Knuckles
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Yeah, they may be a no no as both the spoiler and splitter require holes in the boot and bumper sadly
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LY Clio 197 F1
- Thread starter MarcB
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Yeah, they may be a no no as both the spoiler and splitter require holes in the boot and bumper sadly
MarcB
ClioSport Club Member
Too Many
Not to everyones taste but we needed a set of second wheels for the 197 and thanks for @cpaterson76 I now have a set of stunning Clio 200 Alloys fully powder coated with not a mark / blemish on them.
http://www.cliosport.net/threads/cl...-refurbished-with-r888s.805342/#post-11346208
http://www.cliosport.net/threads/cl...-refurbished-with-r888s.805342/#post-11346208
MarcB
ClioSport Club Member
Too Many
Well just a very small update regarding the finer things for the LY.
I recall many years ago I wanted a sticker that I hunted for and even my dealers could not get as no part number for it.
I managed to get one after months of looking for my Clio 182 Trophy.
Now that I have the Clio 197 I noticed the sticker had vanished also which is does over time due to wiping it and it fading so I went down the long road and channels and ended up getting a couple of replacements and they are Genuine items.
I recall many years ago I wanted a sticker that I hunted for and even my dealers could not get as no part number for it.
I managed to get one after months of looking for my Clio 182 Trophy.
Now that I have the Clio 197 I noticed the sticker had vanished also which is does over time due to wiping it and it fading so I went down the long road and channels and ended up getting a couple of replacements and they are Genuine items.
MarcB
ClioSport Club Member
Too Many
100% Best Colour ever.
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Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Makes me want to clean mine
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Will drop you a PM shortly when I get 10 mins to myself.
Some more work carried out on the Clio.
Took the rubber off round the boot and cleaned all that along with the rear lights and everything else that was in there, Once again I managed to use the X5 Steam mop with is amazing for doing this sort of stuff.
I'm interested in removing & cleaning the rear rubber from my 182. Is it simply a process of taking your time and being gentle with it? Or did you use any specific tools?
Cheers,
D.
Clio 197,with megan'
Clio 197,with megan'
Bonnet vents uncovered for track days, numberplate removed, with holes behind.Cooling now no problem. Vents are not pretty, but have cured any sort of overheating.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
No! 200 five spokes don't belong on a 197, they barely belong on 200s. Raiders or speedlines ftw
Did you buy litchys car?
Did you buy litchys car?
Gotta love LY.
MarcB
ClioSport Club Member
Too Many
Well a few more change's too the 197 in the last few days.
Had another oil change with genuine filter, plug & washer along with ELF oil.
Fitted a different steering wheel with the yellow band at the top.
Had dash trims painted in pearl black.
Fitted a set of Clio 200 alloys to the car.
Still got to do the following in the next few weeks -
Front Discs & Pads (Doing them tomorrow, Sunday 9th)
Powerflex Top Torque Bar Mount (Doing this tomorrow, Sunday 9th)
Rears discs & Pads
Front Cup Shocks
Front Cup Springs
Front Anti Roll Bar Links
Front Anti Rotation Links
Lower Ball Joints
Took some quick pictures today after a clean also.
Had another oil change with genuine filter, plug & washer along with ELF oil.
Fitted a different steering wheel with the yellow band at the top.
Had dash trims painted in pearl black.
Fitted a set of Clio 200 alloys to the car.
Still got to do the following in the next few weeks -
Front Discs & Pads (Doing them tomorrow, Sunday 9th)
Powerflex Top Torque Bar Mount (Doing this tomorrow, Sunday 9th)
Rears discs & Pads
Front Cup Shocks
Front Cup Springs
Front Anti Roll Bar Links
Front Anti Rotation Links
Lower Ball Joints
Took some quick pictures today after a clean also.
MarcB
ClioSport Club Member
Too Many
Another small update from the weekend.
Managed to fit genuine front discs / pads and pin kit and while doing that I found something that was bad.
Brembos are screwed, So today (Monday) I bought two new front brembo callipers from Renault and its booked in later this week for them to be replaced with a brake fluid change.
I then had a spare 30mins so I fitted my power flex top mount on the car also.
Managed to fit genuine front discs / pads and pin kit and while doing that I found something that was bad.
Brembos are screwed, So today (Monday) I bought two new front brembo callipers from Renault and its booked in later this week for them to be replaced with a brake fluid change.
I then had a spare 30mins so I fitted my power flex top mount on the car also.
MarcB
ClioSport Club Member
Too Many
I only paid £125 a caliper.
Got them all fitted today with the brakes also getting a brake fluid change.
MarcB
ClioSport Club Member
Too Many
Of Course , Dont think I have ever paid full RRP on a Renault part :up:
MarcB
ClioSport Club Member
Too Many
So once again another update on the LY
Thanks to SWR (Striling) as they have done an amazing job on the car with all the work and making how I have wanted it.
