spudgun Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 Hello everyone I'm after a bit of advice please! Sick of my [censored] Lupo and it's poor tuning options so I'm looking to change, probably for something Japanese But..... I'm also considering a 172/182, and have done a quick search on google for Clio tuners. The Clio owners forums I saw wanted me to register, so I thought I'd ask TS Anyone here tuned a RenSport Clio or know of someone who has? Are there many "off the shelf" parts and what are the tuners like, as I am distinctly unimpressed with the VAG ones (serves me right for buying a car with "not much call for tuning mate") Ta for any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 THat fed up eh? I never looked to hard for stuff when we had the clio, mainly because we didnt have it long enough. I would say though that the 172 i had is a step up from the lupo in terms of performance anyway - it has (as the cup varient) all the same weight saving measures only these included no xenons,no ac, lighter glass and trim, bench rear seat - saving of about 100kg over the standard 172 sport. I did see options for suspension and exhaust, but didnt note much more - I guess your problem will be that it is a normally aspirated engine so tuning is more limited anyway. With the deals you can get on the Clios though they are worth considering as they are great fun to drive. If you want tuning potential then find yourself a 225TT, Cupra R, Anything Japanese with a turbo (S14, skyline, MR2, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danksy Posted September 2, 2004 Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 LAD motorsport do a tuning package for the 182, based around different cams, and exhaust. IIRC they can also do headwork, and suspension! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigR Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 K Tec Racing now have a sports cat and stainless system for sale for the 182. Click here for info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audia8s2 Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 that looks interesting my 182 is due Monday 20th Sept, I think the standard exhausts are 3 inch ?? (always been an Audi/VW man now preparing to alter my ethos !!) the 3.5 inch should look reaqlly good and as they say, give a little extra bhp, always good !! Don't know what the Renault warranty says about this sort of thing though???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigR Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 29th Oct until i get my hands on mine, missus will be driving it for the forseeable future though. Keep us up to date on how your getting on with your's, what spec / colour did you go for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrhodes Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 the one problem with the 182 exhaust is that it sticks out. and thus you can burn yourself (like i did) getting things out of the boot. the replacement one looks nice and flush chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audia8s2 Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 She's here . 182 arrived last Wednesday, already up to 400 miles so only 250 before I can go past the 3500 revs. The difference is amazing already. When I picked her up she had only done 2 miles, felt very stiff and reluctant to pull away, already she feels smoother and a bit more rev happy. Black Gold paint looks superb, particularly with the charcoal cup alloys. Two niggless so far, Head rest catches don't work, you can just pull them up and down without locking and I think the Cd/Radio is playing up, horrible electrical sounds front the speakers on occasion, other than that she appears fine. Roll on the miles....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrhodes Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 have fun after a few K the clio's really opens up chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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