just put a deposit on this 197, comments, suggested upgrades etc please

[keljon]

​http://www.glenfieldcars.co.uk/used...tsport-197-cup-3dr-kilmarnock-201316510702680

 

[The Boosh!]

Welcome to ClioSport, keljon , car looks nice.

 

[keljon]

thanks, i am coming from a 320bhp impreza with loads of mods including handling but unfortunately proving too expensive to run so hoping the clio will give me 99% of the driving pleasure while being a bit better on fuel and generally newer and more reliable

 

[Matt W]

Cheap!

Make sure the belts have been done.

Oh and I doubt it'll be better on fuel than the Impreza.

 

[keljon]

you havent owned a tuned Impreza then lol 20's driven sensibly and below 10 giving it some (which is most journeys tbh) but will post my findings on fuel consumption when i get the car

 

[mi16chris]

you havent owned a tuned Impreza then lol 20's driven sensibly and below 10 giving it some (which is most journeys tbh) but will post my findings on fuel consumption when i get the car

197s r hard on fuel man tho not as hard as a wrx , around 28mpg easy driving , make sure it dose not crunch in to any gears as there very hard on gear boxs

 

[keljon]

i havent driven the car, its in scotland so be interested to know any other common faults as it has 30 days warranty so need to make sure i capture everything i find wrong with it

 

[keljon]

is that 28 on the trip computer as i am led to believe they under read slightly

 

[Advikaz]

Welcome, car looks tidy mate!

Gearbox is the main issue, alone with squeeky master cylinders.

Great little cars, if it was mine I'd possibly change the exhaust & do the pads, fluid & hoses. I'd leave it be from there.

 

[keljon]

Thanks, whats your opinion on exhaust systems then? i know Akrapovic do one for the 197/200 which sounds amazing but its very expensive, is there anything more reasonable available?
i assume you mean braided hoses and decent fluid? what pads work well?
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[Advikaz]

Thanks, whats your opinion on exhaust systems then? i know Akrapovic do one for the 197/200 which sounds amazing but its very expensive, is there anything more reasonable available?
i assume you mean braided hoses and decent fluid? what pads work well?
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No problem at all bud.

I'd go with HEL Braided lines & either AP fluid or ATE super blue.

With regards to pads there's a number of options, depending on what you're using it for? Lets assume it's fast road & a bit of track!? I'd probably go with the standard Brembo HC discs, & either DS2500's or Brembo HP2000's ( I have these & can't fault them ).

With regards to exhausts there's tonnes of options, a lot of owners tend to go with the KTEC units which are pretty good, or the AKY, but the reality is most are a much of a muchness.

Note: removing the centre silencer on the standard system is very cheap & popular.

 

[keljon]

So how do you go about removing the centre silencer? Is a straight through pipe available?

 

[Edster]

Welcome mate, great lookin motor. u just need to find a custom exhaust outlet for a piece to be made up,it doesnt cost much. Some have said as cheap as 40/50 quid. dont think they are available off the shelf.
a cup spoiler would finish it off nicely

 

[Tree200]

Welcome mate, where abouts are you local to? An I've had the centre silencer taken out an its great. £50 and it pops an crackles. No performace gains but just cheap mod for a bit more noise. You're not gonna see a huge amount of power gains but different things can improve drivability mapping etc. pop over to 197.net for some other info

 

[keljon]

yeah been looking at the Renault sport spoiler and front splitter, any good places to get these from?

Welcome mate, great lookin motor. u just need to find a custom exhaust outlet for a piece to be made up,it doesnt cost much. Some have said as cheap as 40/50 quid. dont think they are available off the shelf.
a cup spoiler would finish it off nicely

 

[keljon]

near plymouth in Devon, i am fairly handy with the spanners so i might just do it myself along with a decat

Welcome mate, where abouts are you local to? An I've had the centre silencer taken out an its great. £50 and it pops an crackles. No performace gains but just cheap mod for a bit more noise. You're not gonna see a huge amount of power gains but different things can improve drivability mapping etc. pop over to 197.net for some other info

 

[w33 brl]

Welcome, plymouth? you've a long drive to pick up that clio mate lol

 

[keljon]

i work on the outskirts but actually live in lewdown almsot in cornwall, they are delivering it

 

[w33 brl]

Can't complain at that then lol

 

[Nyall]

Welcome to cliosport.net! Good to see another South Wester. You should get yourself along to some meets in the SW once your Clio has been delivered.

Car looks good, I do like a Glacier White 197.

I'd look at the Sprint spoiler from Ktec. Looks really nice on 197s. http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?532815-Ktec-Sprint-rear-Spoiler-(mk3)

 

[keljon]

yeah seen that sprint spoiler, am thinking Renault sport front splitter and that spolier would finish it off nicely