Hello to all Clio Sport lovers! I just got my Clio 172 (2002)!

[Ricardo destroka]

[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]Hello to all Clio Sport lovers! I just got my Clio 172 (2002). My name is Ricardo i’m 32 and i live in Braga, North of the beautiful Portugal. I’ve driving diesel’s in the past 13 years and...to keep my sanity I have ridden also motor bike’s since my 15...all kind and power. On these days, instead of buying a Sports bike (fast one), and because i do want to keep exploring the unique and ultimate paradise (i don't trust myself), i decide to dig up an old “teen” passion that began in 1992 with the Clio Williams. So...the result of this deep introspection retreat was the acquisition of this great little wonder...Yeah!!! I'm having a f**** blast! :star:

Cheers form Portugal!

Ps. How do i post pictures without URL? [/FONT]

 

[Kieran..]

Welcome to cs mate, great forum

 

[.Andy.]

Welcome Ricardo! Nice to have international members

 

[Ricardo destroka]

Thanks mates! Yeah! i'm just figure out how the forum works, but the 1st impression was really great! Loooooot of interesting info!

Some pics of my ride!

 

[Ricardo destroka]

Thanks mate! Yeah! i'm just figure out how the forum works, but the 1st impression was really great! Loooooot of interesting info!

 

[Brian172]

Welcome to the forum mate.

 

[Ricardo destroka]

Thanks Brian!

 

[Bluebeard]

I've just got back from Portugal yesterday!

I stayed in Goldra, just outside Loule.

 

[Ricardo destroka]

Hey Daniel,

Loule from Algarve!
How was the weather, good beach time? Im in the north of the country...cloudy weather arround here!

 

[Bluebeard]

Portugal is now my new favourite place to go on holiday!

Weather was brilliant. 30 degrees lowest, 34 degrees was the highest over 10 days.

 

[Ricardo destroka]

[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]So..here it is my 1st technical question!

Mates, i have a 172, and i want to exchange the original exhaust manifolds for the 182 one. Based in your experiences I would like to have your opinion about which one is the best choice, an original (used) for 200£ or the one that you can see through this link:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5197c0b7e9

Is this good quality or what? It will crack soon? Any available report? What about the decat pipe, should i get it too or not to add it to the exhaust line?

Concerning the exhaust, I’m looking for an alternative of the follow k-tec: http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1560&appid=2.

Do you know any other alternative, like for example Yuzza, Scorpion, etc? Any other company that produce a similar exhaust to fit in the 182 manifolds, double central rear exits but with spare tire? Were i can get them?

I would appreciate your suggestions!

Thanks!

Cheers[/FONT]

 

[Ricardo destroka]

Im glad you like, thats great!!!

Yeah! Algarve/Portugal is one of the best spots in Europe to go on summer holidays amazing beaches and warm ocean!