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MK3 Clio GT first steps, HELP?



  clio gt
Just bought a Clio GT and being a newbie i don't really have that much a idea where to start. I would like to start off slow making slow changes working my way up to hopefully it becoming more towards the looks and spec of a Clio sport.

Have you guys got any recommendation to what i should go about doing first to introduce me to modifying the car?
 
  Not a 320d
Dont modify a GT.

I had mine on coilovers and it was pretty fun. handles fairly well once its been setup right. Id change the tyres and suspension and add a pannel filter but thats it. Maybe change the exhaust IF you want to. The brakes are poor so id look at getting those replaced with what ever you can.
 
  clio gt
Thank you mate. I have been through your thread progress before, so nice. Looking really good. Where did you pick up the Clio Sport mats from?
 
  clio gt
Thanks for the reply, which coilovers would you say go for? Or does it not really matter or is it worth while saving for a specific set?
 
  AG 200 CUP
Get the mats of eBay the 197 mats fit the GT that's where i got mine from. I put a K&n induction kit in too which sounds amazing if you don't want the expense of a full new exhaust system.
 
  Not a 320d
Thanks for the reply, which coilovers would you say go for? Or does it not really matter or is it worth while saving for a specific set?


I had mine on H&R monotubes (Specific for the GT). They were about £1k. Plus £120 for camber setup. I also had 20mm spacers (Get 25mm, trust me the extra 5 mm is needed) and H&R TC212 Camber bolts set as far as they would go. My coilovers were set as low as possible. Which for looks, IMO, is the best height for the GT as the arch gap is frankly shocking. With it being so low it didnt handle as well as it could have but I had it set at max ride height once and it was much better over back roads. Up until the struts got damaged from pot holes (No travel because it was so low) it still handled pretty well but I think thats because it had very little power. Power didnt outweigh the chassis etc. Which made it huge fun. Could do silly speeds round tight twisty backroads, I did some shocking things in that car when I was younger.

You can get an ITG pannel filter. If i remember correctly it shares the same airbox as the Clio 197.

Guy called Jens89 (I think) had a GT so check his threads out. You can see my s**tty threads scattered about or check my photobucket out as theres plenty of photos of the GT.

Really wanted 17" Turinis in anthracite to finish it off but felt that my cash would be better spent elsewhere - booze, clothes etc. The ride could have been taken up an inch or so I would imagine the handling would have improved.
 

Chi

  Z4, VW172, R26
Dont modify a GT. I had mine on coilovers and it was pretty fun. handles fairly well once its been setup right. Id change the tyres and suspension and add a pannel filter but thats it. Maybe change the exhaust IF you want to. The brakes are poor so id look at getting those replaced with what ever you can.

I think you just contradicted yourself there lol ;) Once you change all that theres only the engine left..
 
  Not a 320d
Yeah maybe. Only thing worth doing with the GT is handling. The engine is gutless until you get it spinning to 7000rpm and then it gets fun. its not fast but its plenty enough to get yourself into trouble. Loved mine, and hated it at the same time. Looking back at what I spent I would probably not bother modifying the thing.
 


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