Yep…you heard the story about the 182 vs the 197 on 5th gear didn't you....?
182s are faster
Watched all the videos before I bought the Clio Raider. The 5th gear different doesn’t seem as much as my arse Dyno.
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Clio Big Steve's RB Clio 182 Cup Restoration
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Watched all the videos before I bought the Clio Raider. The 5th gear different doesn’t seem as much as my arse Dyno.
As in the program (5th gear) shows the 197 as faster but it was in fact slower than the 182 it was racing. They left the script in the boot of the 182 that showed it (the 197) winning before it had even been timed, When it aired on TV it was as per the script.
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Hmmm, interesting as I’ve still got the Script from when my Raider was on 5th Gear vs. The Twingo 133, that script also suggested that my 5 was faster than the Twingo… but how would they know until they filmed them and compared the time during post production..?
When I rebuilt this car, I fitted a pair of brand new JR Driveshafts off eBay.. There’s a LOT of mixed feedback on these Drive Shifts, both positive and negative.
Well my feedback is… not good…
Only after a few months of driving the car, the inner CV Gaiter has split and disgorged it’s contents of thick axle grease all over the drivers side of the engine bay
The CV boot just seems to have split, and it didn’t come into contact with any lugs on the engine block, as I cut them down when I fitted the shaft.. I can only echo the feedback that the CV joints on these Driveshafts aren’t up to the job..
So knowing full well I had an MOT coming up, I pulled my finger out over the weekend and whipped the old Driveshaft out, and replaced it with a new shaft I bought from the chaps at AUTODOC.
SNR are the OEM manufacturers for Wheel Bearings on Renaults, so I took a chance on the Driveshaft being the same… sure enough it fits like a dream, and has the same small inner CV Boot as fitted on the Factory Driveshafts!!!
Took a few pictures for all you TurboRenault chaps to see:
Together with the part number from AUTODOC:
Currently, the shaft is priced at a VERY REASONABLE £92.89
You can even read my review of the Driveshaft on Autodoc!!
Took the car for an MOT today… and she Sailed Thru!!
Well my feedback is… not good…
Only after a few months of driving the car, the inner CV Gaiter has split and disgorged it’s contents of thick axle grease all over the drivers side of the engine bay
The CV boot just seems to have split, and it didn’t come into contact with any lugs on the engine block, as I cut them down when I fitted the shaft.. I can only echo the feedback that the CV joints on these Driveshafts aren’t up to the job..
So knowing full well I had an MOT coming up, I pulled my finger out over the weekend and whipped the old Driveshaft out, and replaced it with a new shaft I bought from the chaps at AUTODOC.
SNR are the OEM manufacturers for Wheel Bearings on Renaults, so I took a chance on the Driveshaft being the same… sure enough it fits like a dream, and has the same small inner CV Boot as fitted on the Factory Driveshafts!!!
Took a few pictures for all you TurboRenault chaps to see:
Together with the part number from AUTODOC:
Currently, the shaft is priced at a VERY REASONABLE £92.89
You can even read my review of the Driveshaft on Autodoc!!
Took the car for an MOT today… and she Sailed Thru!!
Yeah could do… but you know I don’t think I’d put it back on now, the SNR shaft just looks the better item. Thicker too to handle that throbbing 182bhp..!
Just had an reminder pop up, that 3 years ago today (26th July 2018 ) I won this car on the eBay auction! 
The weekend just passed; I took it down to a ClioSport meet Caffiene & Machine and spent the morning chatting with my old mukka (And tame Ewok) @Adey.
Was a proper nice day out, and thoroughly enjoyed the day and drive there & back!
Stopped off in Leamington Spa for a Breakfast
and got the moody “empty car park” shot
Then had a great time at the event:
Before driving home, and wondering how on earth this car can drive so well and be so much fun, whilst returning this MPG at Motorway+
speeds:
What a winning little car!!
The weekend just passed; I took it down to a ClioSport meet Caffiene & Machine and spent the morning chatting with my old mukka (And tame Ewok) @Adey.
