member
Bean 182 + E70 X5
That's weird, can't be to do with the alignment then? I'm sure Brad will be able to have a poke around and see if he can find anything though.
Yeh, looks spot on in that pic. It's like my car, sometimes I think it sits bang on then most of the time I'm not happy with it, hence the want for them Cooksports haha.
I'm not sure. If I get it rechecked and it's still all spot on then it must be something else. Like I say sliders were all changed and greased up last year and id given them a wiggle recently and seemed like they were free. Front bearings have also been changed alongside wishbone bushes so won't be that.
There's not too much left really that it could be other than alignment
. Haha yeah I get what you mean. As it stands it's the same rear as marks running (adjusters removed) unless he's also running double rubbers 😂
Ill pop over to yours Saturday if you're about? I'll message you
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
Alignment looks bang on! One of the straightest i've seen.
How are your tie rods and ends and rack bushes?
How are your tie rods and ends and rack bushes?
Daniel told me to check my rack bushes so I'll do that on Saturday morning, unless I can do it without axle stands?
Tie rods and tres were changed around 4 months ago
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
Usually get signs of wandering steering if it's rack bushes tbh.
Is the steering nice a tight/precise, just that it's pulling to the left?
Is the steering nice a tight/precise, just that it's pulling to the left?
I think so! I've nothing else to compare it to. Often want someone else to give it a drive to compare to their own car!
Ill get brad to maybe have a look at them. I doubt they've ever been changed in 127,000 miles
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
Doubt mine have in 96,000 either!
They easy to change?
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
Never done them, but from what i've seen i'd say no. Need a ramp ideally otherwise you're lying on your back for ages.
The bolts on the clamp brackets go into a captive nut which likes to spin when loose too.
Well I went over to Bram and it was as simple as the steering wheel just not being perfectly straight when it was tracked up.
Brad readjusted it and it's great now, steering wheel actually points in the direction i want to go
Thought it was about time I gave the car a clean as it was absolutely horrendous after the journey back from Wales.
20180216_160233 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180216_160244 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180216_160250 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180216_160258 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
The sister bought me some Auto finesse stuff for christmas so I gave it a go and I was pretty impressed with the shampoo! Brought up the car really well considering how bad it was. It's still fairly suddy in these photos, but it lathered up loads!
20180218_133538 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_133543 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_133556 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_133606 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_154012 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_154037 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_154110 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_154149 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_154122 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_154050 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
I then spent some time using some Autoglym interior shampoo and vacuuming out all the footwells as it had gotten fairly bad after all the travelling and mucky feet.
20180218_153814 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_153727 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_153805 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_153744 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
I need to finish off my scenic shifter so I can get it fitted then maybe look for a smaller steering wheel as i'm still not a fan of the 'retrimmed' wheel a previous owner did. I coated the car in Poorboys black hole then tried some autofinesse spray wax but by this point it was pitch black so didn't get chance for photos
Brad readjusted it and it's great now, steering wheel actually points in the direction i want to go
Thought it was about time I gave the car a clean as it was absolutely horrendous after the journey back from Wales.
20180216_160233 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180216_160244 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180216_160250 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180216_160258 by Louis Walker, on FlickrThe sister bought me some Auto finesse stuff for christmas so I gave it a go and I was pretty impressed with the shampoo! Brought up the car really well considering how bad it was. It's still fairly suddy in these photos, but it lathered up loads!
20180218_133538 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_133543 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_133556 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_133606 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_154012 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_154037 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_154110 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_154149 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_154122 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_154050 by Louis Walker, on FlickrI then spent some time using some Autoglym interior shampoo and vacuuming out all the footwells as it had gotten fairly bad after all the travelling and mucky feet.
20180218_153814 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_153727 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_153805 by Louis Walker, on Flickr
20180218_153744 by Louis Walker, on FlickrI need to finish off my scenic shifter so I can get it fitted then maybe look for a smaller steering wheel as i'm still not a fan of the 'retrimmed' wheel a previous owner did. I coated the car in Poorboys black hole then tried some autofinesse spray wax but by this point it was pitch black so didn't get chance for photos
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Very tidy. When are you replacing the boat wheel?
