enhancer Posted 7, May 2009 Report Share Posted 7, May 2009 Hello Everyone, my name is Ryan and I'll be purchasing a 182 Cup here soon. Some of you might remember from the Auto 1 Show in Perth, I was the weird Alaskan in a strange hat asking questions. Just saying hi and wondering if there is anything I should know before purchasing the car. In particular, the car no longer has the Michelin Exaltos, should I look into replacing them, or are they no longer worth it? Thanks, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 7, May 2009 Report Share Posted 7, May 2009 check to see the service history and wether or not the Timing and Acc belt has been replaced, also check for engine mounts as having been replaced previously. how many K's on the car? also throw it into a left hander and see if it makes a knocking noise, might mean the engine mounts are on the way out as the egine is shifting and causing the CV to bind up. as for the tyres, exaultos are pretty good. Depends whast they have been changed with, if something else thats good then fine, if really dodgy then it could be a sign of neglectful maintenance.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enhancer Posted 7, May 2009 Author Report Share Posted 7, May 2009 It's around 70,000ks, timing belt service is part of the deal. I remember hearing a noise that neither the owner or I could place around 5000 RPM. I can't remember the tires, might have been Yokohamas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 7, May 2009 Report Share Posted 7, May 2009 It's around 70,000ks, timing belt service is part of the deal. I remember hearing a noise that neither the owner or I could place around 5000 RPM. I can't remember the tires, might have been Yokohamas. If AD07 then your fine, otherwise check the make against www.tirerack.com to get an idea of how good they are. as for the noise not sure, exhaust rattle, cat converter, or was it from the engine directly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enhancer Posted 7, May 2009 Author Report Share Posted 7, May 2009 I believe it was a bit of a buzzing/ringing sound, from the front/engine area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzSport Posted 7, May 2009 Report Share Posted 7, May 2009 Hello Everyone, my name is Ryan and I'll be purchasing a 182 Cup here soon. Some of you might remember from the Auto 1 Show in Perth, I was the weird Alaskan in a strange hat asking questions. Just saying hi and wondering if there is anything I should know before purchasing the car. In particular, the car no longer has the Michelin Exaltos, should I look into replacing them, or are they no longer worth it? Thanks, Ryan Hey Ryan, Welcome Cheechako.... Great to see you onboard! We were just talking about our conversation we had with you at Classic Car Day last weekend when we had the 5th B'day Drive Day & wondered how your hunt was going. viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11527 Great to hear you finally managed to get your paws on a 182. Look forward to getting you along on our next drive day In June. The local dealer mentioned WA had the 3rd largest sales of Renaultsport cars last year by state in total which means we must have more than our fair share of RS's per capita, its good to see more owners coming online. Send me a PM if you need a list of Perth mechanics at all. Cheers, Justin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 7, May 2009 Report Share Posted 7, May 2009 Welcome to the community (soon)! I am a huge fan of the Exaltos, if the tyres are due for replacement, I'd be swapping back Otherwise, have fun wearing out what you've got on there at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 8, May 2009 Report Share Posted 8, May 2009 Welcome! Good luck buying the car - they're a LOAD of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enhancer Posted 10, May 2009 Author Report Share Posted 10, May 2009 Hey, thanks for the welcome. Does anyone know where I could get the Exaltos near Perth, and how much they would cost? Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 10, May 2009 Report Share Posted 10, May 2009 Your local Tyrepower should be able to get them, failing that, ask at your dealer where they get theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enhancer Posted 22, May 2009 Author Report Share Posted 22, May 2009 It's heeere! I finally have my new baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 22, May 2009 Report Share Posted 22, May 2009 Nice!!! She looks gooooood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzSport Posted 30, May 2009 Report Share Posted 30, May 2009 Hey mate, nice ride. Hopefully you can make it along to our drive day next week? viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11890 Cheers, Justin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 30, May 2009 Report Share Posted 30, May 2009 That's it!!... i've GOT to trade up. Looks really good, hope it's just as good underneath for you. As for the Exaltos, if you can afford them, then yep, stick with them. Around $260-$270 a tyre (that's in Briz). Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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