Was a proper nice day out, and thoroughly enjoyed the day and drive there & back!
Stopped off in Leamington Spa for a Breakfast
and got the moody “empty car park” shotThen had a great time at the event:
Before driving home, and wondering how on earth this car can drive so well and be so much fun, whilst returning this MPG at Motorway+
speeds:What a winning little car!!
hope you don’t mind me asking where you got the cup badges fromNice day for it today, so gave me the chance to give my reproduction B-Pillar badges a quick spray in the sun
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The it was a case of marking out where I wanted them, and boshing them on:
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Chuffed to bits at the finished results!
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Thanks for taking a swing by my thread!
No problem mate, did a Google and found a guy on Facebook that made some, messaged him and he had a few left, bought a pair off him.
Remember who?No problem mate, did a Google and found a guy on Facebook that made some, messaged him and he had a few left, bought a pair off him.
You’re already on it..
Clio 182 'Cup' b-pillar badge
Hi guys, I'm trying to source a couple of 'Cup' badges that would have originally lived on the b-pillars of my 182 Cup. See photo for what I mean.. Not having much luck finding anything online, so was hoping one of you may know the best place to look? I've not tried calling a Renault...
cliosport.net
I’m fan of Apple CarPlay and use it in all my cars, (typically straight off the iPhone), but was struggling with my Clio 182 and a Pioneer head unit that was most definitely a halfway house….
Looking around I found some single DIN head units were available, but they were either large motorised or stationary screens that covered some of the buttons on the centre console, and we’re either flippin or bl**dy expensive!!!
What I needed, was a Single DIN Apple CarPlay screen…??
Well after a bit of head scratching, I’ve achieve this:
Thought I would share this little guide, if anyone else wanted a go..?
I found this Single DIN head-unit available from AudioTechDirect:
And it appeared to be everything I wanted… for a reasonable-ish £200?
When it arrived, I offered it up, and saw that the display was larger than the regular Single DIN, so it would not fit into the existing hole:
The unit actually comes with 2 mounting positions, and you could mount it like this, but I wanted it to be a little more seamless, so wondered how I could push it further back, into the dash?
Knowing that fitting it would involve some cutting, I ordered a used hazzard switch panel from eBay for £6, off a breaker, so I can always revert back to OE.
I then scribed a line on the used hazard panel, using the top of the Head-Unit as a guide:
I then lined up a metal rule as a straight edge, and some blue roll to stop the face of the hazard panel from getting marked, and held the lot in a vice:
I then used a vibrating Multi-Tool cutter with a wide blade, to cut off the bit of the hazard panel I wanted:
The first cut was actually great, and came out nice and straight, but I then needed to gently cut back the rest of the material at 90 degrees to the original cut, to end up with something like this:
I then needed to cut the hazard button as well:
So the assembly now looked like this:
Now the hazard panel and switch was cut, I could mount the cage into the dashboard. But I realised that the cage was a little taller than the OE DIN size, so I needed to give it a little shave with the Multi-Tool:
As you can see, I also removed the bottom piece of trim from the centre console as well.
It then slipped in a treat:
Using an Audioleads adapter, I also managed to get the steering wheel remote control to work, so I could turn the volume up & down:
So having had the unit in the car for a couple of days, I’ve got some feedback I’d like to share with you all to give you the inside track:
PRO’s
CON’s
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Looking around I found some single DIN head units were available, but they were either large motorised or stationary screens that covered some of the buttons on the centre console, and we’re either flippin or bl**dy expensive!!!
What I needed, was a Single DIN Apple CarPlay screen…??
Well after a bit of head scratching, I’ve achieve this:Thought I would share this little guide, if anyone else wanted a go..?
I found this Single DIN head-unit available from AudioTechDirect:
And it appeared to be everything I wanted… for a reasonable-ish £200?
When it arrived, I offered it up, and saw that the display was larger than the regular Single DIN, so it would not fit into the existing hole:
The unit actually comes with 2 mounting positions, and you could mount it like this, but I wanted it to be a little more seamless, so wondered how I could push it further back, into the dash?
