Recent content by TooneySonic

The 172 typically makes about 165 true bhp if its a strong one. The point of a rr is not to chase headline figures! Look at the drivability (torque curve/spread etc). If you are going to tune a car get a "base" figure first to work off so you know how much your money gets you. In the case of a...

Re: 1.2 8v hesitates when cold, occasional lumpy idle, sometimes no acceleration help Could possibly be the MAP sensor...

I've seen 1.2 engines on fleebay for £150. Make sure ins know about the coilovers and exhaust too, nevermind engine swap!!

TBH car is not in ideal condition cosmetically with f**king vandalism damage - bonnet, two deep dents about 50p size, slight ding in passenger rear and two small knocks on the roof when some pissed fucker decided to climb all over it outside work. One of the tips from the exhaust has also gone...

Surprised no-one has linked to the fast car review... not the best reading for viper fans http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?445339-Fastcar-Clio-172-Air-Filter-Test

Chaps, to everyone who has PM'd me regarding the car I'm currently looking at ways to fund a new engine. If not Dan has first refusal, I'll take some pics of the car over the weekend and pass on. Just bare with me as in my industry this weekend going to be like christmas.....Cheers :)

Thanks dan, at work till 1am so doubt i'll speak to you tonight but we'll catch up soon :)

Hi all, The bearings have gone on my engine, not ideal. Looking at secondhand engines at the minute. Question is, is it really worth it? I'm getting tired of how much its costing on fuel and insurance and I have a backup 106 quicksilver to scoot around in. I do love the car to bits though. I've...

Eibachs fitted today... result of an MOT fail....

Fitted new MAP sensor to mine today mate and its back on form, boom!

BOOM! Its sorted, map sensor replaced and all is hunky dory :) thanks Danith!!!! Owe you one :)

http://www.renatec.co.uk/contact.php Based in Bristol, closest to you. come with high recommendations on here. Contact on linky :)

fingers crossed for ya, might aswell do the same!

dont bother with the induction kit, waste of money unless you like the induction snort (which is rather nice tbh) check out the Fastcar test thread sticky me bob at top of this forum. with a remap I always gained 8bhp and 10lb/ft, but that was right across the rev range. makes a difference low...

i have a a second set of injectors, intended for my car, but you are welcome to come over and try on yours, i'm free thurs night. I'm no mechanic though so you'll have to get your fingers dirty :)