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Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has started making a rear dogbone mount for the Megane 225 engine and gearbox conversion for a MK2 Clio yet? Any help would be great. Thanks, Rob.

Am I right in thinking there should be two rubber mounts located around the mounting holes on the front subframe as circled below? As I am missing one, does anyone know a part number? Cheers.

Thinking about getting a mocal oil cooler, but there are different types etc, mainly in the sandwich plate, one with or without a thermostat in there... anyone had any experience with these? at the moment im thinking the thermostat plate is the best option for those 3am starts for shows etc...

As above I'm wanting to wire in a manual override switch for the fan.I've done a quick search but nothing has really come up, So what's the best way to do this?? Straight to the fan or before the relay and fuse? Has anyone got a guide? Also does it make a difference that I'm running a stand...

Right guys, not sure if this is in the right section, but i need to get this sorted for new year. As some may know i now have an F4RT lump in the car. I want to be legal of course, how do i go about telling the DVLA? and do i need an engineer report on the car? Im guessing i have to do this...

I need to replace two parts on the rear calipers as one side decided to give up on me on the way home. Cant really describe the parts so heres a photo. Its the small metal piece which is at the bottom of both pads, and the small like split pin which goes through it. Any help? I need to know...

Hey guys, I may have to replace the tank on my mk2 ph1 1.6 16v shell, After getting a quote of renault for a one and really fainting, Im gonna go to some scrappys etc. Question is are all fuel tanks the same for different engine sizes and 3/5 door models? Any help asap would be awesome :)...

Right guys i had a set of AST topmounts from the group buy, I decided to fit them yesterday, so i had to unsieze my coilovers etc etc, But then When i came to fit them to the struts i couldnt decide if i had done them correct or not. 1st i put the normal bit of the coilovers on the top of the...

Basically I am transferring all the parts off the 225 block into a 182 F4r Block so i can fit the Jc5 box onto it. Now i know i need new gasket sets, headbolts, shells? Cambelt kit, timing/locking tools aswell. Question is which gasket set do i buy, the 225 or the 182 set? same for the...

currently doing my 225 conversion, I need to sort a box out for it, now i have 2 options: 172/182 Gearbox or 225 6speed. I know the 225 box fits in the bay and straight onto the block. My question is is the clutch cable or hydraulic driven? and im guessing the 225 box selector isnt a Rod...

Currently doing an engine conversion, and i am in need of gauges. Im gonna be running boost, oil pressure, and possible another gauge. question is do i need to get mechanical gauges or electrical? cheers.

Are the sport steering racks wider than a normal rack? As im about to buy one, HELP! cheers

Right, im currently doing an engine conversion into my mk2 ph1 and putting a megane 225 engine in it, But im considering doing the 172 widetrack at the front to make it handle better. 1st question, what is needed for it all, Rack, Wishbones? etc 2nd Question, People who run this setup, can...

As im doing a conversion i need a loom for the 225, ive found one but its off a 5 door version and i have the cup engine, but im guessing it will have all the right plugs on and fit the cup engine? bit of a long shot just wondered if anyone knew?

Im after some gauges, just to over see that everything is running right, like oil pressure, temp etc. Just wondering what makes people prefer, stack? smiths? etc etc cheers.

I think its time i put a proper WIP up on here. I have copied and pasted it from other forums, so please bare with me. I bought her in 2008 with 42k on the clock completely standard. Its come along way in my eyes. See what you think. 1st i retrimmed the sub box. Before After Then...

Right guys, Ive owned my clio for about 2 years now, Im really into my modifying, some of you may have seen my clio, mk2 ph1 black with turbines on and airbrushing and flocking etc. But im getting very bored of it. Anyway Im really thinking of doing an engine conversion now, Im a mechanic...

I need 5mm or maybe 10mm spacers so the wheels stop catching the struts, but ive heard bad things about some sort of spacers etc, Are hubcentric ones the best and do i need longer wheel bolts? Last question, wheres the best place to buy them from? cheers.

I dont normally post photos of my clio on here, but heres a few with the turbines on and flocked interior. And well, il let you decide about this one, its all about being different, each to their own. Cheers.

What Camber are you guys running... I had to buy a gauge the other day to sort mine, Atm im running just under 1 degrees positive on the front. Is this too much? Also when i try and and get it to just be dead straight at 0 the tyre rubs the coilover, i have Camber bolts, but am i looking at...

I need to buy 4 new tyres, I have always used Toyo proxes and atm have T1R fitted, But my friend says there are much better tyres out there for the same sort of price, so what do you guys run/recommend? cheers.

I need to get some rubber for my turbines, they never came with tyrees on so whats the standard tyre size for them? is it 195/50/15? cheers.

Would a mk2 ph2 carpet fit in a mk2 ph1? I thought it would but im not sure. cheers.

I was driving home the other night and somthing didnt feel quite right on the back suspension, i havnt used the car since, but today as i was doign my wheel bearing etc, i had a quick look at the rear setup, and the damper is basically hanging off!!! im sure ive seen a thread where this has...

Was there ever a guide made to turn the horn button on the stalk into the starter button? Interested in doing it to mine. Cheers.

Is the mid pipe on the mk2 ph1 all the same(for non RS) As my mate who has a 1.4 8v S the part which attaches to the cat has a bend in the pipe, but i thought they were all straight pipes until they meet the backbox? Anyway i need to knwo asap as i wanna buy it off him and just wondering if it...

Today came my KTR camber bolts, ive just gone to fit them and, i dont get how they work?? they dont seem to fit onto the Vmaxx coilovers i have? how is the right way to fit these? Please help needed as i eed the car back on the road tonight :( Cheers.

Basically how does it come off? only had a quick look, but its really hard to get hands in etc, but it seems very tight. Question is how does the filler plug come out? and what sort of tool is needed?? Any tips on how to refill it with oil aswel please, as it seems to hard to get a bottle in...

Im gonna have ago at doing this tomorrow, ive got the part, and i see they dont have a cir clip just a C shape ring. Any tips on replacing it? Am i right in thinking as soon as ive got the hub etc off, it will be basically knocking it off, putting new one on filling it with grease and then...

Ive got vmaxx coilovers on my clio, but the flat bit on the camber bolts has rounded off so the camber is all messed up now, and my tyre is catching the strut. So i need some new ones, where is best to get a decent set from? Ive seen ones on Ktec but they are like £45. cheers.