New 172 Flame Red owner!

[-Sparky-]

Hi All!

had this little beauty about 2 weeks now and took months finding one i really liked!

one saturday morning i took the gamble and travelled 4 hours to view the car, after lots of discussion a deal was done!

few photos from the drive home:

and one i took this morning, all photos are pretty shocking and from an iphone but i am hoping to get some propper photos soon!

I have had a few cars previous but nothing to rave about or get excited over but Its safe to say i have fallen in love with this little pocket rocket!
The way i see it, its like driving a naughty jack russell!

mods so far:


Team Dynamics wrapped in Toyo Proxes
ITG Panel Filter
Upgraded exterior and interior bulbs to LEDS
C2 stubby aerial

Mods to come:

Lowering Springs
Cup Spoiler
Ktec exhaust system
Front and rear struts

eventually i would like to have a few track days so i will be on the look out in the near future for some decent buckets.

Currently just enjoying driving and constantly grinning on every drive!

Any Mods you may think would suit the car please feel free to let me know and i will stick them on the list!

Thanks Brad.

 

[Joe#]

Lovely car mate. Where about's are you from?

 

[-Sparky-]

Lovely car mate. Where about's are you from?

Thanks, im from the Cambridgeshire area in a little town called Chatteris.

 

[Cowbwoy]

Absolute beaut!!

 

[-Sparky-]

thanks! what splitter would be reccomended for this colour? i was thinking of getting a carbon one

 

[Tomas]

Skoda Splitter?

 

[-Sparky-]

Skoda Splitter?

sounds interesting, What do they look like?

 

[Tomas]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?666449-Show-us-your-splitter&highlight=skoda+splitter

 

[DrR]

Miss my flamer, wish i knew what happened to it

lol at the typical "cold war camera" pictures everyone does these days.

 

[-Sparky-]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?666449-Show-us-your-splitter&highlight=skoda+splitter

Thanks! i shall invest in a skoda splitter

 

[-Sparky-]

Little update nothing to rave about mind.

Got my f1 Sticker in the week also,

Recieved my members pack yesterday so this morning i set about washing the car and applying my stickers

I will be attending tonights car cruise/meet in Peterborough and i will try to hand out the Cliosport flyers!

some photos after a clean:

Now im Thinking of painting all my calipers silver (this one is a brand new caliper) and i think it looks quite smart behind the black wheels.

What Colour would you guys sudjest i paint my calipers?

Please excuse the missing dust cap.

 

['RM']

Looks very smart mate!

 

[jesus]

I love that, a little bit lower and it'd be perfect. I had the same car, same wheels but black

 

[-Sparky-]

mine are black...... haha nice mate yeah i love it! i will be purchasing some springs after xmas is out the way

 

[jesus]

I meant the car was black. Everything was black!

What springs are you thinking of? Coilovers will go lower

 

[-Sparky-]

i like that! but the roads near me are pretty bad so it would not be a good idea lol so springs are my best option!


Eibachs are my first choice

 

[jesus]

I reckon springs would bring it down nicely if you got a decent set. Sportlines are good for handling but don't lower much.

 

[-Sparky-]

I reckon springs would bring it down nicely if you got a decent set. Sportlines are good for handling but don't lower much.

im thinking Eibachs?

 

[jesus]

Sportlines are made by Eibach. They say 55mm drop front and 30mm rear, but realistically they only bring it down a little bit!

 

[Feates172]

Mines near enough the same, but abit lower

 

[-Sparky-]

oh! whats my next best option?

 

[jesus]

Mines near enough the same, but abit lower

...and different wheels I must say that does look good but I do prefer Pro Race 1.2s on 172s.

Tbh I'm not sure what springs I'd go for... I've always got coilovers for mine.

 

[-Sparky-]

hmmmm i dont mind coilys its just the price difference that is winning me over as i want to various other mods too

 

[jesus]

'Cheaper' coilovers are available, I've always opted for used sets off here as they're a lot cheaper than buying new! Springs may suit you though but won't give the best drop, just a subtle one.

 

[VIICarCare]

I had rokkor coilovers & 15mm spacers on my old flamer, looked epic

lovely car!

 

[Feates172]

Ive just got ktecs on mine. If i was to track mine id change them. But its a daily. I prefere turini's, dont look as busy as the 1.2s with all the spokes. Plus id dred cleaning them. Mine are boring enough to clean lol.

