what to do with 1.2 extreme?

[stannee]

i'm thinking of doing a bit of work on my engine, but am not to sure where to start. was thinking of getting an induction (pipercross or k&n, also saw a carbon fibre one from halfords, but don't know too much about that particular one). is it worth putting a turbo timer or just get a better chip. i know i can't do much with a 1.2 but this is a car i want to start working on to improve it.

any suggestions???

 

[vinvin]

dont improve a 1.2, i dont even bothher with the engine in my 1.4 let alone a 1.2. turbo timer, what for? and an induction kit will only make the car have a ncie growl.
your better off just doing small detailing like lighting, lowering, maybe some alloys of your choice etc.

 

[Hutchie]

make it look and sound like a sport, you not gonna get any performance increase really with out either head or cam work

 

[The Boosh!]

colour code, slam, IK if ur feeling flush, other than that dont bother, save up for a faster car matey. end of the day its a 1.2 and ul be lucky to see 80bhp

 

[stannee]

thanks for the advise guys. in that case i'll stick to visual improvements i.e. alloys, lighting etc. well i should be changing the car at the end of the year, im stuck between choosing another clio (bigger engine size, not to sure what type tho...any suggestions), a seat leon (at 1.6) or a bmw 318ti or 316 (both are the compact models). which one would be easier to mod and would get better results

 

[cat171]

If your looking to change at the end of the year, don't bother modding it, save your cash for your new car.

i'm thinking of doing a bit of work on my engine, but am not to sure where to start. was thinking of getting an induction (pipercross or k&n, also saw a carbon fibre one from halfords, but don't know too much about that particular one). is it worth putting a turbo timer or just get a better chip. i know i can't do much with a 1.2 but this is a car i want to start working on to improve it.

any suggestions???

For a turbo timer, you need a turbo first.

Here's my advice, forget about Halfords & the stuff they sell, there are a lot of other suppliers out there who sell a lot better products for less money.

 

[Beef-Mc]

Craig speaketh's the truth.

 

[stannee]

who are the better suppliers for perfomance? i'm new to the whole modding scene, so am just getting my feet wet and forums like this are a godsend as it helps people like me know more about cars from people who love cars. am looking to join cruising group, well once the car looks decent. know any?

 

[Peperami]

For modding a 1.2 clio you want to visit ktec.

www.k-tecracing.com

Section for the clio 2:

http://www.k-tecracing.com/catalogue.asp?app=Clio 2

 

[jamesp24]

Turbo timer LOL, dont bother mate save it for something bigger.

 

[cat171]

Where are you from ? Tbh we don't really go in for crusises on here as they are a bit on the chav side.

Have a read through some of the threads in the modding sections & go from there, there are a lot of mods & companies out there, remember different people have different tastes.

 

[swordjo]

Is the new extreme not a 1.2 turbo? Surely there must be some tuning potential in there somewhere?

 

[cat171]

Tbh he never said what clio it was just a 1.2 extreme, I assumed it was a mk2 one which is n/a.
A mk3 1.2 has a turbo yeah, he should have said that from the off.

 

[jamesp24]

Remap if it is.

 

[stannee]

point taken cat171, will check out the modding sections. i'll check out those links to, nice one peperami. swordjo i'll check that

 

[stannee]

sorry forgot to mention that it is the mk2 not the mk3 extreme, sorry for that

 

[cat171]

sorry forgot to mention that it is the mk2 not the mk3 extreme, sorry for that

Ah right, you don't have a turbo then, so you can't have a turbo timer (unless you get a turbo)

 

[jamesp24]

Not that youd gain any performance benefit from a turbo timer.

 

[stannee]

just checked out the k-tec site thanks peperami. i've got a few ideas now for visual improvements. will save the engine mods for a bigger engine (1.4 or 1.6) what do you suggest cat171?

 

[Jungle_Jim]

ive got a pipercross on mine but thats purely for sound, it was cheap and i didnt buy expected gains really, still glad i got it though as i like how it sounds

 

[CrippsCorner]

You could add on an air filter and exhaust back box which you can pick up well cheap these days but other than that dont bother! I started in a 1.0 Corsa, done the above plus 15s and lowered it and only spent about £600 on the mods and it looked okay for what it was at the time!

Put anymore money towards getting a faster car in the first place :rasp:

 

[Jimbo-Clio]

You could proberly get abit of performance from a few parts

Cold air induction kit of some kind
1.2 K Tec re map
and few more bits and pieces

but you be looking at about 800-1000 pounds to see 90-100 bhp? :dapprove:

Ive gone down visual upgrades with mine intill insurance drops and you can go to bigger cars for cheaper.

Get some nice wheels, go down 35-40mm get it looking mint condition without all the extreme stickers etc. Is it the extreme that is already colour coded? if so then you will have a respectable nice car.

Things like fresh un dealer marked plates , silvervison bulbs and rs grill make the world of difference to.

 

[Brett]

Tbh i'm keeping mine standard i think and saving for a sport. If i don't get a sport next year i will lower it and put a ktec induction kit on just for some sound. But only mods that are easily reversible because mygoal is to be in my own mint 182 within 2 years. Thats when the (tasteful) mods will start.

 

[RaffyMidlands]

Sell it buy a 172 or 182 or a 197 lol

 

[stannee]

yes its the coloured coded extreme, thanx for the tip (jimbo-clio) was actually looking into lowering it but was unsure about how low to go. thanks everyone elese for the advise & tips most appreciated