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Clio 197 RB
MCS.net , it's the new Fiesta ST. Haha
People are begining to realise the 182 isn't the be all and end all of motoring.
Clio 197 RB
Just purchased these JCW/R56 Brakes from a chap on eBay for a tidy sum of £250. Will get them fitted soon with some HEL Braided lines and a brake fluid change.
JCW BRAKES by warren todd, on Flickr
Also have an Airtec Intercooler lined up, once I've got that on I will be taking it to 1320 for a pulley change. Still undecided on whether to get the 15% or 17%.
Also have an Airtec Intercooler lined up, once I've got that on I will be taking it to 1320 for a pulley change. Still undecided on whether to get the 15% or 17%.
Brookie.
ClioSport Club Member
What are you using the car for mate? I did a lot of reading into it and had extensive chats with Mad4Mini.
The 15% is recommended for road use, makes it a much easier drive day to day and more useable power at road speeds.
The 17% was recommended for track work but from what I was told made the car a bit less easy to live with as a daily.
I obviously went with the 15% and I think it's great.
LOL. There's about 5 on here. Compared to the 20-30 Fiesta STs, I think we're OK for now.
Clio 197 RB
It will solely be for road use, it won't go near a track. So I guess that answers it. 15% it is. How is yours running so far compared to standard?
Brookie.
ClioSport Club Member
It's great. Loads of useable power - noticeably faster than my 182 was. If you were closer I'd take you out in it.
The advantage of the 15% is also that you don't need an uprated IC due to the lower running temps, meaning you can save money not buying the Airtec & use it on something else.
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Thats cool. I won't bother with the Intercooler for now then. I'll get the exhaust instead. What power did yours make when it was at Mad4Mini or do they not dyno it when you were there?
Brookie.
ClioSport Club Member
Mad4Mini don't have a dyno facility so unfortunately couldn't measure my car. Others on MT with exactly the same setup as me are sitting around the 210bhp mark, & it certainly feels that quick!
I'll be taking it to RS Tuning in the near future to get a better idea.
Clio 197 RB
Mad4Mini are a bit too far for me, but 1320 are closer, so will use them. £320 for Pulley, plugs and a dyno run. Will be very pleased if I can get 210bhp.
I'll just leave mine here
Great cars mind I'd go for the 15% pulley and a different filter, hear more of the supercharger then.
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If your going higher than a 15% upgrade you will need an intercooler upgrade. I had one last year same colour as yours.
I put a 17% pulley on mine with an airtech cooler and a direnza exhaust system. It made a huge differnece. Ignore all the comments on direnza being shite and get a miltec. The direnza is a very well built system and not too loud untill you put the boot in.
Enjoy it mate i miss mine sometimes, it was great fun.especially on the track.
I put a 17% pulley on mine with an airtech cooler and a direnza exhaust system. It made a huge differnece. Ignore all the comments on direnza being shite and get a miltec. The direnza is a very well built system and not too loud untill you put the boot in.
Enjoy it mate i miss mine sometimes, it was great fun.especially on the track.
Clio 197 RB
I will be going for the 15% pulley now, i've got my eye on a Janspeed exhaust, as I was really impressed with the one I had on my 182. I'll be doing the cheap air box mod as well.
Plugs will be changed by 1320 Mini when they do the pulley
I will ask 1320 about the charger oil when I book it in. Cheers
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I don't know? lol. I will enquire when its at 1320
Brilliant cars. Im on my second Mini now.
You picked a great colour combo as the others have said. I personally think the ride height is fine and you have already done the best mod for the R53 and thats the JCW brakes. Keep it clean and tidy and its a nice car!
What spec does it have inside the cabin ?
You picked a great colour combo as the others have said. I personally think the ride height is fine and you have already done the best mod for the R53 and thats the JCW brakes. Keep it clean and tidy and its a nice car!
What spec does it have inside the cabin ?
Harmon Kardon is amazing. I spec'd it in mine. Can't beat a good sound system.
Think it's a better option on a Mini in warranty but the R53 system has a habit of failing and amps are expensive. The wiring means replacing either the standard stereo or speakers is a hassle.
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The sound is so good, million times better than the 182. I hope it doesn't fail on me.
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
If you put your VIN into http://www.bmwvin.com/, it'll tell you if you have a diff or not.
Clio 197 RB
Nice one. I'll try that later. I assume it will tell me other specs on the car.
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
Yup, will give you a pdf of the original build spec.
Just bought this - my CS200 went some time ago and I drove a SportKa for a while (!?!?!?) - I prefer your colour but this is growing on me - 76k and been looked after (i looked at some real dogs trust me!) yes 1320 or Mini sport(??) seem to do 15% pulley kit with cooler plugs and looking at some exhausts for it for now - quite liked the look of this http://www.minisport2.com/mini-parts/info_BM632S.html
Impressed with the quality of the car but long service periods I found that many I looked at needed lots of work even though a few had less miles on them - keep us updated
Impressed with the quality of the car but long service periods I found that many I looked at needed lots of work even though a few had less miles on them - keep us updated
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Clio 197 RB
That Mini Sport Exhaust looks good but it is about £170 more than the Janspeed, which is also a single box design. I will see how much I can get 1320 to fit the exhaust and brakes for. Otherwise I will do it myself.
Once my broken hand has healed that is. Lol
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Haha I'm down by the hospital.
Clio 197 RB
Once it's fitted I will let you know how it is, but could pop by if it's something you're considering.
Clio 197 RB
Once I've had my brakes and exhaust done I will be booking it in for the pulley.
Can't wait. It will be a completely different car.
ForceIndia
ClioSport Club Member
Gentlemans spec 200
More than welcome to have a look at mine, I'm Windsor way. It's had 15% pulley, gp intercooler, works airbox and r56 brakes. Could organise a early Sunday drive
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