do i need a chip

[renaultsport83]

do i need a chip to go with my viper. i cant notice anything but people say they run lean???

 

[BenR]

they can run lean and the only way of being 100% sure is to check, but a chip will generally help with things.

OOps, just noticed is a 1.2, but iirc they do run lean midrange aswell.

 

[Fred@BTM]

The only chip for the 1.2 16V would be the unichip - no other companies i know of do one

 

[BenR]

Andy GDI does a great piggy abck unit that would solve any problems and suit all your mods.

 

[renaultsport83]

Quote: Originally posted by Fred2001Dynamic on 18 February 2004


The only chip for the 1.2 16V would be the unichip - no other companies i know of do one

have u got a unichip? how much are they and also will renault approve?

 

[Fred@BTM]

Nope i havent got a chip no need IMO as its a 1.2!!! (mines done 50000miles no with no problems from the induction kit)

Unichip is about £450ish

and NO reno defo wont approve (they hate me anyway!!!!)



Im going for the easier option and changing engines

As Ben says speak to GDi

 

[renaultsport83]

do insurance companys hammer us for engine conversion? i would love something more powerful but im worried ill be ripped off! do u think the clio standard brakes good enough to not require an upgrade?

 

[Fred@BTM]

erm i havent checked the insurance yet!!!!! (ill worry about that at a later stage!!!)

the std brakes are infact williams/valver discs with R5GTT pads and they can handle upto 170bhp albeit in a lighter car

Im just gonna wack on a big disc conversion and possibly 4pots if needed at a later date

 

[renaultsport83]

is a big disc conversion difficult? ive changed pads before but never done a disc.

 

[Fred@BTM]

if you can use a spanner, you can do a big disc conversion