2013 Renault Clio Mk4 Expression Tce 90 (PROJECT CAR)

[Clio898]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Greg and i'm from Brisbane, Australia. I am a long time reader of Pistonheads, so i have finally joined up now.

I work for Renault in Australia so i may be biased to Renault, But I love all things cars. I have a lot of interest in track days and car related events.

My car is a 2013 build Renault Clio Mk4 Expression Tce 90 which I purchased in April 2014.

This Clio is my little baby and i'm making it my project car. I want to see how much i can push the 898cc 3 cylinder engine.It's quite a spirited little thing. I will also be changing things within the car to make it better.

The Clio has now ticked over 30,000klms this week.

CAR : 2013 Build Renault Clio IV Expression Tce 90 3 cylinder turbo manual.

FACTORY OPTIONS : Diamond Black Mettalic Paint, Red Exterior Trim, Red Interior Trim, Electric Pack.

MODIFICATIONS : K&N Panel Filter, Custom 2.5 Inch Turbo Back Exhaust System, Eibach Springs Pro-Kit, OZ Racing Leggenda Alloys Wheels Black, Federal 595 RSR Semi Slicks, Tinted Windows.

Here are a few photos of my first track outing at Lakeside Raceway.

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Here is a video from the Euro day at Lakeside Raceway. As you can see I was way out in front. I was the first car to get going and was able to really push the Clio to the max. It's got quite an amazing chassis! Not much braking was involved. The standard tyres did quite well i thought.



https://youtu.be/_idENOY8-_w



This next video is at Queensland Raceway with my club. The Renault Car Club of Queensland. I already had the Eibach springs, Federal tyres and Oz Leggendas fitted.


https://youtu.be/eivsK8K8q9Y



A photo of the engine.




A couple of photos of the starting point turbo back custom exhaust.






This is a sound clip of the custom exhaust.

https://youtu.be/f0lJPFrhIQs


The K & N panel filter.




Eibach Springs Pro - Kit.

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Two weeks ago went out on the track again to Lakeside Raceway with the www.vwwatercooled.com.au forum crew. Here are some photos from the day.

Close up of the OZ Racing Leggenda.



The Clio from the back.




The outgoing lap into the first corner.















My friend in his Fiesta ST chasing me. The first few laps I was pulling away. Then he got me on the main straight.



Passing a Citroen DS3.

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This is the result from the dyno tune. A decent jump from stock just from the custom exhaust system and K & N filter. These numbers are not mind blowing but the difference is there. A ecu tune is yet to be done.

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Butter Face said:

Wow, certainly a bit different.

I also work for Renault (hello!) so I've driven a few of these, how does it feel compared to the standard car? Any plans for more boost and power? It would be interesting to see what this engine could do!

The handling has improved even more with the springs,wheels and tyres.There is heaps more pick up from down low and there is a big improvement in the top end rev range. That's were I think it excels. Yes there are plans for more boost and power! It will be interesting what could happen. Bigger intercooler, ecu tune , maybe make the stock turbo into a hybrid??

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Rensko said:

Another Aussie on PH!

Those wheels look great on the Clio4 - Would love a set for my Megane 250!

Hey mate

Thank you. They were always going to be those wheels for my car. They would look amazing on the RS250!