Who here owns a Renaultsport?

Darryl_1983 · 27 Jun 2013 at 13:44

That's actually my video, and i'm pretty sure that it's the plastic scuttle panel between the bonnet and the windscreen, though i've also been told it can be the windscreen seals at the top. I taped everything down to test and it seemed like it was the Scuttle panel

AC is probably a regas, which i've read should be done every couple of years. My AC is currently as your describing too, but i've not got round to getting it done yet, so will be interested to here if this is most likely to be the car.

As for rear disc, i got genuine disc and pads, with bearing and abs rings from renaultcarparts_uk on Ebay (Renault main dealer in Wolverhampton) for about £100 delivered, I believe some of the traders on Cliosport do simliar dealer (BTM, G172, etc)

Maccy · 27 Jun 2013 at 14:07

182 rear discs, pads, abs ring and bearings, currently £99 from Renault Wolverhampton.
Check that the black clips are in properly at each end of the scuttle panel.

Amos91 · 27 Jun 2013 at 15:31

Number one could be the resistor pack has failed and needs a refurb (ebay)

melchy · 27 Jun 2013 at 16:40

With regards to the whistle at around 75mph quite a few people have mentioned that this has gone after a windscreen replacement, so it may have something to do with seals.

alexisonfire · 27 Jun 2013 at 19:50

melchy said:
With regards to the whistle at around 75mph quite a few people have mentioned that this has gone after a windscreen replacement, so it may have something to do with seals.

The whistle comes from the rain sensor which attaches to the windscreen, obviously this is removed and resealed when the windscreen is changed

ScarySquirrel · 27 Jun 2013 at 22:30

I'm already thinking about what car I will get when I inevitably return to the UK. I can't help but think I'd do pretty well just spending £3k on a decent 182 again, as much as I'd like something else, anything else I would want would be pushing £10k, and I don't know if I'd be able to afford that!

I could just get a loan and get a Clio V6

Amos91 · 27 Jun 2013 at 23:19

V6. Do it.

Westyfield2 · 27 Jun 2013 at 23:27

Nom nom V6.

lucky13 · 28 Jun 2013 at 08:10

Well in true sods law style I have a few bits to sort out before going on holiday this weekend.
Car needs two new front tyres, the handbrake snapped Yesterday at the gym though it still engages at the top, so I think it is just one of the cables.
This morning my screenwash ran out too, and I had to renew car tax the other day. So a nice month for car jobs.
I have it booked in for the tyres tomorrow, does anyone know the best place to order two new hand brake cables? Also if they are difficult to fit on a 182? Read it should be a simple job?

Also what oil does everyone put in, I was thinking of picking up some decent stuff for a oil change soon.

Begbie · 28 Jun 2013 at 08:36

ShiWarrior said:
that's what I said a page or two back

Adrian flux wants £500, Direct Line only £300

Got Adrian Flux down to £300 - complete winner.

Now feel old, can remember my insurance being £1400...

Kristoph · 29 Jun 2013 at 20:00

Any one here with a 182 ever had a screeching sound when turning to full lock at slow speeds or stationary?

Is that likely to be an auxiliary belt issue, or power steering pump?

st@nners · 29 Jun 2013 at 20:24

Well after having the 200 over 3 years I finally decided to run it and see what power its making. Its totally standard so I'm very happy with the result seen as most standard 200's seem to make around 185/186 on Rstuning rollers.

MrKnifey · 29 Jun 2013 at 23:21

Kristoph said:
Any one here with a 182 ever had a screeching sound when turning to full lock at slow speeds or stationary?

Is that likely to be an auxiliary belt issue, or power steering pump?

Think that will be the power steering pump tbh matey. They get really loud when they are completely knackered

dave28 · 29 Jun 2013 at 23:37

My mate constantly buys and sells Clio 172/182 sport models. 180 odd quid for a single lightbulb failure because you have to change the whole unit. Things like that grind my gears so put me off getting one off him.

Amos91 · 1 Jul 2013 at 16:07

dave28 said:
My mate constantly buys and sells Clio 172/182 sport models. 180 odd quid for a single lightbulb failure because you have to change the whole unit. Things like that grind my gears so put me off getting one off him.

Eh? Ballast for the xenon is around £50 each side from a breaker, then the bulbs are about £15 for two. Other bulbs are just like any other run of the mill Clio.

Had my insurance renewal through from Admiral. They want over a grand (costs me £990 last year but now have a non-fault claim).

Tried Adrian Flux, they want £690 with the exhaust declared. So happy enough with that (22, 1NCB and a non fault claim in Jan 2013).

Gaverick · 1 Jul 2013 at 17:28

Just booked my car in to Benfield Renault Gateshead for the cam belt and dephaser, works out at £449 and I get a courtesy car for the day, seems a good price, almost too good to be true!

Any reasons I should be concerned?

MrKnifey · 1 Jul 2013 at 18:37

That include aux belt kit? I'd double check it includes the dephaser

Maccy · 1 Jul 2013 at 19:16

Can't include aux belt and dephaser for that price surely?

Gaverick · 1 Jul 2013 at 19:45

It includes the dephaser, I asked twice to make sure! I haven't confirmed it includes an aux belt yet but I had the aux tensioner done about a year ago so a belt can't be more than £20 extra surely since it has to come off anyway?

Kristoph · 1 Jul 2013 at 21:32

Anyone here got a rear O/S caliper for sale? Or know where best to pick one up? Not fussed about second hand or new.