172 Cup Project ['_']

[cjgower]

What engine mods you got chris?

I should make 190 i hope. Yeah im a lightweight also. I feel it after 2 lol

I only have my KTR induction kit and exhaust. Im going to try and decat before the day as well. Other than that its standard so just breathing mods. 190 is a good figure! what have you done engine wise?

Glad im not the only one .

Have you sprayed the interior metal?

Yeah I got some paint mixed up from halfords but it wasn't the best of jobs so I've since fitted a carpet it to the back to tidy it up

 

[Kyle 86]

I only have my KTR induction kit and exhaust. Im going to try and decat before the day as well. Other than that its standard so just breathing mods. 190 is a good figure! what have you done engine wise?

Glad im not the only one .



Yeah I got some paint mixed up from halfords but it wasn't the best of jobs so I've since fitted a carpet it to the back to tidy it up

Ull have to get it mapped once uve decatted it. I got the ktr ind kit. Great noise. Ive got cams. Matched inlets. Decat & exhaust & map and uprated leads

 

[Kyle 86]

I had a pint at lunchtime. Felt the effect lol

 

[cjgower]

Sounds wicked mate. KTR induction sound FTW .

Not sure if I can afford the decat just yet. Was going to put back on for MOT, that still fine to do once its mapped?
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What cams did you get mate? I really want to get some but the belts where done about 7 months ago before I got the car. How do you find MPG consumption now? Im doing 350-400 miles per week next year (3rd year uni commute) :/

 

[cjgower]

Well Apologies for the lack of quality, but I took this when dark earlier. It took a hacksaw to get the battery cover to fit because of the induction kit. Got there in the end though.

EngineBay by ChristopherJGower, on Flickr

 

[cjgower]

So today I fitted my latest mod, xenons . Managed to source them from a guy breaking a clio on ebay, really good guy and got them for a good price. He wrapped them well which was good

They came a bit faded so it was straight to work with the 3M kit, however they need going over again now :/
At the Start:

And Finished....

photo-9 by ChristopherJGower, on Flickr


Fitting the light was a little more work than I expected. Using the guide on how to removed the front bumper on here it was fine. The lights went in and worked first time. They look awesome. WIN

photo-13 by ChristopherJGower, on Flickr

 

[-Danman-]

Well Apologies for the lack of quality, but I took this when dark earlier. It took a hacksaw to get the battery cover to fit because of the induction kit. Got there in the end though.

EngineBay by ChristopherJGower, on Flickr

Hi mate, do you have any more photos of the battery cover?

I'm facing the same problem as mine doesn't fit properly and rubs on my samco hose

Thought about filing it but it'd take forever!

Cheers.

 

[cjgower]

Hi mate, do you have any more photos of the battery cover?

I'm facing the same problem as mine doesn't fit properly and rubs on my samco hose

Thought about filing it but it'd take forever!

Cheers.

Hi mate, I had a picture of this already as someone asked me about it last week.

I used a hacksaw on mine and then a file. Didn't make a perfect job of it. Nothing paint wont hide though.

 

[robertini93]

should change the steering wheel mate! a nice mono one would go well!:rasp:

 

[cjgower]

should change the steering wheel mate! a nice mono one would go well!:rasp:

Very true something to do for the future. when I'm less skint! haha

 

[Geordie-Chris]

Nice cup. What mounts do you have to mount the buckets?

 

[cjgower]

Nice cup. What mounts do you have to mount the buckets?

Cheers mate. Cobra side mounts and omp subframes

 

[ParisPeach]

I was behind this at one point on the convoy to CSS from lakeside them rear lights looked really good and a nice change.

 

[cjgower]

I was behind this at one point on the convoy to CSS from lakeside them rear lights looked really good and a nice change.

Cheers mate. I'm still not 100% on them but like you said they are something different

 

[Advikaz]

Where abouts are you in the south east matey? car looks well

 

[cjgower]

Where abouts are you in the south east matey? car looks well

Tunbridge Wells mate, where abouts are you? Cheers

 

[tonyd106]

Looks a really clean cup. I'm slightly jealous of your engine bay, makes me want to get the paint out and tidy mine up.

 

[cjgower]

Looks a really clean cup. I'm slightly jealous of your engine bay, makes me want to get the paint out and tidy mine up.

Cheers mate

 

[cjgower]

Today was good as I went along to atspeed in Reyleigh with about 15 others for a rolling road day. Im so pleased with the power it made. 170.5bhp and this was achieved with Ktec Stealth and Induction Kit. Total cost at £350. Torque was all good too .

 

[Kyle 86]

Glad ya pleased matey. Ur the only happy 1 haha

 

[cjgower]

Glad ya pleased matey. Ur the only happy 1 haha

Haha cheers mate. seems strange how bad they where down on power. I would defintley be up for another day in the winter when it's colder, need to get some more mods before another RR day!

 

[cjgower]

Got about £200 spare for handling mods and just spent money on Braided lines, HC disks and Freddo pads. Any recommendations, best handling mod for £200? Not tyres, they are fine.

As above so far:

- Cooksports Springs
- HC Disks
- Freddo Pads
- KTR braided lines

& selling my buckets if anyones interested

 

[Loz H]

Just read through this, im in love with your car

 

[JonC219]

Going to have a read through your thread now mate, but regards to your £200 handling mod budget, what about a Whiteline RARB? I can't comment unfortunately but seems like the next logical step from what I have read on here...

Just my 2 pence

 

[cjgower]

Just read through this, im in love with your car

Thank you very much mate

Going to have a read through your thread now mate, but regards to your £200 handling mod budget, what about a Whiteline RARB? I can't comment unfortunately but seems like the next logical step from what I have read on here...

Just my 2 pence

Yeah thats the mod I was thinking of next to mate. Does seem like the best one for under £200

 

[cjgower]

I have just ordered myself an ST. Clio will be up for sale in about 2 months. Sad times :/

 

[hsustyle]

Have you sold this now? My brother would be interested.

 

[cjgower]

Sorry mate It went last night

 

[DanEdser]

Bad times.

 

[cjgower]

Bad times.

Was so sad to see it go :approve:.

 

[DanEdser]

Oh well, you got the wonders of boost to enjoy now

 

[hsustyle]

Not surprised it sold so quick, was stunning when I saw it.

 

[cjgower]

Oh well, you got the wonders of boost to enjoy now

Haha BOOST. Gotta love it :rasp:

Not surprised it sold so quick, was stunning when I saw it.

Thanks mate, was rather good for a 10 year old clio tbh! lol

 

[cjgower]

So recently this happened -

Quite tidy, completely standard but a little unloved. It will be an on going project to make it a tidy example for the next couple of years.

I won't be modifying it at all, unless parts go wrong. Engine mounts will probably be the first on the list like last time.

Then once I purchase my own house its going to get boosted. :race:

 

[Kyle 86]

So recently this happened -

Quite tidy, completely standard but a little unloved. It will be an on going project to make it a tidy example for the next couple of years.

I won't be modifying it at all, unless parts go wrong. Engine mounts will probably be the first on the list like last time.

Then once I purchase my own house its going to get boosted. :race:

Good boy. Good to see ya back

 

[cjgower]

Good boy. Good to see ya back

Cheers mate, its good to be back. Should have never left!

 

[Kyle 86]

Cheers mate, its good to be back. Should have never left!

I knew you would get yourself a little project. Im happy for ya man