andy james Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 After the wife decided the Zed is too precious to crash again(I’m dead if it happens again) i decided to put her out to pasture and enjoy her as a fast road/show/road trip car. Well that’s fine but what do I race? After several months of looking I bought this one owner low mileage 2000cc go cart a couple of weeks ago. What a riot this is to drive. As the modifying bug is in my veins she already has panel filter, carbon splitter, tow eye, Pagid pads and a Miltek Zorst (thanks to Bob at Tarmac) and a remap booked. Going to get the wheels sorted and some sticky tyres over the autumn ready for next season. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 44 minutes ago, andy james said: After the wife decided the Zed is too precious... i decided to put her out to pasture... Seems like a reasonable reaction. Now tell us, what did you do with the Z? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Good choice, they are apparently great cars! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsky Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 My cousin just got his 1.2 2003 clio written off by a left hand drive lorry, im trying to convince him to go for one of the 182 clio's, he always wanted one and he did love his 1.2 to bits even if it was slow as anything xD. How has it been treating you so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunRS Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 What gains will it see with a remap? Being n/a can't be much id imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, shaunRS said: What gains will it see with a remap? Being n/a can't be much id imagine. Not a lot but 10bhp and sharper throttle response for £350 is worth a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran O'Quick Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Love it. Stick some Extreme R5 rubber on and rag the hell out of it. The Zed was kind of too good ( and pricey) to hammer... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 my brother had one for 7 years in showrooom condition. Traded it in for the E class coupe and now the 911. He still speaks highly of it. I remember him leaving a GTi tailgater and the stunned look on their faces. Cool car indeed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Awesome choice mate! I've had two 182's and loved both of them (when they worked) I've got a full set of 16 valves in the garage if you want them as spares. They just need a little straightening out following a snapped belt and an argument with the top of the pistons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Cracking looking car buddy. Keep us posted about its journey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Fantastic little cars, ragged mine senseless. Traded in with a few lights on mind lol. Very capable little cars and will do you proud I am sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Great call Andy, watching with interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) Once youre done can get the V6. These can be mapped to 260HP? I think they are already 250HP 3.2. Edited February 12, 2020 by GranTurismoEra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Like your cousin, I'm driving a 1.2 Clio on an 07 plate. Its fantastic. It handles so well, considering it's not a spicy model. The only thing I'd change is more oomph and stiffer ARBs. It would be lethal as a B road bashers then. Which got me thinking, a Clio 197 must be amazing to thrash. My first car was a 1.2 Renault Clio Sport. It was atrocious, to be honest. Didn't handle or seem to go anything like this current Clio 1.2 that I have. So, I'm curious about the older 182s. I'll trade this current Clio in against a 197 in a couple of months. Either that or an FN2 Type R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 While the Z has been mothballed for the winter I’ve been busy getting “Nicole” ready for the pending race season. Well as you guys already know I don’t take car modifying lightly so this is the progress so far. Full suspension refresh including new oem wishbones,track rod ends,ball joints, engine mounts, full power flex bush kit, brembo HC discs all round, Bilstein coil overs, Speedline turini forged wheels shod with Nangkang NS2R soft tyres. Power gains are minimal on a NA motor but CAT 438 cams are on the the way. I love my Z but this little car is such bloody good fun to drive flat out without the fear of eating Prison food! More soon. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Looking good... Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUDE!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Looks awesome buddy. keep up the good work. Happy Birthday buddy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Forgot you had this Looks awsome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 Thanks guys. My first event is a sprint on March 15th at Clay Pigeon Raceway. Its a kart circuit (Jenson Button started his career here). I have wrestled/drifted the Z around it several times much to the crowds amusement but recon I might snatch 3rd in "Nicole"! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 03/02/2020 at 18:32, andy james said: I might snatch 3rd in "Nicole"! Nicole! I`d forgotten about those adverts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 I would not have thought that the first Motorsport event of the year in the pouring rain 3 weeks ago would be the last for quite some time. Bloody slippery so took things steady as not raced a front driver before. Lost the back end badly and started to spin on the last timed run but I did what I’ve been told and kept it floored and b...er me the engine pulled the trailer out! Also not used to this cocking the rear wheel lark out of a corner!I have a lot to learn. Top snapper forum member mattross1313 was trackside and took these pics which make me look so much faster so thanks mate! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran O'Quick Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 That looks like a prime candidate for just uber deliveries. The roads are empty... I'm sorting out a food delivery route to isolated villages in North Yorks. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 Lockdown, non car shows, racing, etc forced me to book the Clio into a new Detailer local to me. Black cars are a sod to clean at the best of times and she has serious swirl marks all over which I cannot get out by hand. The pics below are stunning but are in a studio with bright lights. Took this photo in the real world. Wont come out of the garage ever again, need to find a new track car!! lol 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 That look amazing Andy! I know what you mean about black cars, i swore i would never have another 1 and i have had 2 more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Looks mega, fun cars indeed. A black car wouldn't be good for my habit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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