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Does no one listen?? I DON'T WANT TO MAKE IT FASTER SPECIFICALLY lol
So what about the Dunlop SP Sport BluResponse vs RainSport 2s?
And what about the Phase 1 airbox? And how much of the Phase 1 would I need?
Please someone for the love of god answer my questions instead of telling me things I already know or things someone else has said.
Yes I will be saving to buy a 'faster car'
Yes I will be putting an air filter on this weekend, just need to know my options.
Yes I do realise a 1.4 doing 8.5 seconds is hard to believe, and maybe the speedo is out. But I would love the opportunity to find out for real.
That is all
So what about the Dunlop SP Sport BluResponse vs RainSport 2s?
And what about the Phase 1 airbox? And how much of the Phase 1 would I need?
Please someone for the love of god answer my questions instead of telling me things I already know or things someone else has said.
Yes I will be saving to buy a 'faster car'
Yes I will be putting an air filter on this weekend, just need to know my options.
Yes I do realise a 1.4 doing 8.5 seconds is hard to believe, and maybe the speedo is out. But I would love the opportunity to find out for real.
That is all
So if you don't want a faster car why are you risking your engine? Lol
On my 1.4, I put a subtle back box, panel filter, alloys, better tyres, coilovers. I tried a cone induction kit and made it slower.
On my 1.4, I put a subtle back box, panel filter, alloys, better tyres, coilovers. I tried a cone induction kit and made it slower.
Thank you Josh. I had read in a few places on this forum that the cone filters made for worse BHP/ft lb readings, but also that the this was due to Renault Engineers fantastic handywork on the airbox, but furthermore that the Ph1 boxes are better than the Ph2 boxes. Any light to be shed?
And I plan to get a better back box. Was thinking maybe a ClioSport box? Again, opinions?
Thanks again to the guys that gave advice and constructive criticism. I dunno what to say to the ones that just tried ripping the s**t out of me lol. In one ear and out the other maybe.
And I plan to get a better back box. Was thinking maybe a ClioSport box? Again, opinions?
Thanks again to the guys that gave advice and constructive criticism. I dunno what to say to the ones that just tried ripping the s**t out of me lol. In one ear and out the other maybe.
banther
ClioSport Club Member
I dont think people are "ripping the s**t" out of you. Driving around without any form of air filter is fcuking idiotic and will damage your engine.
I think you just got off on the wring foot there from the start.
I think you just got off on the wring foot there from the start.
IMO just go to a custom exhaust place and get one made up. Not that expensive plus you get exactly what you're looking for. I had a phase1 and didn't change it. Tbh I don't think there's much in it. Never gonna be a car for speed and you won't notice a couple of bhp.
Ph1 ITB'd 172
Does no one listen?? I WANT TO MAKE IT FASTER SPECIFICALLY
So what about the Dunlop SP Sport BluResponse vs RainSport 2s?
And what about the Phase 1 airbox? And how much of the Phase 1 would I need?
Please someone for the love of God answer my questions instead of telling me things I already know or things someone else has said.
Yes I won't be saving to buy a 'faster car' as I have the fastest 1.4 Clio in the whole world.
Yes I won't be putting an air filter back on this weekend, as it's rubber dinghy rapids now bro and sounds sikkk.
Yes I do realise a 1.4 doing 8.5 seconds is hard to believe, but my stop watch is as accurate as they time F1 cars, So NERR!
That is all
I still can't understand why you want to make a 1.4 faster?
I had a 1.6 and it was 9.6s 0-60, so unless he's modified his 1.4 I'd expect it to be over 10 seconds.
Because without sacrificing practicality and buying a Vee, there's nowhere to go. You could sell your 1.4 and buy a RS (or a 1.6).
The argument was buy a faster car, there are hundreds of faster cars than a Clio if, instead of ploughing money into itb's, cams, induction etc you saved it and got something else.
