Recent content by Valentin_N

There's some great info here. You mentioned "some strengthening mods" when referring to the gearbox. What are these mods?

I'm curious to see if the Volvo box fits and if it's easier to do than a VAG gearbox or an ND0.

The main shaft has a different tooth configuration than the Renault gearboxes but apart from that I don't know more. I'll try to search one at the wreckers and get a drawing of the bolt pattern, see if it lines up with the usual lineup of Renault gearboxes.

Has anyone tried fitting a Volvo M56 gearbox to their Clio I'm curious because these were built during the time when Volvo and Renault were buddies. Renault had it's own product code for this transmission (VM1) which was used on some Safranes. Seems like a solid piece of swedish engineering...

@rhysbartley: You're speaking my language :)) That said, I just bought a Momo steering yesterday, looks like the one on the Logan Cup. I'm looking into a quick release, anyone know where I could find a Clio 2 compatible one, the steering shaft and socket are the same as the Logan's. Since the...

I just realized I haven't posted here in a loong time :( Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to put the turbo on yet but I did get a chance to do other things. I upgraded the brakes: Front: 280mm Megane 2 discs and Peugeot 406 V6 Brembo calipers and braided brake lines . These were almost bolt...

Things haven't been going as fast as I would like them to. When I started this I though money would be an issue but it turns out documenting and part gathering is taking bucketloads of time. So, since I've last posted I've bought: 1. Brakes: 300mm Scenic discs and Peugeot 406 V6 calipers (4...

I'm sticking with the same dark gray color. This and the fact that I'm not going to do any exterior mods will ensure the car won't stand out too much. This should minimize the number of times I get pulled over by the Police ;)

Since I'm waiting for some turbo specific parts and I'm not too keen to run around with the current compression, I decided to repair the body work, the entire right side had different colored panels and lots of small dents that gathered over the years. The engine is up and running with...

I got that but I'm really curios why would the pistons not bed correctly if I'll be running them in without the turbo. Speaking of pistons, here's a picture with the Iapels:

Is there anything wrong with running the engine in without the turbo? Also, ze star of ze show:

Also, more pictures of the car before it went in the shop. Before you ask, the red thing is a Dacia 1304, which is a 4 door pickup based on the Renault 12, powered by a Renault 1.9 diesel engine, running a basic 4x4 system. The bulge on the hood is because the 1.9 is too high. It was...

Finally, the car is in the shop for engine work. The guys at the shop managed to swap the internals today. I wasn't there when they put in the new pistons and rods but they promised fresh pictures first thing tomorrow :) During this operation, we've taken all the measurements necessary to build...

I know I haven't posted in some time and sadly I don't have any news regarding the turbo conversion. The service owner's Daewoo Nexia turbo conversion is in the finishing stages so my car should follow shortly! I did manage to source some BMW E38 4-pot calipers that I intend to mount them up...

Here are some more recent pics of the car. Don't ask me why I as in the middle during a middle-of-nowhere BBQ last week and especially don't ask me how I got there :p If you look closely, you can see my Subaru STI seats. Haven't put the finishing touches on the installation yet, I'll be back...