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clio 172 rwd
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100% complete 172RWD! - updated
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stevo172-RWD
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clio 172 rwd
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
im thinking polycarbonate side windows with scoops/vents
also exit heat vents on the rear.
dont want it to look silly though.
you read my mind lol
im thinking polycarbonate side windows with scoops/vents
also exit heat vents on the rear.
dont want it to look silly though.
stevo172-RWD
ClioSport Club Member
clio 172 rwd
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
should be running 4-6weeks time then fine tun ning tweaking of suspention etc
Christopher
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Z4M
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
nutter!
can't wait to see it running though!
nutter!
can't wait to see it running though!
Flame Red (172)
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
don't forget the weight ratio in the car....that's very critical...
don't forget the weight ratio in the car....that's very critical...
stevo172-RWD
ClioSport Club Member
clio 172 rwd
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
its proving very difficult to do!
at first i thought it would be very easy!
its proving a real challenge!
cant wait till its done!
i think it will be funny driving it for the first time!
its proving very difficult to do!
at first i thought it would be very easy!
its proving a real challenge!
cant wait till its done!
i think it will be funny driving it for the first time!
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
be safer to run the coolant hoses through the car than outside
be safer to run the coolant hoses through the car than outside
Shhh
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
How about a V6 style design, 2 scoops from behind the doors on ths quarter panel, with 2 small radiators, one fitted on each side of the car.
Have a roof scoop for the airbox / filter.
How about a V6 style design, 2 scoops from behind the doors on ths quarter panel, with 2 small radiators, one fitted on each side of the car.
Have a roof scoop for the airbox / filter.
MarkCup
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Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
I hope you're doing it properly Steve...and you're going to drop another 172 in the front.
Even if the front one is NA, that would still make it a 430 bhp 4WD Clio :approve:
I hope you're doing it properly Steve...and you're going to drop another 172 in the front.
Even if the front one is NA, that would still make it a 430 bhp 4WD Clio :approve:
stevo172-RWD
ClioSport Club Member
clio 172 rwd
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
im prob gonna run steel or alu tube under the car with silicone pipes connecting at the ends rad-engine.
stevo172-RWD
ClioSport Club Member
clio 172 rwd
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
im going as fast as i can to do a nice job!
dont want to f**k it up lol:nono:
i only have wkds to do anything on it and sometimes im working those too!
im going as fast as i can to do a nice job!
dont want to f**k it up lol:nono:
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
Will you need to uprate the water pump if the water is traveling a greater distance?
Are you going to give the car any form of additional air cooling, side vents and fans (Turbo II style) where is your source for the induction, any plans for a FI conversion?
It's good to see you are going for the 'measure twice cut once' approch to the build, there's nothing worse than a rush job.
Sorry for the list of q's but I'm really looking forward to seeing this complete.
Will you need to uprate the water pump if the water is traveling a greater distance?
Are you going to give the car any form of additional air cooling, side vents and fans (Turbo II style) where is your source for the induction, any plans for a FI conversion?
It's good to see you are going for the 'measure twice cut once' approch to the build, there's nothing worse than a rush job.
Sorry for the list of q's but I'm really looking forward to seeing this complete.
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
The trick with a water-cooled engine in the back and radiators in the front is to get the heights right and the air out of the system. Most people don't think about the fact that the fill point (normally the radiator cap) and the overflow has to be highest point in the cooling system. There can't be any higher points. And if there are any other high points isolated by a pipe running down and back up there'll be an air bubble there that won't do any cooling. Which can be a real problem if that high point is, for example, the cylinder head. And you won't even know it if the water temperature sensor is below the air bubble. You'll have a good low water temperature, but your cylinder head will be overheating. And the only way to get rid of an air bubble is tilt the whole vehicle on end.
The trick with a water-cooled engine in the back and radiators in the front is to get the heights right and the air out of the system. Most people don't think about the fact that the fill point (normally the radiator cap) and the overflow has to be highest point in the cooling system. There can't be any higher points. And if there are any other high points isolated by a pipe running down and back up there'll be an air bubble there that won't do any cooling. Which can be a real problem if that high point is, for example, the cylinder head. And you won't even know it if the water temperature sensor is below the air bubble. You'll have a good low water temperature, but your cylinder head will be overheating. And the only way to get rid of an air bubble is tilt the whole vehicle on end.
stevo172-RWD
ClioSport Club Member
clio 172 rwd
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
the engine is the same set up for cooling as before but i may use too rads one front and one rear.
im using the header tank in the fron as usaul.
im using a extra water pump,mybe electric.
gear linkedge is a pain too!
the engine is the same set up for cooling as before but i may use too rads one front and one rear.
im using the header tank in the fron as usaul.
im using a extra water pump,mybe electric.
gear linkedge is a pain too!
stevo172-RWD
ClioSport Club Member
clio 172 rwd
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
i like 172 looks.
in going to put hose from polycarbonate window on rear.
not sure about cooling yet lol
anyway it will be winter when its done lol:lolup:
good good but i dont want it too look like a v6!
i like 172 looks.
in going to put hose from polycarbonate window on rear.
not sure about cooling yet lol
anyway it will be winter when its done lol:lolup:
stevo172-RWD
ClioSport Club Member
clio 172 rwd
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
famous last words itl be ok lol
the engine will be a lil lower than usaul at front.
famous last words itl be ok lol
stevo172-RWD
ClioSport Club Member
clio 172 rwd
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
i cant wait to start it up and have a lil go round the airfield lol
stevo172-RWD
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clio 172 rwd
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
i was noyt happy with it so yh im doing it because i can lol:Sthats ace, good luck with this!
but ive got to ask why?
stevo172-RWD
ClioSport Club Member
clio 172 rwd
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
thought id post a thead my self with updates and progress of my
clio172 rear wheel drive project
mybe same pics as other thead posted by dan.clio but i want to post my own pics.
any suggestions welcome!
and yes i know i could of bought a v6 clio lol
clioproj/skylinegtst/merc
Re: 50% complete 172RWD!
good job good to see someone with the balls to cut there car up should be good fun in the wet lol
good job good to see someone with the balls to cut there car up should be good fun in the wet lol
