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Heres some pics of my freshly lowered RT. What drop would you say it has at the front? I was told when I bought the springs (second hand) that they were 55mm springs but to me it looks like a 35mm drop, if that. Drivers Side Passenger Side (I think it's slightly higher than drivers)...

I've just lowered my Clio (almost finsihed) but just wanted to check about the rear brake bias thing. Is it really necessary to adjust this or should it be OK. I'll probably test it out on some empty roads to see what happend under really hard braking. If you do need to adjust it, ho wdo you...

Having lowered my car i've realised just how much my exhaust sags on the clio. Basically it hangs quite low on the centre section which attaches to the decat at one end and goes back towards the back box. The point it's lowest at is where it has a 90 degree turn. When I fitted my current...

Going to be fitting lowering springs tomorrow (to Mk1 Ph2 1.4RT) and just had a few questions. Is the following everything that needs done: Removal: Remove strut top nut and strut to hub nut then remove strut completely. Remove rubber mounting from top of strut. Compress the springs and...

I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to cleaning the car properly TBH (usually just give it a quick going over with a bucket and sponge :o ) but just wanted some advice on a few things. What cloths would you suggest for drying the car? I've seen a few people mention Tesco microfibre ones which...

As you might have seen me saying in other threads I have been trying to lower the torsion bar on my Clio today. I was following THIS guide to do it. I started on the torsion bar that looked worst of the two and it started coming out fine but now it's stuck here: It won't come out any further...

I'm going to be lowering my Mk1 Ph2 1.4 RT tomorrow and just want to check a few things. When doing the torsion bar does it matter about the position of the marks on the torsion bar with realtion to the bit it slots into when putting it back in? Does it matter how far you put it back in or...

Going to finally be lowering my Mk1 1.4RT next week. I think I pretty much know what I'm doing but the only thing I'm not sure of is the best way of undoing the strut top nut. I have seen a few people mentioning using a 21mm deep socket - but I thought you had to hold the piston in the strut...

Just a few questions about this conversion (being done to a Mk1 Ph2 1.4RT clio). Are the engine mounts the same for the 1.8 16v as the 1.4RT? I believe you could use the 1.4 gearbox with the 1.8 16v but would this be likely to break in no time or would it be OK, same question for...

The exhaust started blowing on my clio (Mk1 Ph2 1.4RT) the other night on the way back from work and today I had a look and found that the manifold to downpipe gasket was split. I managed to get the old gasket off fine but having put the new one on I can't get the bolts with the springs on...

Does anyone know how things work with credit card payment online if you are scammed? I know there is a chargeback thing that credit card companies can do but will this be availiable with all c/cards and do you have to prove anything before they will put through the chargeback? The reason I...

I have had a screeching noise occasionaly on gear changes for some time now and had thought it was the clutch release bearing but as it wasn't to be heard often and it's not affecting driveability I have yet to replace it. Tonight though I noticed that you can hear it rattling when the car is...

This is a bit of a long story so please bear with me. When I bought my car at auction about 9 months ago I found that the wheel bearing was needing replaced so that was done but within about 1500 miles it had to be replaced once again. I was told that this was probably caused by the hub so I got...

I know of the 5GT Turbo and the Volvo turbo conversion but are there any other conversions that can be done to a Mk1 clio relatively simply (not 16v or RSi engine). I quite fancy doing a conversion in the summer but don't know what would be best. My car isn't anything special but I think I...

On a Mk1 1.4RT what size is the nut on the strut top. I believe it's 21mm but could someone confirm that? (it's a bugger trying to find a 21mm deep spanner!) When undoing the strut top do you hold the nut and undo the alan key or vice versa? How the f**k can I get the torsion bar covers...

What is the minimum I would be looking at having to spend on a navigation unit to get something half decent? Just wondering as my mum needs something to get my dad for christmas and I know he likes the idea of getting satellite navigation. Ideally it would just be one of the stand alone...

What cheapish speakers would you suggest I could get just as an improvement on the standard ones. I'm not looking for amazing sound quality but just something better than the standard ones. I've not really got a set budget but just want to see what is availiable without spending a fortune...

Is there more than one type of coolant temprature sensor for a Mk1 1.4RT? Just wanting to check so that I don't get the wrong one as I need to get a new one as I reckon thats whats causing my poor fuel consumption. I think theres only one type but can anyone confirm this?

What would you recommend as the best head unit under £70? Post up any links you have inluding any ebay ones if there are any on there you would recommend. I don't really know too much about whats best so all suggestions welcome. The only thing is that it would have to be able to play MP3s

Is it fairly easy to DIY changing the clutch on a Mk1 1.4RT? Is it possible to change the clutch by just moving the gearbox to the side? I was looking today and there isn't much room for the gearbox to move across but was under the impression that you could just move it to the side? Would I...

I was just wondering who on here would be able to get the radio code for the radio in my clio? I don't really want to go to renault as the radio is pretty crap and I'll be getting a new headunit soon (christmas I hope ;)) so don't want to waste my money. I tried the code in the service book...

Recently I've been getting pretty poor petrol consumption (over the last couple of months). I've only been getting 70 miles to £10 of petrol which works out at about 28mpg. I know for some of you this is OK MPG but I was definately getting better (around 35mpg) not too long ago. I thought it...

Saw a blue (though you could hardly tell the colour as it was that dirty:eek: ) V6 with the number plate SH53 *** (I think that was it). Was it anyone off here? Can't believe it - I had only ever seen one other V6 and one other Williams in Edinburgh till today and today I saw both on the one...

Today at about 3 o'clock just going up past mortonhall. Cat looked very, very nice - only one of two clio williams I've seen in the metal. Don't know if it's anyone on here but thought it would be worth trying. I was the guy in the Mk1 naples red 1.4 Clio who went past staring at your car LOL.

I was just wondering what peoples opinons on higher milage valvers in terms of reliability and the likelyhood of things going wrong. The reason I'm asking is that there is a Mk1 1.8 16v for sale near me which is a J-reg with 115,000 miles on the clock but I just wanted to see what valvers tend...

I am now considering this as the best option all round for insurance etc and just had a few questions. I believe that the engine is good for about 110-120BHP with headwork, cams, laguna throttle bodies and chipped (maybe some other stuff but I can't remember LOL) I believe that the headwork...

How much would a garage charge to remove my current aftermarket exhaust and decat and refit the original exhaust and cat? I would normally do it myself but I might need it done by the end of next week and I just don't have any time to do it. Thanks.

I am now seriously considering getting valver but I need to work out if I can afford it TBH. I was just wondering what they are like in terms of fuel economy and things. I currently own a Mk1 1.4RT. What has anyone else who has moved up to a Clio 16v from 1 1.4RT found the running costs to...

I am looking at a Clio 16v which, from the description I've been given, seems to be in good condition but I'm too far away from it to just go down for a look - I would only be able to go down when actually buying. What I was wondering is if there are any nice Cliosporters in the Durham area...

I am looking at buying a car which has a Cat-1 Thatchem approved alarm fitted and I was just wondering how much I could expect to save on my insurance with this? Quotes without the alarm are in the region of £950 for 10 months TPFT. Thanks.