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I've just done the 1 ball mod, where one of the backboxes is removed. Bit more noise, loads more pops, but no drone.
If I was changing it I'd get the works backbox. Can be made to fit the standard centre section and sounds superb. Iirc can get it for 200ish. It's pricier for the facelift...
More than welcome to have a look at mine, I'm Windsor way. It's had 15% pulley, gp intercooler, works airbox and r56 brakes. Could organise a early Sunday drive
The change itself is quick. But it doesn't respond to the paddles well enough.
I've not driven the f series mini yet, but apparently the auto box in that (auto, not dct) is more responsive.
Where they tend to rust, that's the bit that's removed for the one ball. Mine cost £80. I'm not too far from Isleworth if you fancy a look at it.
Bar the springs I've got all the same mods you're planning.
@wozza182 have you thought about getting the one ball exhaust mod done? I'm really happy with it, makes the exhaust a tiny fraction louder, but increases the pops.
Don't agree with that. Having something that can be sedate on the commute, but even more focused when needed is a great solution if its implemented well.
Dave.f kits aren't available anymore I think. I found a jcw one cheap and fitted that, same basic idea.
There's a diy guide on minitorque. If you're going for an intercooler, the gp one is the best to go for (but ££), grs motorsport the next best.
If they'd given it a good gearbox, I think most people would find it much easier to get on with.
It's a real shame, as I've had every rs clio since the ph1 172, but after driving a 200t knew that what made all those older cars feel special for drivers had mostly gone.
One of the RS head guys...
Renault interiors have always been crap. We bought them in spite of it. Because they were great drives. The meg shows they've still got that in them.
Hopefully the next rs clio is a proper one. Manual box option, with a decent dct alternative. 4 wheel steering etc. If they get the gearbox...
I don't mean to be a c**t (seems to come naturally;) ) but I can't pay any attention to someone that uses "I only drive in auto mode" in defence of a performance car.
They're really good cars. Interior shames Renault.
Still a wider perception that they're s**t, which given the warranty and looks /build I don't understand.
I personally would prefer a manual. But dct wouldn't put me off, as long as it was a good box. Problem Renault have imo, is that they've alienated people that want manual, and hobbled it with a crap dct.
I know owners bleat on about it being fine, but a guy with an ugly wife will never admit...
Renaultsport technical md interview coming up in evo this month. Some interesting stuff. Seems to confirm the next clio rs will have a manual option, some of the defects they are aware of in the 200 still not addressed in the 220, and that they were wrong in market expectations regarding dct...
I bought mine standard, and on lower miles (60k), paid just over 4k. Personally think yours is priced well. Like any modified one it's just a question of the right buyer.
Iirc a GPS based track designer was mentioned, I'm guessing the idea of folks trying to match their time in the game on real roads put paid to that idea. Shame, as having some Welsh roads would be brilliant.