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...perfect drivers side arch liner
- To match my brand new passenger arch liner
- Serviced with Liqui Moly Molygen 5w-40 from Opie oils
- Vibratechnics gearbox mount
- Rear brakes new seals and pistons with a coat of paint
- Rear brake lines replaced with braided
- 18mm PMS hubcentric spacers on...
Wow, I’ve not updated this in a while.
So since my last post where I had the diff fitted I went out to Donington to give it a good sending.
The day all went well with no issues other than the gearstick keep jumping out of 3rd back into neutral when downshifting from 4th at high revs.
I...
This is how my Vibratechnics mount looked when I installed it last year, if its of any help to you?
I found that when installing the whole mount, its easiest to loosen off that little rubber one that sits on the subframe, and then start pushing stuff around until it starts to line up. It...
Arghhh.
Arghhh.
Arghhh.
This car. I’m losing the will. I could do with some help…
1. The f**king vibratechnics gearbox mount. A curse upon their house for making such a poorly fitting part at such a premium price. At least have the decency to say “this fits like s**t. Dremel it and smack it...
...settled. I’ll keep an eye on it but I was really careful with the bleeding and I think it’s all good.
Here’s where I need some help:
Vibratechnics gearbox mount. Honestly, I don’t know how people have the cheek to sell expensive parts that simply don’t fit. There are quite a few threads...
...too hard. All rectified today, leads lying happier in the space under the inlet, and running nicely.
Then onto the engine mount. The vibratechnics one is a little different than the original. On this I carefully followed the cliosport guide (thank you!) and it all went well, aside from...
...none of which attend to the basic shagged-ness of the car. So that’s fresh RS mats, headlight bulbs, clear side indicators and bulbs, vibratechnics engine mounts, a power flex insert for the dogbone, pollen filter (that is going to be interesting, what state will the old one be in?!?!), a new...
...NDO gearbox in situ, knacker tight. The gap between subframe brace is not very big, engine and box more or less solid mounted on vibratechnics mounts and solid dogbone.
Ac delete on traffic alternator mount for subframe clearance. I planned on changing this for a clio mk3 rs cup racer ac...
...mounts and strut brace
Interior dash strips and window switches sprayed in anthracite/laquered.
Polybushed dogbone/rear beam/front arb
Vibratechnics engine/gearbox mounts.
Comes with
Spare 8mm blue magnacore leads
Set of standard cup dampers and red Eibach sportline springs
RS Tuner...
Yeah true it is a noticeable difference in the cabin. I take it you don’t get that at all with the vibratechnic mounts yet they are more firm than regular engine/gbox mounts?
...5’s fitted to the Turini’s. Standard cup suspension with gram springs, 16mm front hub-centric spacers. Currently has two bucket seats but will fitted back with standard Cup seats. Vibratechnics engine mounts and power flex dog bone, front and rear strut brace. Any ideas on what it’s worth.
...hold themselves up and had given up.
New track rod ends both sides
New ball joints
New top mounts
New polybush engine mount
New Vibratechnics gearbox mount.
Gearbox refreshed as it was practically held togther with fragments and would fire itself back from third
AC delete with New...
Vibratechnics are decent enough, and no real noticeable nvh if you use the top one and the top gearbox one, combined with a polybushed dogbone.
Febi prob do an oem style top mount. Failing that the kangoo one.
I had the Vibratechnics on my old Ph1, that was pretty good. Did add some extra vibrations and "harshness" to the ride but that was a track car so I was never really bothered. Easy to fit and looked good.
In my new Ph1 I have the original mount with a Powerflex insert and that does the job - I...
...up hope of that ever materialising ), my thoughts have turned to using some aftermarket uprated mounts instead perhaps.
Is anyone able to give feedback/opinions on either the Vibratechnics vs the Evol Engineering mounts please? It would help me to make a decision which to go for.
Cheers! Ed.
2023….
Upto yet I’ve only glanced through abit of this car’s history from 2019 when I bought it as a standard 1.4 automatic but not really spoke about spec. Nothing had changed much in 2023 as the car ran brilliantly throughout the year…
•Renault 5 1.4 automatic (shell on 32,000 miles)...
Do you still have something supporting the engine whilst doing this?
If the bolts are just loosened will they provide support but let the engine find the sweet spot?
If have a jack with wood on top, would the engine idling wobble it off?!
Also read some people say do the same for the...
...like its been in the sea!
As far as im aware lower arms for 225/26 are nla and have been for a while. Not a problem with pov spec arms available and easily modded.
Recommend the vibratechnics rear arm bushes if your refurbing. They are great, run them on the kangoo with powerflex black fronts.
...£22 :LOL:
I was running an evol dogbone and the bushes had fallen to bits on both sides and causing a knock in reverse. Bought a posh vibratechnics dogbone and fitted that.
Finished off my spa intake temp sensor. My friend alloy tig welded it for me. Pressure tested all good, sensor...
-blows the dust of this post-
What was it in the end? I’m currently in the same boat. Steering goes slightly left when on power.. then straightens up when I let off/de-accelerate. Happened after cadwell.
I have slight play in my passenger ball joint (both getting replaced tomorrow), and then...
Hi,
Having been involved with VAG cars for years [Mk1 Golf track day cars] I have recently purchased an ex Mark Fish Motorsport 182 and have contacted them regarding the spec/history but have had no response.
I am therefore new to Clios so hoping to understand the car a bit better. I believe...