SCORPION RS192 DECAT PIPE RENAULT CLIO 182 SPORT & CUP

Welcome to the exclusive Renault Clio RS192 Exhaust System

designed and built in the UK by Scorpions Exhausts Ltd

Great Quality Great Sound Great Power

More information about the complete RS192 exhaust system for the Clio is shown below, but please be aware this advert is for the decat pipe as shown above NOT the full system!

the brief

We commissioned Scorpion Exhausts Ltd to design and manufacture a custom specification exhaust system to fit the Renault Clio Sport 182 2.0 16v.

The specification was to be a lightweight, very high quality stainless steel system, that produces more power and torque than the standard exhaust. It had to be silenced to a suitable level for road use. We did not want any intrusive exhaust noise to penetrate into the car. We believe the typical Clio 182 driver, is a more mature enthusiast who would not appreciate a loud boomy exhaust. They would instead prefer a more purposeful raspy sound than the standard exhaust. It has to give proven performance gains and the design of it has to suit the car's image. It needs to be easy to fit and not require any modification to the standard car. For the more focused drivers who use their 182 on track or in performance orientated environments, an optional decat & sports cat pipe was also commissioned.

the design

Design of the system began with us supplying Scorpion with a standard specification Clio 182 test car to build the exhaust on site at their factory in Derbyshire, UK.

Scorpion then made us a few different prototype systems, all slightly different ranging from different bore sizes, to a single rear silencer set up. We also had a decat and sports cat pipe made. After extensive road and dyno testing we chose the exhaust design that offered the best overall combination of performance, design, look, fitment and noise level.

the development

A critical stage of the development was to subject the prototype components to a series of tests on the dyno (rolling road) to check the actual performance. Firstly, the standard Clio 182 with the standard exhaust system was tested to give us some base power/torque figures to compare to. The car was then fitted with the Scorpion prototype systems and we did some extensive back to back power runs. The Dyno testing lasted a full day whilst we tried various options, fitting and refitting components, and "back to back" runs to ensure the results were accurate and reliable between each system. In between dyno runs we also subjected the car to "on the road" tests to see how each system performed whilst driving.

the results

The dyno testing was a huge success. One of our prototype systems was consistently producing 192bhp (peaking at 192.7bhp) showing a good increase in power and torque over the standard system. We found that a twin rear silencer set up out performed a single one, and that the decat pipe produced more top end power but lost a little bit of torque compared to the standard Renault catalytic converter. We also discovered that our prototype sports cat pipe made hardly any difference over the standard cat pipe so any further development on this component was halted. On the road tests backed up the dyno results. The single silencer system was a lot louder when driving and didn't feel as powerful. The twin silencer system with the 2.5" centre pipe was clearly the best system overall. It produced the most power on full throttle with the decat pipe fitted.

the further development

Once we had chosen the final design our test 182 car was sent back to Scorpion for further development and testing. After Scorpion had tweaked the design and were happy with the fitment, the test car was subjected to 6 weeks of extensive road use. This was to ensure the exhaust performed in a variety of different environments and conditions that would occur on a daily basis. It was also to test the fitment of the system to make sure there were no problems in the design. The road testing was a huge success and the prototype system performed faultlessly. The noise level was spot on, and you could feel the the extra power and grunt on full throttle.

the finished article

Now it was time for the system to be put into full production. In early 2008 Scorpion manufactured the first batch of systems and they are now available to purchase. This system is exclusive to us and not available to buy from anyone else.

We have looked at all the other Clio 182 exhausts on the market and we have priced the RS192 very competitively. We believe it offers great value for money for anyone wishing to upgrade the exhaust on their Clio 182. We are sure you won't be disappointed with the RS192! On a recent dyno test day, our system produced significant more power than a well known system already established in the market, made by a very reputable exhaust manufacturer and costing a lot more money.

It is made from T304 grade stainless steel using state of the art technology at Scorpion's UK factory in Derbyshire.

