Clio Meg RS320bhp conversion (update Meg Rad)
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Come on Noddie, don't beat around the bush...say what you mean!!! LOL
Looks better than in the pics (but I'm gonna say that), the grilles, LY interior bits, 18's on a Clio, not being NA, cup spoiler.....to mention a few will always divide opinions, which is part of the fun.
Yiannis197
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Personally If I had a LY 197 (which would be an R27) I'd take the stickers off. This colour on the 197s is exclusive anyway 
I like the badge..
I like the badge..
After the steering wheel insert debacle, this is probably a good reason to remove it
Yiannis197
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After the steering wheel insert debacle, this is probably a good reason to remove it
LOL bloody hell this is still going lol. Yeah, I suppose nobody should listen to me when it comes to RS badges!
Yiannis, I would have left it on, just out of principle!!!!!
(......I've now removed the RS badge)
Yiannis197
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haha the insert was sent back to SS for respraying as fast as it was fitted, the amount of abuse I got from mates etc was simply astronomical!
(sorry for spamming your thread Litchy, I do like the badge though)
EDIT. I can't believe you removed it!!!!
(sorry for spamming your thread Litchy, I do like the badge though)
EDIT. I can't believe you removed it!!!!
Just been reading Andy's build. Looks really impressive. On the thread, someone made reference to me have issues with fuel pump so thought I'd share where I'm up to.....
I'm no expert and certainly cant throw a spanner around but I've spoken with people who have similar issues and resolved them, and equally read a lot....we all have to start I guess somewhere and its more enjoyable than just booking it into a tuner and getting the CC out. The best part of the project to date, is the sourcing the parts and the knowledge I've gained along the way. Made some mistakes but general its been a brilliant project. Importantly we've experimented with ideas, tried and occasionally failed with some issues so I'm not talking hypothetically. I've tried the patience of SteC and courted others for their views and opinions as no single person has the monopoly on knowledge.
.....so the cars now close to be complete st2 which is good given its hopefully being sold in the Easter (as it seems I still have a keen buyer) and I want it dyno'd to its full potential. To command a good price, its important that things are complete....
I've certainly got wider issues around fuel system than just fitting a bigger pump would have resolved alone. Big problem is the Meg 225 and Clio's run a non-return system. Our setup has the fuel pressure regulator attached to the pump sender unit, and all it does is bleed excess pressure off straight back into the tank rather than pumping it all the way to the fuel rail, then all the way back to the tank. Big power (not many modded cars out there that don't) ideally need a return system. Standard fuel system is only good for stage 1 (280 bhp). I believe injectors start to max out and standard fuel pump only good for regulated 3 bar fuel pressure anyway.
Currently for me, remap and bigger injectors are the order of the day.
However, if it doesn't sell, then def something I'll consider. I've seen the fuel set-up on a RST tuned car, and I know it works cause it was dyno'd at 400bhp. Interestingly, standard internals on 250 are good for 370 bhp so it would be future proof as not unrealistic that the new owner might want to continue to 'push the envelope' so to speak.
In addition, as most of us know with FI, getting the power down is ridiculous on anything other than dry days. So ideally anything over 330bhp needs a boost controller. Thats another £400+
More power = More money.
I'm no expert and certainly cant throw a spanner around but I've spoken with people who have similar issues and resolved them, and equally read a lot....we all have to start I guess somewhere and its more enjoyable than just booking it into a tuner and getting the CC out. The best part of the project to date, is the sourcing the parts and the knowledge I've gained along the way. Made some mistakes but general its been a brilliant project. Importantly we've experimented with ideas, tried and occasionally failed with some issues so I'm not talking hypothetically. I've tried the patience of SteC and courted others for their views and opinions as no single person has the monopoly on knowledge.
.....so the cars now close to be complete st2 which is good given its hopefully being sold in the Easter (as it seems I still have a keen buyer) and I want it dyno'd to its full potential. To command a good price, its important that things are complete....
I've certainly got wider issues around fuel system than just fitting a bigger pump would have resolved alone. Big problem is the Meg 225 and Clio's run a non-return system. Our setup has the fuel pressure regulator attached to the pump sender unit, and all it does is bleed excess pressure off straight back into the tank rather than pumping it all the way to the fuel rail, then all the way back to the tank. Big power (not many modded cars out there that don't) ideally need a return system. Standard fuel system is only good for stage 1 (280 bhp). I believe injectors start to max out and standard fuel pump only good for regulated 3 bar fuel pressure anyway.
Currently for me, remap and bigger injectors are the order of the day.
However, if it doesn't sell, then def something I'll consider. I've seen the fuel set-up on a RST tuned car, and I know it works cause it was dyno'd at 400bhp. Interestingly, standard internals on 250 are good for 370 bhp so it would be future proof as not unrealistic that the new owner might want to continue to 'push the envelope' so to speak.
In addition, as most of us know with FI, getting the power down is ridiculous on anything other than dry days. So ideally anything over 330bhp needs a boost controller. Thats another £400+
More power = More money.
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Take my hat off to Mr SteC. Sorted Clio with new fusebox, after it gave up the ghost this weekend. Again this lads dynagnosic skills are second to none. Even put a bit of camber on the Clio....happy days!!!!
Some interesting stuff in his garage too....
Some interesting stuff in his garage too....
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