RC182&225 Posted 15, November 2009 Report Share Posted 15, November 2009 G'day all, I am new to this forum but not so new to the thrill of owning a renaultsport machine. I brought new a 2007 225 Cup and this brought a 2005 Clio 182 Cup in FRB for the missus. I recently changed the tyres on the Clio and made an expensive decision to change to Pirelli PZero's from the original Exaltos, after 2 weeks changed for new Exaltos, they are a far superior tyre to the Pirelli's. The Megane is almost out of warranty and the Clio is due for a service so I am in the search for a RS mechanic. Can anyone recommend a tech with some passion for what he does, I will be forever in your debt. I will post some photos of my babies taken recently.... JOHN S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendans225 Posted 15, November 2009 Report Share Posted 15, November 2009 Welcome to the forum mate, and nice of cars there If you're in Sydney, then the mechanic to see is Paul V.............if not, then i'm sure the relevant members in your region can point you in the right direction Which car do you prefer to drive? Cheers, Brendan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC182&225 Posted 15, November 2009 Author Report Share Posted 15, November 2009 [attachment=0]IMG_3541.JPG[/attachment][attachment=1]IMG_3505.JPG[/attachment]Here are some photos.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC182&225 Posted 15, November 2009 Author Report Share Posted 15, November 2009 Brendan, The Clio is more fun, and with the Milltek it sounds great! but I have to admit the Megane does everything well, especially when a bit of power is required in a hurry! JOHN S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vukie Posted 15, November 2009 Report Share Posted 15, November 2009 i think i saw you on walgrove rd on the weekend? exhaust sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 15, November 2009 Report Share Posted 15, November 2009 Ah you have Steves old car!!!! Enjoy bud! Yeah the Miltek and Hiflow cat do sound the biz on that car. So did you end up purchasing direct from balmain or did they move the car on to where you picked it up from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmadrid-182 Posted 16, November 2009 Report Share Posted 16, November 2009 welcome to the forum... and isn't Teki04's previous ride, the RS Clio looking good still!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teki04 Posted 16, November 2009 Report Share Posted 16, November 2009 Welcome to the forum! This place has a wealth of knowledge, and you'll find pretty much everything you need on here. For a mechanic, I agree you can't go passed Paul V. There should be one of his service stamps in the service manual, as he has serviced the car once. As a dealer, you'd be tough to find someone better the Northshore Renault in Waitara. However, if I remember correctly NRC182 should be out of warranty by now; so definitely book her in to see Paul V. Guaranteed it will come back better than new. Great to hear you've been enjoying the fruitful sound of the exhaust... I must say if I could go back I'd keep the exhaust and then sell the car! 2 day change over didn't give me enough time. Again, glad to see the car went to a good home... was a little worried some P plater would run her to the ground. Welcome again, and good to see some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 16, November 2009 Report Share Posted 16, November 2009 Welome! Good to see the old beast still kicking! Nice Meggy too - love the Toro Red Enjoy the forum & get along to a social event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 16, November 2009 Report Share Posted 16, November 2009 Welcome. Always nice to see happy endings when it comes to well loved cars. Enjoy (x2) WOLF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC182&225 Posted 16, November 2009 Author Report Share Posted 16, November 2009 G'day Steve, I did buy the car from Balmain, tell you the truth, I never drove a Clio until I brought RC-182, and have not driven another Clio since. Question, do all Clio's have a heavy clutch or is this one unique, another question, does the Milltek add more than just music to RC-182? Megane is so much different in all areas.... JOHN S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendans225 Posted 16, November 2009 Report Share Posted 16, November 2009 compared to the meggy, the clio is a heavy clutch, but nothing too dramatic. Might need the clutch cable lubed. and agree, the meggy and clio are so so different cars, wouldn't even know they are from the same family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teki04 Posted 16, November 2009 Report Share Posted 16, November 2009 Hey John, Ha, nice one! I thought it was a bargain considering how much I traded her for. I think they must've then made a profit off what I bought from them. They all have a heavy clutch; but given my inner-city location I would say mine seemed stiffer than others. Apparently you need to lube the cable (Paul V does this) but it isn't a full fix; for that you need a new clutch (get stuffed!). Instead, just give it a slight rev (and listen to that exhaust) and the release is a little easier to deal with. Not sure; I never dyno-ed it. But, I would say it definitely sounds louder getting there! I'm thinking it must have freed up the engine a little, surely? Either way, it sounds amazing and to this day (sure, I'm biased