Well the two rear nuts on the standard 197 diffuser at the back where seized and snapped, Thankfully the guys at SWR fixed all that with taking the brackets off and putting two new bolts on them with fresh washers and nuts.
Getting the old 197 diffuser took 30 secs if that and was really easy to do.
My main concern was having a full Miltek system and that the tail pipes would not fit or rattle inside.
Anyway it was worth a shot and it paid off all be it its "TIGHT" and I mean very tight.
I have had the 200 diffuser on for a good number of days and put it through some hard work trying on purpose to get it to rattle, Speed bumps, Rumble strips, Twisty B roads & Gravel tracks and not one squeak or rattle at all.
Thanks to SWR (Striling) as they have done an amazing job on the car with all the work and making how I have wanted it.
Well the two rear nuts on the standard 197 diffuser at the back where seized and snapped, Thankfully the guys at SWR fixed all that with taking the brackets off and putting two new bolts on them with fresh washers and nuts.
Getting the old 197 diffuser took 30 secs if that and was really easy to do.
My main concern was having a full Miltek system and that the tail pipes would not fit or rattle inside.
Anyway it was worth a shot and it paid off all be it its "TIGHT" and I mean very tight.
I have had the 200 diffuser on for a good number of days and put it through some hard work trying on purpose to get it to rattle, Speed bumps, Rumble strips, Twisty B roads & Gravel tracks and not one squeak or rattle at all.
Gaz_
ClioSport Club Member
Extreme mode
Love the attention to detail
Can't help notice the passenger side door/rear quarter, had paint? Stands out in most pictures?
Also never been a fan of the 200 diffuser. I ran one on my 197 cup as I had an aprakovic but sold it on as I never got on with the looks
Id have gone with satin black sleedlines too :smile:
Can't help notice the passenger side door/rear quarter, had paint? Stands out in most pictures?
Also never been a fan of the 200 diffuser. I ran one on my 197 cup as I had an aprakovic but sold it on as I never got on with the looks
Id have gone with satin black sleedlines too :smile:
Love the 200 Diffuser. Always preferred the 200 to the 197!
MarcB
ClioSport Club Member
Too Many
Got the car cheap cheap so I can't complain
Love the attention to detail
Can't help notice the passenger side door/rear quarter, had paint? Stands out in most pictures?
Looking at the car in pictures and I person it is crazy but the paint depths all match as it's going in for warranty work from renault and they check all that and as fair as they are aware the car ain't been painted
MarcB
ClioSport Club Member
Too Many
Well its been a long time so thought I would give this a small update.
Car has been running well with no issues and I have been collecting parts like they are going out of fashion.
Managed to collect and get two full hits second hand.
Then got them vapour blasted to have them looking fresh like the engine parts.
Bought new upper ball joints from RSports who are the official ClioCup parts supplier.
The tailgate then went into Renault to be fully replaced and painted under Renaults Anti Corrosion warranty.
It did however take them near on 7 months to get this done as a few tailgates arrived damaged at the dealership and then the tailgate went back order.
After waiting 7 months Renault then gave me a £400 voucher to spend on parts or servicing at any dealership of my choice so I bought the following.
2 x Bottom arms with ball joints
1 x Clutch Kit
1 Slave cylinder
Next up was to change the FIA sticker that I have had for months.
Next think I wanted to do was change my alloy pedals on the Clio as they where worn very badly.
I have since done all 3 pedals and not just the clutch and brake.
Drilled the old pedals out, Cleaned them up with a wire brush, spray painted them with black hammerite and then put new
pop rivits on with some black tiger seal.
Then bought some more parts for the suspension rebuild in the form of front ARB bushes.
Then managed to get my hands on a lot of new trim panels that where still in the Renault OE wrapping and change them over.
Still have a lot to do but its just not been the weather for it.
I have also bought the following parts to go with the suspension rebuilt
Track Rod Ends x 2
Inner Rack Ends x 2
Rear 1/4 Window Seals x 2
Top Strut Covers x 2
Top Shock Nut x 2
Top Mount Bearing Nuts x 6
Car has been running well with no issues and I have been collecting parts like they are going out of fashion.
Managed to collect and get two full hits second hand.
Then got them vapour blasted to have them looking fresh like the engine parts.
Bought new upper ball joints from RSports who are the official ClioCup parts supplier.
The tailgate then went into Renault to be fully replaced and painted under Renaults Anti Corrosion warranty.
It did however take them near on 7 months to get this done as a few tailgates arrived damaged at the dealership and then the tailgate went back order.
After waiting 7 months Renault then gave me a £400 voucher to spend on parts or servicing at any dealership of my choice so I bought the following.
2 x Bottom arms with ball joints
1 x Clutch Kit
1 Slave cylinder
Next up was to change the FIA sticker that I have had for months.
Next think I wanted to do was change my alloy pedals on the Clio as they where worn very badly.
I have since done all 3 pedals and not just the clutch and brake.
Drilled the old pedals out, Cleaned them up with a wire brush, spray painted them with black hammerite and then put new
pop rivits on with some black tiger seal.
