clio-rs Posted 29, August 2012 Report Share Posted 29, August 2012 Hi Guys Signed up a while ago but only starting to post now. Ive owned a Clio Sport 172 for about 2 years now. I Love it, had some great times and some not so great. It was nicked from my house and Joy ridden, Police caught them driving it ( Like to think cos of its rarity). Anyway got it back all fixed up and still enjoy owning it. Car has about 170ks on it but still going great (probably helps I dont drive it too far very often). Looking to do some subtle mods like air filter and maybe an exhaust so any tips would be appreciated Pretty sure my aircon has gone again. Pumps fine but not very cold (Cost $400 last time). So any tips on this would be great. I am located in Perth Cheers Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eraser215 Posted 30, August 2012 Report Share Posted 30, August 2012 Belated welcome to the fold! I believe it's odd to hear of stolen Clios, but it's good to hear that it's fixed and you can enjoy it. Sorry I can't help with the tips very much. My understanding is that the stock airbox is probably the most efficient solution, but that alternatives (such as the BMC carbon box I have) make a nicer induction noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 31, August 2012 Report Share Posted 31, August 2012 Welcome Stuart! Shame to hear that your car got stolen but happy to hear it's back in one piece. Must've been a smart crim to know what the RS Clio is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmadrid-182 Posted 31, August 2012 Report Share Posted 31, August 2012 Pretty sure my aircon has gone again. Pumps fine but not very cold (Cost $400 last time). So any tips on this would be great. Hi Stuart, welcome to the forum. As for the aircon, probably need to check if there is a leak (seems to be common on the tx/high pressure valve on Ph II Clios). A specialist aircon shop should be able to either use an electronic aircon leak detector or regas with items that show leaks under ultraviolet light (~$90) and then work it out from there. what needs to be done. Best of luck, good to hear you're still enjoying the little beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themarvel2004 Posted 31, August 2012 Report Share Posted 31, August 2012 My aircon was simply the TX valve (bit near where pipes go from engine bay into the cabin) and that was just a seal. $5 part, but $200 to fix, including regas. Did they put dye in last time it was fixed and regassed? If so - finding the leak an getting it fixed should be much easier (at least knowing where to look!!). Standard Airbox is good - only suggesting is to get new filters. No gains going anything else really. (Unless you go all the way to ITB, which is very big change). Exhaust - whatever you want you can get really - though not all would be "legal" for how loud they are. Some people like to change the final muffler to one with tips showing. Others (like myself) prefer to keep the "stealth" look. You can look on UK sites for a variety of "brand" after market exhaust upgrades, which are all quite pricey. I went to a local (Adelaide) exhaust place and go a mandrel bent cat-back system made with new centre and rear boxes from Lukey (aussie brand). Sounds good, and only cost $450. I would have paid at least double that just to get one shipped from the UK, before it was installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clio-rs Posted 31, August 2012 Author Report Share Posted 31, August 2012 Thanks for the welcome Dont think the thief knew much about the car, the actually broke into my house and stole the car from the garage with the keys. I bet he enjoyed the drive though lol The aircon had a leak last time, maybe Im just unlucky and its happened again. Will take it to a specialist to find out if I cant see whats wrong with it from having a quick look Marvel do you have any photos of your exhaust? sounds very interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themarvel2004 Posted 2, September 2012 Report Share Posted 2, September 2012 I did have pictures but I've lost them off my phone. Will try to remember to take some more next weekend when I'm under the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece172 Posted 3, September 2012 Report Share Posted 3, September 2012 I got the manifold and cat from the uk and carline mufflers in balcatta to custom make the rest sounds great and can't be seen from the back of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 18, September 2012 Report Share Posted 18, September 2012 Hi Reece, Welcome aboard. Feel free to go on my site and send any enquiries for OEM parts. Happy to help where i can. Best airbox mod nowadays (since they stopped making the V6 airbox) is to get the PH1 airbox and go from there. Much cheaper than ITB and does the same job. Cheers, WOLF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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