Knowing that fitting it would involve some cutting, I ordered a used hazzard switch panel from eBay for £6, off a breaker, so I can always revert back to OE.
I then scribed a line on the used hazard panel, using the top of the Head-Unit as a guide:
I then lined up a metal rule as a straight edge, and some blue roll to stop the face of the hazard panel from getting marked, and held the lot in a vice:
I then used a vibrating Multi-Tool cutter with a wide blade, to cut off the bit of the hazard panel I wanted:
The first cut was actually great, and came out nice and straight, but I then needed to gently cut back the rest of the material at 90 degrees to the original cut, to end up with something like this:
I then needed to cut the hazard button as well:
So the assembly now looked like this:
Now the hazard panel and switch was cut, I could mount the cage into the dashboard. But I realised that the cage was a little taller than the OE DIN size, so I needed to give it a little shave with the Multi-Tool:
As you can see, I also removed the bottom piece of trim from the centre console as well.
It then slipped in a treat:
Using an Audioleads adapter, I also managed to get the steering wheel remote control to work, so I could turn the volume up & down:So having had the unit in the car for a couple of days, I’ve got some feedback I’d like to share with you all to give you the inside track:
PRO’s
- Apple CarPlay works great, when it’s plugged in and gives you the full seem less integration from your mobile phone to the screen, Waze, Spotify, Google Maps, all work great!
- If your phone dies, it’s got a built in Navigation, Radio etc Apps which mean you can get some entertainment thru the device.
- It’s a cheap way to get a proper Apple CarPlay system into a Clio 1*2
CON’s
- It’s an android operating system which is a bit clunky, and uses an app to power the Apple CarPlay system, so every time you turn it on, you need to go thru the Android boot up screens.
- The Radio within the unit, is only an FM unit, and has no RDS system, so it doesn’t tell you the station you’re listening to.
- Adjusting the volume for the passenger is not easy, as you have to swipe down from the top of the unit, and then adjust.
- The icons within the Android OS are REALLY SMALL and impossible to navigate if you’re driving
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Chris Smith
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The cut marks on the trim would really bug me….
But could you not fashion a new bit of trim with a 3D printer?? I am sure a man of your plastic moulding connections could knock something up…
But could you not fashion a new bit of trim with a 3D printer?? I am sure a man of your plastic moulding connections could knock something up…
I’ve still got the one that came with the car all tucked away
I bought the one I butchered as a sacrificial lamb 
Yeah I’m considering getting another panel and spending a bit more time on a second cut… ?
Was thinking a little rubber trim along the bottom would tart it up a treat..?
Got a boot full of Clio Raider alloys:
…and took a ride over to City Wheel Refurbishment in Birmingham for them to give them a refurb in gloss black:
Arrived a little early, so took the opportunity to grab a few photos with the graffiti on the buildings around the area:
…and took a ride over to City Wheel Refurbishment in Birmingham for them to give them a refurb in gloss black:
Arrived a little early, so took the opportunity to grab a few photos with the graffiti on the buildings around the area:
Decided to bite the bullet and get the gearbox changed on the Clio 182 ahead of the ClioSport/TurboRenault Festival next month to get rid of the crunch as I shift into 5th I’ve had with the car, ever since the rebuild.
Oh and the fact the new replacement gearbox I’ve got to fit, has a nice new Quaife Locking Differential in it…
I’m not going to do the work, I’ve found a (relatively) local chap who will help me out with it. So the rush is on!!
First thing was to give the gearbox a dress up to be fitted to the car last night:
Mask up
:
Then a quick kick of primer
Silver going on today when the sun’s warmed it up a bit
Oh and the fact the new replacement gearbox I’ve got to fit, has a nice new Quaife Locking Differential in it…
I’m not going to do the work, I’ve found a (relatively) local chap who will help me out with it. So the rush is on!!
First thing was to give the gearbox a dress up to be fitted to the car last night:
Mask up
:Then a quick kick of primer
Silver going on today when the sun’s warmed it up a bit
Gearbox Refurbish continues today with the silver:
