Clio 182 Strut Brace - Ecotek Valve/ Spoiler

[Jacky Lau]

Hello people, this is my frist time on this site and i am just starting to looking into tuning cars and performances. I was wondering if any one have fitted a front Strut brace onto a 182 Cup?

I have a 05 reg 182 cup but ive asked alot of places and they dont sell front Strut brace for 182. I saw an OMP one from strutbracer.co.uk but not 100% sure about how to fit it on. Was wondering if any one could advice me on this. Thanks very much!!

Also i was wondering has anyone fitted an Ecotek Valve with the pipercross filter to a Clio 182? I am finding trouble trying to fit one so was wondering if anyone could advice me on this. Does adding this valve make any difference to the performance of my car ? Thank you very much again

Does anyone know if my car is still under renault warrently, if i add a strutbrace and induction kit and exhaust, will this invalidate my Warrenty.

Thank you again

Lastly i saw a DTM Front spoiler for a Clio 172, i was wondering if this would fit a Clio 182 as it only states for the 172 but arent their front body shape and engine are the same as the 182? The website is http://www.directcarparts.co.uk/buy-car-accessories/product_info.php?cPath=167_3627&products_id=2672


Thanks so much for reading people, have a nice day !

regards to all

Jacky

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Welcome to CS mate .

Don't bother with the ecotek .How olds the 182 ? You should have 3 years warranty and 3 years AA assistance , from new.

If your unsure you can call Renault UK customer services on :

Tel 08000 723372 , give em your reg number or vin number .

I would imagine if you add a strut brace and you have any suspension problems Renault will try and blame it on the modification . Adding an after market air filter will most likely void your warranty on the engine .

I think the Ren exhaust only has a 12 or 18 month warranty anyway . Go for a stainless catback with a lifetime warranty .

The strut brace for the mk2 172 is the same as the 182 . Same front end on the mk2 172 as the 182 so the front spoiler should fit also .

 

[Jacky Lau]

Thanks very much for your help, My Clio is just 1 years old. I used to have a 1.2 Clio and i took out all the modifications when i had to take it back for a switch change as it was not starting up.

If i install a strut brace, would i have to drill any holes in or would it just fit in? If i can remove the parts then i guess i can still take it back for warrenty.

Thank you for your help again

Regards

Jacky

 

[Ali]

Yes. You need to drill a couple of holes in each strut top. I've got one, and with out uprated suspension it's going to be more engine dressing than a performance mod.

Ecotek don't work, as proven many times and that splitter is Horrid.

RS's are beautiful as std imo....But as i'm frequently told, it's your car...Make it "Special"

Ali

 

[Jacky Lau]

Thanks very much for all yous guys help. i will keep it in mind. Thanks alot

regards

Jacky

 

[ChrisR]

Guy before me put one of those splitters on my mk1 before I bought it, tbh I don't think it'd suit any other model than a dark coloured mk1 172. Mk2 is more angular looking and it just doesn't suit it at all.

Ecotek is a pile o pants, don't touch it.

 

[Jacky Lau]

Hi guys, thanks for the help, i understand your view, but i just seem to like those front spoiler. I was wondering if i were to fit it to my Clio 182 cup, would i need to remove front splitters first?

I will not touch Ecotek, thanks for the advice guys.

Also i think i will go for a Magnex slash cut exaust as others are too expensive and i think Magnex are the only ones which comes with lifetime warrenty right? Also this guy i buy from he can fit on for free although i guess its easy to fit on, i have no ideas about cars so i always need advice.

Thanks for all your help people, really appreciate it

Regards

Jacky

 

[my_cougar49]

ll stainless steel exhausts have a lifetime warranty - it doesnt matter whether its prospeed magnex or some name you have never heard of. With regards to the front splitter - yes this would have to come off (2 screws and some clips) its a piece of piss to get off.