MarcB's LY Clio 197 F1 R27

Well got some good news today and that is that my hub's and hub carriers are back from vapour blasting.
I currently only have 2 pictures that are not the best but you will see exactly what thy are like now.

Here is a picture before -

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And here is a picture now -

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So here is my list fo far -

Parts -


Clutch Kit & Slave. - Supplied
Front Dampers - Supplied
Front & Rear Springs - Supplied
Front Top Mounts - Supplied
Front Top Mount Bearings - Supplied
Front Anti Roll Bar Bushes - Supplied
Anti Roll Bar links - Supplied
Anti Rotation Links - Supplied
Wheel Bearings - Supplied
Hubs & Hub Carriers - Supplied
All Ball Joints - Supplied (Upper & Lower)
Bottom Arms - Supplied
Rear Discs & Pads - Supplied
Front & Rear Seat Belts - Supplied

Also ordering the following in the next coming month.

8200 358 977 x 1 (Top Mount Cap)
8200 358 975 x 1 (Top Mount Cap)

7703 602 222 x 6 (Top Mount Bolts)
7703 034 278 x 2 (Top Mount Shock Nut)

7703 602 210 x 8 (Subframe Bolts)
7703 602 251 x 2 (Subframe Bolts)

1227 974 03R x 1 (Crankshaft Seal)
7700 709 182 x 6 (Flywheel Bolts)
7703 101 548 x 6 (Clutch Bolts)
 
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that looks better than new..how much is it to get it done pls??

Its a friend that does all my stuff for me.
I have a box of 182 parts to get done for my Clio 182 Trophy which will be getting dropped off in the near future as there is a lot

Here is some stuff he has done.

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Vapour blasting leaves some good result, why that over sand blasting? I know vapour leaves a generally better surface finish, is that why?
 
Vapour blasting leaves some good result, why that over sand blasting? I know vapour leaves a generally better surface finish, is that why?

Ceramic dust does not eat into stuff like sand does and the sand leaves a sh!Te finish along with not being able to get into all the cracks and things.
There is a few companies out there that rip people off and don't use the ceramic dust as it's an expensive powder compared to others and things start to rust over time and the general finish is rubbish if using sand or another product.
 
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Ceramic dust does not eat into stuff like sand does and the sand leaves a sh!Te finish along with not being able to get into all the cracks and things.
There is a few companies out there that rip people off and don't use the ceramic dust as it's an expensive powder compared to others and things start to rust over time and the general finish is rubbish if using sand or another product.

Fair enough!

Just thought for none visible parts such as hubs, might be cheaper.
 
Fair enough!

Just thought for none visible parts such as hubs, might be cheaper.

Its my mate that has the vapour blaster so im not too fussed to be honest, Plus it also helps things the ball joints , Nuts and bolts fit perfectly rather than trying to push them into rust.

I have a massive box of 182 parts so will post up the results at some point
 
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Its my mate that has the vapour blaster so im not too fussed to be honest, Plus it also helps things the ball joints , Nuts and bolts fit perfectly rather than trying to push them into rust.

I have a massive box of 182 parts so will post up the results at some point

Yeah fair play! Imagine it makes things a lot easier!
 
It just makes sense to do it when I have the option.
I would be silly not to do it and it lasts a long long time.
 
used to have one were i worked...we did a 911 for porsche & it won the "best of" in the dealer competition as said some of the parts looked better than new
 
So I now have the following to collect from Renault next week.

8200 358 977 x 1 (Top Mount Cap)
8200 358 975 x 1 (Top Mount Cap)

7703 602 222 x 6 (Top Mount Bolts)
7703 034 278 x 2 (Top Mount Shock Nut)

7701475837 x 2 (Track Rod Kit)
7701474795 x 1 (Track Rod End)
7701474796 x 1 (Track Rod End)

Car is also booked into a dealership to once again go in for possibly some warranty work regarding the front lower subframe as pictured below.

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