 

[jesus]

Ive just got ktecs on mine. If i was to track mine id change them. But its a daily. I prefere turini's, dont look as busy as the 1.2s with all the spokes. Plus id dred cleaning them. Mine are boring enough to clean lol.

Haha my current one has Turinis - I know the feeling!

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

Lovely 172! this is the one from Chorley ? i remember seeing it for sale, but i didn't have the readies when it was up for sale

 

[-Sparky-]

Lovely 172! this is the one from Chorley ? i remember seeing it for sale, but i didn't have the readies when it was up for sale

it sure was mate, got a lovely deal from the guys at Renault and with 6 months warranty, a full service, full mot, 6 months tax and new brakes all round i just had to travel the 4 hours to get her for £2300

i love the look of flamers with the cup spoiler! i am planning to have a few trackdays next year so suspension set up for track is a must

 

[-Sparky-]

Ive just got ktecs on mine. If i was to track mine id change them. But its a daily. I prefere turini's, dont look as busy as the 1.2s with all the spokes. Plus id dred cleaning them. Mine are boring enough to clean lol.

These Wheels take foooooooorrrrrrreeeevvvvveeerrrr to clean! but they look great cleaned up

 

[Cub.]

Looks lovely. In honesty, for track days, the stock suspension is more than good enough! Just invest some cash refreshing track rod ends etc.

Having said that, I'm busy building my flamer into a track day car and I plumped for some Bilsteins B14 coilovers. My project thread is here if you want to see the mods I've done to mine;


http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?612638-Cub-172-s-Flamer-Project


[FONT=.HelveticaNeueUI]Can't beat a nice flamer [/FONT]

 

[-Sparky-]

Thanks for all the help and ideas!


i have a bit of a worrying issue with the gearbox, going into 3rd it seems to crunch but any other gear is fine? I have had a few occasions where it hasn't wanted to go into 3rd :/ once I am in 3rd I can put it in neutral and it will go into 3rd with no problems?

i have done a quick search and it seems common?

I have warranty so I'm not too worried but if anyone could shed some light on what may be happening that would be much appreciated

 

[Cub.]

It's likely to be the synchro and is likely to get worse. If you have warranty get it back to the garage you bought it from and ask them for either a replacement gearbox or a rebuild. Neither job is cheap, so I'd act on it sooner rather than later so you have plenty of in date warranty to fall back on. The gearboxes in these clios are a weak spot unfortunately, built from chocolate.

It could be the dogbone mount being knackered, and replacing it with an upgraded powerflex item can help. Either way, take it to the garage you have the warranty with and get them to sort it.

 

[-Sparky-]

Ahhh not good!


I shall be calling them today, problem is I bought the car 4 hours away but I need to read through my warranty agreement as I'm sure the dealer said it can be used at various car garages around the country.

 

[-Sparky-]

UPDATE:

Took the car out for a drive to see how things are reference Gearbox, at smooth low speeds the gearbox shifts perfectly but as soon as you ask for a bit of power from 2nd to 3rd the shifts are not as smooth but no crunching, as soon as i go from 4th to 3rd at speed the gearbox doesnt sound happy, driving at low speed then shifting is completely ok.

i have been reading about having the gearbox oil changed to see if there is any difference?


Really quite gutted about this tbh as i havent had the vehicle 5 minutes but i do have warranty so thats not too bad.

 

[lemonnobby]

No deffo a synco issue. the more strain put on it. the worse it will be.

 

[UKBraderz]

Looks well smart! Lovely colour! IMO though the ITG filters are a waste of money, I had one for about a year then stuck a standard one back in, couldn't tell the slightest difference!

 

[yeecup]

Looks great but get on to the garage about the gearbox

 

[-Sparky-]

No deffo a synco issue. the more strain put on it. the worse it will be.

i will be contacting 519 in bedford tomorrow to get it checked out

Looks well smart! Lovely colour! IMO though the ITG filters are a waste of money, I had one for about a year then stuck a standard one back in, couldn't tell the slightest difference!

i heard good reviews about them and one came up for sale second hand in very good condition so i thought ahh what the hell might aswell, its something to make the mod list longer hey!

 

[Rhauri]

Welcome to the Flamer club! Looks well.