aidan059 Posted 3, January 2021 Report Share Posted 3, January 2021 (edited) Hi all Just picked up my 2015 RS200 Cup in Signature yellow yesterday with 50k on the clock for a bargain price! Whilst a bit late for a first car at 21, its a hell of a first car. Nothing but smiles and grins on my face driving up from Kangaroo Valley yesterday. Having read other posts from RS200 owner mods, I've collated a list for myself for relatively cheap/easy mods that I can get done/order over the next month or so, so would appreciate any additional suggestions I can do/add to the car. - K&N Panel Filter - White/Blue Headlight bulbs - Resonator delete - New performance brake pads/rotors (current ones are completely gone hence the low price) - Antenna replacement (exploring possibly genuine renault sharkfin design) - Plastidip badges black - Armrest from ebay (seen a couple of these floating around) - Vinyl wrap roof in black - Hot/Cold side boost pipe replacement (airtec - for peace of mind) - Metal footrest next to brake pedal - Spoiler lip from ebay (forgot who it's from) - Roof racks (for skiing in winter ) - Performance tyres (not sure what's on at the moment but its nothing notable) More expensive mods (for down the line) - Full koya exhaust system + tune - Front splitter (exotic mods) - Coilovers/lowered springs to drop suspension (particulary front I find too high) - Replace OEM multimedia console with Aliexpress android auto console - Potentially genuine renault spoiler however understand how costly it is (will end up costing nearly 20% of the purchase price lol) - probably not worth, are there any substitutes for this? - Full ITG maxogen cold air intake system Edit: don't worry she got a full clean inside & out and wipedown today Edited 3, January 2021 by aidan059 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 3, January 2021 Report Share Posted 3, January 2021 Welcome, Aidan. That’s a mighty fine first car indeed. And in the right colour too 💛 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 3, January 2021 Report Share Posted 3, January 2021 Nice mate, please, please resist the urge to wrap the roof, seems a shame to cover up the hero colour with nasty vinyl. Likewise buck the trend an leave the badges, but your car, I just hate vinyl and plastidip. Honestly, drive it for a bit, grow into it and wait and see what takes your fancy. Brakes of course and then good rubber, beyond that its a slippery slope! The Aliexpress Android unit could be interesting, put one of these in my Megane 3 a while back. Did then retrofit an R-Link as I wanted the RS Monitor functions and with the addition of Android Auto gives me access to additional usable AA functionality. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckovski Posted 3, January 2021 Report Share Posted 3, January 2021 Nice! If you were driving through kangaroo valley does that mean you live in the area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan059 Posted 3, January 2021 Author Report Share Posted 3, January 2021 42 minutes ago, chuckovski said: Nice! If you were driving through kangaroo valley does that mean you live in the area? Nup, was just picking it up from the previous owner there. Live around the north of Sydney. Back roads down there were a blast to test the car out though! Nearly felt like I was in the French countryside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan059 Posted 3, January 2021 Author Report Share Posted 3, January 2021 1 hour ago, Matt205 said: Nice mate, please, please resist the urge to wrap the roof, seems a shame to cover up the hero colour with nasty vinyl. Likewise buck the trend an leave the badges, but your car, I just hate vinyl and plastidip. Honestly, drive it for a bit, grow into it and wait and see what takes your fancy. Brakes of course and then good rubber, beyond that its a slippery slope! The Aliexpress Android unit could be interesting, put one of these in my Megane 3 a while back. Did then retrofit an R-Link as I wanted the RS Monitor functions and with the addition of Android Auto gives me access to additional usable AA functionality. Noted on the vinyl, was just a potential mod down the line probably, was certainly not going to rush to it. I just really fancy the yellow and black combo, only reason I suggest vinyl wrap instead of paint is just cost efficiency. Would paint gloss black if i could to match a gloss black renault spoiler in an ideal world. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachlan8 Posted 3, January 2021 Report Share Posted 3, January 2021 11 hours ago, Matt205 said: Nice mate, please, please resist the urge to wrap the roof, seems a shame to cover up the hero colour with nasty vinyl. Likewise buck the trend an leave the badges, but your car, I just hate vinyl and plastidip. Honestly, drive it for a bit, grow into it and wait and see what takes your fancy. Brakes of course and then good rubber, beyond that its a slippery slope! The Aliexpress Android unit could be interesting, put one of these in my Megane 3 a while back. Did then retrofit an R-Link as I wanted the RS Monitor functions and with the addition of Android Auto gives me access to additional usable AA functionality. Came here to say this. Just protect it. Heck clear ppf it if that's the sole purpose (and you need something more than ceramic). Say no to wrap kids! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckovski Posted 4, January 2021 Report Share Posted 4, January 2021 14 hours ago, aidan059 said: Nup, was just picking it up from the previous owner there. Live around the north of Sydney. Back roads down there were a blast to test the car out though! Nearly felt like I was in the French countryside. Well you know now why there are drive days down this way (when there's no pandemic). Give us a heads up if you come down again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 4, January 2021 Report Share Posted 4, January 2021 Forget the roof racks. The max roof loading on the ClioIV RS is 0 kg. Check the supplementary specs in the addition car manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnsy Posted 4, January 2021 Report Share Posted 4, January 2021 5 hours ago, lachlan8 said: Came here to say this. Just protect it. Heck clear ppf it if that's the sole purpose (and you need something more than ceramic). Say no to wrap kids! What's wrong with a wrap. (RAP) 🤣 I've had it for years. Perfect paint protection I say. AND, if the dealer installed it, it must be good. 😛 Have 3M clear wrap as well. Looking a bit 'ordinary' after 5/7 years and due for a bit of a 'fix up' when I get a 'wild urge' to pay it a bit of attention. I'm sure most are aware of the feeling. 😷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safetyman Posted 4, January 2021 Report Share Posted 4, January 2021 2 hours ago, Deet said: Forget the roof racks. The max roof loading on the ClioIV RS is 0 kg. Check the supplementary specs in the addition car manual You must have a different book to mine. I've got 80kg max load including racks in mine. Except RS is regarding towbars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayz Posted 5, January 2021 Report Share Posted 5, January 2021 Welcome mate. Great first car! high end performance tyres and new brakes are the go, she’ll feel much sharper! Mate its forced induction. Best bang for your buck is a re - map of the ecu! You would probably get an extra 40-50 hp with out causing a meltdown. I’m sure one of forced induction drivers On here would be able to point you in the correct direction. Then head to the track And learn how to use it 👊🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stromlo Posted 5, January 2021 Report Share Posted 5, January 2021 8 hours ago, Jayz said: Welcome mate. Great first car! high end performance tyres and new brakes are the go, she’ll feel much sharper! Mate its forced induction. Best bang for your buck is a re - map of the ecu! You would probably get an extra 40-50 hp with out causing a meltdown. I’m sure one of forced induction drivers On here would be able to point you in the correct direction. Then head to the track And learn how to use it 👊🏻 Yep - $700 gets you a Bluefin remap and 30-40hp more and plenty more torque. Completely transforms the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan059 Posted 9, January 2021 Author Report Share Posted 9, January 2021 Thanks all, appreciate the input. On another note, anyone ever bought one of these before from aliexpress? Do they fit perfectly/require any drilling? Thinking about getting it instead of dropping money for expensive genuine parts/exotic mods spoiler: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001876167661.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.2a6e6960iKaiwN&algo_pvid=e2330e81-d6e5-4516-a08b-6648d69f26f2&algo_expid=e2330e81-d6e5-4516-a08b-6648d69f26f2-56&btsid=0b0a557016101589064924772e4edb&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckovski Posted 9, January 2021 Report Share Posted 9, January 2021 9 hours ago, aidan059 said: Thanks all, appreciate the input. On another note, anyone ever bought one of these before from aliexpress? Do they fit perfectly/require any drilling? Thinking about getting it instead of dropping money for expensive genuine parts/exotic mods spoiler: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001876167661.