edde, fred, MATT etc, conversion set up

[AlexClio]

Iv been told that the drive shaft from my 1.2 16v will fit into the box for a 172 conversion so effectively i wouldny have to change hubs, shafts, brakes or suspension etc. Will the 1.2 shafts fit straight into the 172 box without any modification?
Obviously i do intend to change the brakes and suspension. Would FK coilovers or the Apex 60mm suspension kit be able to handle the extra weight of the 172 engine and handle ok or would it be crap?
You can get 4pot brakes for the 1.2 hub setup so im sure they would be good enough.
Any help appreciated?

 

[Fred@BTM]

thats the same setup i have

1.2 hubs, driveshafts, wishbones etc

172 cup engine and box

hispec 4pots, 172 discs, FK coilovers

 

[AlexClio]

cheers fred, how does it handle on the FK's?
do you think the apex 60mm setup would be any good?
also, give me a shout if you are getting rid of the dynacups hi-specs.

 

[Fred@BTM]

na i would say coilovers are a must

mine's good, bit understeery, but a bit of bias adjustment and a bit of a flick and it slides around well

 

[AlexClio]

What fk's are they and what prices would i be looking at for a good set of FK's?
i do love the look of it slammed and the better handling would be a bonus.

 

[R20 CWH]

there are a few H+Rs for sale in the forum, under £400

 

[ben_p]

i would just fit the 172 shafts, arms, brakes and hubs :S

there all much stronger,

 

[Fred@BTM]

noy really ^

 

[ben_p]

they are!

even the ball join bolts are 20% bigger!

 

[AlexClio]

fred, can the coilovers handle the extra weight of the 172 lump ok?
im not after the best handling clio but something to look good and handle better than standard.