new member new motor Feedback please

[ESCOBAR]

Just got my clio 182 titanium on the 2nd September, what a motor. Also have 2 x 1.2 dynamique clios which I think are great too. However, never had a problem with either Dynamique but the 182 - boy it likes to rattle (windcreen blower vent). However, very pleased with the bad boy cos I havent had the pleasure of driving a quick car since my 19 16valver in 96/97 (cant remember exactly). After 1 week of driving I thought to myself- this car isnt really that quick, BUT jumped back in the dynamique so girlfriend could take the sport to work and immediately thought - this car used to be quick - not anymore.

One question for all you pros - Done 1800 miles now and the growl doesnt seem that loud from the engine - it seems to make a bit of a growl around 2500 rpm in each gear then subsides. Should the clio give of a nice loud growl or not - cos my 19 16valver used to sound like a formula 1 car (unmodded) when I accelerated hard. Also will it get beefier sounding when the miles start to clock up? thnx in advance (yes I am a noob - dont know jack about cars) P.S I also have a V70 170bhp and it likes to growl. lol - that sounds dodgy

 

[Pootle]

welcome to ClioSport

my 172 rattle just about everywhere...not that, that helps you!!
heres some in-car videos from a 182...granted its on track, but should give you an idea what it can sound like lol. http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=13&TopicID=112966&PagePosition=1&ThreadPage=1clicky

Em

 

[DAVE_RSi]

1. its french, its made 2 rattle

2. welcome 2 cliosport

 

[ESCOBAR]

Thanks for getting back guys. Pootle - Thnx for the links but im going to have to wait till i get home b4 i can download those clips dont want to hog the office bandwidth. Will get back to you when I have the opportunity to view the clips, thnks again pootle and thx dave for the warm welcome.

 

[ESCOBAR]

Just listened to the engine in the clip and that is what mine sounds like- not as beefy as my old 19 16v, maybe its something to do with the sound proofing which my 19 definately lacked. I was hoping it would sound more aggressive - not for people outside the car just for myself to listen to. I dont want to appear like some lame Fiat Bravo done up to make it sound like its fast (which in reality just sounds and looks stupid).

 

[Yugguy]

An induction kit will sort out the sound when youre hoofing it. just get a closed one and not an open one.

 

[ESCOBAR]

what does an induction kit do, how much does it cost? and will it sound ridiculous when going a t normal speeds? Also does it affect the insurance cos it already costs a packet ?