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.2a6e6960iKaiwN&algo_pvid=e2330e81-d6e5-4516-a08b-6648d69f26f2&algo_expid=e2330e81-d6e5-4516-a08b-6648d69f26f2-56&btsid=0b0a557016101589064924772e4edb&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_ The price is worryingly cheap. However, even if it's half as good as OEM, that would be a great buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan059 Posted 10, January 2021 Author Report Share Posted 10, January 2021 13 hours ago, chuckovski said: The price is worryingly cheap. However, even if it's half as good as OEM, that would be a great buy! Hmmmm very tempting indeed. I mean they're not super expensive so if it turns out to be crap then so be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 10, January 2021 Report Share Posted 10, January 2021 18 minutes ago, aidan059 said: Hmmmm very tempting indeed. I mean they're not super expensive so if it turns out to be crap then so be it. Just be careful. Some of the cheap wings wont actually fit onto the RS spoiler. You need to fit them to the rear spoiler from a normal Clio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 10, January 2021 Report Share Posted 10, January 2021 20 minutes ago, Deet said: Just be careful. Some of the cheap wings wont actually fit onto the RS spoiler. You need to fit them to the rear spoiler from a normal Clio Which would be cheap and easy to source from a wrecker should that be the case. Much of the stuff coming out of China is actually pretty decent (pains me a little to fuel the throw away economy) but give it a go, very little to lose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timster Posted 10, January 2021 Report Share Posted 10, January 2021 (edited) Yes to wrapping the roof, the cars roofline looks lower when you break up the paint yellow paint. It’s a good eye trick. Edited 10, January 2021 by Timster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 10, January 2021 Report Share Posted 10, January 2021 47 minutes ago, Timster said: Yes to wrapping the roof, the cars roofline looks lower when you break up the paint yellow paint. It’s a good eye trick. I have a black roof on my flame red ClioIV. And it looks like it came from the factory that way. But I wrapped mine to protect from more stone chips not really just for looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan059 Posted 10, January 2021 Author Report Share Posted 10, January 2021 1 minute ago, Deet said: I have a black roof on my flame red ClioIV. And it looks like it came from the factory that way. But I wrapped mine to protect from more stone chips not really just for looks Do you have any pics by any chance? I'm curious cause it looks to be all one big panel down the back side and down the front windshield. Where did you start/stop wrapping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 10, January 2021 Report Share Posted 10, January 2021 We counted over 30 chips on the bonnet and there was a huge chip right on the leading edge of the roof just above the windscreen That is not a vinyl wrap. Its a protective film. Went black instead of clear as you would still see all the repaired chips underneath clear film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rye172 Posted 10, January 2021 Report Share Posted 10, January 2021 ^bonnet needs to be CF... only 1800euros from Renaultsport! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 10, January 2021 Report Share Posted 10, January 2021 12 minutes ago, rye172 said: ^bonnet needs to be CF... only 1800euros from Renaultsport! Pass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan059 Posted 10, January 2021 Author Report Share Posted 10, January 2021 1 hour ago, Deet said: We counted over 30 chips on the bonnet and there was a huge chip right on the leading edge of the roof just above the windscreen That is not a vinyl wrap. Its a protective film. Went black instead of clear as you would still see all the repaired chips underneath clear film Looks really good! Very tempting to get done hehe. Where did you get the french flag from out of curiosity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 10, January 2021 Report Share Posted 10, January 2021 The flag came from Ryan Kilner. He does a lot of graphics for ClioIVs. You contact him via the Facebook group below 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckovski Posted 10, January 2021 Report Share Posted 10, January 2021 7 hours ago, Deet said: We counted over 30 chips on the bonnet and there was a huge chip right on the leading edge of the roof just above the windscreen That is not a vinyl wrap. Its a protective