172 phase 1 new owner questions....

[Graeme Shaw]

Hi all

I have just accuired a silver 2001 clio sport 172 phase 1.
It was in a bit of state when i got it to honest and i think its been neglected a little, but hopefully with a little tlc i can bring it back to some former glory!
My intention is to use it as a track car, and mod it accordingly.

A couple of questions if I can please?....

It has 16" alloys fitted, where these standard on this year/model? Or should it have 15" alloys?

The steering feels a little vague, im gonna get it on ramp and have a good nose about, is there anything in particular i should look out for which are common issues?
Do many people fit aftermarket suspension?

Thanks for your help!
Graeme

 

[Nik]

Welcome to ClioSport, Graeme Shaw

 

[Fantom]

Hiya. Standard wheels were 15".
I have done exactly what you are going to do. Although mine still needs a bit of tidying up.
I fit second hand spax coilovers on mine as its mainly a track car. The original suspension will be getting on a bit now.
Not sure about steering issues

 

[Mr R.]

Welcome, the steering issues could be the steering rack mounting bushes im sure you can buy these as a kit from Renault for about £45

Also it might help to freshen up the front suspension.

Scott

 

[danh90]

If for track get:

Decent coilovers dont go cheap would be better with standard stuff.
for the steering issue check rack bushes,roll bar bushes,ball joints,track rods and rod ends also get the tracking done properly.
my steering is s**t atm but thats due to the tracking being out,
OZ F1 15" wheels as standard

hope that helps a little

 

[Mar172]

Hi all

I have just accuired a silver 2001 clio sport 172 phase 1.
It was in a bit of state when i got it to honest and i think its been neglected a little, but hopefully with a little tlc i can bring it back to some former glory!
My intention is to use it as a track car, and mod it accordingly.

A couple of questions if I can please?....

It has 16" alloys fitted, where these standard on this year/model? Or should it have 15" alloys?

The steering feels a little vague, im gonna get it on ramp and have a good nose about, is there anything in particular i should look out for which are common issues?
Do many people fit aftermarket suspension?

Thanks for your help!
Graeme

welcome and put some pics up

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

16" alloys were an option on the phase 1's in the form of Oz F1's.

 

[Graeme Shaw]

Thanks for the replys. Im gonna order some new front stuts, how do i confirm whether its a cup or non cup? Im assuming its not but wanna be sure before ordering.

Thanks

Graeme

 

[benkay]

There was no ph1 cup.

 

[jonny6]

There was no ph1 cup.

Can't be more sure than that lol . Welcome Graeme . I'm new to the forum aswell . My clio has a few things I need to address . All fun and satisfying tho isn't it
get it on a ramp and give it a good visual inspection , maybe apply a push pull force to 9 and 3 o'clock and then 12 and 6 o'clock . Usually highlights wheels bearing play , track rod end play , and rack play . Then use a lever bar and apply the correct pressures to the lower arms, mounts , ball joints and arb's....

 

[Graeme Shaw]

Thanks for the replies!

Im gonna give it a good service. What oil do most use? And how many litres will I need? What plugs? Best after market brake pads? (Im thinking yellow stuff) And finally the best/cheapest induction kit?

Thanks
Graeme

 

[Graeme Shaw]

Ok
Sorted with plugs and air filter and found that I need 0-40 fully synth oil, but how huch do i need?

Graeme

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

5w-40 you need