Clio diffuser [Archive] - theMGZS.co.uk

petet16

28-07-13, 05:08 PM

My take on the Clio diffuser idea.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q77/s320x320/553992_484943104928890_704688894_n.jpg

Skillen

28-07-13, 05:10 PM

My take on the Clio diffuser idea.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q77/s320x320/553992_484943104928890_704688894_n.jpg

Looks to be nicely flushed to the bumper there!
Going for the duplex with it?

Not too sure on the left side bit being behind though :/

petet16

28-07-13, 05:12 PM

Yes, going for the duplex, the plan is to trim away a lot of the front part of the diffuser to make it easier to attach to the bottom of the spare wheel well.

Smokey

28-07-13, 06:32 PM

Is it cracked in the corner Pete, not sure by the pic. Looks awesome work though, so many going for this now I'll have to jump on that bandwagon soon!

petet16

28-07-13, 06:43 PM

No, it's just the angle of the picture I think, I'll take some better ones when I've finished blending it in.

POMPSKI

28-07-13, 07:36 PM

Was it the mould a poor fit to begin with pete?

Or is this an actual clio diffuser?

Smokey

28-07-13, 07:40 PM

It's gonna look good! A lot of work though?

petet16

28-07-13, 07:44 PM

It's an actual Clio diffuser.

Smokey

28-07-13, 07:46 PM

Is it a pretty much straight fit but you just want it blended in or is there a bit of work to get it to look stock? Which model of clio diffuser is it (year/model)

petet16

28-07-13, 07:53 PM

It's a Clio 197 from around 2006.

It is a straghtforward'ish fit, size wise it is spot on, but there is a difference in profile between the ends of the diffuser and the zs bumper, that's why I decided to fit it behind the bumper moulding, I think it will be easier to hide the profile difference that way.

Smokey

28-07-13, 08:14 PM

Ah I see. Seems like a good bit of effort that will be worth while

KevG

28-07-13, 08:16 PM

Blair, **CLICKY** (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Sport-Clio-197-2-0-16v-2006-2009-Rear-Diffuser-Genuine-/271232611898?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AClio&hash=item3f26b9363a)
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Renault-Sport-Clio-197-2-0-16v-2006-2009-Rear-Diffuser-Genuine-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/z/Z-sAAOxyV85R0u3q/$%28KGrHqRHJFMFG%29U+fh!WBR0u3qqCKQ~~60_12.JPG

petet16

28-07-13, 08:21 PM

Smokey

28-07-13, 10:32 PM

oooh, thank you. Was looking at that earlier

Mark S

29-07-13, 08:31 AM

looks better behind the bumper as you have it pete

petet16

29-07-13, 05:21 PM

A couple of new pics showing the area blended

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7424/9405032938_c73a9634dc_z.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3676/9405032100_872408de66_z.jpg

Smokey

29-07-13, 11:32 PM

Pics are a bit small Pete ;)

My only concern is, will the exhaust rattle off the plastic or is the apeture big enough?

petet16

30-07-13, 07:35 AM

The pics come up huge if you click on them !, see what I mean

Smokey

30-07-13, 08:24 AM

I clearly couldn't get my sarcasm across on a post :P

Does look really good made, great effort will be worth it.

petet16

30-07-13, 08:55 AM

lol, it was early, my sarcasm detector hadn't fully warmed up :laugh:

petet16

30-07-13, 08:59 AM

The exhaust is going to need some thought, some rough measurements point to it needing some re-jigging, but when I get the bumper and diffuser trial fitted I'll have more of a clue how it's going to fit, I've already decided to trim some of the diffuser away to make it fit the spare wheel well more easily, it won't make any visual difference unless someone gets on their hands and knees under the back of the car

petet16

20-08-13, 06:36 PM

No new pics, sorry !.

But I've finished painting the new bumper, and removed the old one, and the damaged crush cans, i knew the car had a small love tap on the rear end some time in its life, and the old bumper had a gash repair and repaint, it is in fact cracked from top to bottom on the r/h side, all held together with filler on the outside :slap:.

