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Jekyll's RB182 Progress Thread
- Thread starter Jekyll
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George@RTR_Parts
ClioSport Trader
need BRAKES? PM me
No worries Mark, always happy to help mate. Keep up the good work, great attention to detail on this, and it shows ?
Jamess182
ClioSport Club Member
Awesome update!!
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Without cat
You may be right..... check below!
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Yes mate and this is all between gym, training for a half marathon, friends/family time, flat looking/purchasing and work. Even the bike riding has taken a small back seat.
Trophy and Yozza are ?
This decatted dooesnt sound too far off a yozza, just not as raspy.
I know. Still not finished but im not spending that much money on it, remember?! ??
Yes i plan too Scott. Will have to come straight from work i think. I see you are too. Be good to catch up ?
I think next one is a EDC as i do like them, but thats not for a while. And thats only a thought.
Cheers Tom.
Yeah i had seen it done before and i thought, i got nothing to lose. Wanted to give it a go as a achievement too, which worked.
Thanks Rob ?
Cheers mate. I only add a few project shots on the IG, but more detailed on here.
Does take its time though!
Cheers G!
As always, thanks for all your help.
Yes Gareth. But i'll be honest, i know a friendly MOT guy so its not that much of an issue. At least i now have the option to flick between the 2 should i want too.
Thanks mate.
Haha, i wish i could. It was being worked on (not by me) and was only in for a few days. I should of got some pics when i took that pic but i didnt for some reason. It was proper cool too. Widerned arches, a drop and revolutions ?
Old skool cool Ian ?
Cheers Steve. I think the write up took me almost as long as the work!
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Changed my mind and have become a chav, again! Decided that i want a bit more noise for a while!
Got Will at work to drive it while i recorded and yes that is the crazy work dog chasing the RB! Happens all the time!
Got Will at work to drive it while i recorded and yes that is the crazy work dog chasing the RB! Happens all the time!
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Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Thanks Dan.
Yours is not far off once your painted bits are on ?
Yours is not far off once your painted bits are on ?
RB Clio 182
? you haven’t seen the state of the paintwork on the outside of the Car!! Yours sounds brilliant with the decat on!
leedsboy
ClioSport Club Member
Bean 182 + E70 X5
Lots going on lately, nice to see.
Two quick questions. Where'd you get the brass inserts from for the gear linkage thingy?
And I noticed you don't have the springs in on the manifold to cat joint. Have you had any problems as I'm constantly trying to fight a losing battle trying to get that joint sealed. Have you got the gasket in still?
Two quick questions. Where'd you get the brass inserts from for the gear linkage thingy?
And I noticed you don't have the springs in on the manifold to cat joint. Have you had any problems as I'm constantly trying to fight a losing battle trying to get that joint sealed. Have you got the gasket in still?
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Oh yeah for sure.
I spoke to @Yanoo who does the brass bushes. Was £9 delivered and does feel tighter. Not a lot of money and I wasn't to sure how old the old ones were.
As for the cat bolts, I've never had a fitting kit on this. And I'll be honest I've never had an issue. I see people all the time saying get a genuine cat fitting kit but I've not experience issues yet.
I did think about getting one recently but forgot and just fitted the exhaust. I spoke to @Louis about epc ones and he didn't recommend them. I still have the gasket in place and have just not and bolted it.
@leeds2592
I spoke to @Yanoo who does the brass bushes. Was £9 delivered and does feel tighter. Not a lot of money and I wasn't to sure how old the old ones were.
As for the cat bolts, I've never had a fitting kit on this. And I'll be honest I've never had an issue. I see people all the time saying get a genuine cat fitting kit but I've not experience issues yet.
I did think about getting one recently but forgot and just fitted the exhaust. I spoke to @Louis about epc ones and he didn't recommend them. I still have the gasket in place and have just not and bolted it.
@leeds2592
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Not done a great deal apart from take a few (many) pics! Did a service so the maintenance is still being well kept.
Heres a few shots ive taken:
Bought a new powerflex mount for the ktec exhaust hanger as the standard one was a bit perished and made the system sag a tad.
