What to mod on my 1.2 16v ?

[Michael172]

So on the expression 5 door i wanna modify the engine further, seeing as ill be keeping it for a while....... I dont wanna touch the exterior as it's a 5 door and it looks s**t, so i was thinking so far -

Allready have a K&N induction kit, with no heat shield and a cold air feed.
So what else yould i add that wont rape me totally ?

KTR Sports cat ?
Air Filter relocated to just in front of the grill ?
Remove the cat ?

 

[edde]

Remove cat is the best value IMO.

 

[mini-valver]

Dont relocate it to the grill as it's right behind the rediator and will heat soak to feck. TBH though a de-cat is VFM but that's as far as it'll go without spending ££££ but you'll get no 'major' gains.....

 

[CHRISK172+]

These engines are fairly well tuned as standard and you will not gain much without spending loads of cash. Save it and pay cash for your next car.

 

[C.slicker]

I have heard mixed things about the decat.

Firstly you will find it hard to get hold of one. Secondly people say it can cause erratic idling.

 

[ant_wales]

Iv got a 1.2 16v decat on, no idling probs and sounds very nice, raspy and pops alot

 

[A18XHO]

is your a decat on standard system? im thinking of just decatting my standard system

 

[ant_wales]

yep standard cat with insides taken out, its fredyozzas old one

 

[Michael172]

is your a decat on standard system? im thinking of just decatting my standard system

yeah. i might get a viper then and save cash tbh/

 

[A18XHO]

and did you notice any performance gains and how much louder then standard? i want raspier but not like deep and hollowing like the chavs with 6inch dustbins

 

[AlexS]

I thought the 1.2 16v was rubbish!
I would strip it out as thats free and very noticeable, get rid of the spare wheel and get a can of tyre foam (all providing you don't need the rear seats).
Yours is on 14" steelies if I recall which are crap for grip, get some cheap 15" alloys be they turbines or even standard dynamique wheels, then lower it and it should handle like a hero.
The weight saving should help the acceleration but the above will make it more fun in the twisties, theres no point really tuning a 1.2 16v engine wise.

 

[ant_wales]

and did you notice any performance gains and how much louder then standard? i want raspier but not like deep and hollowing like the chavs with 6inch dustbins

No mine sounds very raspy, definatley not deep and droney. Usually decats will produce a raspy sound anyway.

Gains cannot be sure yet as my exhaust has been blowing, so havent been able to test it properly

 

[Michael172]

i think ill strip it during the summer, use the rear seats a lot atm. Might, MIGHT grab a set of dynamique alloys sometime then also......

if i strip it ill be keeping the side panneling in and what not. dont want it looking too s**t lol. any springs in particular? and drop it how far?

Will take the cat out too.

 

[Ben.]

totally pointless imo..you nor going to make it THAT faster by stripping it. I know its your decision but i just cant see the point in trying to make a 1.2 fast?

 

[ant_wales]

totally pointless imo..you nor going to make it THAT faster by stripping it. I know its your decision but i just cant see the point in trying to make a 1.2 fast?

Its not the point of making it fast as thats not realistic, its about maximising its potential IMO

 

[Michael172]

totally pointless imo..you nor going to make it THAT faster by stripping it. I know its your decision but i just cant see the point in trying to make a 1.2 fast?

More fun. not fast. And my "steelies" grip about as well as skating on s**t.

Mine can be fun sometimes. ive even managed to reach 80 mph in it. :rasp:

 

[AlexS]

As above, and taking all the crap out is noticeable, Michael I would get some thin board and some black carpet to go in the back, ideal shag platform too Clio back seat is a pain in the arse!

 

[Michael172]

yeah tell me about it. no room either.

ill do it. ill strip the car.