It's here... order yesterday at 9:30 arrived 11:30 today :up:
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My Inferno Story...
- Thread starter t90_lle
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NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Put in reverse and cable tie the lever fully over in the reverse position to pull it up tight to the reverse lift part of the shifter base. That's how I did mine and it was spot on from the get go.
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
Great mod. I wish that they made a Mk3 version!
Would it be easier to put the box in reverse before starting to strip it all down to fit?
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Yeah you could do, although it's not that difficult to put it in reverse from under the car.
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
Easy enough to get into reverse when it's all off, push up and back.
So cars not moved in 2 weeks as I been at work and the pms shifter is still boxed up on the shelf ready to go on at some point... but I have had another package come through, more for the garage than the car haha
Hopefully I'll be able to get my pms fitted in the coming days/week or so... ✌
Hopefully I'll be able to get my pms fitted in the coming days/week or so... ✌
massiveCoRbyn
ClioSport Club Member
Several
That does look very cool
When the PMS is fitted, I need to have a look close up and see how it feels :up::up:
You want to feel Ollie's nob? 😂
That does look very cool
When the PMS is fitted, I need to have a look close up and see how it feels :up::up:
I've message Mick, just waiting for him to get back to me about fitting.
Well cars booked in with my mechanic to have the PMS shifter fitted on Thursday so will update on that after but until then today was mostly spent giving her a much needed wash an wax with all Auto Finesse products.
I know I didn't have to take the centre surround apart to change the tower an that but I thought fook it I haven't tinkered with the car in ages I'll do it!! Haha
So I've had the hole on my console for ages but no led?
Well upon removal of this piece I found the led... To my surprise it works an flashes alternate with the dash light. I'm assuming this is after market even though my old 172 had an led in the same place?
On the plus side I've seen 1st hand how much slack an movement in the tower there is so hopefully the pms will cure it.
So I've had the hole on my console for ages but no led?
On the plus side I've seen 1st hand how much slack an movement in the tower there is so hopefully the pms will cure it.
The horrors continue!!
massiveCoRbyn
ClioSport Club Member
Several
I believe all UK 172s were fitted with the LED as part of a security upgrade for the UK market. Might be wrong though!
I wonder where I'll be able to find out for sure if this is accurate??
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Yeah they all had the retrofit alarms fitted for the uk market mate. That's why the siren is fixed in different places across the range.
Arrr thanks for confirming @massivewangers previous statement lol
massiveCoRbyn
ClioSport Club Member
Several
Woohoo, I'm not mad!
@T9 0LLE I know it's long overdue, but i got in contact with proplates over the issue you had with the wrong font style on the number plates. They let me know that it's just been a mis-communication in the printing process with a member of staff trying to keep a road legal font on the smaller plates. I've been guaranteed that it will not happen again when a clio plate is purchased/the free shipping code is used as they've put a note to scale it down completely. I had been told that this would just be an automatic thing when printing the 520x85 plates but obviously wasn't the case here.
I believe they're also going to be making an account and posting themselves/getting in contact with you directly. I'm not sure they were actually aware of the font issue, but I had been told a refund had been made on the postage? It's difficult to find a half decent company and just have to give them the benefit of the doubt that this was a one off issue and fingers crossed it doesn't happen again! I know it's a pain in the arse though when you just want something to be right first time without fannying around.
Just thought i'd let you know anyway and message me if not sorted. :smile:
I believe they're also going to be making an account and posting themselves/getting in contact with you directly. I'm not sure they were actually aware of the font issue, but I had been told a refund had been made on the postage? It's difficult to find a half decent company and just have to give them the benefit of the doubt that this was a one off issue and fingers crossed it doesn't happen again! I know it's a pain in the arse though when you just want something to be right first time without fannying around.
Just thought i'd let you know anyway and message me if not sorted. :smile:
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Hi Oli
One of your members advised were not happy with the experience you had with www.proplates.co.uk. We are very sorry for the trouble we may have caused, It looks like we refunded you for the delivery cost as soon as you brought it to our attention. From what I can see one of our team made the Font height the road legal size and did not scale down as it should be, Usually the bikers want it the other way around (small plate with large as possible font !)
I can assure we will make the plates correctly scaled from now on unless requested not to. The coupon code is still valid for Clio members
Oli if you can get in touch we would like to make sure you are looked after.
Thanks
Danielle
Pro Plates
That original gear gaiter looks lovely!! No wonder you wanted a new one lol........ BUT.......... this is so common isn't it with the weak tabs/clips, mine is no different, held down with gel tape though rather than epic glue like yours but still moves a little due to one of the clips being broken also. Now I know how cheap they are, might just have to buy a new gaiter at some point as well 😂:up:
I don't think there's much more than can be done tbh, I appreciated the £3 refund of delivery at the time but in the end I ended up sourcing my plate from another company leaving me more out of pocket and the two I received from you guys were completely unusable.
2 x little screws is the best fix for it I have seen so far and I used it on my old Monaco where it worked a treat.
Well last night I went to my mechanic after hours and fitted the PMS shifter, what abit of kit!! Love the position, the feel and the rattle isn't too bad.
Started the evening off well with pizza and new car parts!!
Then came the fitting process...
Having a sport cat helped greatly as we didn't have to drop it out at all.
Instead of using a bead of silicon I decided to use the seal off the old tower which worked well.
Clearence at the lambda was a little issue but it don't knock it at.
Setting up took a couple of attempts but once we got it was spot on.
Drive home pic...
Finally this morning I picked up a new gator as in the previous posts the old one was trashed and fitted all tha console back in.
Absolutely love it now, OEM+ look!!
Even got the led back in place too!!