My sabelt writing on the steering wheel had chipped. I decided to remove it all so i could repaint it all in one colour rather than trying to touch it up. I have bought some Tamiya yellow model paint to paint the lettering but haven't got round to doing that yet.
I dont like the look really but its better than half painted lettering. Steering wheel is looking really tired now so a retrim needs to happen really. Unfortunately snappy cant seem to get the blue alcantara so i think i'll speak to royal steering wheels about it but that can wait as its not a priority at the moment.
Got a few shots of the RB after work in the sunset:
Love this one:
And then a few more after it was cleaned one weekend:
My handbrake just wasn't working so i got it on the ramps to investigate and it turned out to be a knackered drivers rear caliper. It was moving as it should, but wasnt appling the brake so the wheel would just turn. I had a spare caliper at work but for months i though it was a passenger rear. I nearly even threw it away a few weeks ago as it was just sitting under my toolbox and i couldnt be bothered to sell it. Turned out it was a drivers rear! Happy days! So i swapped it over, re-bled the brakes and now its all good and working.
Worn caliper removed
Replacement caliper fitted
MOT was due to run out so i booked it in and it passed with a clean sheet ?
Then i did a engine and gearbox oil change:
Got my trusty gearbox oil filler tool: Garden hose on a funnel!
I also gave the brakes a top up of paint. Will get some thinners on the paint that went on the pads at a later date.
Quick snap of mine and a guy at works recently resprayed megane. The R26 looks so good!
Service was done and the car has now just ticked over 128k.
All done.
Then i gave it a clean and took a few snaps:
And my fave one:
Then after work one night this week i fitted my decat, again! Yes it is more droney, but my cat sags too much and scrapes, which was annoying. Plus it was tight between the heatshield and the gear selector so fitting the decat has given me more room. Lambda fitted to the heatshield so its out of the way. I will change the exhaust clamps too for some proper ones, but i haven't ordered them yet.
And a quick pic after it was fitted
Thats all for now, but am planning to do some paintwork soon. This is due to the new paint i had done being a slightly darker shade to the doors. It was a colour match but my guess is because its new paint against 14 year old paint. Hopefully it'll be ready for CSF!
Heres a few shots ive taken:
Bought a new powerflex mount for the ktec exhaust hanger as the standard one was a bit perished and made the system sag a tad.
My sabelt writing on the steering wheel had chipped. I decided to remove it all so i could repaint it all in one colour rather than trying to touch it up. I have bought some Tamiya yellow model paint to paint the lettering but haven't got round to doing that yet.
I dont like the look really but its better than half painted lettering. Steering wheel is looking really tired now so a retrim needs to happen really. Unfortunately snappy cant seem to get the blue alcantara so i think i'll speak to royal steering wheels about it but that can wait as its not a priority at the moment.
Got a few shots of the RB after work in the sunset:
Love this one:
And then a few more after it was cleaned one weekend:
My handbrake just wasn't working so i got it on the ramps to investigate and it turned out to be a knackered drivers rear caliper. It was moving as it should, but wasnt appling the brake so the wheel would just turn. I had a spare caliper at work but for months i though it was a passenger rear. I nearly even threw it away a few weeks ago as it was just sitting under my toolbox and i couldnt be bothered to sell it. Turned out it was a drivers rear! Happy days! So i swapped it over, re-bled the brakes and now its all good and working.
Worn caliper removed
Replacement caliper fitted
MOT was due to run out so i booked it in and it passed with a clean sheet ?
Then i did a engine and gearbox oil change:
Got my trusty gearbox oil filler tool: Garden hose on a funnel!
I also gave the brakes a top up of paint. Will get some thinners on the paint that went on the pads at a later date.
Quick snap of mine and a guy at works recently resprayed megane. The R26 looks so good!
Service was done and the car has now just ticked over 128k.
All done.
