Mk2 ph1 to 172 conversion

[Chapster5]

I went ahead and got some ph1 172 bumpers from p@blo on here trying to fit them today and they just won't fit I'm having a complete nightmare are these suppose to be a straight swap or am I missing a crucial flaw here? They just won't sit right on the car it keeps leaving a massive gap between the top of the bumper and the drivers head light? I have all the wings in place just the front bumper is being a pig

Any help or advice? Really struggling here

Cheers

Nick

 

[Whiskerz16v]

they never sit perfectly.... most 172's even have gaps below the headlights

 

[Chapster5]

Hmmmm how big of a gap we talking?

 

[Whiskerz16v]

between 5-10mm if its the same bit im thinking of.... whack some pics up!

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Your going to need the sport front wings as well mate as they are flared out more compared to the standard clio arches.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Ignore that post I never read the whole paragraph at the top

 

[Chapster5]

Lol sorry guys been out all weekend been posting from the iPhone im at a computer now so here are the pics I have

The problematic gap!
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The side that fits fine
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The panels before they where sprayed and fitted
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After I fitted the bumper and thought f*ck it im not moving it now
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Test fit
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Stripped ready for panels
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The problematic side once more
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Cheers

Nick

 

[Chrisjk]

Loosen the other side and just tap both sides until there is an even gap on each, a well fitting renault is witchcraft imo.

 

[Chapster5]

Well me and my dad manufactured 2 brackets as they are different mouting points to the original bumper so I have 2 of the positioned under the grill section of the bumper so it would be hard to adjust. Also the side its not fitting on is a side I had an accident in with a landrover and it bent some of the metal behind the wing so im assuming that would have alot to do with things? I just wanted some words of advice really before tweaking things.

Cheers

Nick

 

[Chapster5]

Well me and my dad manufactured 2 brackets as they are different mouting points to the original bumper so I have 2 of the positioned under the grill section of the bumper so it would be hard to adjust. Also the side its not fitting on is a side I had an accident in with a landrover and it bent some of the metal behind the wing so im assuming that would have alot to do with things? I just wanted some words of advice really before tweaking things.

Cheers

Nick

 

[Chapster5]

Heres the brackets...

 

[cliolou]

Good work!

 

[Chapster5]

Thanks mate, it will be even more complete when I finish the paint job and get those sexy alloys on

Also lowered

 

[Rexy]

And these headlights and side skirts fitted

 

[Chapster5]

Them too I need to PM you actually Rexy