1.2>>172 conversion

[hey_ladys]

thinking of doing a conversion through the winter. what would i need to do this need a full list to get prices on parts, or even buy a damaged 1,

are the engine/gearbox mounts in same place?
can i keep old ecu?and key

 

[martynh]

Would it not be easier to just to buy a 172?

 

[hey_ladys]

no fun in that is there?plus ive already had 1.. got the full winter free and need something to pass time

 

[Fred@BTM]

you basically need a smashed up car for a donor, you need EVERYTHING from it, all wiring looms etc etc

 

[hey_ladys]

are the gearbox mounts and engine mounts in same place??

 

[Speedstar]

As far as I know, the majority of the car is different. Engine mounts are different IIRC. A 1.6 16v is the biggest engine you can fit without to much problems.

The complete suspension setup is different (172 wheels are further apart).

In short: You'll be far better of of buying a 172 instead doing the conversion. Moddifieing the 172 can certainly pass the time in winter months though .

 

[Fred@BTM]

it bolts straight in no problem, its the electronics that are a pain in the arse, you have to change the dash loom etc etc etc

as i said, there's a fair bit of electronics

 

[elgrego]

why don't you make a toybota and sail to france. that would be easier

 

[hey_ladys]

yeh so it fits on so that cant be a problem, just need to remember where the wires go

 

[GeordieClioDriver]

What about the 1.2 8v clios, is there more work involved in that with it only being 8v?