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  1. Mr Melon

    Any point to the Trophy

    I've noticed alot of people go on about the Trophy as if its the best thing since sliced bread, but does any one see it as merely a Clio Sport whats had a few parts stuck on from the Reno spare parts bin!? V6 spoiler Turinis with a splash of Anthracite on them A 1 off colour (wow... the...
  2. Mr Melon

    My new exhaust

    Bit of a crappy pic from my phone and the car needs washing too... I bought it from ktec, quality of the exhaust looked spot on to me. I'll get a sound clip of it some time as it sounds very nice :evil: I have 182 wheels, a 182 look alike exhaust, cup spoiler... maybe I should have...
  3. Mr Melon

    K&N Typhoon

    Just ordered myself a K&N typhoon for my 172 mk2, hope it fits as K&N only list this for the cable throttled 172's. Also ordered myself a Ktec 182 look alike exhaust and should be receiving my matched inlet from GDI. :D should have a busy weekend ahead!
  4. Mr Melon

    Exhaust options

    I need to replace my exhaust as it appears to be falling off, I have decided to go for a made up stealth. All I want is a stainless steel exhaust which will last longer than the crappy standard 1, no loss in power(gain if possible) and dont want it to sound any louder if possible. What size...
  5. Mr Melon

    Nice alloys

    just browsing web and came across these... http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/wheels_brand/wheel_detail.php?id=10881 I think they look lovely :)
  6. Mr Melon

    Stripey V6 in rotherham

    I spotted a 53 plate V6 on the way home last night... wondered if it was any 1 off here. Managed to get a pic!
  7. Mr Melon

    Brake bleeding help

    Replacing the brake fluid on my 172 and having a few problems... 1/ I have connected a clear pipe onto the bleed nipple and loosend it off, gave it a few pumps. The fluid coming out is clear whilst im pumping but once i stop bubbles come through, I have left the bubbles to clear but hours...
  8. Mr Melon

    172 - Ctr - 182

    Pics of my 172, my brothers Civic and my mates 182...
  9. Mr Melon

    My subtly modded 172

    Thought I would post some pics of my 172... My brother was around delivering freshly baked loaves :D in the bottom 1. Mods Engine GrpN ECU Black Mamba Viper with Samco black 90 degree bend Janspeed Sports Cat Inlet Manilfold Match (ordered but not arrived yet :dapprove: )...
  10. Mr Melon

    182 mapped to 197hp

    Come across this site, seem to be claiming some unbelievable gains.... http://www.digitaltuning.ch/english/index.html looks like a swiss version of superchip to me!
  11. Mr Melon

    172 Exhaust matching to a 182 manifold

    Need a bit of help deciding... I have a 172 mk2 with a Janspeed sports cat and a standard exhaust. Im wanting to buy a 182 manifold and an after market exhaust. What is my best option / only options. I dont want a decat, or the exhaust to show and it musnt be loud as I love the induction...
  12. Mr Melon

    Postcode risk assesment list

    Postcode effects your insurance... http://www.geocities.com/mpgcalc/postcodeRISK.html Im assesed at "c" whats every 1 else?
  13. Mr Melon

    AUX belt

    Called the local Reno dealer for a 36k service, conversation went something like this… Me: Could I have a quote for a 36k service for a Clio sport 172 Reno: £270 Inc vat Me: Does that include the AUX belt? Reno: no… that’s not until the 72k mile service Me: no that’s the cam belt, I just...
  14. Mr Melon

    182 manifold on ebay

    Spotted this on Ebay... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/renault-182-clio-sport-exhaust-manifold_W0QQitemZ4614752431QQcategoryZ10410QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem was interested in it for myself but cant really afford it this month :(
  15. Mr Melon

    Throttle body to filter hose

    I was going to buy a hillpower hose the other day but wondered if there was any other altenatives.... I found this website what does Samco 90 degree bends for £20ish. http://www.espdesign.co.uk/esp.storefront/EN/Product/46487 is 70mm the correct size to fit from the throttle body to my...
  16. Mr Melon

    172 Sports Cat Guide

    *Not sure if fitting a spots cat warrants a guide as it is quite simple but thought I would do 1 any way* I fitted a Janspeed sports cat today to my 172 (2003) and have produced a quick guide to help any 1 else thinking of doing the same. Even though it is a basic job it can take a while...
  17. Mr Melon

    Grinding/banging noise in 1st

    My Clio 172 mk2 (2003) was experiencing a grinding / nocking noise when accelerating hard in 1st and sometimes in 2nd. I took it to Reg Vardys (local reno dealer) who have fixed it :) by adjusting / replacing the gearbox mounts (I think thats what they did :o ). I just thought I would post this...
  18. Mr Melon

    1.6 does 60 in 7.2seconds?

