voiturier Posted 20, April 2013 Report Share Posted 20, April 2013 Hi New 197 owner in Melbourne Car purchased in Brisbane and repatriated 2008 Monako blue Fastchip 98 RON remap Spax coilovers Custom exhaust Xenon OEM lights Black Cup rear spolier Custom(Golf GT/Jetta) front bib spoiler Black painted wheels Toyo R1R tyres Custom sound system LED lights Debadged; black front and rear diamonds Only had a fang on the eastern freeway at this stage. Rightly said that the speed limit is 100kph but there is no law about how long it takes to get there. Driving the beast puts a smile on your face big time. I am looking forward to meeting Clio enthusiasts on this forum. Pictures to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 20, April 2013 Report Share Posted 20, April 2013 Very good! welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonyq Posted 20, April 2013 Report Share Posted 20, April 2013 Maaaad, photos please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 20, April 2013 Report Share Posted 20, April 2013 Welcome! Good pick up. I remember from the ads that front lip looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Posted 20, April 2013 Report Share Posted 20, April 2013 Sounds awesome. Welcome. Pictures please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiturier Posted 21, April 2013 Author Report Share Posted 21, April 2013 Hi all I am resisting "upgredeitis" but can't help wonder if Akrapovic do an Evolution for the 197. If not, recommendations? Supersprint perhaps? That and OZ/Sparco wheels. You can spend a gazillion but I wonder to what end. The base car is so much bloody fun do we need to do much at all? I got a beast that is the expression of the previous owners, so perhaps I should just explore what she can do before spending another dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 21, April 2013 Report Share Posted 21, April 2013 I am resisting "upgredeitis" but can't help wonder if Akrapovic do an Evolution for the 197. If not, recommendations? Supersprint perhaps? That and OZ/Sparco wheels. What don't you like about your current custom exhaust? OZ wheels are awesome. I've only recently seen the Sparcos and they look good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted 21, April 2013 Report Share Posted 21, April 2013 Let me know if you ever want to sell that front lip you have mate!! Love it Sent from the Internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiturier Posted 21, April 2013 Author Report Share Posted 21, April 2013 I am resisting "upgredeitis" but can't help wonder if Akrapovic do an Evolution for the 197. If not, recommendations? Supersprint perhaps? That and OZ/Sparco wheels. What don't you like about your current custom exhaust? OZ wheels are awesome. I've only recently seen the Sparcos and they look good too! I suppose it is because there is no snap crackle and pop. There is a fairly monotone note and a bit of a drone at steady100kph. There is a good burble/rumble at idle from the induction set up that sounds a bit like an older V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiturier Posted 21, April 2013 Author Report Share Posted 21, April 2013 Maaaad, photos please! Can someone direct me to the " how to post pictures" thread please and I will be happy to oblige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R182 Posted 22, April 2013 Report Share Posted 22, April 2013 Hi all I am resisting "upgredeitis" .. Comon issue, mine has spread to mobile phones and the house as well! Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 22, April 2013 Report Share Posted 22, April 2013 G'day & welcome. Yes the Akra fits the 197 (can't use the c/f tips though as the 200 diffuser is different). There are some nice rims available in 17" & 18" like Sparco Assetto, OZ Ultraleggera, Speedline Turini. Just be wary of the offsets as the Clio III runs an unusually high 68mm. Ultraleggera is 55, Assetto is 45, Turini is 51 i think. There are also the OEM Speedlines as on 20th & AGP 200's which are 68 offset. Then there are the OEM 18" Interlagos as on A&D & R/B 200's which are 66 offset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted 22, April 2013 Report Share Posted 22, April 2013 Welcome mate! Who's car was this? sounds familiar. Always great to see another Clio 3 member join the group, and especially because you're in Melbourne! Happy to let you here the Akra in the flesh if you want Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiturier Posted 23, April 2013 Author Report Share Posted 23, April 2013 Welcome mate! Who's car was this? sounds familiar. Always great to see another Clio 3 member join the group, and especially because you're in Melbourne! Happy to let you here the Akra in the flesh if you want Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I have seen/heard some YouTube demo's of the Evo but would love to hear it in the metal. Thanks for the offer and I will take you up when I get the beast settled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiturier Posted 23, April 2013 Author Report Share Posted 23, April 2013 Welcome mate! Who's car was this? sounds familiar. Always great to see another Clio 3 member join the group, and especially because you're in Melbourne! Happy to let you here the Akra in the flesh if you want Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk In answer to your question, I should have mentioned that the car was originally in Melbourne (Mornington) from 2008 and then went to Brisbane early 2012. I understand the guy there did the remap, put on the coilovers, painted the wheels, debadged, and put on the Toyo semi slicks. Not sure how much time was spent in track days.I would like to find out how she runs on the track. I think it ran to 205BHP after the remap. So in Melbourne it was standard except for the rear spoiler,custom exhaust and induction. One thing though, the car has silver plastic chequerplate mats that are disapproved of on this site. I recall that "ricer" was mentioned in that regard. I will have to replace them with genuine Sport mats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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