Then i gave it a clean and took a few snaps:
And my fave one:
Then after work one night this week i fitted my decat, again! Yes it is more droney, but my cat sags too much and scrapes, which was annoying. Plus it was tight between the heatshield and the gear selector so fitting the decat has given me more room. Lambda fitted to the heatshield so its out of the way. I will change the exhaust clamps too for some proper ones, but i haven't ordered them yet.
And a quick pic after it was fitted
Thats all for now, but am planning to do some paintwork soon. This is due to the new paint i had done being a slightly darker shade to the doors. It was a colour match but my guess is because its new paint against 14 year old paint. Hopefully it'll be ready for CSF!
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Clio 182
Always looks spot on. Love white alloys.
You say you gave it a service, as you're already keeping on top of the maintenance, what did you do?
You say you gave it a service, as you're already keeping on top of the maintenance, what did you do?
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Thanks bud.
What I meant was, I gave it a oil service of engine oil and filter and new gearbox oil. All fluids checked and all is good so no need to change anything else really.
Plugs and other bits was changed on the last service 6 or so months ago.
What I meant was, I gave it a oil service of engine oil and filter and new gearbox oil. All fluids checked and all is good so no need to change anything else really.
Plugs and other bits was changed on the last service 6 or so months ago.
Clio 182
Ah, get you now. That lot was the service, thought you were doing something extra.
I do all my oils, fluids, pads and plugs etc myself. Only had the Clio a little over a year and it's quite handy to know what to let a garage do. I suppose I should give it to a professional to give it the once over underneath.
I do all my oils, fluids, pads and plugs etc myself. Only had the Clio a little over a year and it's quite handy to know what to let a garage do. I suppose I should give it to a professional to give it the once over underneath.
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Same bud.
I try and do as much as I can myself, or at least give it a go. Don't like handing my car over to a garage really. Always sceptical they make up a issue, don't treat the car with respect and charge over the odds for the work.
Obviously I will take it there for things I can't do or isn't worth my time in doing them, but for most things, I'll try and do myself. Im no mechanic, so not only do you save money, but it's always a learning curve and you can take your time and also clean bits as you go.
I try and do as much as I can myself, or at least give it a go. Don't like handing my car over to a garage really. Always sceptical they make up a issue, don't treat the car with respect and charge over the odds for the work.
Obviously I will take it there for things I can't do or isn't worth my time in doing them, but for most things, I'll try and do myself. Im no mechanic, so not only do you save money, but it's always a learning curve and you can take your time and also clean bits as you go.
MrBlonde
ClioSport Club Member
Good Job mate,pretty much the same as what ive been doing to mine,i painted the calipers and did a brake fluid flush.Along with oil and filter change,also a rebuild on the rear calipers.Need to sort that little road trip soon mate while were getting this great weather!?
That sounds like a nice idea actually.
The way these go black anyway you may aswell just buy my sparco with white engraved logo and black tip
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
I know you was on about various colours Steve! It was you that inspired me to give mine a touch up!
I know mate. I'm guessing it be after CSF now as I plan to start stripping it this week. We are away in Portugal end of Sept so maybe we can aim for being of Sept or beginning of August?
I say different up close, as I always do!
Very nice as always Mark, the usual attention to detail I expect
I'm going to go against the grain however and say I prefer the Sabelt engraving with no paint, as it is right now - just seems to match the interior better somehow!
I don't know Steve. It just looks a bit.... unfinished? Maybe because I've always known them as having yellow paint. Don't get me wrong, the steering wheel is well work and in dire need of getting retrimmed.... but I feel the need for yellow.
What fetlling are you referring to Paul?
White or blue would be the only colours I'd contemplate, but I think on sold on redoing it yellow again.
That sounds like a nice idea actually.
The way these go black anyway you may aswell just buy my sparco with white engraved logo and black tip
Haha, has it been the bath? That could sway me...
MrBlonde
ClioSport Club Member
Yeah mate no worries,we go away on the 19th of Aug for 2 weeks,so anytime apart from then.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Real nice.
Think I prefer the wheel without the yellow
Think I prefer the wheel without the yellow
Give me a shout.
