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I've driven a 355. Amazing cars. They pull well, they've got 375bhp, compared to a modern supercar they're not quick atall but the sound is simply amazing.

Loving the "Solar" windscreen Naith ;) Like I said before, Riads really handy with that camera now.

Looks like a good day. Good pics, some top roads up in scotland.

I was impressed by the eibach sportlines I had on my 172. Get a decat, that'll sort out the quiet exhaust.

I'll be there at about 11. See you all at cascades.

Get the timing checked. It wouldn't surprise me if they've fucked it up. Albeit RS Clio's don't feel overly quick to drive standard, the powers pretty linear so you don't get the shove in the back you get from a turbo'd car. It should still move pretty quick up to 100 though.

Sound deadening, thats why they use two insulated fury pipes. You would not believe the difference in noise with them removed.

How does that work? I'm not disputing its possible just interested how?

He's not even removed the standard air feeds and acoustic valve when fitting that shitty IK. I bet the belts have been done properly as well too, looking at those brilliant mods :rasp:

PH1 airboxes without the air feeds sound awesome too though, plus your not getting any of the disadvantages of an aftermarket IK.

Disconnect the airfeeds by twisting and pulling them. Then unattach the hose from the throttle body and pull the airbox back. I'd also like to go on record and say your insane for replacing the ph1 airbox with a BMC CDA. They're great if you want less power and a more irratic torque curve though.

Looks good that mate. Very tasteful.

Love this car. Makes me want to buy it. Miss my ph1 :dapprove:

Glad its getting sorted for you mate. The bills a nightmare but hopefully you should have no more issues with it.

Its the 1.2 TCE engine. It is a cracking engine really. Advertised as having the power of a 1.4, torque of a 1.6 and economy of a 1.2, they also do a 1.4TCE now too its in the Megane. All the manufactorers are using small forced iduction engines now, they get much better economy than a n/a...

Just make sure they're using the correct tools. If not then you'll end up with a RB 152 not 182.

Re: The story of a high mileage 172 Awesome. What was the total cost of the conversion then? If you don't mind people knowing.

Yeah I remember you saying your interested in Focus RS's. Does the Clio not annoy you as a daily driver?

Good buy that box Ben. I presume its a ph1 box with the slightly longer ratios coming from dannys car? What are your plans when the cars finished?

Its idiots like him that put me off trackdays. The M3 guy could be driving really well, really considerate, within his abilities etc then bang, his car is wrote off and he is £15-20K out of pocket through no fault of his own.

Is your aim to start a new thread asking a stupid question in every section of this forum before you get the car. Its just a car, its pretty nippy and handles well. You operate it like every other FWD hatch you have onwed before.

Good call that actually. Custom remap will be better than a generic one.

I'd go for Ktec. Ignore the bhp increase, Ktec specialise in Renaultsports, its thier thing they have lots of experience with the 197's so i'd be taking my car and money there.

That lookers deal is awesome. If I wasn't off to uni in september i'd be off down their now. Grand in hand, direct debit details at the ready, no questions asked. Very cheap way to get yourself into a brand new 200. Then just chuck it back at them after 2 years.

Looks stunning that mate.

Lol for the 2K rpm before it hits the limiter. Sounding like a cat being strangled. I remember that noise a lot from my 1.2 :) Most I ever got MPG wise from my 1.2 was 56mpg on the motorway, at 50mph. I swear my 1.2 was no better on fuel that my 1.2, there was certainly no more than 3-5mpg...

I know how you feel seeing your car go off into the distance. Its horrible. I'm sure that lovely boost will cheer you up though mate. Enjoy the 20VT.

Nice mile mucher. Looks great for a long motorway cruise.

I'm looking forwardto the Clio RS 4. I think a turbo lump is just what the Clio needs. Better fuel economy and a lot more unability.

I was tpft on my ph1 172. That was worth half of what a 182 is and I still always thought I should have gone comp. Personally i'd go fully comp.