slightly) I think it is the best sounding Clio I've heard Oh god I miss it... Sell me the exhaust if you sell the car, ever I'll get another some day. Glad you're enjoying it. And, good choice on the Exaltos. I went everywhere looking for replacement; hence it has only ever had Exaltos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted 2, December 2009 Report Share Posted 2, December 2009 Hey mate, Great to see you got NRC 182. I have its sister car V RC 182 here in vic LOL. I also added your stripes as well (however I don't offer warranty). I drove that car a bit and I have to say that I always thought the clutch in it was very heavy in comparison to my own, but that happens on some clutches with time. congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC182&225 Posted 27, February 2010 Author Report Share Posted 27, February 2010 NRC-182, is now deceased, she was T-Boned tonight at 1:30am driver and passenger are fine, big thanks to the side impact air-bags, they really work. My baby was killed by a rev head in a Civic showing his mates how stupid he can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisch Posted 27, February 2010 Report Share Posted 27, February 2010 Damn that sucks !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmadrid-182 Posted 27, February 2010 Report Share Posted 27, February 2010 about the car but good to hear no-one was hurt, that's the main thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez Posted 27, February 2010 Report Share Posted 27, February 2010 Bad news about car though as long every bodies fine. Don't wont to be macabre but is there any photos to show damage. Clio don't feel like the most secure car around, despite a solid safety rating. Any chance of exhaust or bits off it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teki04 Posted 27, February 2010 Report Share Posted 27, February 2010 NRC-182, is now deceased, she was T-Boned tonight at 1:30am driver and passenger are fine, big thanks to the side impact air-bags, they really work. My baby was killed by a rev head in a Civic showing his mates how stupid he can be. NOOOOOoooooooooooooo !!!!!!!!!! Mate, glad to hear she kept you both safe though. I always thought she was a good girl like that. Um, try and take that exhaust off! Trust me, you'll regret it BIG time. Can you keep or sell the plates? Worth doing...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 27, February 2010 Report Share Posted 27, February 2010 Glad all are well, and hope to have you back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dish Posted 28, February 2010 Report Share Posted 28, February 2010 Very sad to hear, but glad too that she sacrificed herself to save you both. Having experienced first hand how the Clio behaves in a side impact, all I can say is that they are surprisingly capable of holding up to considerable force whilst protecting the occupants. The side curtains go off incredibly quickly!! Wish you all the best. Hope insurance sorts out your claim quickly! PS: Hope they throw the book at the Civic driver!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC182&225 Posted 28, February 2010 Author Report Share Posted 28, February 2010 Thanks for all the well wishes guys Car is in an insurance compound at present, fitted new Focals just yesterday, didn't get a chance to experience the awesome sound. I will be very lucky to get to the new speakers let alone the Exhaust or brand new Exaltos!!! I am now looking for another, not sure how long the insurance will take to settle, but if there is one out there for sale, has to be a 182 Cup, either BO or FRB, and as low Km's as possible. I will post some photos soon, but definitely absorbed a hugh hit, with no real injuries, only a sore arm from the air-bag deployment, unbelievably quick deployment, all you RS Clio drivers, you can certainly feel safe if your unlucky enough to be involved in an accident.... Regards JOHN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 28, February 2010 Report Share Posted 28, February 2010 There's a BO in the for sale section at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teki04 Posted 28, February 2010 Report Share Posted 28, February 2010 Bugger! Good luck John finding another It is a shame, but again, good to hear that everyone was safe. The car is still replaceable Hopefully the payout will allow for a low Km example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 28, February 2010 Report Share Posted 28, February 2010 So sorry to read about the death...so very happy to learn that the safety features did their job. Hope you get another. Cheers, WOLF pm sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 28, February 2010 Report Share Posted 28, February 2010 Glad that you're ok and that the car held up well but so sad to see this one go My car (along with Danny's 182) was the younger sister to this 182 - spent a lot of time driving with or driving in this beast... Hopefully you can find another great example soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamR Posted 28, February 2010 Report Share Posted 28, February 2010 Sorry to hear But happy that everyone's OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC182&225 Posted 28, February 2010 Author Report Share Posted 28, February 2010 Thanks again guys, Managed to get the speakers out today, still trying for the exhaust and new Exaltos. Anyway, I have attached photos of the corpse and the murderer!!! Insurance should get me a low Km's 182 Cup. Also noticed a 197 in Qld for $24,500, worth looking at!! Any comments? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 28, February 2010 Report Share Posted 28, February 2010 *cry* oh, my car! Teki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 28, February 2010 Report Share Posted 28, February 2010 What a #@%ing!! waste!!! Please keep us posted what your insurance plans to do with the remains. Surely it might be good for a track car...with some SERIOUS work! Cheers and lament, WOLF ps: 197...yes to that, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 1, March 2010 Report Share Posted 1, March 2010 Ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dank Posted 1, March 2010 Report Share Posted 1, March 2010 Glad to hear everyone's ok, especially after seeing the photos! RIP car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted 12, March 2010 Report Share Posted 12, March 2010 What a shame.. Absolute F***ing shame.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG 172 Posted 9, June 2010 Report Share Posted 9, June 2010 Would this be it up for Auction in a week or two??!! http://www.manheimfowles.com.au/find_bu ... iew_detail Up for auction, 9:30AM on Tuesday, 22 June 2010 Location Moorebank, New South Wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 9, June 2010 Report Share Posted 9, June 2010 ^^^ Yeh that's it (exhaust and coloured RENAULTsport sticker on the rear window) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG 172 Posted 9, June 2010 Report Share Posted 9, June 2010 Sooo.. who's gonna buy it ?! Someone from Brissie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 9, June 2010 Report Share Posted 9, June 2010 Sooooooooooooooo tempting! WOLF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG 172 Posted 10, June 2010 Report Share Posted 10, June 2010 Sooooooooooooooo tempting! WOLF Ditto to that!! you sort the door and new airbag, I'll sort the chassis... I sell my sister's Ka (she's overseas) to pay for it 'cause she won't be pissed off till she finds out in another 6 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 10, June 2010 Report Share Posted 10, June 2010 Have a feeling it would be more than that. But interesting funds proposal. WOLF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC182&225 Posted 11, June 2010 Author Report Share Posted 11, June 2010 Hi Guys, I was the owner when this car was written off, to be frank, I was suprised when the assessor rang to confirm he has written it off. The car would be a very good repair prospect, not a lot of damage to the substructure, no roof damage, obviously side airbag was deployed, but I am not expert. It has the Milltek exhaust, just had a major Paul V service, recently new Exaltos. ps. it went like a Rocket!!! Good luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC182&225 Posted 11, June 2010 Author Report Share Posted 11, June 2010 Sorry, forgot to mention, it did drive after the accident. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teki04 Posted 11, June 2010 Report Share Posted 11, June 2010 And before John... that was my car! If I could get along to the Auction I would. I want that exhaust back damnit! No Subframe or Roof damage? Looks like beneath the door (chassis rails) would have taken a pretty big hit though? *Just looked it up, I've even still got the invoice for that exhaust!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisch Posted 11, June 2010 Report Share Posted 11, June 2010 I think my Girlfriend needs a car... Is it weird to have 2 the same colour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R26DAVE Posted 11, June 2010 Report Share Posted 11, June 2010 Wow, this thread is a sad read. Always sad to see any RS go to the "Big Twisty 2 Lane Blacktop in the Sky". Even more so when it has OzRS history. Hope you can pick up another Clio at a good price mate. Is it weird to have 2 the same colour? I often thought that an R27 in LY would be a good car for the Mrs.....that's not Wierd is it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC182&225 Posted 12, June 2010 Author Report Share Posted 12, June 2010 Yeh, picked up a 197 in silver, black wheels, dark tint, looks good, goes well, paid $24k at dealer. I am awaiting new Megane 250 to replace my 3 yr old 225 Cup. Good luck with the auction, let us know how it goes, great car!!! JOHN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 12, June 2010 Report Share Posted 12, June 2010 Hang on!... i like the sound of the silver 197 with Black wheels. Pics asap please. Cheers, WOLF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC182&225 Posted 21, June 2010 Author Report Share Posted 21, June 2010 Here you go Wolf, sorry for the delay, I have been busy yapping about the new RS 250 in another thread.... Any luck with my previous dearly departed (182 Cup)? John [attachment=0]Vehicle.jpg[/attachment] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamR Posted 21, June 2010 Report Share Posted 21, June 2010 ^ I like!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 21, June 2010 Report Share Posted 21, June 2010 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG 172 Posted 22, June 2010 Report Share Posted 22, June 2010 Ok, so Who was it?! I don't think you'd pay $7k for parts [attachment=0]teki's 182.jpg[/attachment] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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