The point I'm making is if you can only afford a 1.4 Clio and want to personalise it, that's fine. If you can afford a baller 2.0 Clio and want to personalise it, that's fine. If you own an Aston Martin and want to personalise it.....
107 Track Car & C4
I'm not going to say anything about running with no filter, as you have (hopefully) seen the error of your ways.
I'd go for Uniroyal RainSport 2's personally. My Dad has them on his 2.2 Civic and finds them really good. The Ph1 Airbox is said to be a better setup than the Ph2 apparently, I'm sure all you would need would be the Airbox, Filter and maybe some different hoses for the CAF? (Somebody may have to confirm that)
Apart from that, just go for Springs or Coilovers depending on budget, Sport Grill and if you're budget allow's a 172 rear bumper & 1*2/2118/Turini/TD 1.2 alloys.
HTH
I'd go for Uniroyal RainSport 2's personally. My Dad has them on his 2.2 Civic and finds them really good. The Ph1 Airbox is said to be a better setup than the Ph2 apparently, I'm sure all you would need would be the Airbox, Filter and maybe some different hoses for the CAF? (Somebody may have to confirm that)
Apart from that, just go for Springs or Coilovers depending on budget, Sport Grill and if you're budget allow's a 172 rear bumper & 1*2/2118/Turini/TD 1.2 alloys.
HTH
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They also say the 1.4 has a top speed of 115 but I've had just over 120 so far. I timed the 0-60
I probably wouldn't be shouting from the roof tops about that. I'm still sceptical about the 0-60. My 1.4 is stripped and messed with so should be a tad quicker
I didn't mention the circumstances under which I reached the speed though
Rubicon_
ClioSport Club Member
To be honest mate it looks fine as it is I wouldn't bother doing anything else, it's a 1.4 clio at the end of the day.
The noise you think is making it sound sporty, isn't sporty it's annoying. Why at 31 are you wanting to modify a "lil" 1.4 anyway lol?
The noise you think is making it sound sporty, isn't sporty it's annoying. Why at 31 are you wanting to modify a "lil" 1.4 anyway lol?
TT QS
I didn't mention the circumstances under which I reached the speed though
on track?
Nothing wrong with modding a 1.4. Mine ran away with me and I'm stuck with it but I love it and wouldn't swap it for the world
A fair opinion. Have a filter running now and am looking to do the exhaust. And my reasons are that it was a car that I was able to pay off weekly that isn't crap (my sisters old car (bit of a girl racer and now owns a Civic Type S) that very temporarily went through my dad due to him having his car wrote off which enabled me to pay weekly)
Also it'll be passed to the missus (minus my little modifications) once she passes her test and I get a 172 or similar to play with
and I can't wait
Golf 7.5R & Clio 200
Just saw you're in Chafford, have a google of 'pipecraft' - They built me a custom exhaust for my old 1.2 for around £260 - Not gunna lie, it was really good. I would recomend them, they're only in Basildon.
Apart from that, stick a K&N57i Induction Kit in, an RS Grill and then just leave it be and enjoy.
Apart from that, stick a K&N57i Induction Kit in, an RS Grill and then just leave it be and enjoy.
Hey Man, I've also got a 1.4 and while people are right to say not to sink a lot of moeny into it - at the end of the day, it's your car and you can do as you please!
On mine -
K&N 57i fit - gives it a nice sound and definitely an upgrade after my OE airbox was in multiple bits! ~ £100
2.25" Straight Exhaust - goes from the cat, all the way back to a powerflow backbox, adds a good grumble to the exhaust but can drone a bit at high speeds! ~£200
Lowered ~50mm on Raceland/rokkor/TA coilovers. - nice and stylistic, stiffined the ride a fair bit but great mod for £250
Minor exterior changes like HID headlights, Ph2 rear lights, silver visions, some HEKO deflectors etc.
The 1.4 isn't fast, per se, but i think it's nippy enough. People say "uhh jsut get a two litre" etc. etc. But i like my 1.4, the insurance is fairly reasonable, the mileage is brill, cheap to maintain and repair, and it's an all-round nice car to drive around in.
