Specialist Renault place in North East

[TameRacingDriver]

I've just picked up a Clio 172. The exhaust that has been fitted looks like something that someone salvaged from a banger race. It also sounds absolutely horrific - loud, boomy and chavvy.

I'm after a nice quiet exhaust - 172s don't sound all that great anyway, so I don't really want it to sound any louder than it would as stock.

I've rang a Renault garage who have quoted over £350 just for parts, then on top of that, 2.5 hours labour, which I'm guessing will be at least £150.

I've googled around and came up with "Alpine Automotive" in Blaydon, who, on the face of it, look a decent company, but I can't find any testimonials and I'm not taken in by professional looking websites; as someone who used to design web sites for people, it's not difficult to make a cowboy outfit appear professional!!!

So I was wondering if anyone else had any suggestions as I know there are a few current and ex Renault Sport owners on the NE section.

[2slo]

Instead of paying retail, why don't you source the parts yourself either from a motor factor or mail order and get them fitted by a local garage or non franchised specialist who would do the work for less than main stealer hourly rates. TBH I would even try one of the fastfit places rather than pay what you are quoting from Renault. 2.5 hours labour to fit an exhaust? They are clearly allowing for a 2 hour tea break in that quote.

[TameRacingDriver]

2slo said:

Instead of paying retail, why don't you source the parts yourself either from a motor factor or mail order and get them fitted by a local garage or non franchised specialist who would do the work for less than main stealer hourly rates. TBH I would even try one of the fastfit places rather than pay what you are quoting from Renault. 2.5 hours labour to fit an exhaust? They are clearly allowing for a 2 hour tea break in that quote.

I'm sure I read that the time taken is because the rear axle has to be lowered? But yes, I take your point, its certainly an idea.

[SeanyD]

Keep an eye of flebay for an OEM exhaust, or PH parts classifieds

[p4cks]

I take my Clio Williams here (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/1881525-Renault-Nissan-Clinic-East-Boldon)

Top notch work and cheap as chips. What he doesn't know about Renaults isn't worth knowing.

[TameRacingDriver]

p4cks said:

I take my Clio Williams here (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/1881525-Renault-Nissan-Clinic-East-Boldon)

Top notch work and cheap as chips. What he doesn't know about Renaults isn't worth knowing.

Cheers for that, not a million miles from work so I'll check that out.

[Geordie-Chris]

If it's just an exhaust your after use AAS in Newburn, they made me a cat back stainless system with hidden tail pipe for my 172 Cup and it sounds lovely, not loud but sporty. Was only £350 if I remember rightly, and you won't get better!

[TameRacingDriver]

I'm sorted now ta, mine looks just like that!