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2.0ltr Conversion Questions.
- Thread starter MDP91
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172 track thingy
the convert for the MR2 to same-ish looking ferrari the ferrari would be cheaper as thay go for about 10-15K but the ferrari would be a bag of nails at that price lol
he compared this convert to the ferrari one but its totally diff as the MR2 is body work which usually costs a lot more than engine work :S
Chase Racing Clio
No, it's the fact that you're affectively looking to spend around 5 grand converting your 1.2 to sport (making it a replica) when the real deal costs less than that as it is!! Just buy a CS and you won't look back, go onnnn.... you know you want to. This is Cliosport.net after all, not ivegota1.2clioandputa2litreengineinitsoitskindalikeacliosport.net
I know its so much more than an engine, Im fully aware of what the conversion will involve. I was wanting to get peoples opinions and ideas about some of the question regarding, places to go and insurance etc.
Haha, that is true. I just got a quote for a 182 for £1800, thats starting cover this month. Id be looking at getting one July 2012
172 track thingy
the day everyone thinks like that the day the motoring world becomes boring :S
No point.
the resale aspect will be virutally zero. why would someone buy a 1.2 shell with a 172 engine when they can just buy a 172/182.
the whole engine conversation itself is a waste of money. i'm sure alot of people have already said it.
just be done with the idea and get a lovely RB 182.
the resale aspect will be virutally zero. why would someone buy a 1.2 shell with a 172 engine when they can just buy a 172/182.
the whole engine conversation itself is a waste of money. i'm sure alot of people have already said it.
just be done with the idea and get a lovely RB 182.
Chase Racing Clio
I'm not saying don't have the imagination to try new things! Not at all....I've done a few engine swaps over the years and they can be very rewarding, but this one is definitely a case of throwing your money away I'm afraid. You start a project with a plan to spend a set amount and it will always go over. In this case, the money he would spend on the car is probably double that of a decent example 182! I really really don't think it's worth it. And if you've done an engine swap, you'll appreciate how much of a ball ache it is to get it right and 9 times out of 10 there is always some kind of compatibility problem.
no the tread says you want peoples comments on what to do etc. and thats my comment ! sure if you thought it through proper you would know that you can buy an RS for £1500 now, why not buy a poor example and spend some time and TLC on making it good again ? or wait to buy a nice one ? be far cheaper than anything else.
I disagree, I absolutely love building project cars, but there is no point paying someone else to build you a car that you can just go out and buy already built for far less.
Its not even like it would be a fun project for him, as he is planning on paying someone else to do it.
Utterly pointless.
MK3 GTI golf 16v
like chip said, tbh the ONLY reason someone would do this is because they would want a project. if hes not doing it and hes getting somebody else to then it defeats the point entirely and the money should just be spent on an RS.
not to mention 99% of companies wont insure you, especially at your age. and youll probably never sell the car and have to break it, leaving you with a garage full of useless parts nobody wants
not to mention 99% of companies wont insure you, especially at your age. and youll probably never sell the car and have to break it, leaving you with a garage full of useless parts nobody wants
Chase Racing Clio
Yayyyy!!! Common sense prevails!!
£3k at KTEC for the conversion, LOL!!!
Buy an RS mate, as already said, much easier
Buy an RS mate, as already said, much easier
172 track thingy
ye i know money aspect its not great and the work is always a pain in the arse plus i think i got sucked in a little too much as tbh i prob couldnt afford it myself atm anyway but i also dont like how CS stamps on peoples imaginations just because its a little different as money spent on one thing that someone sees a pointless could turn out to be someones long awaiting and saving time purchase that makes them feel much better than if they took the sensible option.
but money saved on this convert can get you something really nice and setup well but its still the same as most other stuff on this site so it is all fun and games lol
but money saved on this convert can get you something really nice and setup well but its still the same as most other stuff on this site so it is all fun and games lol
I think, as mentioned I wont be doing the conversion myself because I dont have the technical knowledge to do it, nore the time/space etc. So although the idea of having my 1.2 shell with sport power is a nice idea, I think id get over having to get rid of it when I have a shiny new LY sat on the drive which I can start fresh with
Isnt that a major ball ache though? Plus I dont think i could afford to insure and run a 225 conversion!
I think, as mentioned I wont be doing the conversion myself because I dont have the technical knowledge to do it, nore the time/space etc. So although the idea of having my 1.2 shell with sport power is a nice idea, I think id get over having to get rid of it when I have a shiny new LY sat on the drive which I can start fresh with
wahoo.
LY are lovely if you do have some cash to splash get some ITB's on it depending on insurance of course.
Well ive got an image of how id want it to look in my head, so I think id run with that and Id have a nice little project again, like ive had with my 1.2
nice project cars atm are 172 cups as they are getting a little sort after
find a nice and lower miles one and your onto a winner if you can deal without the extra gadgets of the 182??
Not overly fussed on gagdets, but would rather a 182, prefere the look, I like the twin exhausts. 197's are coming down In price I noticed......... :rasp:
172 track thingy
ye the standard 172s dont do anything for me but the cups look a little different and i have a soft spot for them lol
cant go wrong with a tidy FSH 182 cup or cup packed 182 as they are the best clio sports made
and ye a nice nimbus or LY 197 tickles my fancy times too plus them being a little newer it maybe a good option over the 182 so the debate shall carry on lol
ye the standard 172s dont do anything for me but the cups look a little different and i have a soft spot for them lol
cant go wrong with a tidy FSH 182 cup or cup packed 182 as they are the best clio sports made
and ye a nice nimbus or LY 197 tickles my fancy times too plus them being a little newer it maybe a good option over the 182 so the debate shall carry on lol
Well it would either be a RB or LY 182 for me, or depending on prices the same colours in a 197, but yes, the debate continues, but thats another matter!
If you want 2.0 power the best value even if yyou do the work yourself is realy to sell and buy a 172/182.
However some people want to be different just to be different, and thats good its whats makes us human no following each other and doing ther same things.
One advanateg of a 2.0 powered 1.2 is cheaper road tax but that not a huge saving realy.
However some people want to be different just to be different, and thats good its whats makes us human no following each other and doing ther same things.
One advanateg of a 2.0 powered 1.2 is cheaper road tax but that not a huge saving realy.
Yes it would be a lot harder than a straight 172 swap, but at least you would have something worthwhile at the end of it, not just a very overpriced 172 with 1.2 written on the logbook.
Some poeple on here thing a 172 engine with s**t interior, no xenons, no cruise control makes for a more expensive car than a normal 172
(as for the wheels and tyres theses can be easily changed anyway
It's that's what you want then fine. Big question is why? to be different. Nice one, more fool you.
Makes a lot of sense to save money and also at the same get the better car which in question is a standard 172/182.
Wheels and tryes, xenons etc may be available at again an extra cost. Plus it would never handle as good as a standard RS Clio.
In my eyes you would be a absoloute f**king idiot to do it. Of course IMO.
Don't forget that if you do choose a conversion then you'll have to get a sport rear axle to swap the drums to discs. Easy job although you do lose your ABS which chucks one of many lights you'll see up
Ive known people to leave the drums though? Just done the front? :S
Okay, whats the disadvantage? Is it dangerous not to? haha, no worries.
]You don't need to use the disks you can get a abs pickup rings made for the rear drums or if you want make up some abs rings for the front of the car and use the old abs systemDon't forget that if you do choose a conversion then you'll have to get a sport rear axle to swap the drums to discs. Easy job although you do lose your ABS which chucks one of many lights you'll see up