film. Went black instead of clear as you would still see all the repaired chips underneath clear film Didn't realise you could get coloured PPF. Where was this done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 10, January 2021 Report Share Posted 10, January 2021 17 minutes ago, chuckovski said: Didn't realise you could get coloured PPF. Where was this done? Winguard in Adelaide The owner, Tim does training nationally and he was recently in Sydney with a dealer there so I would assume they might be able to help you find a local dealer They have Clear, black and white. They also have a new product which is clear with a carbon looking weave so you can have a CF finish on your base colour. They also do a clear matt finish film if you are after that look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNothling Posted 11, January 2021 Report Share Posted 11, January 2021 When it comes time to do the brakes, contact me via DM or ask for me at Brakes Direct and I'll look after you. Love the Clio in that colour! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDHRS Posted 11, January 2021 Report Share Posted 11, January 2021 On 06/01/2021 at 7:43 AM, stromlo said: Yep - $700 gets you a Bluefin remap and 30-40hp more and plenty more torque. Completely transforms the car @stromlo: have you done a bluefin before? Not a bad price compared to the 1300 I've been quoted for an in-house tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stromlo Posted 11, January 2021 Report Share Posted 11, January 2021 26 minutes ago, NDHRS said: @stromlo: have you done a bluefin before? Not a bad price compared to the 1300 I've been quoted for an in-house tune. Hey mate, yeah, I did it around two months ago. Took less than 10 mins, including downloading the map and uploading it to the car 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDHRS Posted 11, January 2021 Report Share Posted 11, January 2021 11 minutes ago, stromlo said: Hey mate, yeah, I did it around two months ago. Took less than 10 mins, including downloading the map and uploading it to the car 👌 and I dare say this is a stupid question: are you enjoying it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stromlo Posted 11, January 2021 Report Share Posted 11, January 2021 2 hours ago, NDHRS said: and I dare say this is a stupid question: are you enjoying it? Wishing I had not waited so long to do it mate, it really transforms the car. It transforms the experience completely 😁. For example, if you were driving in traffic in comfort mode, and needed to take a gap or accelerate quickly, you had to know to get the DCT to kick down with a little tap of the accelerator. Now there is now a wall of torque everywhere - just put your foot down and it's gone with blast furnace sounds turned up to 11. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDHRS Posted 11, January 2021 Report Share Posted 11, January 2021 1 hour ago, stromlo said: Wishing I had not waited so long to do it mate, it really transforms the car. It transforms the experience completely 😁. For example, if you were driving in traffic in comfort mode, and needed to take a gap or accelerate quickly, you had to know to get the DCT to kick down with a little tap of the accelerator. Now there is now a wall of torque everywhere - just put your foot down and it's gone with blast furnace sounds turned up to 11. Goddamn it. Wish you'd just lied and said it wasn't worth it. Oh well. *takes out credit card* here we go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNothling Posted 11, January 2021 Report Share Posted 11, January 2021 For what it's worth, I pulled the trigger on a Bluefin for my Megane on the weekend so we're both in that same boat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDHRS Posted 11, January 2021 Report Share Posted 11, January 2021 59 minutes ago, BNothling said: For what it's worth, I pulled the trigger on a Bluefin for my Megane on the weekend so we're both in that same boat! See you on the other side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDHRS Posted 12, January 2021 Report Share Posted 12, January 2021 Welp. Just did it. Bloody hell this thing is farty now. Haven't had a chance to reeeeeeeally give it a go (uni assignment due in a week, rip) but will report back here as soon as I do! I can't really *feel* any massive difference but maybe I should have spent some more time with the car stock before chucking in the tune. 