I think the term “fun” was made for this car because that’s exactly what it is ….. FUN!

@@FastandFun sort from removing the gearbox but yeah fun is what these cars are all about

Thanks - always enjoy positive feedback 👍🏻

That’s going to be a very collectible car in the future (now actually). There can’t be many with that low mileage left now 👍🏻

Thanks. It really is a fast and fun car 👍🏻

Thanks - yes, the steering wheel is on my list of things to do and I’ve been told that “snappy” is the person to do it

That’s good to know. Great info, thanks

Thanks George, there’s negligible difference in speed over any of the models. The Cup is the rarer car but does come with the awful std seats so most will have been changed for something better. I wanted the cup suspension but couldn’t live with the seats so opted for the Full Fat version. It enables you to have the best of both worlds. The cup pack (inc suspension, wheels, etc,) but also have the best of the mod cons (eg climate control). With FF so affordable, I wouldn’t go std sport. Hope that helps

@@FastandFun thank u!

Thanks for the info 👍🏻

I’ve just checked the service history. The discs, pads and fluid were all changed 3 years / 19k miles ago. I suspect the pads are on their last legs. Not sure what the pads are, the receipt refers to 5248e - not sure what that is?

Looks like 5248e is the part number for Pagid brake pads. Not used them myself. Personally I’d flush the fluid through and replace the front pads and if needed discs. Like I say the front callipers are normally plenty adequate on the little 182.

@@russhopkins724 thanks for the advice 👍🏻

They’re pretty hardcore machines but as luck would have it a friend of mine now owns an Ariel Atom and we’re hoping to meet up in the summer for a drive through mid-Wales. That would make an interesting video 🤔

@@FastandFun Yes it would! :D Have you driven one before? I imagine it'll comfortably leave the Clio behind, but you're £30k better off, and you won't need to decide between a helmet or flies in your teeth, or sunburn or soaking wet, or deaf and needing a new spine haha

@@howiestone9987 no, I’ve never driven one and can’t wait to just be a passenger in the car. It’ll be insanely quick but will it be quick on tight and twisty roads like the Elan valley? And for as much as I love the Ariel Atom, I’m not sure I’d be mad enough (or rich enough) to spend best part of £50k (mate paid £48k for ‘16 plate) on a second hand one! We’ve booked a track day in Anglesey the following day although I’m planning on taking my Meg250 Cup to that instead of the Clio182. Should make a really great video 👍🏻

Why put it there though? Flippin’ kills your hand 👍🏻🤣