I have owned a 172 cup for 2 weeks now and it is probably the most fun thing I have ever bought. Im not too familiar with modding cars, but the first things I'm thinking of are a decat pipe and new air filter/induction kit.
http://www.k-tecracing.com/catalogue.asp?app=Clio%... has a 'CLIO 172 STRAIGHT THROUGH DE CAT PIPE' - would that be any good, and are there cheaper options as it is only a length of pipe from what i can see.
http://www.k-tecracing.com/catalogue.asp?app=Clio%... has a 'KTR PANEL FILTER FOR 172/Cup/182' - is it worth the swap? (I am aware that there will be pretty much no power gain - but would I notice much better response?)
I am also pretty sure the car is in need of a cambelt change (which would obviously be done before any of the above). It is a 52 plate with 62000 - although a garage is telling me it doesn't need to be done until 72000???
Has anyone with a cup raced a 'full fat' 172 - and what were the results?
lol so far the only races i've managed to get in are with a motorbike (silly idea) and some 55 plate astra which obviously didnt have a chance.
I apologise if these questions have been answered previously, I am new to all this.
Cheers
http://www.k-tecracing.com/catalogue.asp?app=Clio%... has a 'CLIO 172 STRAIGHT THROUGH DE CAT PIPE' - would that be any good, and are there cheaper options as it is only a length of pipe from what i can see.
http://www.k-tecracing.com/catalogue.asp?app=Clio%... has a 'KTR PANEL FILTER FOR 172/Cup/182' - is it worth the swap? (I am aware that there will be pretty much no power gain - but would I notice much better response?)
I am also pretty sure the car is in need of a cambelt change (which would obviously be done before any of the above). It is a 52 plate with 62000 - although a garage is telling me it doesn't need to be done until 72000???
Has anyone with a cup raced a 'full fat' 172 - and what were the results?
lol so far the only races i've managed to get in are with a motorbike (silly idea) and some 55 plate astra which obviously didnt have a chance.
I apologise if these questions have been answered previously, I am new to all this.
Cheers