    Has any 1 tuned/modded their 1.6 clio? If so what mods have you done and what hp can you expect to achieve? Im just interested as a guy on the coupe forum claims his 1.6 16v megane has 134hp (110 standard) at the fly and (101hp at the wheels) from a service and a remap and he can keep up...
  19. Mr Melon

    how do I remove this?

    When fitting my pipercross viper I removed the original air feeds but couldnt remove this... do i have to remove the headlight to get to remove it and if so how do i get about doing that and is it easy? any help will be much appreciated :)
  20. Mr Melon

    Reverie induction kits

    Any 1 had any experience with 1 of these induction kits? http://reverie.ltd.uk/shop/products.php?p=043b73&PHPSESSID=7284fd6332ceabe49760d1e3e47ec74a Im only asking as im in the market for an induction kit at the moment and the Black Mamba Viper looks like its gonna get my hard earned cash...
  21. Mr Melon

    172 mk2 mods?

    I have £2000 spare and wanted some help making a decision. Should I... A: spend all the money making my Clio faster (possibly sports cat, remap, inlet and cams) £2000 B: spend part of the money making my Clio faster (possibly sports cat, reno sport ecu thingy, inlet) £800 C: spend...
  22. Mr Melon

    Bonnet alignment help needed.

    I have just had my Clio 172 mk2 repaired (front and back) and was looking at the bonnet of the car and wasnt sure if the garage had lined the bonnet up correctly with the front grill. The issue i have is the bonnet over hangs the front grill and i wasnt sure if it was supposed to be like this...
  23. Mr Melon

    Clio BBR Morego 202

    A few questions on the BBR Clio 202 Would i be better just purchasing the mods seperatley myself? Does any other company offer anything similiar? Would I still get 202hp with a 172? What does every 1 think to the Clio BBR Morego 202? Im only asking as my 172 is possibly wrote off and im...
  24. Mr Melon

    Insurance advice

    3 weeks ago I was involved in an accident on the M1 north bound (not my fault might i add). This has resulted in the possibilty of my Clio sport 2003 model being wrote off! Does any 1 know how the insurance works out the value of the car (how much I should get). I have looked on Autotrader and...
  25. Mr Melon

    Stealth performance

    I have managed to sell my motorcross bike so have got some spare cash and was thinking of improving the performance on my 172 mk2. Im not into the modding scene and dont want my car to look or sound modded. I have already fitted an after market panel filter. Could any 1 answer these queries I...
  26. Mr Melon

    172 engine wanted

    I can remeber some saying they could get hold of 172 engines but I cant find the thread through searching. The reason Im asking is my brother has a megane coupe and is thinking about putting a 172 engine in it, does any 1 know who was selling the engines or if this can be done?
  27. Mr Melon

    Fiat HGT vs 172

    Came across this on a Fiat Bravo forum. Any 1 crashed there 172 latley? I think there talking S**T personally. http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?forumid=15639&messageid=1121352589&lp=1121696471http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?forumid=15639&messageid=1121352589&lp=1121696471
  28. Mr Melon

    Suspension Leak

    I have just bought a Clio 172 and took it in to get its 24000 miles service. The Mechanic has just stated over the phone to me that my car has a rear shock that is leaking and its £100ish to get it sorted and the shocks arnt covered in the warranty. Is this correct. My car is less than 2yrs old...
  29. Mr Melon

    New Clio owner

    Hi every one! I have just bought a Clio 172 mk2 2003 model. The car is just coming upto 24000 miles which means another service right? How much is a service and does any 1 no a good place for the service in the Rotherham/Sheffield area. Also is there any info I should no about my Clio, I...
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