Then bought some more parts for the suspension rebuild in the form of front ARB bushes.
Then managed to get my hands on a lot of new trim panels that where still in the Renault OE wrapping and change them over.
Still have a lot to do but its just not been the weather for it.
I have also bought the following parts to go with the suspension rebuilt
Track Rod Ends x 2
Inner Rack Ends x 2
Rear 1/4 Window Seals x 2
Top Strut Covers x 2
Top Shock Nut x 2
Top Mount Bearing Nuts x 6
MarcB
ClioSport Club Member
Too Many
So next up I had to get some parts for the 197 Hubs and carriers and as most MK3 people are aware renault do not sell things on there own and they try and sell you the whole hub at around £400 a side.
As im replacing every nut and bolt and parts that are truly needed the other place that will and can sell them on there own in RSports and as said they can do this as they are the official ClioCup race car genuine parts supplier to the race series.
So far the parts I have got for the car that are in the garage are the following and all OE Genuine parts -
Clutch Kit & Slave.
Front Dampers
Front & Rear Springs
Front Top Mounts
Front Top Mount Bearings
Front Anti Roll Bar Bushes
Anti Roll Bar links
Anti Rotation Links
Wheel Bearings
Hubs & Hub Carriers
All Ball Joints (Upper & Lower)
Bottom Arms
Rear Discs & Pads
Track Rod Ends
Inner Rack Ends
Rear 1/4 Window Seals
Top Strut Covers
Top Shock Nut
Top Mount Bearing Nuts
Still to get the following nuts / bolts and other bits and bobs.
7703 002 824 x 4 (Bottom Shock Bolt)
7703 034 274 x 4 (Bottom Shock Nut)
7703 602 210 x 2 (Rear Subframe Rear Bolt)
7703 602 251 x 2 (Rear Subframe Front Bolt)
7703 602 210 x 2 (Reaction Rod Lower Bolt)
7703 602 212 x 2 (Reaction Rod Upper Bolt)
7703 602 210 x 2 (Radiator Support Bolt)
7703 002 824 x 2 (Lower Arm Rear Bolt)
7703 602 258 x 2 (Lower Arm Side Bolt)
8200 896 829 x 2 (Lower Arm Side Nut)
7703 034 274 x 2 (Lower Arm BallJoint Bolt)
8200 896 829 x 4 (Anti Rotation Nut)
7703 002 179 x 2 (Top Carrier Screw)
1227 974 03R x 1 (Crankshaft Seal)
7700 709 182 x 8 (Flywheel Bolts)
7703 101 548 x 8 (Clutch Bolts)
As im replacing every nut and bolt and parts that are truly needed the other place that will and can sell them on there own in RSports and as said they can do this as they are the official ClioCup race car genuine parts supplier to the race series.
So far the parts I have got for the car that are in the garage are the following and all OE Genuine parts -
Clutch Kit & Slave.
Front Dampers
Front & Rear Springs
Front Top Mounts
Front Top Mount Bearings
Front Anti Roll Bar Bushes
Anti Roll Bar links
Anti Rotation Links
Wheel Bearings
Hubs & Hub Carriers
All Ball Joints (Upper & Lower)
Bottom Arms
Rear Discs & Pads
Track Rod Ends
Inner Rack Ends
Rear 1/4 Window Seals
Top Strut Covers
Top Shock Nut
Top Mount Bearing Nuts
Still to get the following nuts / bolts and other bits and bobs.
7703 002 824 x 4 (Bottom Shock Bolt)
7703 034 274 x 4 (Bottom Shock Nut)
7703 602 210 x 2 (Rear Subframe Rear Bolt)
7703 602 251 x 2 (Rear Subframe Front Bolt)
7703 602 210 x 2 (Reaction Rod Lower Bolt)
7703 602 212 x 2 (Reaction Rod Upper Bolt)
7703 602 210 x 2 (Radiator Support Bolt)
7703 002 824 x 2 (Lower Arm Rear Bolt)
7703 602 258 x 2 (Lower Arm Side Bolt)
8200 896 829 x 2 (Lower Arm Side Nut)
7703 034 274 x 2 (Lower Arm BallJoint Bolt)
8200 896 829 x 4 (Anti Rotation Nut)
7703 002 179 x 2 (Top Carrier Screw)
1227 974 03R x 1 (Crankshaft Seal)
7700 709 182 x 8 (Flywheel Bolts)
7703 101 548 x 8 (Clutch Bolts)
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R29TJR
ClioSport Club Member
2005 RB 182 Cup
Great thread.
I'm currently thinking obtaining parts numbers to change all my suspension bolts etc.
Did you find the part number for the stick with the VIN number etc? If so fancy sharing as I'm after a new one for my Clio.
I'm currently thinking obtaining parts numbers to change all my suspension bolts etc.
Did you find the part number for the stick with the VIN number etc? If so fancy sharing as I'm after a new one for my Clio.
