AG200 Rescue

[Phil555]

Lovely! My 200 has the smaller GT spoiler, which is a shame. My previous RB had the cup spoiler and I much prefer it.

Great work!

Cheers.

 

[Phil555]

New OEM manifold gasket in readiness for the TOYO Sports manifold fitting.

OEM part number for reference.

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[N0ddie]

You uprating your engine mounts at the same time? Apparently on standard rubbers the Toyo manifold hits things.

 

[Rojer]

PMS manifold FTW!

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

I think my 197 has a bit of a blow from the manifold. If it does, I really want the PMS one. And some Schrick cams lol

 

[Phil555]

You uprating your engine mounts at the same time? Apparently on standard rubbers the Toyo manifold hits things.

Yes mate. Bought the Powerflex mount too.


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[Phil555]

Few jobs done today.

New gaitor fitted.

Pollen filter changed. God knows when that was last changed.

RS centre caps painted.

Fresh coat of Kawasaki green paint applied to the callipers with some fresh Brembo decals.

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[Phil555]

Picked the car up earlier today after a full day of work for a Stage 1 ceramic coating at a local detailing company called Razzle Dazzle.

Here’s a few pics of the car.

Also full interior valet including seats, carpets, headliner and seat belts.

Very happy with the result.


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[Phil555]

New rear GT lights arrived today. Should smarten the rear end up a touch.

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[Phil555]

New Michelin PS4 tyres fitted to the Speedline Cup Raver wheels. Ready for the dry (ish) Summer days.
Freshly painted RS caps fitted.

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[welshname]

The rear calipers aren't actually Brembo though...

 

[Phil555]

The rear calipers aren't actually Brembo though...

Yeah. About 100 people have told me [emoji23]. It’s just a sticker!!!!!


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[Ben Cook]

New rear GT lights arrived today. Should smarten the rear end up a touch.

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I assume these will fail an MOT as no fog light?

 

[Phil555]

I assume these will fail an MOT as no fog light?

Yeah but I’m wiring one of the reverse lights to make a fig light.


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[Gus]

I assume these will fail an MOT as no fog light?

Mine failed an MOT with those rear lights. I couldnt believe it. Luckily it takes 5 minutes to swap the lights for an MOT test. @Phil555 keep the old lights and just swap for the MOT test.

 

[MarcB]

The fog light is at the bottom of the bumper on the cars with the GT lights so unless you MOT tester is very friendly you will need to swap the lights over every year so like @Gus says keep your OE Set.

 

[MarcB]

Changed the washer nozzles today. Spray coverage is 100% better now.

Took 20 mins.

OEM Citroen C3 nozzles used.

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Slight mod required bu cutting the front section of the nozzle. Ensure rubber seal is removed before cutting.

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Push fit gently into place on the bonnet and reattach the hose.

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Much improved look and water coverage.

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I would change the hose to a silicon hose which is a tight fit, These have a common fault of leaking at the washer jet and going down into the spark plugs which means new plugs and possible ignition coil.

 

[Phil555]

I would change the hose to a silicon hose which is a tight fit, These have a common fault of leaking at the washer jet and going down into the spark plugs which means new plugs and possible ignition coil.

Been OK so far. No water leaks since I changed them.


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[MarcB]

Been OK so far. No water leaks since I changed them.


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its a common fault with the Mk3s and the twingo’s

just letting you know, I don’t thing it’s the jet but more the rubber hose that cracks as it’s perishable and the hose ends up leaking.

 

[Phil555]

its a common fault with the Mk3s and the twingo’s

just letting you know, I don’t thing it’s the jet but more the rubber hose that cracks as it’s perishable and the hose ends up leaking.

Cheers. I noticed water in there with the old jet. I’ll keep an eye on it. [emoji1303].


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[Phil555]

The fog light is at the bottom of the bumper on the cars with the GT lights so unless you MOT tester is very friendly you will need to swap the lights over every year so like @Gus says keep your OE Set.

I will be keeping the OE set.

The GT pair will be modified so that one of the reverse lights becomes a fog light. I will modify the harness and bulb holder to suit so I have 1 reverse light on one side and a fog light on the other.


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[Phil555]

Few new parts arrived in readiness to fit.

Carbon fibre exhaust tips from Pure Motorsport.

RS gear knob from RPD. Weighs a ton this thing.

Stud conversion kits from Pure Motorsport. Bought the std and extended. I run 20mm spacers all around so the extended version will be used.

Engine & gear box mounts from K-Tec.

OE Renaulsport mat set from RPD.

Scorpion decat from a company called Freak Lizard.

Full Scorpion system from a company called Freak Lizard.

Toyo Sports manifold.

 

[Phil555]

KTR induction kit. Not sure if this will begetting fitted though as I may go the Clio V6 airbox route.

 

[Inequality Street]

Proper!

 

[mossyv6]

You will need a remap with the scorpion and the decat - caused a massive flat spot on my car that was like hit a brick wall!!

 

[Phil555]

You will need a remap with the scorpion and the decat - caused a massive flat spot on my car that was like hit a brick wall!!

Yeah defo.

Planning it in at RS Tuning after all parts are fitted.

 

[cat171]

You're not messing about!!

Fantastic!!

 

[Phil555]

You're not messing about!!

Fantastic!!

Cheers pal. Yeah it’s getting there. Should be looking and going well for the Summer.


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[Phil555]

Another busy weekend working on the AG200.

GT rear lights fitted.

Std lights.

Lights removed and bodywork cleaned.

Comparrison between the two sets.

New lights in place. They do freshen the rear end up.

Next task for the lights is to wire one of the reverse lights into a rear fog light.

 

[Phil555]

Next on the list was to tackle the exhaust tips and replace them with the Pure Motorsport version.

Diffuser removed and a quick hose down.

Std tips removed and a test fit with the carbon fibre tips.

I used the below Evo-Stick product.

Tips in place and filled the channel on the rear of the diffuser with Evo-Stick. Once this dried I also used std silicon over the top. Had to use a fair amount to ensure a good solid stick as the tips do have a lot of slogger in the diffuser.

Tips in place.

 

[Phil555]

Couple of close ups of the exhaust tips.

 

[Phil555]

Staying with the exhaust theme. Had a go at heat wrapping the decat. Just wanted to see how this was done as I will be heat wrapping my Toyo Sports manifold to keep the engine bay temperature down a bit.

 

[Phil555]

Onto the interior and a change of gear know.

Fitting the RS stainless knob.

Std knob removed with great force.............. LOL

Insert from the std gear knob needs to be removed and fitted to the RS gear knob. The insert ended u over the street when I flicked it out with a screw driver........

Part number for reference.

Gear knob in place.

 

[Phil555]

Also decided to seal the Speedline wheels in readiness for fitting when the weather dries up a touch.

I used a wax from Poor Boys called Natty Paste.

 

[mossyv6]

Great updates Phil.

But - please, please, please, please, please, please put some clean number plates on

 

[Phil555]

Great updates Phil.

But - please, please, please, please, please, please put some clean number plates on

LOL.

I will. Going to get some ordered as I'll be putting my private plate on soon.

 

[Stefan.]

Lovely work

 

[Phil555]

Lovely work

Cheers.

 

[Phil555]

V6 air box arrived this week from Rentune.

Part number below for reference.

 

[Phil555]

Recaro CS seat covers arrived and fitted. These are a perfect fit to thee seats.