New exhaust and Raceland Coilovers

[Jat_172cup]

Pictured below was my previous exhaust which I had fitted about 7-8months ago from a powerflow dealer. Personally the backbox was way too big for my liking, I didn't like the fact that it was on show, and the slash wasn't the best.

So I decided to go back and get a smaller backbox, and new tip. This was the result

Last Friday I also had the Raceland coilover's fitted by Fred. They are a hell of alot better than the shock's I had on before. Quite bumpy but better than before, handle really well in the corners. I'm still getting a little bit of arch rub on the front's however it's expected on 17's (currently in the search for 16's).

Enjoy

 

[nick.]

very nice and clean m8y 16 inch alloys will finish it off a treat

 

[leeds_182]

Exhaust looks nice.

Good looking car.

 

[MK3]

New backbox looks alot smarter mate. Got any side shots of the car?

 

[Jat_172cup]

New backbox looks alot smarter mate. Got any side shots of the car?

Thanks guys, deffo getting 16's soon.

Yeah I will post some up now pal

 

[Jat_172cup]

Some side shots

 

[the_prophet]

wheels look huuuuge. looks good though

 

[.GAZ.]

You need 15's!

 

[Hazza]

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+1... wheels are massive, but does look good... but the shocker sticker looks a bit lost, like... should it even be there?

 

[Jat_172cup]

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+1... wheels are massive, but does look good... but the shocker sticker looks a bit lost, like... should it even be there?

Never though about 15's to be honest. I dont know what choice is out there.

Lol I dunno about the sticker, just saw it on ebay and though it was cool, harmless really

 

[MK3]

Wheel look massive, but they do fill the arches nicely. Good lookin car you have there mate

 

[Hazza]

Never though about 15's to be honest. I dont know what choice is out there.

Lol I dunno about the sticker, just saw it on ebay and though it was cool, harmless really

Yeah harmless to have it, i know, but its more for JDM cars i think.

But 15s suit Clios a lot better... stick to the sheep wheels, they are sheep wheels for a reason, because they look the best!.... i.e Turinis, 2118s, and maybe pro race 1.2s.

 

[Jat_172cup]

Yeah harmless to have it, i know, but its more for JDM cars i think.

But 15s suit Clios a lot better... stick to the sheep wheels, they are sheep wheels for a reason, because they look the best!.... i.e Turinis, 2118s, and maybe pro race 1.2s.

True comment mate, I do love the look of 2118's, Ill ask for some photoshops, and see what happens lol.

Should get a fair few doller for these too, recently refurbed, 4 brand new toyo proxies, mint condition

 

[Clart]

Nice, but i can imagine what its like on 17s. Would look mint on some 16" black turinis.

 

[cander08]

really like the exhaust mate.

 

[Jat_172cup]

Yeah ride is abit harsh but not too bad.

I think I want to do the white route again, but f*ck me they are a pain in the arse to keep clean.

Thanks cander, I didnt realise how much louder a smaller backbox would make the car though, burbles like a b**ch now though lol

 

[Davis]

back box looks alot smarter! some 16's and your on to a winner

 

[Englebert]

Looks good, exhaust much better!

 

[Ali]

That looks nice. Leave the wheels! 17's looks great on the 172/182.

 

[Cliotoby]

Did you have the coilovers set up properly ?

 

[Rocky_24]

exhuast looks alot better.

 

[jayxx83]

Did you have the coilovers set up properly ?

itll probably cost more than the coilovers themselves to get them corner weighted!

car looks mint on the 17's I would leave them.

 

[Cliotoby]

Ive just had mine put on (HR's), im taking it up to RS tuning for a remap at some point and he said theres a guy that sets up coils. I really want them set up properly though, corner weighted, tracking etc etc etc.

 

[Jat_172cup]

Did you have the coilovers set up properly ?

Yeah mate Fred at BTM did them, but has asked me to go back after 1k or so miles once they have settled properly and he wil have a fiddle with the setup.

 

[Chris J]

Walk past this car most days, looks much better no with the new backbox! Havent seen it since its been slammed though, from the pics it looks good.

 

[sgtbash999]

car looks great on them wheels i think - don't look too big to me at all?

15's would def be too small i reckon. it would look like it was on skateboard wheels lol

 

[Jat_172cup]

car looks great on them wheels i think - don't look too big to me at all?

15's would def be too small i reckon. it would look like it was on skateboard wheels lol

Cheers mate

Lol yeah 15s are too small for my liking. Im looking to change to 16s as the ride is quite choppy and I have heard this should sort it out

 

[Tigger]

Very tidy motor - I love the current wheels TBH

 

[st3ve]

Looks smart, done a good job with the new back box.

 

[steve32c]

I think 17's fill the arches nicely however what happened to the renault badge sitting very high and looks lost, should be level with the Clio badge ie half way up the reg plate even when fitted with sport the Renault should be in the middle and will freshen the rear up nicely

 

[Jat_172cup]

Nice, but i can imagine what its like on 17s. Would look mint on some 16" black turinis.

You mean like this?

 

[Sony182cup]

how are you finding the raceland coilovers and how could they be improved if they were any imperfections

 

[Jat_172cup]

how are you finding the raceland coilovers and how could they be improved if they were any imperfections

I haven't drove a car with coilover's on before mate so I can only comment v standard setup's. The handling is a lot better, feels alot more precise, and you feel in some way mroe grounded. The ride is stiffer than standard suspension, but on normal road it's fine. I am currently on 17's though so that will effect the ride, currrently looking for 16's if anyone has any by the way...lol. Im fitting a strut later today so that should be a bonus to the setup too.

Your more than welcome to have a spin in it sometime in the future if you want dude seen as you live in W Midlands

 

[Jat_172cup]

Oh and I do get a bit of arch rub over big pot holes due to it being quite low

 

[Sony182cup]

Cheers Jat i have just got around too reading your reply lol and we should meet up some time and go for a cruise as your only local be good to have a look at the two cars together and little blast lol.

 

[Jat_172cup]

Lol yeah deffo dude, you know any spots where people meet? I heard GreatBridge on a sunday night is meant to be ok?

 

[Sony182cup]

I have been their a few times but im talking about a year or so ago, but i think the polica banned it recently, not 100% sure but i think it was Mids Crusing who used to organise the meets their.