Clio MkII Performance Upgrade?

[Mark_]

I have a 51 plate 1.2 MkII clio..since ive been driving all ive wanted to do is just go faster! Ive recently upgraded my speakers and have a sub in the back which has added quite a bit of weight to my car.
I know theres nothing drastic i can do to my car to make it hugely faster other than a conversion...but is there anything i can do that will improve the performance slightly at all??
Thanks
Mark

 

[mark_sport172]

Remove dead weight e.g. Spare wheel, rear seats, etc. Free and easy

Other than that, air filter, CAF and a exhaust will slighty improve acceleration responce, but wont make it go faster.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Without spending thousands, don't bother. If you strip the car out that will improve things noticeably, but would you really want to live with a car like that?

 

[swordjo]

Lose weight from the car and better brakes. Maybe not 'quicker' but better braking means you can push the car a little more.

 

[R1XPH]

This clearly isn't a track car so shouldn't be treated as one! Don't think that with some better brakes you can leave to the last minute before attempting some heroic driving on a public road.

There isn't anything worth doing to the car besides learning to drive and gaining experience.

 

[swordjo]

Never said anything about heroic driving, nothing wrong with pushing your car though. Even if you don't, better brakes are always nice to have them.

I know i'd be happier driving at 60 on a NSL B road with a decent brake setup than at 45 without.