Best mod?

[MaddRT]

So what’s everyone’s favourite mod they’ve done to their clio sports?

 

[scullyg40]

Make it as lightweight as possible. (for a pure track car that is)

 

[Martin_172]

Rs tuner map
Epas

Couldn't pick just one!

 

[VenomUK]

Read mixed reviews on EPAS but I'm keen to convert mine

 

[jameswrx]

Decent set of fresh tyres! Only thing a 172/182 needs for the road.

 

[Optimista]

Agree with @jameswrx . Set of sticky tires.

 

[leeds2592]

Silvervisions

 

[Martin_172]

Read mixed reviews on EPAS but I'm keen to convert mine

Mine runs the dci rack as well as it's a converted van. The dci rack is faster than the 182 one and the assistance set in the middle feels pretty much like the car did as standard on the hydraulic. Around town at max assistance is lovely!

 

[davo172]

Eibach sportlines or rs tuner

 

[Clio_fool]

 

[Fletcher]

LSD.

 

[frayz]

Quaife diff and Recaro Pole Positions

 

[VenomUK]

Mine runs the dci rack as well as it's a converted van. The dci rack is faster than the 182 one and the assistance set in the middle feels pretty much like the car did as standard on the hydraulic. Around town at max assistance is lovely!

How is the resistance modulated? Sounds decent that. Ones I read said it lost the feel but then again I like the heavy feel once at speed you get with modern EPAS units

 

[Mcaff]

Toss up between 197 cams and PMS shifter

 

[Rojer]

How is the resistance modulated? Sounds decent that. Ones I read said it lost the feel but then again I like the heavy feel once at speed you get with modern EPAS units

You can get kits on ebay that come with a dial, I had one and it allows you to change the resistance.

 

[Hyperhatch]

Slicks, £100 job done

 

[David172]

Bucket seat, nice and low, further back. Almost feel like I fit in it now.

 

[Coops Mk1]

Track car - diff
Daily 182 - PMS shifter
Odyssey 172 - Trendlines
Mk1 16v - ACS roll kit

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

Powerflex steering rack bushes.

 

[imprezaworks]

You can get kits on ebay that come with a dial, I had one and it allows you to change the resistance.

Had that on a phase 1. Works well.

 

[Usr117063]

Powerflex steering rack bushes.

You mean solid nylon bushes?

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

You mean solid nylon bushes?

These ones:

Powerflex Black SMI Steering Rack Mnting Bush Kit for Renault Clio Mk2+172 & 182 | eBay

These Powerflex Black Series Bushes have been developed for Race, Rally & Circuit. Powerflex Black Series SMI Steering Rack Mounting Bush Kit. Powerflex Part Number = PFF60-331BLK. Powerflex Diagram Reference = 6.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Usr117063]

These ones:

Powerflex Black SMI Steering Rack Mnting Bush Kit for Renault Clio Mk2+172 & 182 | eBay

These Powerflex Black Series Bushes have been developed for Race, Rally & Circuit. Powerflex Black Series SMI Steering Rack Mounting Bush Kit. Powerflex Part Number = PFF60-331BLK. Powerflex Diagram Reference = 6.

www.ebay.co.uk

They wont last long mate. Everyone raves about them when they first fit them because they make a big difference but they just lose their strength

 

[JamesBryan]

Quaiffe diff.

 

[David172]

They wont last long mate. Everyone raves about them when they first fit them because they make a big difference but they just lose their strength

Do you put it down to age or amount of use? Or both?

 

[Usr117063]

Do you put it down to age or amount of use? Or both?

Couldnt say, wasnt much on both but maybe 10K+ miles. The nylon ones are night and day. I wrote about this in another thread recently.

 

[16v_er]

Bucket

 

[plenty]

Solid top mounts and more camber on the front axle.

 

[Brigsy]

I loved the Vibratechnics engine mounts and pms shifter combination. Good solid engine and precise gearshift.

 

[hipwell]

Of all the mods I did to my 172, exhaust, polybush, rack mounts, sportlines etc, looking back,if I was to own one again on a limited budget I would get a PMS shifter.

Not of of other mods made a great deal of difference, but the shift feel And throw was dog s**t

 

[Usr117063]

If 'It not being broken' counts as a mod then thats mine. A sorted and fresh clio, I dont think ive ever wanted that so bad since owning a clio for so long.

 

[masekwm]

Turbo.

 

[VenomUK]

Couldnt say, wasnt much on both but maybe 10K+ miles. The nylon ones are night and day. I wrote about this in another thread recently.

Is that across the board about the black series not being very good or just the steering mounts?

 

[botfch]

Is that across the board about the black series not being very good or just the steering mounts?

I think the issue is people using them on the road which there not really designed for.

 

[RSRowe]

Bucket seat, nice and low, further back. Almost feel like I fit in it now.

^^^ this

 

[Crazylegs]

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Are they 197 seats?

 

[Greeny.]

Rear ARB is up there for a track car tbh, also steering wheel replacement, basic stuff that makes a difference.

 

[R29TJR]

1. Tyres
2. Diff
2. Roll center correction kit
3. Brake pads

 

[Clio_fool]

Are they 197 seats?

Yes, from an R27. I'm unsure if all the 197 recaros are that pattern and the yellow dot ones were in 200's.

Iirc powerflex black series bushes are not covered by their lifetime warranty like the purple ones are. So probably not the best mod for a road car.

 

[Iain C]

lows. The 172 cup looks so s**t on standard right height.