Daniels Blue 182.

[leedsboy]

@leeds2592 Has a point. Why have you not done this yet? @dann2707

Its not race car enough yet

I told him a while ago to take them out, it'd look meaner from the front.

I might ask and get someone on here to photoshop them out and if that doesn't convince you Dan, I'm going to come round and smash them so you have no choice haha.

 

[Jimbob 2705]

How you finding the Corbeau's Dan? Really quite tempted by some...

 

[Paul.M]

How you finding the Corbeau's Dan? Really quite tempted by some...

I've got one turning up this week, can't wait to get it in and try it .

 

[Jimbob 2705]

I've got one turning up this week, can't wait to get it in and try it :smiley:.

Let me know how you find it please Paul!

What size did you go for out of interest?

I'm a 32" waist, 5'8", but quite broad so unsure which would be best for me...the standard or the XL

I'm thinking of buying a XL, trying it and see how I get on, if it's too big I'll just use it as the passenger seat - as that'll be the size I'll use incase I have someone bigger in haha

 

[Paul.M]

Let me know how you find it please Paul!

What size did you go for out of interest?

I'm a 32" waist, 5'8", but quite broad so unsure which would be best for me...the standard or the XL

I'm thinking of buying a XL, trying it and see how I get on, if it's too big I'll just use it as the passenger seat - as that'll be the size I'll use incase I have someone bigger in haha

I've gone XL too, I'm 6'5 with wide shoulders but the same waist as you so I'm hoping I don't rattle around too much haha, I'll let you know once I've had a sit in it later, it actually got delivered in between my last message and this reply (Creepy!).

 

[Paul.M]

@Jimbob 2705 Having just tried mine for size I would 100% go for XL, I pretty much fill it around the waist, I'm not sure what size person would actually fit in the standard size!

Sorry for the spam Dan!

 

[dann2707]

Don't worry about the spam at all mate, I like it! Good to see convo flowing and others helping each other

I have the XL version @Jimbob 2705 and i'm waist 30 and 5ft 7 shortyyyyyyyyyyy

But I have harnesses that hug you tight as f**k so it doesn't really matter so much.

 

[Crybert]

One of my favourite 182s on here

 

[Jimbob 2705]

Cheers @dann2707 and @Paul.M, XL version it is for me!

Little concerned with the XL version being a bit small for some of my passengers, but if Dan can get away with it for the size women he takes home I should be alright...

 

[JamesBryan]

You need like a 28in waist to get in the standard size.

 

[LCJK123]

I'm new to the forum and have just made my way thru your whole build. The car looks great. Gutting about the wheel coming off
The seats look great i currently have them in my Driftcar.
The car is kept really clean most of the time. The exhaust is crying out for some Autosol to clean up the Tips, seem like the only little thing letting the car down.
I'm looking forward to continuing to see the cars progress.

 

[Inequality Street]

Don't worry about the spam at all mate, I like it! Good to see convo flowing and others helping each other :smile:

I have the XL version @Jimbob 2705 and i'm waist 30 and 5ft 7 shortyyyyyyyyyyy

But I have harnesses that hug you tight as f**k so it doesn't really matter so much.

5ft 7??! Behave, you're a solid 5ft5 on a good day, in shoes.

 

[dann2707]

I'm new to the forum and have just made my way thru your whole build. The car looks great. Gutting about the wheel coming off 😧
The seats look great i currently have them in my Driftcar.
The car is kept really clean most of the time. The exhaust is crying out for some Autosol to clean up the Tips, seem like the only little thing letting the car down.
I'm looking forward to continuing to see the cars progress.

Thanks for the kind comments mate, got any pics of the drift car?

Post them up in here man!

5ft 7??! Behave, you're a solid 5ft5 on a good day, in shoes.

Haha we measured a month ago and I was an inch taller than you

 

[Jimbob 2705]

Are you on Jon's extra low subframe mounts Dan? If so, how you finding them?

I.e. Can you see over the steering wheel haha

Joking aside compared to standard seats and on Jon's extra low subframes, these must be a massive difference height wise

 

[LCJK123]

Thanks for the kind comments mate, got any pics of the drift car?

Post them up in here man!

Here it is. Sadly it has to go as i need a more practical car that my girlfriend can drive as well. So im currently on the look out for a ff 182.

 

[The Russian.]

Here it is. Sadly it has to go as i need a more practical car that my girlfriend can drive as well. So im currently on the look out for a ff 182.

That looks f**king awesome!

 

[Welsh.Dan]

Agreed... Looks fantastic!! [emoji41]
What a shame you have to sell it!

 

[Chris_Beer]

Ouch about the wheel bolts!

What were they torqued at? Or was it just a do them up any old way?

I personally do mine to 120 nm all round and check them a few times during a week or two after the wheels have been taken off..

Since the new spacers and bolts I've almost been checking them daily!

 

[dann2707]

Just a few pics for now, will do a proper write up later! But these are from the sprint course track day 2 weeks ago.

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Evidence that I do in fact torque my bolts up! haha

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[incy-spider]

Such a nice purposeful looking vehicle you have there steve

 

[fairm010]

Such a nice purposeful looking vehicle you have there steve

You mean Dan? Haha!

 

[fairm010]

Are those jeans sprayed on? 😂

 

[incy-spider]

You mean Dan? Haha!

