turbotog
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Ok, I needed a fuel efficient car to run around as a 350hp+ impreza struggles above 15mpg, I had driven and loved the tce engine in the clio which I had as a work car for a while, and knew it didnt drink too much but wasnt deadly slow.. so went out in search of a clio. .
Struggled to find many decent examples but came across a little twingo gt.. which I thought looked sportier than the clio, and due to size, would be nippier and even better in the fuel.. so thats what I got!
I bought it standard, just stuck my private plate that I had on retention since selling my old A4 quattro.
Next I needed some sound.. so a quick tinker disconnecting the recirculating dump valve, and plugging the hole, gave me some bov fun.. also added a turbo badge
I also got given some sony speakers that fitted.. so changed those around as standard speakers are terrible!
Also disconnected the rear wiper and stood it straight ( I like symmetry but didnt want to remove the wiper motor)
Next a cheap ass backbox. . Just to add some tone.. and surprisingly sounds pretty nice once the wastegate opens up!
I also painted the spoiler, wing mirrors and rear Renault badge white.. I plan on doing the front Renault badge, fog surrounds and possibly the wheels white also.
Added a little sticker. . "Not sponsored by mummy and daddy" - too many kids in my area get 20/30k inheritance for car funds..
Also added some heko wind deflectors..
Then needed some new tyres.. always a good excuse to upgrade and get some nice wheels..
From the 15" ford st wannabe wheels on tractor profile tyres, and 6.5j, to some nice dished 17s, low profile 7.5j.. much more stable at speed! And transformed the look of the car
Also changed all the interior, side and number plate bulbs to leds for that modern look as well as getting some tinted blue main bulbs..
Ordered a laguna splitter too which I am waiting to be delivered..
Next I want to lower the car and get some spacers on it.. get the stance sorted..
Then I need to get some more boost.. remap and decat me thinks! Dont want more than 125 hp though.. dont want to ruin the fuel efficiency!
Struggled to find many decent examples but came across a little twingo gt.. which I thought looked sportier than the clio, and due to size, would be nippier and even better in the fuel.. so thats what I got!
I bought it standard, just stuck my private plate that I had on retention since selling my old A4 quattro.
Next I needed some sound.. so a quick tinker disconnecting the recirculating dump valve, and plugging the hole, gave me some bov fun.. also added a turbo badge
I also got given some sony speakers that fitted.. so changed those around as standard speakers are terrible!
Also disconnected the rear wiper and stood it straight ( I like symmetry but didnt want to remove the wiper motor)
Next a cheap ass backbox. . Just to add some tone.. and surprisingly sounds pretty nice once the wastegate opens up!
I also painted the spoiler, wing mirrors and rear Renault badge white.. I plan on doing the front Renault badge, fog surrounds and possibly the wheels white also.
Added a little sticker. . "Not sponsored by mummy and daddy" - too many kids in my area get 20/30k inheritance for car funds..
Also added some heko wind deflectors..
Then needed some new tyres.. always a good excuse to upgrade and get some nice wheels..
From the 15" ford st wannabe wheels on tractor profile tyres, and 6.5j, to some nice dished 17s, low profile 7.5j.. much more stable at speed! And transformed the look of the car
Also changed all the interior, side and number plate bulbs to leds for that modern look as well as getting some tinted blue main bulbs..
Ordered a laguna splitter too which I am waiting to be delivered..
Next I want to lower the car and get some spacers on it.. get the stance sorted..
Then I need to get some more boost.. remap and decat me thinks! Dont want more than 125 hp though.. dont want to ruin the fuel efficiency!