Sounds like you've got an aftermarket exhaust manifold (gravity, toyosports something like that) because when you floor it at low speeds you can hear it rubbing on the subframe. Either that or you've got a standard one but you need to replace the engine mounts. They do wear over time and if you've got a standard manifold it will destroy the flexis if the engine mounts are gone. The lower torque mount and upper engine mount are the main ones, but they will cause a lot more vibration and noise in the cabin if you get the purple or black powerflex ones but they should help with the rubbing. Awesome mate!
Thanks mate, I'll definitely look into this, I'm fairly sure I still have the stock manifold. I don't mind the race car feel, so I'll be getting the mounts soon!
@@starletnights1 nice one. It's a very common thing to go. If your flexis are going I definitely recommend a nice aftermarket manifold they sound great and should free up more power as they remove the precat but idk what the laws are like in Australia. 🤔 🤔
@@starletnights1 yes definitely, I'm getting a catback and sports cat fitted and then I'll get a remap. These cars have a flat spot at around 2k - 2.5k rpm where the car feels like it doesn't want to do anything and adding breathing mods can make that worse but a remap can easily fix it.
Sound like the exhaust manifold is knocking on the subframe under load. I recommend to get powerflex lower engine mount. It not only healthy for the flexi pipes, but saves the header from cracking.
@@starletnights1 They're quite similar in that their most accomplished aspect is how nimble they are. Yet the Alpine is delicate and can be driven with fingertips, whereas the Clio likes to be taken by the scruff of the neck. N/A vs Turbo, Manual vs Auto, FWD vs RWD, they compliment each other very well. In a perfect world I'd keep both.
Keep up the good work my friend. Good to see you post frequently 😊.
Thank you mate, I really appreciate the support!
Sounds like you've got an aftermarket exhaust manifold (gravity, toyosports something like that) because when you floor it at low speeds you can hear it rubbing on the subframe. Either that or you've got a standard one but you need to replace the engine mounts. They do wear over time and if you've got a standard manifold it will destroy the flexis if the engine mounts are gone. The lower torque mount and upper engine mount are the main ones, but they will cause a lot more vibration and noise in the cabin if you get the purple or black powerflex ones but they should help with the rubbing. Awesome mate!
Thanks mate, I'll definitely look into this, I'm fairly sure I still have the stock manifold. I don't mind the race car feel, so I'll be getting the mounts soon!
@@starletnights1 nice one. It's a very common thing to go. If your flexis are going I definitely recommend a nice aftermarket manifold they sound great and should free up more power as they remove the precat but idk what the laws are like in Australia. 🤔 🤔
@@acarguy3773 I assume I would also need a tune to reap the full benefits of an uncatted manifold?
@@starletnights1 yes definitely, I'm getting a catback and sports cat fitted and then I'll get a remap. These cars have a flat spot at around 2k - 2.5k rpm where the car feels like it doesn't want to do anything and adding breathing mods can make that worse but a remap can easily fix it.
@@acarguy3773 yep my car has that too, shame the tuner is like 600 km away lol
Sound like the exhaust manifold is knocking on the subframe under load. I recommend to get powerflex lower engine mount. It not only healthy for the flexi pipes, but saves the header from cracking.
Thank you, I was thinking it was the flex section on the headers, hopefully they are OK
Looks schmick, have a 2011 LY AGP in Melbourne.
The firtst one i tried was in LY, one of my favourite colors for sure on any Renault!
Congratulations, did you sell the Yaris for a profit?
I did 😅
I want one too…
totally worth it, especially in the current market
Awesome cars, you make me want to not sell my 197 with this video.
They are great cars indeed! But I guess it depends what you want to replace it with 🙂
@@starletnights1 Very true. After 12 years in the 197 there was only one car which could replace it - an Alpine A110.
@@AR-gk1kt oh well, in this case you might not miss it too much to be honest! That's a modern icon.
@@starletnights1 They're quite similar in that their most accomplished aspect is how nimble they are. Yet the Alpine is delicate and can be driven with fingertips, whereas the Clio likes to be taken by the scruff of the neck. N/A vs Turbo, Manual vs Auto, FWD vs RWD, they compliment each other very well. In a perfect world I'd keep both.
@@AR-gk1kt I couldn't agree more with your statement. I'm curious to see what the Alpine brand will bring in the future!
Renault Clitoris best name ever for a car.
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