Alright lads. Hows things? Things are good this end, been a busy few months. Started my own business, bought my first house etc etc etc. It's all good though!
How's forum life? We still busy?
Essex is generally fine Wanda. Avoid 'Vange' and 'Pitsea'. Depending on your budget, more desirable area's would be Upminster, Hornchurch and Brentwood area's. But you're talking 300k+ all day long for a decent crib there.
Like anywhere, all area's can be hit and miss. I live in Basildon, lots...
Bloody hell, are people still using that cowboy :lol:
I wouldn't bother getting talked into the big pipe kit if he offers it. It's unnecessary. (i found out the hard way). RS tuning run like 400bhp off standard pipework. Defo get the FMIC though.
Can't say I've heard of anyone running it. I would give RSTuning a call, Paul will probably be able to shed more like, or ask on the megsport facebook page.
You're aiming at some big numbers there and either way you're probably looking at forging anyway.
They say the 250 can handle 350, but as Litchy (and I, and others) have found out, it's mighty hard with the Clio setup. It still hasn't been perfected and you'll need to spend some money going...
Yeah I got my box from them. T'was fine.
You're looking at about 5.5hrs labour for the change, may as well throw in a clutch kit as well. Not a cheap job!
No USB, you can add an aux cable as you'll have the correct stereo.
If you change the stereo, which you can do, be aware you'll lose the clock. And you'll need to purchase the correct steering wheel loom from Connects2
Why would you even consider a mk3? The chassis would be naff! I've seen 197's go for under 3k now...better off doing that. Unless you're doing the work yourself, you'll need to budget a couple of k to get the work done.
It's very marmite. Personally I think it's great, looks different to anything on the road. Not overly keen on the interior though, felt cramped to me. Rear view visibility is piss poor.
I'd take one over any Renault.