My Renaultsport Machine - Glacier White Clio 200 Cup

[KieranM]

Considering an ITG one myself, not too sure and don't know the difference between either. Considering it's presumably just cotton in both filters?

 

[TB Rich]

I prefer cotton myself, foam relies much more heavily on the oil for dirt retention - so it's more important to get the oiling stage correct and I find they require more frequent cleaning/oiling because of it. So anything that places more emphasis on maintenance and risk of screwing things up gets a thumbs down. Issue with oiling being; too little oil and not enough filtering properties, too much and can cause a slight restriction, and on cars running MAF's (we don't) then you can clog them.

It's all mostly ******** though and such minor differences in the real world. Buy what ever is cheapest (cough almost brand new k&n!! )

 

[Lewis.]

Talk about a sales pitch! You are right though, there is no real difference in the real world. I've always had K&N's and when removing and cleaning them they are a bit more resilient, whereas the foam ones can be delicate. However, the cleaning / re-oiling process can be messed up on a cotton filter too so there's not really a difference there.

I would go for your K&N it's just that I have a voucher to use and need something to buy with it you see! Also re; hoses, I only want to spend money on things that make a difference, following your advice regarding the CAE shifter lol :biggrin:

 

[TB Rich]

Yeah but cotton relies less on the oil so even if you don't quite get enough on it's less detrimental to the filtering properties than were it foam. - It's all mostly trivial anyway as stated.
Oh and hoses have a continous smooth bore and won't collapse under vacuum, so are functional

Mate it's all about the up-sell!!!

 

[KieranM]

Sooooo... K&N is the way forward ?

 

[Lewis.]

Sooooo... K&N is the way forward ?

Lol, I may go for the K&N as like I said I have a voucher to use up. They are about £43 new online.

I really shouldn't be modifying this at all as its a slippery slope but I just love the thing. It's a great little machine.

 

[Lewis.]

Few little updates on this. Something I have been meaning to do for a while, I finally got around to cleaning my seatbelts. Although the car is mint overall, the previous owner is/was a mechanic, and obviously used to hop in and drive home from work with grubby mits, therefore part of the drivers belt was really grubby, and needed a right good clean! I followed a bit of a guide on the Renault forum and adapted it slightly, and really pleased with the results. I also gave the Recaro's and clean and the whole interior looks brand new now, so pleased with it.

Here are the photos. PS: Vanish soap bar combined with a scrubbing brush worked excellently at shifting the grime:

Lower part of seatbelt compared to the upper part:




The product I used to clean them with, and also had some soap powder in the water:




Top part of belt cable tied off:




Soaking before a scrub:




Dirty water!




Drying them off with an AutoGlym chamois:




Drier and looking way better:




Clean drivers side vs Passenger side (yet to be cleaned):




Drying properly:




Clean seats and looking mint (hardly any wear either!)










Gave it a full detail too:










Then a drive up to my favourite spot for a final shot:





Finally, I may be thinking of putting this up for sale as I really fancy a Megane now, however, having trouble finding a Megane in the spec and condition I want, so I will continue to do bits to the Clio until then. I've ordered a K&N panel filter which I will fit this weekend, and I also need some new tyres so thinking of getting some Michelin Pilot Cup Sport 2's. Not cheap, but the best!

Thanks

Lewis

 

[Pav]

looks superb..nice choice of tyres too..have you considered these??
tyres

 

[Lewis.]

Thanks Pav.

No haven't really considered those? I do fancy the Michi's I must say. We will see!

 

[Rick]

How much do the pilot cup sports come out at and what size do they come in?

 

[Chris]

Brilliant job, seat belts are of those tasks thst is a bit of a pain but well worth it!

 

[Lewis.]

Now sold

All is not bad though, I bought a Megane 275 Trophy instead[emoji106][emoji41]

 

[Chris]

Pictures are needed!

dont be a stranger!

 

[Pav]

great news...although
ics:

 

[TB Rich]

I bet you did this so you can fit a CAE shifter without any fear as the Meg boxes are much better!!

Shame but I def understand the change given you have the Rallye.

 

[Lewis.]

Lol the gearshift in the Megane is probably not quite as crisp as the Clio strangely enough. It's good but it doesn't feel as tight as the Clio. It's a new car though really so probably just needs some miles under its belt to loosen up.

Only got this pic currently as weather is pants!!

 

[Jimmy]

Very nice Lewis! Enjoy!

 

[-Eddie-]

Chris showed me the photo in work, lovely looking car!

 

[Pav]

:clap::clap:

 

[Chris]

Looks great that, like the decals in that colour also!