Oops I did it again... Adey's Clio 200 EDC

[Sash]

I wouldn’t mind betting that it’s not clutch slip they’re detecting - even though that’s what it feels like.

Every so often (haven’t worked out a defining factor yet) on a flat out acceleration mine will pull the power which feels like the ecu detecting slip and pulling the plug. Doesn’t do it all the time just occasionally. Now, at 173k I fully expect the stable to be a few horses short of where it should be on a brand spanking new clutch but it still gets a wriggle on when I need to which leads me to think it’s not a physical clutch wear issue, maybe an electrical issue…?

 

[Daz.]

It's clear as day on a dyno though when the clutches are slipping, mind couldn't hold standard boost at all in 2nd,4th and 6th.

1st, 3rd and 5th was fine.

 

[Daz.]

Knock sensor was a bit iffy also. I still believe after having the front off mine that someone had a light knock in it which is where the damage resulted to the front itself and the clutch

 

[Adey.]

I had a few reduced power moments when I first got the car but after cleaning out the boost solenoid ive not noticed it again (the car was limiting boost pressure to 6/7psi) Id hope to have noticed a clutch issue by now?

or is it something that was only highlighted when mapping?

 

[Daz.]

I had absolutely no idea until it was plotted.

I absolutely knew after it was replaced though as I didn't realise it wasn't there!

 

[Adey.]

I had absolutely no idea until it was plotted.

I absolutely knew after it was replaced though as I didn't realise it wasn't there!

hmm extra layer of worry there then....

 

[Brigsy]

Full send @Adey. If it breaks it breaks

 

[Adey.]

Full send @Adey. If it breaks it breaks

Chuck it on, let Chris work his magic and see what happens 🤞

 

[Djw John]

Manual conversion time if that happens

 

[Adey.]

Manual conversion time if that happens

i have a Juke RS 6 speed manual box in my watch list actually....

 

[Djw John]

Oh rly?

Do it.

 

[PP200t]

Don’t do it, the dct gearbox is one of the best features of the Clio rs.

 

[Adey.]

Don’t do it, the dct gearbox is one of the best features of the Clio rs.

I totally agree. Defo needs some looking into, if I have a big want for more power though I may have to sacrifice something

 

[Adey.]

Last peice of the puzzle knocked up by a mate today. 3 inch turbo intake pipe that has the factory recirc, crankcase and boost control solenoid take offs added. Need to give the car a once over this weekend and replace an exhaust clamp but it looks like we are now ready for mapping 👍🏼

 

[Adey.]

So..... Slight over sight on my part. Its been advised I will need a fuel pump. Race on, sytec ordered and hopefully it'll get here with enough time for me to fit it before mapping Wednesday.....

 

[Adey.]

 

[Adey.]

Pump housing was whipped out this afternoon. It does require a little angle grinder action to make space (I need to revisit this to tidy up and make/buy a new inspection hatch) removed, stripped it down, and then rebuilt with the sytec fuel pump. I'll do my "check over" of the car tomorrow and we should now be ready for mapping on Wednesday.

 

[Daz.]

I'm excited for you! Weirdly for me... 😂

 

[Adey.]

So if any of you are wanting a discount on Forge Motorsport products I've got you covered

Use the code "ADEYSPEC10" It gets 10% off Forge products excluding any brake components, product fitting, and remaps

 

[Adey.]

Go on then people, lets hear your output predictions. Closest wins internet points

 

[RSRowe]

282bhp
247lb/ft

(300 would have been nice though)

 

[Speedo Gonzales]

276
252

 

[Flat Eric]

275
251

 

[Brigsy]

280hp/260 torques

 

[Daz.]

272/262

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

290/270 - I'm going to be optimistic

 

[Clio_fool]

233 before the clutch slips. Sorry 😂.

 

[Adey.]

233 before the clutch slips. Sorry 😂.

you could be right mind..

 

[Speedo Gonzales]

Bloody Prorl always bringing a man back down to earth 😂

 

[Daz.]

you could be right mind..

195 then... 😂

 

[Adey.]

I'll write up a full post when I'm less tired. But we ended up with 307.5bhp and 259.1lbft!

 

[Speedo Gonzales]

Mint!!!

Did the clutch pack slip? Or does that only happen at RST?🤣🤣

 

[Daz.]

Like I said on FB, I need!

Although I want mine more standard so I'd be losing a good 20 bhp I reckon.

What did it do pre map or was it not safe to run?

 

[Adey.]

Like I said on FB, I need!

Although I want mine more standard so I'd be losing a good 20 bhp I reckon.

What did it do pre map or was it not safe to run?

Wouldnt have been wise or safe to do a pull without a map on it. youll need a hybrid of some sort on there to get 280ish, i think the stock turbo is maxed out near 250.

 

[Adey.]

Mint!!!

Did the clutch pack slip? Or does that only happen at RST?🤣🤣

Nothing was flagged up, torque comes in nicely and isnt overly high, it could have pushed loads more, but itd have been a pig to drive quickly. So hopefully the clutch packs are well within their working limits

 

[Sj1782]

I'll write up a full post when I'm less tired. But we ended up with 307.5bhp and 259.1lbft!

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That's definitely going to upset a few cars on the road! Impressive figures!!!

 

[Adey.]

Not had much chance to play, but have a done a few draggy pulls on the Clio this morning on the way to work, fresh air giving it some boost. Not too bad I don't think?

 

[Adey.]

 

[Adey.]

Led number plate lights fitted, amazons finest 👌🏻

 

[Adey.]

Been a little quiet on the Clio front. I've got a few bits I want to do but I have given it another oil and filter change. I need to revisit the front end at some point and add ducting for the rad and intercooler. Id also like to get some cold air fed up to the filter. I'm not too keen on the ITG, not for its filtration but for the fact its lost some of its coating from the inside, meaning it has sent bits of paint/powder coating through my turbo... I still need to fit the aux belt and tensioner too.

Id like to hit it up with some powerflex bushes for the engine soon, and after that I may look at the brakes.

On a side note, I've been playing with a bit of kit called renolink on @Brigsy advice. Its no joke, its dangerous! whilst changing a setting for "come home lights" I accidentally clicked a save button and rewrote every setting on there.... I spent 4.5 hours trying to recode the lighting side of the EMM to clear a warning light and message for brake lights being out! Come home lights now work though. Id like to get the lights working from the button on my card next and android auto if it can.

Other than that the car is a joy to drive still, rapid to play in when I need too (id say too much for some of the back roads near me) but easy to drive half asleep when I'm on the way to work in the early AM.

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