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Converting Drum to disc on mk1?
- Thread starter Fishey
- Start date
Punto/Clio GTT
i was told the renault 5 is the easiest rear axle to swap if you want rear discs
Clio
Any chance of reviving this thread? Would like discs on the back of my mk1.2 for when the engine is uprated.
Clio
* bump
What is it? Mk1? The questions already been answered in the post above, RSi rear axle and handbrake cables needed.
Clio
Is it difficult?
Clio
Hmmm, probly a garage job then.
As I said earlier in this thread. theres no need to change to discs, even when running big power.
Clio
If running fast track, with performance discs, and a high powered engine, surely the rears would heat, fade, and then cause probs like the rear spinning out?!
Clio
Interesting, thats the 2nd time I've heard of a Clio TT this week. There's not much Google info on it, apart from lots of impressive (and some less impressive) youtube vids.
So its a Clio (mk1?) with an Audi TT engine. This is a custom, handbuilt mod so there is a just a handful of them out there?
So its a Clio (mk1?) with an Audi TT engine. This is a custom, handbuilt mod so there is a just a handful of them out there?
THE ClioTT was built by MattBlack. it is now owned by Not Normal Developments (forum name). it uses the VAG 1.8 20vT engine. it was originally a mk2 ph1 clio in orange. It was then converted to a mk2 ph2 and painted in Matte Black. There are a couple of mk1 clios that have had the same conversion done. Things may have changed since, but definitely when it was in the hands of Matt Black it used the original rear beam which was drum brakes
Hondata'd EP3 Type R
i thought it was the same shell with a Ph2 front end?
Flan did a Mk1 with a less powerful version of this
Clio
Seems pretty nippy! If he'd gone to all that effort, why on earth did he start off with one of the lesser models with drums I wonder? (if this is indeed true).
Clio
Brilliant, so happy!! Just Urban Dictionary'd 'sleeper'. This is exactly what I've been trying to do, didn't realise there was name for it! Adore the classic look of my mk1, but it would be superb with a 172 engine. A cheap but chic modern classic with careful exterior modding, but will fly from the lights is everything I want and need from my drive! Please help me get there. I will be posting along the way but will need ClioSport assistance to make it happen!
Quote from Urban Dictionary:
Often reffering to what appears to be a ordinary looking stock commuter car that is anything but stock under the hood. Pretty much the exact opposite of your every day riced up civic.
My bone stock looking 1967 Volkswagen Beetle with a dual carbed, big bore and race head equiped engine gives quite the ego bashing when a ricer can't hold up to his own challenge at a light.
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Clio
Having said all that, I'm sorry but I would still be very nervous about taking a 400bhp (TT) lightweight car around corners at high speed with stock £20 a pair drum brakes on the back. Common sense says it will all end up a bit James Dean.
I can't help but notice all the impressive youtube speed tests (quarter mile in 12 secs etc) are in a straight line! I wish a drum / disk swap was simple (as it would hardly implicate a covert upgrade), but have decided to make do for now - it might be better to uprate rear brakes if necessary after implementing other upgrades*
*as he screeches into the bus stop.
I can't help but notice all the impressive youtube speed tests (quarter mile in 12 secs etc) are in a straight line! I wish a drum / disk swap was simple (as it would hardly implicate a covert upgrade), but have decided to make do for now - it might be better to uprate rear brakes if necessary after implementing other upgrades*
*as he screeches into the bus stop.
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Clio
well i have just read the new owner is actually taking it to 500bhp and as far as I am aware is still on those £20 drums
For some reason, I actually like and believe you (
), but can you please post some contact details so I can further discussions with the mechanic.http://www.cliosport.net/forum/member.php?u=18585 you can drop him a PM from there
Clio
This is MattBlack? Nice, thanks.
You shouldn't be braking in the bends.
No need to stock were good enough plus he works at a breakers yard so no dought got the car cheap. it was a 172 engine car first.
4 I think at last count.
Nope not realy.