I've also contacted Pro Speed exhausts in Cardiff for a ball park figure for a dual outlet system to suit the diffuser, I was going to get a Blue Flame like the one on our 180, but they are £600 these days :sad:.

petet16

26-08-13, 04:17 PM

Pro Speed reckon £270 incl vat and fitting for a suitable dual outlet system, so I think when I put the rear suspension, bumper and diffuser back on, + mot, a trip to Cardiff will be in order.

Dan1971

26-08-13, 05:27 PM

Pro Speed reckon £270 incl vat and fitting for a suitable dual outlet system, so I think when I put the rear suspension, bumper and diffuser back on, + mot, a trip to Cardiff will be in order.

That's a good price .... :hmm:

I like the sound of mine, but have always fancied a dual exit ....

petet16

26-08-13, 05:46 PM

It is a good price, I am going to confirm it when I phone them, but as it was the owner of Pro Speed that answered my email I assume he knows his stuff, we shall see in due course :smile1:

Dan1971

26-08-13, 06:39 PM

It is a good price, I am going to confirm it when I phone them, but as it was the owner of Pro Speed that answered my email I assume he knows his stuff, we shall see in due course :smile1:

I'd need to check again, but longlife quoted me about £400 for a dual exit cat back stainless. For £270 - it'd be worth a run to Cardiff for a day out !

petet16

26-08-13, 06:42 PM

My quote is only for the rear section, I think it would have been more if I'd wanted the middle section

petet16

13-09-13, 10:03 AM

Fitted, next is to get it mot'd, then a trip to Pro Speed for a dual outlet exhaust.

A couple of quick pics.

http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/62/4g6k.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/62/4g6k.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/594/x59b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/594/x59b.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/40/u803.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/u803.jpg/)

Skillen

13-09-13, 10:35 AM

Nice number plate!
You going for a flush looking exhaust to match the curve of the splitter?

Looks so massively long that one you have now!
Was it flush on the old bumper?

Looks like its meant to be there!

petet16

13-09-13, 10:45 AM

Thanks.

The exhaust is a Mongoose that was adapted from my old 420, it stuck out too far on the 420, and also with the original zs bumper.

A curved end cut to the pipe following the shape of the diffuser might look quite sweet, I had thought of either a slash cut with the end flush with the diffuser, or a straight cut also finishing flush, these are the sort of options that I'll need to discuss with Pro Speed.

Skillen

13-09-13, 11:09 AM

Curved or slash close to the original I reckon

The loss of airflow/down force with a straight cut sticking out from the bottom would be unfathomable! ;)

Dr Doggystyle

13-09-13, 11:22 AM

looks very nice

petet16

13-09-13, 12:07 PM

Downforce lol.

If there is any downforce generated some of it will be acting through the rear bumper, a part well known for its structural rigidity :thumbsup:

redzed

13-09-13, 12:16 PM

looks good but you need to paint it black! it shouyld have an effect on downforce by allowing air to travel under it better than the scoop that is the mgs normal bumber

Skillen

13-09-13, 12:17 PM

Downforce lol.

If there is any downforce generated some of it will be acting through the rear bumper, a part well known for its structural rigidity :thumbsup:

Bumper sag at high speeds then! Lower CoG!
All gains! No drawbacks!

I always think that the bumper shape lends itself more to a parachute!

petet16

13-09-13, 12:29 PM

I agree with you about the standard bumper acting like a parachute, it needs a closing panel on the bottom to stop it from trapping so much air.

The colour of the diffuser does need seeing to, I have some Black trim wax which should darken it quite a bit, and is less work than painting it.

Maxfly

13-09-13, 12:32 PM

That looks excellent, I would go with inward rolled and slash cut to same contour as the diffuser myself.:) very good price you been quoted too I reckon

Skillen

13-09-13, 12:33 PM

I was thinking a carbon wrap but exhaust heat will ruin it.
Bit of rear undertray project next Pete?

petet16

13-09-13, 12:39 PM

I was thinking a carbon wrap but exhaust heat will ruin it.
Bit of rear undertray project next Pete?

