Pav
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UPDATE November 2017
as its stands now...
the car runs 280bhp and 300lb/ft..certainly enjoying it
Hi guys.After 6 years of owning my first clio 1.2 petrol I though,it was time to upgrade.Have always been a big fan of sport hatchbacks but never had the money to get 1.Been saving and working 2 jobs to get one.Since I owned a renault I thought I stick with the make.Last summer I found a Clio RS on autotrader.The guy wanted £5,500,me and my mate managed to get the price down by £500 so I was happily driving home in a new(ish) car.The car was 100% standard but with full history and brand new tires.My previous car:
thats history now.never had any major problems with this renault.this is what I got instead:That was July13.As Im originally from Czech I decided to drive back home for the summer holiday.Unfortunately,I have not got any pics from this trip.All happened relatively fast.When I came back I started searching for some info about upgrades and tunning.And I spotted this website.Got registered and since that I have found so much useful info on here.Thanks guys.You are doing an incredible job sharing your knowledge.Never knew that our clios had created this massive community of enthusiastic people.My 1st upgrade if you want call it that
painted my calipers blue which lasted about 3 months.Didnt really enjoy the blue and grey(wheels) combo so it had to be replaced.Got a 250ml can of a brush on paint from ebay.It cost me arount £10.Same week I did a research on how to spray wheels using a can,not a paint gun.
Just before last xmas the Hel braided lines arrived accompanied by Motul 660 brake fluid.Also had my mechanic to replace both rear discs(original renault) and pads all around.Also original Brembo.Thought may give them a go and if not happy with them,can be easily replaced.Given that the cambelt has never been done in a 7 years of the previous ownership I decided to do it(have my mechanic do it)alongside with the sparkplugs,water pump and gearbox oil.
With the interior(dash) looking a bit boring I removed the dash components and sprayed them black and blue.
In February this year I managed to save some money so went for some spacers and Eibach 20/25 springs.I have to say that the look of my car is spot on and I havent found these springs crashy whatsoever even when pushed.Might be a good compromise for those who want to retain the handling but to bring a car a bit closer to the ground.Running stock dumpers as well.]
With this combo i went for some cheap mud flaps as I was getting quite a lot of dirt on the sides.
Last month I ordered some carbon vinyl from ebay to wrap the dash.Think I paid around a tenner to do the inside and decided to wrap rear mirrors too.
After seeing a few 197's with their tail pipes sticking out I ordered a couple of tips from ebay.Since I cant afford the full exhaust system yet,and i do like them to be visible,I got these two tips + 4 clamps to keep them in place.Diffuser got sprayed black a the same time to go with my gloss black wheels.In February I went to Oulton park for a track day.Had so much fun and the car held up well.Apart from brake pads which had to be replaced for some Ferodo ds a week later.Destroyed them in one day.So the car got some proper abuse 
Last month I checked the way of how to rebuilt the front calipers including the seals replacement.So I did it in a couple of hours.Cant really tell whether it made any noticeable difference/improvement but at least its done and doesnt have to be done for some time.Some of the dust seals were knackered so i can drive with peace in my mind.Striped,cleaned and lubed rear calipers as well.My air filter was due to replace so ordered an ITG panel filter from k-tec.For those asking whether it was a good change or not(costing £60),never noticed any difference tbh.Maybe cold starts are better compared to the stock one.A week ago took a part in the Big Malton Breakfast event.Went together with a few guys registered on here.Had to leave early cause of my mate needing help with his car.Anyway enjoyed walking around admiring some fine motors.
Went for a drive today since its been so nice.Snake pass drive.Really well built road to have some proper fun.
hope you like some of it.Sorry for the length of this thread.Didnt have time to start my own progress thread until now.Any comments/suggestions welcome.Plans:1.some better rubber2.bigger brake setup:book:
as its stands now...