Started the evening off well with pizza and new car parts!!
Then came the fitting process...
Having a sport cat helped greatly as we didn't have to drop it out at all.
Instead of using a bead of silicon I decided to use the seal off the old tower which worked well.
Clearence at the lambda was a little issue but it don't knock it at.
Setting up took a couple of attempts but once we got it was spot on.
Drive home pic...
Finally this morning I picked up a new gator as in the previous posts the old one was trashed and fitted all tha console back in.
Absolutely love it now, OEM+ look!!
Even got the led back in place too!!
mintno1
ClioSport Club Member
Ph1 172 / Mk1 Valver
Love mine in the cup, it improves the gearshift so much especially in feel and position, it is a great mod :up:
massiveCoRbyn
ClioSport Club Member
Several
Looks good mate. Definitely on my shopping list.
Definitely worth a purchase mate!!
Since the pms was fitted I'd thought I'd update my spec/mods list with the order the work has been done since I owned her.
Order of mods completed...
Genuine Cambelt kit
Genuine Water pump
Genuine Dephaser pulley
Genuine Tensioner
Serviced- plugs oil etc
BMC CAIS Induction changes to Fatty 'k-tec' induction
Custom air filter bracket
Skoda Fabia VRS splitter
LED all lights, side, number plate, brake, interior, boot & glove box
Silver vision indicators
Cup spoiler re sprayed in 432 c/w New oem top light
Metal Battery cover
Brembo HC front discs
Mintex 1144 pads front
Brembo oem rear disc
Brembo rear pads
16" OZ F1 alloys
Refurbed OZ F1 in gold
Pirelli P-Zero Nero tires
Engine cover colour coded 432 c/w new 2.0l 16v logo
Bumper grommets
Bee sting ariel
Bullets colour code in 432
Clear sides repeaters
New OEM 172 Cup shocks
Cooksport Springs
RS200 RenaultSport Badge
PH1 rear light conversion
K-Tec Sport cat
K-Tec 2.5" Super Sports Stealth System
Powerflex rear exhaust mount
Engine dynamics remap 161ft lbs 182.6bhp
16mm Hub-centric spacers
Powerflex upper engine mount
Calipers painted red
MOMO boss
OMP Targa wheel
Powerflex Dog Bone Mount
New OEM alternator
Engine Dynamics 230 Turbo conversion:-
Gold powder coated inlet
New turbo manifold
Hybrid 25/28 turbo c/w custom link pipe
Megane 225 injectors
AEM Fuel/Ignition controller
Uprated 5 Puck Paddle clutch c/w new gear oil
AEM intercooler c/w new coolant
Forge Coolant hose kit
Trophy font Turbo sticker
New rear plate bulb holder
1ltr Fire Extinguisher
520 x 90mm show plate
Pure MotorSport Shifter
Order of mods completed...
Genuine Cambelt kit
Genuine Water pump
Genuine Dephaser pulley
Genuine Tensioner
Serviced- plugs oil etc
BMC CAIS Induction changes to Fatty 'k-tec' induction
Custom air filter bracket
Skoda Fabia VRS splitter
LED all lights, side, number plate, brake, interior, boot & glove box
Silver vision indicators
Cup spoiler re sprayed in 432 c/w New oem top light
Metal Battery cover
Brembo HC front discs
Mintex 1144 pads front
Brembo oem rear disc
Brembo rear pads
16" OZ F1 alloys
Refurbed OZ F1 in gold
Pirelli P-Zero Nero tires
Engine cover colour coded 432 c/w new 2.0l 16v logo
Bumper grommets
Bee sting ariel
Bullets colour code in 432
Clear sides repeaters
New OEM 172 Cup shocks
Cooksport Springs
RS200 RenaultSport Badge
PH1 rear light conversion
K-Tec Sport cat
K-Tec 2.5" Super Sports Stealth System
Powerflex rear exhaust mount
Engine dynamics remap 161ft lbs 182.6bhp
16mm Hub-centric spacers
Powerflex upper engine mount
Calipers painted red
MOMO boss
OMP Targa wheel
Powerflex Dog Bone Mount
New OEM alternator
Engine Dynamics 230 Turbo conversion:-
Gold powder coated inlet
New turbo manifold
Hybrid 25/28 turbo c/w custom link pipe
Megane 225 injectors
AEM Fuel/Ignition controller
Uprated 5 Puck Paddle clutch c/w new gear oil
AEM intercooler c/w new coolant
Forge Coolant hose kit
Trophy font Turbo sticker
New rear plate bulb holder
1ltr Fire Extinguisher
520 x 90mm show plate
Pure MotorSport Shifter
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Looks awesome ollie.
I presume your happy with the shifter.
On a side note, did you get the gaitor from Renault? If so, how much. I think all of them have been glued at some point and mine is no different.
I presume your happy with the shifter.
On a side note, did you get the gaitor from Renault? If so, how much. I think all of them have been glued at some point and mine is no different.
182, SQ7, Trafic
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
I did buy one from them a few years ago, but Renault being Renault, it wouldn't surprise me if it was around £40!
I mean a cup splitter is £280 FFS!
I mean a cup splitter is £280 FFS!
Yeah very happy mate the position of it when driving is awesome, apart from the turbo probably best mod I purchased.
The gaitor is £19.20 + £5 for delivery from @renaultpartsdirect but I managed to source mine from my local dealer for £14.
Thank you very much, not sure what to go for next pms arb or solid mounts an brace??
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Both. They both have their benefits. :up:
Slow you down, 1 mod at a time I'm not made of money! Lol.
Reckon the solid mounts 1st then the arb?
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Lol!! Yeah they'll help with the steering precision mate.
