Sunglasses_Ron
ClioSport Admin
I had a warning like ping up on my beemer on a run down the A127 the week after I got it.
It went off and hasn't come back on since.
I googled it and as said it seems it was a dirty sensor.
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I had a warning like ping up on my beemer on a run down the A127 the week after I got it.
It went off and hasn't come back on since.
I googled it and as said it seems it was a dirty sensor.
ForceIndia
ClioSport Club Member
Gentlemans spec 200
I'd have punted mine quickly if it behaved like yours. That's one of the reason I prefer to buy from an enthusiast. Could go online and read the entire history for the last 2 years, all the receipts matched what he'd posted etc.
@JD - No fire yet
You live and learn. Not much choice at the moment except to stick with it and at least fix the things that need fairly short term fixes
Completely agree. As long as it's not major, ie can't be fixed by unit people, keep going.
Some updates:
- Amp seemed like it was faulty, was sent off, amp isn't faulty. So likely a short somewhere or a blown speaker knocking the whole drivers side out.
- Got an OBD cable in the post today, so updated the engine DME with the pretty CSL settings, just need to do the one for the SMG DME at some point (that's a little more daunting and I need to borrow a trickle charger)
- TPMS had a fit the other day in poor weather (red alert) but there were no punctures at all (and I was on the M25 at the time in heavy traffic). System reset and hasn't done it again.
The way the gearbox works now though is night and day. No headbutting the dash between 3rd and 2nd, no clutch slurring low down and it blips the throttle on downshifts (which highlights the need for a louder exhaust)
- Amp seemed like it was faulty, was sent off, amp isn't faulty. So likely a short somewhere or a blown speaker knocking the whole drivers side out.
- Got an OBD cable in the post today, so updated the engine DME with the pretty CSL settings, just need to do the one for the SMG DME at some point (that's a little more daunting and I need to borrow a trickle charger)
- TPMS had a fit the other day in poor weather (red alert) but there were no punctures at all (and I was on the M25 at the time in heavy traffic). System reset and hasn't done it again.
The way the gearbox works now though is night and day. No headbutting the dash between 3rd and 2nd, no clutch slurring low down and it blips the throttle on downshifts (which highlights the need for a louder exhaust)
Stefan.
ClioSport Club Member
I alternate between keeping it and setting it on fire most weeks
Just fixing the bits that annoy me/need fixing and then I'll see how I feel in the new year
ForceIndia
ClioSport Club Member
Gentlemans spec 200
This really. Manual is generally more reliable, but massively more enjoyable Imo.
RDH
ClioSport Club Member
After my R32 I can safely say that unless it is under a warranty then any auto box is a no go for me, although I am a big fan of them.
ForceIndia
ClioSport Club Member
Gentlemans spec 200
Until you get to the special cars (Aston Martin, etc) I've not driven anything that felt so perfectly balanced as a road car. Just the right amount of grip, power, size.
Megan's rs250
Bought one of these ,2 owner car ,88k, boot floor done but smg , bought from a garage ,thought ok gearbox will be fine，25 mins into drive home smg packed up leaving me stranded on m25 for 3hours . Not a happy chappy !! Got money back and now got a rs250 Meg. Much better 
Stefan.
ClioSport Club Member
The meg is manuel....like you should of had the m3 in
E90 M3
I couldn't agree more. I've been looking into these for the past few months and every time I tell myself it's a bad idea, o still find its the first search I do on PH/AT.
-Rob
ClioSport Club Member
Just get one, Id recommend getting an Individual and a manual.
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
Last time i checked, the Megane had a 4 pot turbo, not a straight 6 with ITB's. Therefore M3>Renault :wink:
The SMG pump would have been £2k. How much extra over the M3 was the Meg?
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
I dunno, after getting the CSL settings put on the SMG its pretty darn good!!
The manual is great when you're "on it" but in day to day use it was like driving a rocket powered truck lol.
Agreed. I just need to get the SMG DME programmed so it does the rest of the CSL bits, but Martyn's magic program is awesome.
Megan's rs250
The Meg was a far bit more but to be honest I preferred the Meg to drive. Had bmws for years including m3s and I will defend them to the hilt, think there brilliant but e46 did feel old compared with meg
Megan's rs250
Yes I couldn't agree more but if it was a csl would you say no ? Don't think I could .
ForceIndia
ClioSport Club Member
Gentlemans spec 200
I loved the box. Took some mastering, but once done it's brilliant. Helps changing the throttle map, kept sport oe but made normal more aggressive. With standard settings normal is too sluggish, sport too aggressive for normal roads /traffic.
But I'd pick a crap manual over paddles. It's a skill I enjoy, every journey. Paddles aren't Imo, no more so than turning on the wipers
. I could see the benefits on track, but nowhere else.
ForceIndia
ClioSport Club Member
Gentlemans spec 200
I'd take a manual CS over a CSL if I was going to actually use the thing.
Megan's rs250
Fewer csl,s are seen out now , used to see loads at trackdays but at values going up so much maybe they are becoming more like garage queens. A manual cs does sound the nuts though
Stefan.
ClioSport Club Member
-Rob
ClioSport Club Member
Unless you fancy more than 1 button on a steering wheel that is...
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
Oh yes, id have to retrofit a normal steering wheel for sure. No cruise? Fuk dat.
-Rob
ClioSport Club Member
It's easily done apparently, mostly plug and play. But then you've got to sort out the M track mode relocation.
