172 body kit onto clio 1.4 ( wider arches)

[clio1.4lsm]

I have bought a phase2 clio 172 to make a replica out of my 1.4 dynamique but only just thought about the arches, the 172 arches will make it look like my front wheels have been kicked into them , would I just need spacers, if so what size and would putting spacers in affect the handling, thanks

 

[Goodj]

Is there something wrong with the 172?
Just trying to understand why you'd make a replolca when you've got a genuine sat there :S

Hell, why not be different and make a 1.4 replica out of the 172!

Anyway, yeah, spacers

 

[clio37]

If there about the same colour. Swap the Reg's over and cruise round in the 172 as a 1.4 :rasp: jk
Or just wait untill you can afford to drive the 172 and fix whatever problems it has.

 

[clio1.4lsm]

I'm making a replica because I have a 1.4 and my insurance would be stupid money on a real 172 as I'm 20, and the engine in the 172 is knackered doesn't even tick over just bought it for parts

 

[tarmacmuncher]

I'm making a replica because I have a 1.4 and my insurance would be stupid money on a real 172 as I'm 20, and the engine in the 172 is knackered doesn't even tick over just bought it for parts

if you have a whole car as a donor why not use the rear axle and front driveshafts etc and do a wide track conversion ?

should solve some of the arch gap for you

 

[clio1.4lsm]

I can do bits but doing that would be beyond me lol on its on a driveway, I would need a ramp wouldn't I ?

 

[tarmacmuncher]

I can do bits but doing that would be beyond me lol on its on a driveway, I would need a ramp wouldn't I ?

yeah would make it easier lol. you could stick spacers on but i'm not sure what size you would need, maybe 25mm ? might be best to get all the bumpers on erc then see how much arch gap you have

 

[clio1.4lsm]

Someone on here said 15-20mm should do it

 

[tarmacmuncher]

Someone on here said 15-20mm should do it

i have 15mm spacers all round on my non sport ( standard wings etc ) and it fills the gap but i think i can get another 5 - 10mm , with the sport arches i think you will need more than 15mm

 

[clio1.4lsm]

Ok thanks I will have to work it out once they are on lol