My Inferno Story...

[t90_lle]

Mini update...
After the balls up with the OMP boss from Demon Tweeks I eventually sorted a MOMO boss from Merlin Motorsport in Essex. Thanks for the link @182_steve

So with boss now in hand it was time to fit with the OMP Targa wheel. Was quite easy to fit to be honest hardest thing was making sure it was straight. Note the boss kit only came with 1 resistor an was unsure which plug to put it in, luckily I had been to Maplins and got some 3.3ohm resistors for the grand price of 18p and used these instead.

I'm pretty sure it's inline but that will have to wait until I test drive on a nice smooth road.

 

[Jekyll]

It will be in line. The next hole will be massively off. As long as your wheels and steering wheel was central, you'll be fine

 

[leedsboy]

Does the boss bring the wheel any closer to you than the standard wheel? I know you can get spacers but just wondered if the boss itself brought it a bit closer.

 

[t90_lle]

Does the boss bring the wheel any closer to you than the standard wheel? I know you can get spacers but just wondered if the boss itself brought it a bit closer.

Not too sure tbh, it feels comfortable though

 

[182_steve]

No probs buddy, glad to help! Merlin are really good and that's where my boss ended up coming from as you know :up: Wheel looks smart!!

That's an interesting question about the wheel being closer. I think it might be a little? Not sure! The boss is quite big but the wheel is so flat to compensate, can't be much different to the standard big wheel

 

[t90_lle]

Once again the postman has brought me more car parts, this morning a powerflexed dog bone mount from @Paprika123, cheers bud.
Hopefully get this fitted later today or tomorrow weather dependant haha

 

[PP200t]

I need to get my shed to a similar standard to yours, your car is such an inspiration to me and my Monaco.
And the powerflex dog bone mount is definitely on my list, made such a difference to my last 172!!

 

[DannyR]

The problem is Steve, i feel the silver is lost behind the white as the white is so bright.

I'm thinking of doing them a grey colour or go bold with red. Any other colours won't work I don't think.

Red is too many colours, go body coloured, works for the new RS!

Nice Monaco too, always loads around this area for some reason!

 

[t90_lle]

After the postie brought me the mount thought I best get it on before I go away to Centre Parcs.

It's surprising how such a small thing as a mount can make a huge difference. Now the upper mount and dogbone are done I'll be saving to get new lower arms with Powerflex bushes, new ball joints and track rod ends. Probably get the anti roll bar flexed at the same time then get a rear arb. Not sure if it'd be worth flexing the rear beam pivot point though, some have said it does help.
And if it's not got tie wraps on it, it's not a proper race car haha

 

[leedsboy]

Half of the plastics underneath my car are held together by tie wraps 😂

 

[Jekyll]

Same!

I have always said that poly bushing the lower mount is such a great mod to do and really recommend, especially when the cost is so cheap but the difference is noticeable.

 

[t90_lle]

So I'm thinking ph1 bumper on the rear of the Monaco...

I think it looks cleaner than the ph2 but don't want it to look dated!? Opinions welcome!

 

[Stay Puft]

Definite no from me! Looks dated and non-sport!

 

[Jekyll]

Of you are on FB, check out Charlie Thompson as he's done it to he's RB.

 

[182_steve]

Phase 1 bumper belongs on the older phase 1 but just personal preference :up:

 

[imprezaworks]

That rb looks fab

 

[Clio_fool]

Monaco's anyways catch my eye and yours is no exception. It's looking very nice indeed. If I'd not had a ban on another blue car I'd have one myself!

 

[leedsboy]

It's a no from me on the ph1 rear.

A 182 rear on the other hand.....

 

[Louis]

182 rears look ace on Monaco!

 

[K_McDermott]

Looks a clean one, seeing all these pics makes me miss my monaco..

No to the ph1 rear will make it look dated and they look like a standard spec bumper


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[t90_lle]

It's a no from me on the ph1 rear.

A 182 rear on the other hand.....

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I believe he was selling his set up nor long ago but he wanted near retail price other wise I'd have had it.

 

[t90_lle]

http://cliosport.net/threads/ktec-172-engine-back-exhaust-system-182-look.802478/#post-11279299

I believe it may be a different person who was selling the system.

 

[cs_dave]

http://cliosport.net/threads/ktec-172-engine-back-exhaust-system-182-look.802478/#post-11279299

I believe it may be a different person who was selling the system.

I looked at that manifold but couldnt justify the cost

 

[182_steve]

Looking at that photo you need to get a 182 rear end ollie :up::up:

 

[t90_lle]

Looking at that photo you need to get a 182 rear end ollie :up::up:

Worries that style exhaust will hurt the performance as car is mapped to the 2.5" stealth rear box?

 

[cs_dave]

Worries that style exhaust will hurt the performance as car is mapped to the 2.5" stealth rear box?

Be fine if that's what your after

 

[182_steve]

Worries that style exhaust will hurt the performance as car is mapped to the 2.5" stealth rear box?

I get that, it's the same when I had mine re-mapped with a K&N panel but then changed to the K-Tec induction set up, I asked if the map would need to be tweeked and they said no it's fine also!

 

[CB1N]

Awesome car. Love the combination of the car colour and the powder coated wheels. Very nice

 

[t90_lle]

Awesome car. Love the combination of the car colour and the powder coated wheels. Very nice

Cheers it's my Williams 172 haha

 

[CB1N]

Cheers it's my Williams 172 haha

Yes it looks like...

 

[t90_lle]

Not much has gone on with the Clio lately mods wise but today saw the return of the gold...

But 16mm spacers and et37 alloys is not a good combo...

Spacers will be coming back off in the next few days when I can be bothered an will run without them for the summer.

 

[182_steve]

Looks very smart buddy :smiley: seen it mentioned a few times now it's starting to look a bit Williams, and I like that ha!

Defo keep those spacers off, just use for the 172 wheels

 

[DannyR]

I had same issue fitting F1's. 25mm on front is fine but the rears I have 10mm hub spacers and 5mm wheel spacers. Removed the 5mm and still rubs!

I think I may be stealing the gold wheel idea too, looks great!

 

[t90_lle]

Not much has happened with the clio since the last update as I've been so busy with work.
But today saw the impulse purchase of a upper manifold from my local cit-ren breaker for a mere £20.

This will be powder coated gold to match the alloys, fuel rail and throttle body will be rattle can'd black to not stand out an hopefully freshen up the bay.

Hopefully I'll be able to source a new coolant bottle to add to the freshness

 

[182_steve]

Sounds good :up::up: aerocote for the powder coating?

 

[t90_lle]

Sounds good :up::up: aerocote for the powder coating?

Not sure some has said powder coating will raise intake temps, so not sure if ceramic coating may be better.

 

[182_steve]

Not sure some has said powder coating will raise intake temps, so not sure if ceramic coating may be better.

Yeah I wondered if that was something they would do (rather than wheels) or if it would be the right way to go............ shall discuss when I see you!

 

[Justin BBP]

The PH1 lights is an awesome idea, when I get back on a Clio I'll be look at that mod

 

[t90_lle]

So this happened yesterday...

Dash lit up like an xmas tree an left me stranded 25miles from home, diagnosed as a faulty alternator. I managed to limp it home without it dying again and shut it away in the garage... out of sight out of mind...

 

[182_steve]

Fingers crossed for a quick and easy fix bud........ get a new alternator and soon be back on the road