Too much faffing for me, I'll stick with a retrimmed steering wheel and buttons.
ForceIndia
ClioSport Club Member
Gentlemans spec 200
Don't think the whole wheel has to be done, just the plastic. Re the m track location, what do people do that have it activated on none cs cars?
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
I think it turns the DSC button into a 2 stage one like the 330i's.
Need to get it done on mine at some point, i have the dash light in the instrument pod.
So I've had this for just over a year now.
I don't have a @Sir_Dave cost breakdown, but here's what I think I've done in the last year:
- 11,000 or so miles. Which is fairly unbelievable given how often it felt like it broke
- Replaced a battery (100 odd quid, plus 50 for the diagnostic)
- Replaced a starter motor (200 odd quid, plus a small army to do the work for me whilst I stood around and watched)
- It had an oil service that probably cost me too much, plus it had an oil leak where a bolt came undone
- Two new rear tyres not too long ago @ 150 quid each fitted
- Plugged a laptop into the ECU to make the SMG less annoying on gear changes. Probably the best 20 quid I've ever spent.
- Paid 100 quid to fix the amp that wasn't broken. Turned out to be a loose connection. Guy didn't give me any money back either.
- Threw a warning light on the M25 that's never come back (probably down to not resetting TPMS after I had the rear tyres replaced)
- Still not had the subframe inspected, although at this point I don't really care - I'm not spending 1500 quid on a car that won't see the summer
I've not really gelled with the car over the last year. The only memorable journeys I can remember were driving to Staffordshire and back in a day and getting nearly 35 computer mpg's, and the initial drive back where I kept pelting it through tunnels. I rarely take it out for a thrash, last time was probably 3 months ago. Mostly gets used for normal car things (I suppose that's a pro of having an M3).
The not gelling you would think is down to it failing at really f**king irritating times, like when I was going to collect a new cat (the meow kind), or just before I went on holiday and needed to drive down to Sussex (which nearly ruined the holiday), but really I don't think I ever got over the excitement of having an iconic car vs actually driving it.
That's not to say it's not a fun car to drive, it is, but I don't feel compelled to take it out for a few hours (last time I did that was months ago) like I did with the 172 I had for 5+ years.
I won't be sad when I sell it, and not sure what to replace it with yet. Baby on the way won't really shape what I get, but four doors and something with infotainment created in the 21st century would be nice (Juke is the familywagon)
Probably be around for another 2 months whilst I raise some cash to make up for what will ultimately be a trade in figure so low I'll have a cry.
Shame, really.
I don't have a @Sir_Dave cost breakdown, but here's what I think I've done in the last year:
- 11,000 or so miles. Which is fairly unbelievable given how often it felt like it broke
- Replaced a battery (100 odd quid, plus 50 for the diagnostic)
- Replaced a starter motor (200 odd quid, plus a small army to do the work for me whilst I stood around and watched)
- It had an oil service that probably cost me too much, plus it had an oil leak where a bolt came undone
- Two new rear tyres not too long ago @ 150 quid each fitted
- Plugged a laptop into the ECU to make the SMG less annoying on gear changes. Probably the best 20 quid I've ever spent.
- Paid 100 quid to fix the amp that wasn't broken. Turned out to be a loose connection. Guy didn't give me any money back either.
- Threw a warning light on the M25 that's never come back (probably down to not resetting TPMS after I had the rear tyres replaced)
- Still not had the subframe inspected, although at this point I don't really care - I'm not spending 1500 quid on a car that won't see the summer
I've not really gelled with the car over the last year. The only memorable journeys I can remember were driving to Staffordshire and back in a day and getting nearly 35 computer mpg's, and the initial drive back where I kept pelting it through tunnels. I rarely take it out for a thrash, last time was probably 3 months ago. Mostly gets used for normal car things (I suppose that's a pro of having an M3).
The not gelling you would think is down to it failing at really f**king irritating times, like when I was going to collect a new cat (the meow kind), or just before I went on holiday and needed to drive down to Sussex (which nearly ruined the holiday), but really I don't think I ever got over the excitement of having an iconic car vs actually driving it.
That's not to say it's not a fun car to drive, it is, but I don't feel compelled to take it out for a few hours (last time I did that was months ago) like I did with the 172 I had for 5+ years.
I won't be sad when I sell it, and not sure what to replace it with yet. Baby on the way won't really shape what I get, but four doors and something with infotainment created in the 21st century would be nice (Juke is the familywagon)
Probably be around for another 2 months whilst I raise some cash to make up for what will ultimately be a trade in figure so low I'll have a cry.
Shame, really.
Daniel
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
Apart from your breakdowns, I get the whole 'not gelling' thing. I only kept mine a matter of weeks. Although mine was a cab.
I just find them to big/heavy/mechanical to enjoy. Don't get me wrong, awesome daily and a great motorway car. Just not my bag.
SMG is bullshit though. Hate it.
I just find them to big/heavy/mechanical to enjoy. Don't get me wrong, awesome daily and a great motorway car. Just not my bag.
SMG is bullshit though. Hate it.
I quite like the SMG, and it's been great as a motorway car. To throw it down country lanes and actually get enjoyment out of it you have to go beyond the speed limit generally, and definitely drive like more of a t**t than I want to. I miss lower speed funs. This isn't a @Waitey 2fast2wide post though.
