2004 1.6 16v

[Pep]

its the mk2 ph3 style from the outside from what i can see, but is it the 04 onwards that they came with rear discs aswell?

what other changes happened then, apart from the bumpers etc etc, any other mechancal changes other than the rear discs?

 

[mini-valver]

I was'nt aware they came with rear disc's at all? The later ones had VVT I think.....

 

[Josh@Renparts]

some came with discs, either earlier or later, vvt on them as well... silver handbrake buttons and handles, digi petrol and temp guage, diff wheels, diff seats, diff front bumper, diff grill, grey headlight surrounds, silver seatbelts, colour coded rear spoiler and silver gearknob insert, think thats it.....

 

[Pep]

VVt, what effect does that have on the rnning of the car, are they faster etc?

thanks for the replies.

 

[mini-valver]

Not from what I've read. VVT does FA on the Clio's by most accounts.....

 

[Pep]

what does it do/what should it do.

i've heard of it but never knew what it was other than it stands for Variable Valve Timing...

 

[mini-valver]

Don't confuse it with Vtech, lol. It comes in about 1500rpm and adjust the timing for optimum economy/performance. Doubt you'd notice any differnece from a normal K4M though.....

 

[Pep]

yeah i knew it was ntohing to do with Vtec!

right i see, should be getting some insurance money soon and theres a nice one come up for sale at renault near me so thought i might have a look at it, seems a decent price aswell...

 

[mini-valver]

Good cars. Nippy standard and the K4M is ripe for a tweaking They'll be a new product on the market very soon for it too, watch this space!

 

[Pep]

lol, i will be.

undecided though, whether to get one as an upgrade from my 1.2, nearly bought one last month but got offered pennies for my car.
theres 3 options:

1. keep my 1.2, money in the bank for a bit
2. keep the 1.2 and buy a project mk1 golf
3. buy the 1.6 as a nice upgrade, will be now or never until a good few years down the line due to just buying a house at the minute.....

depends on the condition of the new one, and services etc, mine needs ~MOT ing and serviceing in march, if its further away for this one then might be an option....

hmm!

 

[Josh@Renparts]

tbh i would save your money, theyre quite a bit quicker but it still feels like the same car, whereas the 172 feels totally different, i would save the cash and get a 172/182 in a years time or something...

 

[Pep]

yeah been thinking that to be honest, but i think it feels so muhc different to actually drive, heavier steering and better, harder suspension standard, plus the added fact of the speed...

although i could do with saving money in fuel and a new car won't help that...
also i suppose i could just lower my car again and i wouldnt be as bored for a bit, hmm.

either way i'll take it for a test drive and give it some right foot, just for the crack!

edit, thanks for the replies, much appreciated.

 

[Josh@Renparts]

engine sounds rubbish in comparison to the 172 one as well imo... and isn't very fuel efficient..

 

[mini-valver]

Not fuel efficient? Are you on crack? It's amazing, 50 on the motorway and 40+ around town!

 

[Pep]

the one i test drove last month, i was allowed on my own while the dealer checked my car over, did about 14miles in it, reset the computer and i gave it quite a few beans and was always over 30, thats a mix of A roads, 30/40's and country lanes...

 

[Josh@Renparts]

Not fuel efficient? Are you on crack? It's amazing, 50 on the motorway and 40+ around town!

my 1.4 (basically the same engine) wouldn't do anywhere near that... guess ive been spending too much time looking at mikeydee's mpg figures

 

[clio__chris]

Not fuel efficient? Are you on crack? It's amazing, 50 on the motorway and 40+ around town!

yep i can back that up although i struggle to get 50 on the motorway

if im on A roads doing 40-50 then i can get up to 55 at times

 

[Jaff]

whit??
ive got a 1.2 and on the long runs ie 140 miles along the A9 at 60mph, i average 49.9mpg. but on a day to day basis i'm lucky to get 46mgg. and thzts me driving like a granny. driving like a normal person gets me 43 an like a Ned gets me 38.

you guys must live in very very flat areas or there's some thing up with me car.