buying a clio 1.8 16v

[tyron mapp]

hi all im thinking of buying a m reg clio 1.8 16v are these any good thanks tyron

 

[The T.I.B.]

yes

 

[mals]

Simple but to the point :lol:

 

[mals]

..........Actually was'nt there a valver buying guide on the old forum?

 

[bbracer16valver]

no there crap

handle crap, too twitchy, rust like feck, made for girls

im bias though

 

[reevio]

yes get one mate but be prepared to spend some money on parts when it goes wrong but when they go right they go like stink

 

[tyron mapp]

just bought it your right it does go like stink quiet surpised don anyone know what bhp they are?

 

[The T.I.B.]

nah they always kept that a secret

 

[tyron mapp]

its been tuned slightly and modified slightly

 

[The T.I.B.]

just bought it your right it does go like stink quiet surpised don anyone know what bhp they are?

its been tuned slightly and modified slightly

So why are you asking complete strangers about your engine when you don't say what has been done to it?

Standard power from a 1.8 litre 16v engine like yours started out was about 137bhp, however one that's been driven for 14 years will inevitably not be as efficient as one out the factory

tuned slightly and modified slightly, you mean its got a cone filter and you've painted the strut brace yellow or what? are we supposed to guess

 

[tyron mapp]

had front angel eyes full ktec stainless exhaust induction kit rear lexus lights lowered 40mm 16inch wheels

 

[tyron mapp]

for got to mention k-tec fast clutch dtnm mirrors spaks suspension

 

[The T.I.B.]

Well none of those things are going to make the car more powerful or faster are they, in fact quite the opposite

 

[tyron mapp]

thats all i wanted to know to be honest was only wondering the bhp as it real quick and aint had one before.any tips on increasing the bhp

 

[Bigfoot]

Going back to 15" wheels will increase acceleration. Loose a lot of weight from speakers. Loose the awful lights and sell them on and spend that money on elsewhere. Can tune the engines with cams, porting, or maybe f7r bottom end etc. but wont see a major improvement really (10-15bhp extra). So best way is to sort out handling and braking.

 

[tyron mapp]

cheers big foot

 

[megane lady]

hay you hi and welcome, can't offer advice just a friendly hi x

 

[tyron mapp]

hi megane lady thx for the welcome

 

[adamf]

hey as bigfoot said... and strip it get it as light as poss u got pics ???

 

[megane lady]

oh and good luck with your car