I think I'm done with projects for the time being :smile1:

Skillen

13-09-13, 12:48 PM

Haha, getting too cold and wet for them I suppose!
I've got the brakes, heated screen and rehang the rear bumper left to do! And no dry days to do it!

petet16

13-09-13, 12:59 PM

Yep, you got that right, it's peeing down here at the mo.

Heated screen was done in the spring, so that's ticked off the list.

Skillen

13-09-13, 01:17 PM

Well, a good end to the mods this year if you're stopping now I think.
(Once its blackened up and exhaust fitted)
Gonna sound awesome when fitted.

petet16

13-09-13, 02:21 PM

Over all it has been a good year for mods and upgrades, I'd built up a good collection of parts, a lot of the jobs were carried over from last year because of work commitments and poor weather.

I'm slightly tempted to convert to climate control as all the loom appears to be in place, the only thing putting me off is sourcing all the other bits needed, and if the condenser will fit around the intercooler.

MG ZS STE

13-09-13, 02:51 PM

the only thing putting me off is sourcing all the other bits needed.

Hmm, can be quite tricky finding all the bits you need in one place...

petet16

13-09-13, 03:02 PM

Hmm, can be quite tricky finding all the bits you need in one place...

What you did there, I see it. :laugh:

I'd have to make a list.

petet16

15-09-13, 07:43 PM

I'm thinking these tail pipes might look pretty sweet.

http://www.pro-speedexhausts.com/images/tailpipes/single/TX026.jpg

Dan1971

15-09-13, 07:49 PM

I'm thinking these tail pipes might look pretty sweet.

http://www.pro-speedexhausts.com/images/tailpipes/single/TX026.jpg

Nice.

andys1981

15-09-13, 07:50 PM

a think they would be perfect aswell pete

Skillen

15-09-13, 07:52 PM

I'm thinking these tail pipes might look pretty sweet.

http://www.pro-speedexhausts.com/images/tailpipes/single/TX026.jpg

Woop! bolt ons!

Took a look at the website and that definitely the best looking.
Gotta keep that inner taper nice and shiny!

petet16

15-09-13, 07:55 PM

They're the same as the Blue Flame tips on the 180 pipes.

POMPSKI

15-09-13, 08:13 PM

Hmm, can be quite tricky finding all the bits you need in one place...
:rofl:

Jason04r

15-09-13, 09:00 PM

I'm thinking these tail pipes might look pretty sweet.

http://www.pro-speedexhausts.com/images/tailpipes/single/TX026.jpg

I've got two at home which need to go on the ZS . I need to cut the extremely boy racer exhausts off first to fit but if you want any pictures then let me know

Maxfly

15-09-13, 09:22 PM

I'm thinking these tail pipes might look pretty sweet.

http://www.pro-speedexhausts.com/images/tailpipes/single/TX026.jpg

Simply - Hubba Hubba!!

petet16

15-09-13, 09:29 PM

Simply - Hubba Hubba!!

I agree :happy:

petet16

16-09-13, 02:48 PM

MoT booked for Wed at 9am

petet16

19-09-13, 12:50 PM

MoT passed yesterday, it's booked into Pro Speed on the 1st October for the exhaust.

andys1981

19-09-13, 10:54 PM

nice looking forward to the finished result pete

petet16

28-09-13, 12:15 PM

A final before pic, the after pic's to follow next week.

http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/album.php?albumid=281&pictureid=1715

http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/845/q0ro.jpg[/URL]

petet16

21-05-14, 05:30 PM

So, after an immense break in progress, today was the day that I fitted the dual outlet system, the good news is that the 180 dual pipe system lines up really nicely with the holes in the Clio diffuser, I would have got the test install finished but for a pipe measuring glitch, and not having any spare pipe of the correct diameter.

Something else I learned is not to waste your money on those ebay pipe expanders, as much use as a chocolate teapot, but I guess you get what you pay for.

I need to get some extensions made for the tail pipes as the currently finish short of where they need to be, pictures will follow once I'm done, I might even get round to the Clio diffuser how to.

