Is it worth the money? [noob question]

[AJ02]

Hi Guys

First can I apologize if this question has been answered before, typing induction kit into the search feature returns a stupid amount of results! I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to engines and mechanics but everyone's gotta start somewhere so go easy on me!
I've got a 1.2 16v and I'm considering getting an induction kit for it. What sort of results can I expect and are the results noticeable enough on a small engine to justify the price?

Cheers

 

[Gt rob]

it will be placebo effect on an induction kit, youd be lucky to gain 2hp

 

[Chrisjk]

Noise is all you will get.

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

Noise and maybe even a decrease. i wouldnt bother

 

[AJ02]

Figured that'd be the case, cheers for the heads up. Save my £80 for a better purpose!

 

[aldo_87]

Noise is all you will get.

So its a winner then!

 

[Bluebeard]

They are worth it for the noise.

Exhaust noise is guff. Induction note is where its at.

 

[G3 NYX]

Noise = Chicks, its the CS way

Just get a panel filter.

 

[Gt rob]

and a 182 rep exhaust

 

[AJ02]

Noise = Chicks, its the CS way

Just get a panel filter.

Okay, now there's no way in hell atm I can spend £80 on a nicer sound so is the panel filter a reasonable substitute which will achieve a similar result?

However £80 is cheaper than a decent *ahem* escort... winner haha

 

[AJ02]

and a 182 rep exhaust

Couldn't point me in the direction I'm likely to be able to pick one up, any places online you could reccommend?

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

Ktec do one^ but if your trying to increase power on your 1.2 dont bother, just make it look nice which is what most of us non Renaultsport owners do

 

[G3 NYX]

Ktec do the panel filter and exhaust
http://www.k-tecracing.com/

 

[AJ02]

Ktec do one^ but if your trying to increase power on your 1.2 dont bother, just make it look nice which is what most of us non Renaultsport owners do

That's the impression I've got and I've only been on this site a few days, finally people who've got it right! The morons who live round my way have a habit of doing ridiculous things to cars with small engines, basically mutton dressed up as lamb. I've seen a few non-sports on here which look really clean and tidy without looking like they're owned by a member of the Tesco car-park massive.

 

[KEVRSI]

If you want a noise then get an induction kit no car mod can be price justified as you never get your money back when you sell the car unless you put it back to standard blah blah, expect no gains maybe a slight throttle nip when its cold but when the engine heats up the induction kit draws warm air into inlet . bad times. I always use k&n panel filters because i always have and never had any probs. they are better for your engine as they trap more dirt than the OEM and give a slight increase in airflow, again no power gains worth mentioning.

ADMIN ; PLEASE STICKY SOMETHING LIKE THIS

 

[KEVRSI]

That's the impression I've got and I've only been on this site a few days, finally people who've got it right! The morons who live round my way have a habit of doing ridiculous things to cars with small engines, basically mutton dressed up as lamb. I've seen a few non-sports on here which look really clean and tidy without looking like they're owned by a member of the Tesco car-park massive.

GOOD ATTITUDE FOR A YOUNG MODDER YOU WILL DO WELL ON HERE, WE HAVE ALL BEEN AND WASTED THE CASH GET SOME PICS UP TO

 

[G3 NYX]

GOOD ATTITUDE FOR A YOUNG MODDER YOU WILL DO WELL ON HERE, WE HAVE ALL BEEN AND WASTED THE CASH GET SOME PICS UP TO

The caps lock key is just under the tab key, on the left of the keyboard.

 

[KEVRSI]

IS IT very PRodutive PUT It thErE , f**k off onto facebook this is a car forum.

 

[Gt rob]

IS IT very PRodutive PUT It thErE , f**k off onto facebook this is a car forum.

+1

 

[pendulumx]

-1

 

[Addicted]

1

 

[AJ02]

...234?

GOOD ATTITUDE FOR A YOUNG MODDER YOU WILL DO WELL ON HERE, WE HAVE ALL BEEN AND WASTED THE CASH GET SOME PICS UP TO

Cheers buddy, I'm on a few different forums for a few different things and people with an attitude like yours (and pretty much everyone who's posted on my thread already, thanks for the information btw everyone) are few and far between i.e people who don't instantly beat-down on the newbie for asking a question which may have already been asked before.

 

[James.f]

Panel Filet/Induction kit not worth it on the 1.2, been there and hardly got a grunt from the engine unless i was doing about 70/80, save your money tbh,

 

[AJ02]

Panel Filet/Induction kit not worth it on the 1.2, been there and hardly got a grunt from the engine unless i was doing about 70/80, save your money tbh,

That's the impression I've been given. Going to just focus on the styling, got a lot of basic work to do on it e.g colour coding, alloys etc. Save performance mods for the future when I get something with a little more stock power.