🤷♂️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan059 Posted 12, January 2021 Author Report Share Posted 12, January 2021 2 hours ago, NDHRS said: Welp. Just did it. Bloody hell this thing is farty now. Haven't had a chance to reeeeeeeally give it a go (uni assignment due in a week, rip) but will report back here as soon as I do! I can't really *feel* any massive difference but maybe I should have spent some more time with the car stock before chucking in the tune. 🤷♂️ Yeah this is what I was thinking. Don't wanna jump from 0 to 100 straight away so will enjoy it stock until I'm sick of it/wanting more then will chuck in the tune. So once I do get the tune I can then enjoy a noticeable difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan059 Posted 12, January 2021 Author Report Share Posted 12, January 2021 Could just make a new post but cbf - has anyone lowered their Clio 4? Looking to do so but not wanting to dish out big bucks for coilovers so seems like lowered springs are the way. Any suggestions as to what to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDHRS Posted 12, January 2021 Report Share Posted 12, January 2021 19 minutes ago, aidan059 said: Yeah this is what I was thinking. Don't wanna jump from 0 to 100 straight away so will enjoy it stock until I'm sick of it/wanting more then will chuck in the tune. So once I do get the tune I can then enjoy a noticeable difference. Holy shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit just took it for a good drive and my face nearly melted! I think the best thing from this is the torque-up in normal mode; does the acceleration but quietly so it sneaks up on you hahahaha. Great fun on the back roads. For those thinking my reaction is an overreaction, a reminder that I'm coming from a CVT Corolla... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDHRS Posted 12, January 2021 Report Share Posted 12, January 2021 18 minutes ago, aidan059 said: Could just make a new post but cbf - has anyone lowered their Clio 4? Looking to do so but not wanting to dish out big bucks for coilovers so seems like lowered springs are the way. Any suggestions as to what to get? What size wheels have you got? My 18" seem a good height at stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan059 Posted 12, January 2021 Author Report Share Posted 12, January 2021 34 minutes ago, NDHRS said: What size wheels have you got? My 18" seem a good height at stock 18 too, I just think it rides too high at the front. Saw some springs that drop front by 1cm more than back which would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDHRS Posted 12, January 2021 Report Share Posted 12, January 2021 1 minute ago, aidan059 said: 18 too, I just think it rides too high at the front. Saw some springs that drop front by 1cm more than back which would be nice. Ahhh yes I've seen the same setup. Have you got a lip or is the front stock? Get a lip... go on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan059 Posted 12, January 2021 Author Report Share Posted 12, January 2021 Just now, NDHRS said: Ahhh yes I've seen the same setup. Have you got a lip or is the front stock? Get a lip... go on... Lmao a lip is on my to-get list yes. Maxton one probably, and then followed by a drop. Ideally I want skirts as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDHRS Posted 12, January 2021 Report Share Posted 12, January 2021 3 minutes ago, aidan059 said: Lmao a lip is on my to-get list yes. Maxton one probably, and then followed by a drop. Ideally I want skirts as well. I really want the cup spoiler at the rear but can't justify the amount of times I'll be pulled over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan059 Posted 12, January 2021 Author Report Share Posted 12, January 2021 22 minutes ago, NDHRS said: I really want the cup spoiler at the rear but can't justify the amount of times I'll be pulled over. As in the genuine renault one? I really want one too but not sure if I wanna outlay that much cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDHRS Posted 12, January 2021 Report Share Posted 12, January 2021 3 minutes ago, aidan059 said: As in the genuine renault one? I really want one too but not sure if I wanna outlay that much cash PFFT no. Can't afford that. I'm talking the dodgy AliExpress/eBay one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 12, January 2021 Report Share Posted 12, January 2021 There's Clio IV front lips on Ali as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDHRS Posted 12, January 2021 Report Share Posted 12, January 2021 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001876167661.html?spm=a2g0o.placeorder.0.0.4b65321enZheko&mp=1 $295 AUD shipped... who's going to be first to test? Me? I mean if you insist... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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