Skillen

21-05-14, 05:38 PM

Looking forward to the finalised pics!
How are the marshmallow bumper clips holding up against the "downforce"?

petet16

21-05-14, 05:48 PM

lol, the main mount is to the boot floor, hopefully the immense down force won't pull the bumper off, or rip the boot floor out of the car :laugh:

petet16

24-05-14, 11:51 AM

Sods Law in full force, all the bits and pieces to finish this have just arrived in the post, it's currently peeing down :shoot2:

Smokey

24-05-14, 01:30 PM

petet16

24-05-14, 02:04 PM

Here you are, a picture of the tailpipes ready to fit.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3789/14071648617_3fdb4ea32e_c.jpg

andys1981

24-05-14, 09:57 PM

get out there in the elements and get them fitted mate, pics too please

ian zs180

25-05-14, 07:29 AM

Cant wait to see it finished its gonna look good

Maxfly

25-05-14, 11:07 AM

Excellent stuff, really will look the business! Now get em fitted:D

petet16

27-05-14, 12:32 PM

Some new pictures, a bit of final adjustment will be required when I've got the rest of the exhaust system connected, but you get the idea :thumbsup:.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/14259393646_84c2cdbb86_c.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5154/14095839369_ca5d3e09e7_c.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2921/14095850888_da1a623c69_c.jpg

andys1981

27-05-14, 10:01 PM

a like that a lot,maybe an option for myself,well done pete!

Ritchy

27-05-14, 10:15 PM

Looks good, Could get away with bigger tips again, something like RS slash cut tips

Lukeus101

27-05-14, 10:53 PM

Looks spot on :) Love to do similar to a saloon but Kate wouldn't let me lol

ZS Phil

28-05-14, 08:47 AM

Looks good to me :)
Love the number plate too.

Dan1971

28-05-14, 08:49 AM

Great work.

I'm with Ritchy on the tailpipes ....

petet16

28-05-14, 10:31 AM

Cheers guys.

I wasn't sure which tailpipes to go with so thought for the time being I'd go with straight cut ends, but I'll most likely end up with slightly bigger slash cut ones.

petet16

30-05-14, 03:44 PM

I finished this job off today, the rest of the exhaust system went together really well, apart from the pita of working off axle stands.

Pictures of the finished article too follow.

petet16

31-05-14, 12:49 PM

Some pictures of the finished job, plus one or two detail additions.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3674/14125416380_6bffdf95be_c.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5555/14310179092_f3b6637b6c_c.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/14125513767_331dbdb23d_c.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5032/14125429250_b619f2c3fc_c.jpg

And finally, some added detail.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2901/14312022865_bd9fbaf4f4_z.jpg

stamford

31-05-14, 02:18 PM

Looks OE, nice work!

Smokey

01-06-14, 12:20 AM

Very nice!

ian zs180

01-06-14, 09:30 AM

I,m liking that a lot looks great

petet16

02-06-14, 02:04 PM

3 more betterer pics.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5550/14142898837_59f55d515b_z.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5487/14327668702_43dc5b4565_z.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5159/14349603233_580a4e0cd6_z.jpg

Smokey

02-06-14, 02:57 PM

Absolutely spiffing

petet16

02-06-14, 03:21 PM

It is rather, I'm well spiffed with the finished job. :yay:

Supercharged_Z

02-06-14, 03:50 PM

now that looks awesome!

petet16

02-06-14, 03:57 PM

Thanks Ross.

Ritchy

02-06-14, 05:38 PM

Looks good but standby saying it needs RS exhausts:P

petet16

02-06-14, 06:16 PM

Looks good but standby saying it needs RS exhausts:P

Maybe, I'm quite liking the look of what I've got, but as the saying goes "never say never"

talkingcars

02-06-14, 09:30 PM

Looks good, just needs the extreme spoiler to finish it off.........

Maxfly

03-06-14, 08:38 AM

Excellent work there Pete, I love it!

petet16

03-06-14, 09:08 AM

Looks good, just needs the extreme spoiler to finish it off.........

The spoiler is as extreme as it's going to get :-D

petet16

03-06-14, 09:10 AM

Excellent work there Pete, I love it!

Cheers Gary

stamford

03-06-14, 09:46 AM