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I've been using Castrol React but would welcome any other recommendations for a track/race only brake fluid Also what quantity would I need for a full flush? The system is standard, still with ABS pump, just has 6 pot calipers on the front which I can make an allowance for. Many thanks Andy

I have a trackday at Lydden Hill tomorrow and it looks pretty certain that the afternoon will be very wet. However there is a chance that the morning might have a dry session, or at worst maybe a bit greasy from all today's rain. I have a decent set of part-worn 15" slicks on the car, and will...

This is in my 182 track car. While the engine was out I polished the manifold tracts and did my best to match the ports on the 2 intake sections and head. I also cleaned up the exhaust ports and internal welds on the exhaust manifold. I then fitted a 62mm throttle body, calculating that it gives...

In other threads I've documented the new Gravity exhaust that I fitted. It passed a 100dB static and 92dB drive-by on its first track day, but i know it's pretty near the limit, particularly under load on the drive-by. Second track day the car went really well in the first session, but got...

This seems odd, but when raising the revs in neutral to noise test the exhaust I noticed the ESP light flashing when over 4500rpm, it was more of a flicker than a good solid regular flash. Plugged in the RSTuner which showed a 'vehicle speed sensor fault' in the memory. It makes sense that...

Does anyone have a Gravity cat back exhaust on their 182? What I really want to know is the static dB level with a decat pipe, just to make sure it would pass track day and race limits. My existing exhaust is made up of too many pieces all put together with U clamps, and even with all the...

I would appreciate some advice, as I'm not sure If I have a problem. (Clio 182) After the final session of my last track day I found oil over the front of the engine, and the dipstick lifted so the rubber seal was no longer in place. I thought I had pulled the stick up myself as I had spanners...

My 182 track car has the original 16" wheels over Ceika 6-pot calipers. Good 15" track tyres, in particular Nankang AR-1 are a lot cheaper than 16". So much so I reckon I could quickly recoup the cost of the wheels, particularly if I can get them second hand. I think the overall diameter of...

I'm having a clear out, and have the OEM catalytic converter that we cut out from our 182 when converting to a race car. When I say 'cut out' I do mean literally cut out as shown in the photos! I've seen quite a bit on here and elsewhere about the fortunes that these are now worth. Obviously...

I have a couple of ECM faults I'd like to get rid of. Clio 182. One is A/C pressure. The Air Con kit has been removed, but the pressure sensor plug is just hanging. Is there a resistor that I can use? Secondly, when I removed the fuel vapour canister I kept the purge solenoid plugged in and...

I've just had my RS intake manifold vapour blasted to clean it up. Very pretty as photo below, could swear it has been painted silver. However I'm not really into bling if it doesn't help you go faster. So, matching the ports on your intake tracts makes sense. Or at least making sure the...

As per title, I've seen pictures of this 4 to 2 to 1, and a different 4 to 1 manifold both advertised as '182 manifolds' Can someone clarify please It's stainless and obviously tubular rather than cast, so 3 more questions! Is it worth replacing with anything less that a complete different...

Due to repeated clutch failure (discussed elsewhere) I now have the engine out of the car, and under cover in my excuse for a garage. It's unlikely to see the track until next season. The main upgrade will be the cure for the clutch issue: Sachs clutch from PMS, and a new Gripper 4.53 final...

I recently decided to take the engine out of the 182 to properly examine the clutch (all covered in my clutch damage thread), and looking at engine crane hire prices it made sense to buy one, as I'll want to take my time cleaning the engine etc. I got an SGS 1 Tonne crane and engine leveller...

I have a Clio 182 track/race car, still with the OEM 16" wheels and using 205 16 45 tyres I've had decent laptimes on the old Federal RSR-R tyres. I've had not so good laptimes and shocking wet performance on the Yoko Advan NeovaAD08RS (probably the worst performance track tyre I've ever used)...

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the climate control unit, in particular the outputs to the heater mixer flap motor, and the air distribution flap motor. Looks like the controller has failed, and being a track only car I don't need the climate control, and the aircon has been deleted...

Could loose engine/gearbox mounts cause the damage to the clutch cover plate as shown in the photos?

Does anyone have PMS engine/gearbox mounts on a 182. They say it is a complete set: engine suspended mount, gearbox suspended mount and gearbox lower rear mount/dogbone. However there doesn't appear to be a replacement for this mount on the lower front of the gearbox, photo taken from nearside...

Could running without the little single wire control/battery light connector damage an alternator? Alternatively (no pun intended) Could being covered in power steering fluid damage an alternator? In a non road legal track car with no AC, radio etc and only using lights in a wet race for 15-20...

Is there a guide on the forum, or does anyone have any tips for the simplest way of fitting camber shims to the rear stub axle? Many thanks

A question often asked and answered on here I'm sure, but my thread search didn't come up with much. For a circuit race car I'm pretty sure the answer is plated, and Gripper seems to be the most popular for Clios, but I would be really interested in opinions from those of you with race and...

I'm looking for a simple (cheap) way to fit a fuel sample point on a 182 with OEM fuel rail. It looks to me like the plastic rail is already made to have a fuel pressure regulator and return line fitted. Would it be possible to blank-off the regulator 'socket' and fit the dry-break coupling to...

I have a very strange issue when operating the drivers electric window switch UP: the wipers start working weakly, the window hardly moves, there are squeaky noises from the relays or control box over by the passenger footwell, and the immobiliser light starts flashing rapidly. As soon as I...

Can anyone tell me where I can tap into the vehicle speed and rpm signals? I have a Cartek gear indicator to fit. Alternatively I can buy a Canbus adaptor lead, but as that costs over £100 I'd rather wire it in directly, but just in case that's not feasible can anyone confirm that the 182 has...

As per title can anyone tell me the factory ride height, wheel centre to arch, front and rear on a 182 (with factory suspension) I would also welcome thoughts and experience on optimum ride height to aim for when upgrading to coilovers, purely for circuit racing., Andy Many thanks

Being an idiot I removed the OEM wheel and didn't mark the position of the rotating switch. Needless to say the ESP now throws up a fault, and if you push on in a straight line the car thinks you're trying to turn and activates the ESP! It is a Valeo steering assembly. The workshop manual says...

Are there any ready made kits available for replacing the fog lights on a 182 with brake cooling ducts? Or Could anyone who has created their own modification advise on how they went about it. Many thanks Andy

Does the Clio 182 OEM ECU run CanBus ? I want to connect Cartek gear indicator and the easiest way is with a canbus adaptor plugged into the OBD port. If the answer is no then I need to tap into the road speed and engine speed signals, so any help with that would be appreciated. Many thanks...

I recently bought a 128,000 mile 182 Cup to convert to track and ultimately race car. Took it to Lydden Hill for a trackday without doing anything at all to it, and found it excellent fun. I've raced a 400+bhp Impreza for 6 years so was a little concerned I might find the Clio a bit...

Hi All, Having crashed my Impreza when racing at Brands Hatch on Easter Monday I am now the proud owner of a Clio 182 Cup, which I hope to gradually convert into a Tin Top race car. My first impressions are what a great fun car......and I've only had positive comments about the car from...