my new clio 182

[182_steve]

Great stuff :up:

I've got those red Powerflex rear exhaust hanger bushes on mine too now, proper solid arn't they!

 

[SamB123]

@182_steve yeah they are mate proper solid! especially when fitted with PowerFlex dogbone and engine mount insert :up:

feels like a new car after having some cash thrown at it lol

 

[SamB123]

fitted my new ITG universal airbox

 

[SamB123]

fitted the fancyplate last week

 

[cs_dave]

Why is all the project threads are coming to media now?

Car looks mint buddy

 

[SamB123]

new custom pipe all the way through. it's not to everyone's taste I'm sure but it's different and I'm happy with how it looks.


it's just way too raspy, loud and droney! definitely going back to get a silencer fitted or something lol

new flanges and gaskets. flexi pipe. 2.5" pipe work and custom box and tips

 

[SamB123]

Had my clio mapped at EFI today, top service and top bloke.

really happy with the results we started with 178 induction and full exhaust, and after we ended with a nice 182 which isn't a massive increase but for the money the car feels and drives 10x better and my mpg is going up lol

 

[SamB123]

 

[182_steve]

Nice one, that's the thing about the maps it's not always about a big bhp gain, its the change in responsiveness and drivability etc making it smoother

 

[Phillipsuk]

@182_steve yeah they are mate proper solid! especially when fitted with PowerFlex dogbone and engine mount insert :up:

feels like a new car after having some cash thrown at it lol

I've been looking at these for the next purchase. How they feel? Make much difference?

 

[cs_dave]

Me too but I'm upset having to buy 2 of them :-(

 

[182_steve]

If you mean the exhaust hanger bushes, worth every penny :up:

 

[Bear Head]

I've been looking at these for the next purchase. How they feel? Make much difference?

Dogbone and engine inserts are absolutely phenomenal. Make the car so much more responsive and urgent.

 

[Phillipsuk]

Dogbone and engine inserts are absolutely phenomenal. Make the car so much more responsive and urgent.

I heard changing the dog bone can cause rattles? Or did I read that wrong?

 

[Clio_fool]

I heard changing the dog bone can cause rattles? Or did I read that wrong?

It does cause some more vibration. Mine has settled in well and I barely notice any extra vibration or noise. Gear change is still much better though. Do it and if you don't like just sell it on here.

 

[SamB123]

@Phillipsuk it depends how tight everything is lol

engine mount + dogbone is a vast improvement over the standard items for only abit of pocket money :up:

exhaust mounts aren't a necessity, and alot of people d.i.y them but personally look gash! all depends how saggy your original exhaust bushes are mate.

 

[SamB123]

Exhaust Check

 

[SamB123]

Treated it to a Ktec glossy cf splitter and matching cf diamond badges

 

[SamB123]

Also been for some quality assured work at Micks :up:

full check over for the old dog aswell as having a few parts renewed to keep my mind at ease (not my wallet) but I knew that already owning this haha.

 

[182_steve]

Nice list of work done there!

 

[SamB123]

it's a good car and i wanted to make sure it stays that way :up: @182_steve also helps with re sale if needs be.

interior fresh up next.
- (snappy wheel) + door handle trims etc
- maybe standard seats re-trim or some form of smart buckets I don't want too track style