I figure if i'm gonig to have it for a few years before i build NCB and get a proper car after uni - i might as well do it up a little!
On mine -
K&N 57i fit - gives it a nice sound and definitely an upgrade after my OE airbox was in multiple bits! ~ £100
2.25" Straight Exhaust - goes from the cat, all the way back to a powerflow backbox, adds a good grumble to the exhaust but can drone a bit at high speeds! ~£200
Lowered ~50mm on Raceland/rokkor/TA coilovers. - nice and stylistic, stiffined the ride a fair bit but great mod for £250
Minor exterior changes like HID headlights, Ph2 rear lights, silver visions, some HEKO deflectors etc.
The 1.4 isn't fast, per se, but i think it's nippy enough. People say "uhh jsut get a two litre" etc. etc. But i like my 1.4, the insurance is fairly reasonable, the mileage is brill, cheap to maintain and repair, and it's an all-round nice car to drive around in.
I figure if i'm gonig to have it for a few years before i build NCB and get a proper car after uni - i might as well do it up a little!
Already spoke to them
and may have to check out this grille everyone is raving about. Quite like my standard bumpers with the front splitter bit so might just finish off the outside once I've got some not too lary mudflaps How easy is it to do HID conversion? Don't even have Xenons right now
but do have Ring IceWhite (think that's what they're called lol) bulbs everywhere apart from my fogs, which will follow shortly
Golf 7.5R & Clio 200
Already spoke to them
How easy is it to do HID conversion? Don't even have Xenons right now
Cant see the point in bothering with fogs, never really any need to use them. Unless you're "one of those" who use then ALL the time. Pi55es me right off that.
Cant see much point with HID's either tbh, just makes it awkward come MOT time if its not done right, which can be expensive.
Low and Slow 1.4 16v
Put some cardboard in between your wheel spokes it will sound great then! Or so I thought when I was 8 on my bike!
On a serious note get a panel filter sorted before you drive it and if you don't fancy paying the extra for a induction kit just drill holes in the air box. It's cheaper does the same thing. Yes roll on the haters, I have done this!
As for that 0-60 time, that's very hard to believe. I have had my 1.4 do 9.5 seconds but no chance 8.6, I wish!
On a serious note get a panel filter sorted before you drive it and if you don't fancy paying the extra for a induction kit just drill holes in the air box. It's cheaper does the same thing. Yes roll on the haters, I have done this!
As for that 0-60 time, that's very hard to believe. I have had my 1.4 do 9.5 seconds but no chance 8.6, I wish!
Already got fogs on the Clio and actually have used them to some reasonable effect, and no I don't use them all the time. I just wish to replace the bulbs with brighter ones as seeing as through fogs are under the bumper they're actually useful. Even more so with brighter bulbs. Makes sense to me lol.
I didn't envisage this either but lack of money and need for a car quick kinda decided for me. Was hoping to get my brother in laws 1.8 Escort but hey ho. Too much to get it past MOT.
LMFAO!!
So decisions made are as follows;
1. Cone filter positioned behind the n/s headlight
2. Sports back box (not really into the crazy sound from a single box system)
3. RS Grille
4. Cup spoiler?
5. Decent rubber
All or some of which can be moved to the new monster when I get it
1. Cone filter positioned behind the n/s headlight
2. Sports back box (not really into the crazy sound from a single box system)
3. RS Grille
4. Cup spoiler?
5. Decent rubber
All or some of which can be moved to the new monster when I get it
So could anyone confirm this Ph1 thing??
Do I simply take everything from a Ph1 from TB to the ducting from the headlight space? (Not sure what the setup is on Ph1)
Anything else worth ripping out the Ph1 for my Ph2 to improve it?
Btw I've replaced the panel filter (a while ago, don't panic lol) and it actually appears to be a little faster!?