Steve works better for me [emoji23][emoji23]

 

[dann2707]

Be quiet Henry!

 

[Mr Plums]

Nice to see you back Dan, car looks great dude.

 

[dann2707]

Thanks mate! Saw that you got your car all sorted in the end. Well happy for you buddy

Will update tonight with some pics from the lake district but heres one for now! We sailed to an island in the middle of the lake and had food.

2016-05-09_05-01-27 by dann2707, on Flickr

 

[dann2707]

So as promised, more pics!

I did some overall maintenance, cleaning and fitting side RS-182 decals which I really like as they're so subtle.

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It's bloody close getting into my parents drive though!

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Got my car tracked for a fast road set up before the track day

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Parked up in a ginnel and took a pic cos I liked the way Boris was sitting

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Here are more from the track day including me looking like a gay Ken Block.

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The car handled well all day, came 2nd out of 13 cars so was happy with that! Little video playing around in the rain when it came for 30 mins. Getting the back end out 3 times! woooooo



And finally some more pics of the Lakes, had a fantastic time and took advantage of the roads. I can't stress how well Boris handled on them, I think the tyres have properly scrubbed in since the track day with thecamber being correct now but it just gripped and gripped despite the weather not being that sunny. Took a few snaps

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And thought i'd finish on this because why not

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[Euan94]

Still looks as good as ever

I must have missed it by why is it called Boris??

 

[dann2707]

Still looks as good as ever

I must have missed it by why is it called Boris??

Thanks mate! Surprised you managed to finish that sentence without falling asleep hahaah

And it's because he approves!

Nah, I actually have no idea where it came from!

 

[Euan94]

Thanks mate! Surprised you managed to finish that sentence without falling asleep :wink: hahaah

And it's because he approves!

Nah, I actually have no idea where it came from!

Haha yeah I tend to stay awake better when I've not been drinking all evening.

Fair play, I was expecting some extravagant story

 

[Jekyll]

Boris would approve, as do i and all the rest of CS.

Car/pics look great dude.

 

[fairm010]

Looks great Dan. Didn't know you had Ph1 lights though!

Also, what the F**K is a Ginnel?

 

[debussetti]

Was great to see you and the wheels at Curby! You're driving has improved load and the car felt really sweet!

Oh and I'll take that £20 whenever mate...

 

[dann2707]

Looks great Dan. Didn't know you had Ph1 lights though!

Also, what the F**K is a Ginnel?

It's what the cool kids do you see!

Hahah northern term innit

Was great to see you and the wheels at Curby! You're driving has improved load and the car felt really sweet!

Oh and I'll take that £20 whenever mate... :wink:

You too mate. And thanks! I think a few track days under my belt helped along the way.

Sorry about that man, I will be honest I completely forgot. Could you PM your paypal and i'll fire it through now. Don't have your info anymore as I deleted a load of messages. Cheers bro

 

[dann2707]

Just ordered an eBay half cage

That will be going satin black mmmmm

 

[debussetti]

Yeah buddy! Although points I would make are...
1) If you bought his fitting kit with it, don't use the bolts, they are cheese.
2) Use Etch primer, then primer, then paint.
3) If you're going to keep the trim, bolt up the arches, then put the trim in, then bolt the floors.

Still maintain our Clios are very similar, haha!

 

[JackD]

Have you gone for half or full cage? Bolt or weld in?

Been looking at these myself, can't decide whether to stump up for a safety devices cage or not though!

 

[dann2707]

Yeah buddy! Although points I would make are...
1) If you bought his fitting kit with it, don't use the bolts, they are cheese.
2) Use Etch primer, then primer, then paint.
3) If you're going to keep the trim, bolt up the arches, then put the trim in, then bolt the floors.

Still maintain our Clios are very similar, haha!

I decided against his fitting kit as I'm going to use thicker plates too and the bolts don't look great as you said.

Cheers for the tips though man. Can't wait to do some tinkering with it.

Have you gone for half or full cage? Bolt or weld in?

Been looking at these myself, can't decide whether to stump up for a safety devices cage or not though!

I've gone for the bolt in half cage from the guy who did the group buy on here last year or the year before. Saw debussitis in person and it looks great for the money. Should give me more room on the back floor too as currently the harnesses get in the way on the floor.

 

[Losi_8_boy]

Just read the whole thread mate, spot on and good news on the cage

 

[dann2707]

Just read the whole thread mate, spot on and good news on the cage

Thanks mate!

Me and @leeds2592 fitted new cv boots to our cars this weekend, mine looked like this

20160514_134407 by dann2707, on Flickr

In case it helps anyone in the future, it's really easy if all the bolts are free (@leeds2592 )!

Got to remove the two bolts for the bottom ball joint, remove track rod end, remove disc and hub nut then it simply slides off the splines on the shaft. No need to remove the strut bolts which is ideal for if you have camber bolts and don't want to disturb them.

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We then fitted the stretch/cone type cv boots.

Forgot to mention I also fitted powerflex black series bushes to the wishbones the other day.

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Took pretty much all day with me @Matty1303 and my dad on it due to not having a press to press the new ones in.

We used a combination of freezing the metal inserts, heating the console and a makeshift press using M8 threaded rod and some aluminium plate and a makeshift bearing race using a bit of old exhaust to get it in. Oh and also a hammer.

Random oversaturated image.

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