- megane 230 engine
- megane 250 turbo
- 3" miltek down pipe
- KTR 2.75" non res system
- Forge Motorsport Alloy Hardpipe Kit Renault Megane Sport
- forge motorsport intercooler
- direnza larger alloy radiator
- ramair cone filter
- megane 230 ECU
- powerflex torque arm bush
- powerflex dog bone insert
- powerflex gearbox insert
- bilsteins b14 suspension
- combrake adjustable top mounts
- heat wrapped down pipe,manifold,brake servo and miltek link pipe
- m-tec grooved/dimpled discs
- ferodo 2500 front pads,brembo rear
- Ultra racing rear strut brace
- ultra racing rear anti roll bar
- Engine Dynamics R26R lightened fly wheel a clutch kit
- Engine Dynamics low temperature thermostat
- Engine Dynamics short shifter
- megane 225 arp con rods bolts
- oz ultraleggera wheels
- HEL braided brake lines
- Good Year assymetric 3 tires
- renault sport sun strip
- new belts all around,water pump.spark plugs,coils etc May 2017
- Castrol Syntrans V-FE 75W-80
- Motul 660 brake fliud
- dewipered rear
- turbo gauge
- front/rear dash cam
- new battery
the car runs 280bhp and 300lb/ft..certainly enjoying it
Hi guys.After 6 years of owning my first clio 1.2 petrol I though,it was time to upgrade.Have always been a big fan of sport hatchbacks but never had the money to get 1.Been saving and working 2 jobs to get one.Since I owned a renault I thought I stick with the make.Last summer I found a Clio RS on autotrader.The guy wanted £5,500,me and my mate managed to get the price down by £500 so I was happily driving home in a new(ish) car.The car was 100% standard but with full history and brand new tires.My previous car:
thats history now.never had any major problems with this renault.this is what I got instead:That was July13.As Im originally from Czech I decided to drive back home for the summer holiday.Unfortunately,I have not got any pics from this trip.All happened relatively fast.When I came back I started searching for some info about upgrades and tunning.And I spotted this website.Got registered and since that I have found so much useful info on here.Thanks guys.You are doing an incredible job sharing your knowledge.Never knew that our clios had created this massive community of enthusiastic people.My 1st upgrade if you want call it thatpainted my calipers blue which lasted about 3 months.Didnt really enjoy the blue and grey(wheels) combo so it had to be replaced.Got a 250ml can of a brush on paint from ebay.It cost me arount £10.Same week I did a research on how to spray wheels using a can,not a paint gun.Just before last xmas the Hel braided lines arrived accompanied by Motul 660 brake fluid.Also had my mechanic to replace both rear discs(original renault) and pads all around.Also original Brembo.Thought may give them a go and if not happy with them,can be easily replaced.Given that the cambelt has never been done in a 7 years of the previous ownership I decided to do it(have my mechanic do it)alongside with the sparkplugs,water pump and gearbox oil.With the interior(dash) looking a bit boring I removed the dash components and sprayed them black and blue.In February this year I managed to save some money so went for some spacers and Eibach 20/25 springs.I have to say that the look of my car is spot on and I havent found these springs crashy whatsoever even when pushed.Might be a good compromise for those who want to retain the handling but to bring a car a bit closer to the ground.Running stock dumpers as well.]With this combo i went for some cheap mud flaps as I was getting quite a lot of dirt on the sides.Last month I ordered some carbon vinyl from ebay to wrap the dash.Think I paid around a tenner to do the inside and decided to wrap rear mirrors too.After seeing a few 197's with their tail pipes sticking out I ordered a couple of tips from ebay.Since I cant afford the full exhaust system yet,and i do like them to be visible,I got these two tips + 4 clamps to keep them in place.Diffuser got sprayed black a the same time to go with my gloss black wheels.In February I went to Oulton park for a track day.Had so much fun and the car held up well.Apart from brake pads which had to be replaced for some Ferodo ds a week later.Destroyed them in one day.So the car got some proper abuse Last month I checked the way of how to rebuilt the front calipers including the seals replacement.So I did it in a couple of hours.Cant really tell whether it made any noticeable difference/improvement but at least its done and doesnt have to be done for some time.Some of the dust seals were knackered so i can drive with peace in my mind.Striped,cleaned and lubed rear calipers as well.My air filter was due to replace so ordered an ITG panel filter from k-tec.For those asking whether it was a good change or not(costing £60),never noticed any difference tbh.Maybe cold starts are better compared to the stock one.A week ago took a part in the Big Malton Breakfast event.Went together with a few guys registered on here.Had to leave early cause of my mate needing help with his car.Anyway enjoyed walking around admiring some fine motors.Went for a drive today since its been so nice.Snake pass drive.Really well built road to have some proper fun.hope you like some of it.Sorry for the length of this thread.Didnt have time to start my own progress thread until now.Any comments/suggestions welcome.Plans:1.some better rubber2.bigger brake setup:book:
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