Will a K&N panel improve on the stock filter?
I did notice that there is more power lower in the revs but less at the top end compared to no filter.
What should I expect from a sports panel?
As usual, thanks in advance
So i've now got the K&N panel filter in and I must say I rather disappointed with the tone of the engine
Have inspected the air box/baffle kinda thingy (lol) and it's purely a straight through pipe with a branch off to the inside of the box. Pretty pants I would presume? Was considering stripping it down to just a duct and capping the branch off? So it's purely a duct. Any ideas what is likely to be the effect if anything?
Or should it have a better baffle?
Is the Ph1 box any different?
Any help gladly received
Have inspected the air box/baffle kinda thingy (lol) and it's purely a straight through pipe with a branch off to the inside of the box. Pretty pants I would presume? Was considering stripping it down to just a duct and capping the branch off? So it's purely a duct. Any ideas what is likely to be the effect if anything?
Or should it have a better baffle?
Is the Ph1 box any different?
Any help gladly received
Ok so got the K&N panel filter all properly fitted now, and also decided to take my air box apart to see exactly what was going on inside. Found nothing but a straight through tube with a small branch off into the space arounr it in the box. Removed all the box from around it and smoothrd off the branch off temporarily with some duct tape etc and it goes alot better.
Questions:
Why exactly would Renault see an unpredictably turbulent branch into a sealed box as being an acceptable idea?
Why do I see a good improvement in lower-rev power but seem to lose that gain above around 5500?
Could I replace the standard (ish) ducting with anything more suitable?
Does anyone have any questions or comments?
Btw that "annoying" sound is now a nice grumble on heavy acceleration.
Also, I have noticed a major difference in performance between the "cold" map and "hot" map. Car is alot nippier on the cold map. Right up til it chabges over. You can almost tell when it switches.
What's going on with that? And if I don't have a "cold" and "hot" map, what's going on instead? ?
As usual any help greatly appreciated
Thanks guys
Questions:
Why exactly would Renault see an unpredictably turbulent branch into a sealed box as being an acceptable idea?
Why do I see a good improvement in lower-rev power but seem to lose that gain above around 5500?
Could I replace the standard (ish) ducting with anything more suitable?
Does anyone have any questions or comments?
Btw that "annoying" sound is now a nice grumble on heavy acceleration.
Also, I have noticed a major difference in performance between the "cold" map and "hot" map. Car is alot nippier on the cold map. Right up til it chabges over. You can almost tell when it switches.
What's going on with that? And if I don't have a "cold" and "hot" map, what's going on instead? ?
As usual any help greatly appreciated
Thanks guys
Ok so got the K&N panel filter all properly fitted now, and also decided to take my air box apart to see exactly what was going on inside. Found nothing but a straight through tube with a small branch off into the space arounr it in the box. Removed all the box from around it and smoothrd off the branch off temporarily with some duct tape etc and it goes alot better.
Questions:
Why exactly would Renault see an unpredictably turbulent branch into a sealed box as being an acceptable idea?
Why do I see a good improvement in lower-rev power but seem to lose that gain above around 5500?
Could I replace the standard (ish) ducting with anything more suitable?
Does anyone have any questions or comments?
Btw that "annoying" sound is now a nice grumble on heavy acceleration.
Also, I have noticed a major difference in performance between the "cold" map and "hot" map. Car is alot nippier on the cold map. Right up til it chabges over. You can almost tell when it switches.
What's going on with that? And if I don't have a "cold" and "hot" map, what's going on instead? ?
As usual any help greatly appreciated
Thanks guys
Because these cars are all designed after too much wine on a friday afternoon at 16:55 iirc!
I replaced my entire airbox with a K&N 57i, so open cone+ducting pipe, much better flow and noise!
Possibly seems nippier on cold because it over-fuels when cold to heat up quicker i think? there's definitely a cold map as mine will only rev to about 5-5.5 cold, then 6k+ afterwards!
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