Joining the Clio gang

[Ksamyui]

So looks like I’m joining the Clio club!
Selling up on my AMG C63 for a bit of hot hatch action for a few years. I’m picking up Ocsltd’s Inferno Orange 182 next week

looking forward to it.

First things; driving position, does anyone know if there’s a product available like the steering wheel spacer Giacomo on this forum used to make? Looks like he’s no longer on the forum; driving position in the 182 wasn’t ideal from memory.

 

[RustyMojo]

Do you mean to lower the steering column? If so you just need 2 MB 8mm standoffs. Job jobbed

 

[Ksamyui]

Do you mean to lower the steering column? If so you just need 2 MB 8mm standoffs. Job jobbed

That’s good to know, actually it was more about getting the steering wheel closer to you so you can get a bit further away from the pedals. But yes lowering sounds spot on too.

 

[RustyMojo]

That’s good to know, actually it was more about getting the steering wheel closer to you so you can get a bit further away from the pedals. But yes lowering sounds spot on too.

I’m not sure I have seen anyone do that, presume they would fit a deeper dish steering wheel?

i sorted my driving position by fitting Job Foz extra low subframes to my Trendlines, lowering the steering column, fitting a PMS shifter and now smaller wheel. It feels like how it should of left the factory

 

[Clio_fool]

Have you tried sending him a pm? I'm sure @Giacomo-RS had them in stock permanently. If not an aftermarket wheel and boss will move it closer and if you need more add a quick release too. Obviously that also gives you a much better sized steering wheel which give a bit more reach as your arms aren't at 90° to each other any more😂.

 

[Ksamyui]

Have you tried sending him a pm? I'm sure @Giacomo-RS had them in stock permanently. If not an aftermarket wheel and boss will move it closer and if you need more add a quick release too. Obviously that also gives you a much better sized steering wheel which give a bit more reach as your arms aren't at 90° to each other any more😂.

Hahahaha. Ye trying to keep the car stock looking, but yes if I really can’t get on with it, will just get a different wheel

 

[Ksamyui]

I’m not sure I have seen anyone do that, presume they would fit a deeper dish steering wheel?

i sorted my driving position by fitting Job Foz extra low subframes to my Trendlines, lowering the steering column, fitting a PMS shifter and now smaller wheel. It feels like how it should of left the factory

Can you move the seat back and forward on those subframes?

 

[RustyMojo]

Can you move the seat back and forward on those subframes?

Yes mate they are adapter plates that the standard runners fit to. So I have Megane R26 Trendlines, which are the same as trophy ones. I run standard clio runners on the jonfoz adapters super low and full range of adjustment

 

[Clio_fool]

Can you move the seat back and forward on those subframes?

Yes as they bolt to the oe runners.
Homestky mate sack the oe look off in favour of a much better driving position. Smaller steering wheel, better lower seat and if you can a scenic or pms shifter make it so much nicer to pilot.

 

[Ksamyui]

Quick question, the ‘Car Parts for sale’ Forum is saying ‘Private’ and nothing listing in there. Do I just need to hit a certain amount of posts before it activates?

 

[Clio_fool]

It's for paid members. You'll save the membership fee easily and have access to the guides section too which is priceless.

 

[Ksamyui]

It's for paid members. You'll save the membership fee easily and have access to the guides section too which is priceless.

Subscribed 😀

 

[Ksamyui]

I’m not sure I have seen anyone do that, presume they would fit a deeper dish steering wheel?

i sorted my driving position by fitting Job Foz extra low subframes to my Trendlines, lowering the steering column, fitting a PMS shifter and now smaller wheel. It feels like how it should of left the factory

This is the adapter https://www.spacershop.com/en/product/renault-clio-v6-and-twingo-2/

 

[RustyMojo]

This is the adapter https://www.spacershop.com/en/product/renault-clio-v6-and-twingo-2/

Interesting, I’ve never actually seen anyone with one of those fitted.

 

[Ksamyui]

Yes as they bolt to the oe runners.
Homestky mate sack the oe look off in favour of a much better driving position. Smaller steering wheel, better lower seat and if you can a scenic or pms shifter make it so much nicer to pilot.

Is the scenic shifter an easy swap and which one do I need? Cheers