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
330 imo
Thanks mate. I'm after a smaller suede wheel really!
But they're cheap when imported (350mm) and look decent!
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
All about the feel my friend. And sometimes bigger isn’t always better.
AAS'D RB 182
Ok bud, no worries. Was just a Oem option,
This looks better and better everytime you post some photos @Louis great stuff.......... reading what you've been using, didn't get this kit did you? :wink:
I used the shampoo and spray wax for the first time yesterday, very pleased with the results also!
As for the steering wheel, I agree with the above, 330mm is an ideal size IMO but if you want black and suede, what about the Sparco one I have as an alternative to the Renault Sport one? The suede actually suits the colour of the seat fabric better than this photo shows;
I used the shampoo and spray wax for the first time yesterday, very pleased with the results also!
As for the steering wheel, I agree with the above, 330mm is an ideal size IMO but if you want black and suede, what about the Sparco one I have as an alternative to the Renault Sport one? The suede actually suits the colour of the seat fabric better than this photo shows;
Haha, it was Yeah! From Halfords I believe when they were trialling the auto finesse stuff? I didn't try the all in one polish but might be decent if the other two are anything to go by.This looks better and better everytime you post some photos @Louis great stuff.......... reading what you've been using, didn't get this kit did you? :wink:
I used the shampoo and spray wax for the first time yesterday, very pleased with the results also!
As for the steering wheel, I agree with the above, 330mm is an ideal size IMO but if you want black and suede, what about the Sparco one I have as an alternative to the Renault Sport one? The suede actually suits the colour of the seat fabric better than this photo shows;
Your interior looks great now Steve! With the PMS shifter it finishes it off nicely to be OEM+, I'd read you had that rattle but hope your elastic band fix stops it
you happy? Sometimes you feel like you should be just because you spent so much money or time doing something but then you're not really if that makes sense haha. What steering wheel is that? 330mm?
Cheers mate! Yes I'm really happy with the interior now, all looks spot on just as I want it :blush: you're right tho, when you really look forward to something getting fitted and then you're not happy, so frustrating! The rattle is a good example of this! But hopefully my little bodge will help the issue. That's my thing, I like the upgrade parts but don't want added noise or to loose any comfort 😂
The steering wheel I got from Demon Tweeks, yes 330mm and black suede. I just think the centre horn push finishes it off, not so keen on the flat middle on the Sabelt personally, looks like something is missing!
I'm the opposite, I really like the flat middle Haha! I might have to compromise and get one with a horn.
You still on a building site?I should have come to yours and you could have done mine as well
I gave the bonnet a going over before I fitted it, but the rest of the car I did way before Christmas. I was going to do it yesterday but got carried away doing the interior then it was too late. It's changed a fair bit since csf
:mask: would have been 11pm before I got in
leedsboy
ClioSport Club Member
Bean 182 + E70 X5
Yep, and they'll be building for at least another year yet as well. So long shiny car!
Bummer, get some ceramic coating on it for protection. We had the same when we moved here, I don't know if the winter mud or summer dust is worse?
dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
As said on WhatsApp. Looks great. You'll 100% regret a 350mm wheel and I'm posting this to requote when you buy and change your mind a week later.
Cheers mate! Appreciate the kind words. Not sure if there's going to be any meets soon? @rv
Thanks again
Yeah I know you're right. Was looking at the oreca turnone ones yesterday
dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
Good choice, I know a guy with a sexy haircut who's got one and he likes looking at it as the car isn't mobile.
If I got one I would change the yellow band. Might lasercut one of those button plates with an engraved fake horn. Similar to this but might even turn a steel one and spray it... Not sure yet. I'm just not a fan of the horns!
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
100% 330mm is the perfect size.
standard wheel gang
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
These brothers know.
I've had 300mm, 320mm, 330mm, 350mm and the standard bus wheel (380mm) so listen to us.
So 330mm yeah?
I've had 300mm, 320mm, 330mm, 350mm and the standard bus wheel (380mm) so listen to us.
So 330mm yeah?
Only if you wash it in the bath for me when it gets dirty x