R29TJR
ClioSport Club Member
2005 RB 182 Cup
+1 if you don't mind!
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
For ages, ive had some stickers made from @LeeRS as i wanted to do a Renault sport plate, but in 3/4 size so i can swap when i take pics.
I got a standard plate and cut it down to size, then added a white strip and cut it to size, then place the renault sport on top. I had bought the genuine plate a while back but didnt like how flimsy it felt so i wanted to make my own set. Not perfect, but pretty happy with them.
Then on sunday i met up with a@Ricardos @Sah and @.Joe for a catchup and pics and ice cream. Perfect excuse to try out my new plates:
More pics here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/58003155@N07/albums/72157669500425417
Then after work this week, the stripping has started for preparation for new paint. This was the first night.
All came apart easy and as it should apart from 1 bolt under the drivers wing which was rusted. Belt sander sorted that out.
Then i got arty with the parked up/ stripped pics:
2nd night. More was stripped. Al rubbers and door cars removed, handles, wing mirrors, speakers, boot lock and wiper motor. Unfortunately, i bent/crimped the passenger side door rubber upon removal. It may be salvageable but i'll enquire about a new one. The rear wiper decided that it didnt want to be removed. Im toying with doing a wiper delete and fitting a wiper blank as it doesnt really get used but i may just buy a new arm and remove the stripped cog. Will ponder on it. Lastly, i just caught my wing mirror plug when i was winding up the window. It will plug into the loom but i will buy a 2nd hand one and solder the wires together if i can. Other than that, all went smooth.
I will keep posting regular updates ?
I got a standard plate and cut it down to size, then added a white strip and cut it to size, then place the renault sport on top. I had bought the genuine plate a while back but didnt like how flimsy it felt so i wanted to make my own set. Not perfect, but pretty happy with them.
Then on sunday i met up with a@Ricardos @Sah and @.Joe for a catchup and pics and ice cream. Perfect excuse to try out my new plates:
More pics here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/58003155@N07/albums/72157669500425417
Then after work this week, the stripping has started for preparation for new paint. This was the first night.
All came apart easy and as it should apart from 1 bolt under the drivers wing which was rusted. Belt sander sorted that out.
Then i got arty with the parked up/ stripped pics:
2nd night. More was stripped. Al rubbers and door cars removed, handles, wing mirrors, speakers, boot lock and wiper motor. Unfortunately, i bent/crimped the passenger side door rubber upon removal. It may be salvageable but i'll enquire about a new one. The rear wiper decided that it didnt want to be removed. Im toying with doing a wiper delete and fitting a wiper blank as it doesnt really get used but i may just buy a new arm and remove the stripped cog. Will ponder on it. Lastly, i just caught my wing mirror plug when i was winding up the window. It will plug into the loom but i will buy a 2nd hand one and solder the wires together if i can. Other than that, all went smooth.
I will keep posting regular updates ?
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Pretty much tom.
All outside panels. Not bothered about door shuts as it's all clean in there.
Doors, bonnet and boot will be removed. Rear bumper is good as it was painted the other month. Not painting the roof and some things I'll just polish up, such as the rain drips.
All outside panels. Not bothered about door shuts as it's all clean in there.
Doors, bonnet and boot will be removed. Rear bumper is good as it was painted the other month. Not painting the roof and some things I'll just polish up, such as the rain drips.
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Thanks mate. Should be good when done!
Thanks mate. Not bad for home made and I really like the 3/4 size. I did use sappy water but there are some air bubbles still but it's ok unless really up close.
You know what, it's decent body work for it's age and mileage (128k) but I have the facilities to do so at work and went halves on the products with a chap at work (apart from colour) so although I could have got away with it, I've taken the plunge to do it complete.
If the new paint matches the old one I probably would have given the work a miss but it's darker than the doors, presumably because new vs old paint so for me it looks incorrect. In photos it probably doesn't show but I know it's not right.
Time is the biggest factor now but will dedicate some time to it and the other guys at work will do all the main prep and paint for me.