The final design features a stainless steel 2.5" bore centre pipe with a built in silencer measuring 400x130mm located at the front end. The centre pipe only weighs 3.35kgs! This centre pipe will connect to the standard Clio cat pipe or the optional decat pipe.

The exhaust then splits into 2 rear silencers with the bore diameter changing to 2" after the split. The 2 rear silencers are made completely in stainless steel. Each silencer has a polished 3" rolled in tail pipe slash cut to complement the angle of the Clio rear bumper. The tail pipes have been designed to fit exactly inside the standard cut outs on the rear bumper. No modifications are needed at all to the rear bumper.

The 2 rear silencers are kept stable on the car by the aid of the small cross member arm which bolts into place using the fixings supplied. Each silencer has an attachment arm welded on to the side which allows fitment to the standard hanger mounts. You can use the existing exhaust mounts on your car.

The system is a very straight forward fit, requiring no specialist tools or knowledge. We recommend having it fitted professionally using a ramp, but there is no reason why you could not fit it yourself with the car jacked up safely. It includes 2 fixing clamps for the centre pipe and rear silencer joints.

The 2 rear tail pipes really do suit the look of the car. They are slightly larger than the standard tail pipes and look much more purposeful without being over the top and "in your face". Being slash cut, they give a subtle and very classy appearance to the rear of the car. They feature a classy Scorpion logo on the top of each pipe.

Being a light weight stainless steel system, it gives a significant weight saving over the heavy standard exhaust. The standard Renault centre pipe and back boxes weigh a total of 22.46kgs. Where as the RS192 system only weighs 16.57kgs, saving you nearly 6kgs. In real terms, the lighter you are the faster you go! A 6kgs saving is equivalent to a 0.9bhp increase.

The RS192 exhaust sounds fantastic! It can only be described as a pure quality exhaust note. On idle, it burbles nicely without being too loud. On acceleration it produces a wonderful rasp that encourages you to reach maximum revs. It complements the engine sound and if you have an air intake kit fitted to your car, it will probably sound even better! You have no worries at all about the sound being intrusive because it simply isn't an issue with this system. At motorway speeds you can cruise all day long, you will only notice the exhaust sound when you drop to low speeds in top gear.

the Scorpion lifetime guarantee
Scorpion guarantee that any exhaust part supplied by them, which fails solely because of defective materials, faulty manufacture or as a result of corrosion, will, at their discretion, either by replaced or repaired free of charge for so long as the vehicle remains in the ownership of the original purchaser of the exhaust. Any replacement parts supplied by them hereunder are automatically included in this guarantee. The purchaser's statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.

what some of our customers have said about the RS192 exhaust:

"fantastic exhaust, really easy to fit and I love the slash cut tail pipes"

"awesome sound, very glad I chose this exhaust"

"had your exhaust fitted for a few weeks now, and no problems whatsoever"

"I can't believe how light it was compared to the old standard system I took off"

"my car definitely feels more livelier with this fitted and pulls much harder on full power now"

Why Choose a Scorpion Exhaust?
When choosing to fit a Scorpion Exhaust System you are comforted by knowledge of the level of engineering excellence and experience gained over the last 15 years.

From the initial development stage through to the final production programme Scorpion have enhanced their reputation resulting in on ongoing involvement across many products for the motor sport industry.

Scorpion have a proven Race winning formula with several teams competing in World Rally Car, Touring Car and club events throughout the United Kingdom.

This winning formula through the Scorpion brand by offering race experience, which meets road requirements and provides an excellent touring sound as opposed to a loud 'boy racer' sound often associated with sports exhausts.

We think you'll be impressed with Scorpion!

The Scorpion Lifetime Guarantee
Scorpion guarantee that any exhaust part supplied by them, which fails solely because of defective materials, faulty manufacture or as a result of corrosion, will, at their discretion, either by replaced or repaired free of charge for so long as the vehicle remains in the ownership of the original purchaser of the exhaust. Any replacement parts supplied by them hereunder are automatically included in this guarantee. The purchaser's statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.

Great Quality Great Sound Great Power

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