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Also fitted some new spacers, 15mm hubcentric on the front and 5mm slip on ones on the back in addition to the 10mm axle spacers I already had. Doesn't look half bad 😍
The left one is correct, I just don't have enough of them because they are only fitted to the rear due to running longer bolts on the front for spacers. Now I have removed the spacers To fit the new wheels, I don't have the right bolts to bolt them on at the front.
Nice to meet you @Rojer too.
You are welcome, it was a pleasure to be able to assist. I think you may have been a lot later home had we continued chatting 🤣.
...Wanted to say a massive thank you to @Andy P I collected the Megane wheels last night and they are mint. Even gave me some wheel bolts to use without my spacers. Lovely chap and if I didn't have to get back, we could have stayed chatting for hours. CS at it's best when it's helping others.
...it's lasted 4.5k and 2 years? Ok
Consensus of opinion is it's either Renault using poor quality wheel bearings and/or the use of 16mm wheel spacers. Trouble is I have to use the spacers with the 18" OE wheels to clear the Brembo calipers, or fit 8J wheels.
Also noted in conversation were...
Currently running the OE 18 inch wheels 18x7.5J with ET55 and I have 16mm front spacers with Cooksport springs so I believe that brings the offset to ET39?
New wheels are 17x7.5J ET46 and I would need to remove the spacers, but I'm not sure what tyre size to go.
215/40/17
215/45/17
225/45/17...
Managed to win some cheap track wheels on eBay. I say track wheels, they are from a Hyundai i40, but for £130 they will do nicely. 17x7.5J ET 46Freshly powder coated, just need to sort out some new wheel bolts as I think I will have to remove the spacers due to the offset.
...anyway so I'm not too fussed.
I've just ordered a PMS axle stiffening kit and I've already got some Powerflex black bushes, a full braided hose kit, some stub axle spacers and 1° camber shims ready to go, so once I've managed to buy a spare rear beam I'll get it all built up and swap it over
I fixed it before modifying. I promise.
Turns out a fresh tank of V Power and it’s happy. Even happier with how it sits on Bilstein B14s! Have some spacers to go on too
Orings are in the connector, you will need a pick to change them. There is a plastic spacer washer inbetween them from memory.
Make sure you give them a good push on until they click in place when refitting and a light pull to check they dont come off. s**t design being honest.
Right then, life has got in the way but I'm back, and wanting to get this back on the road.
As a reminder, this is what it should look like:
Started stripping down again to remove the pump. Can't remember why I took the headlights out, doesn't really give you any more room.
Whilst I...
Recently had alignment on the Clio, but I'm not especially happy with it. I have a bit of left hand down and it can be a bit squirrelly under harder braking. Can anyone offer advice on what I need to do? The car is running standard suspension apart from lowering springs. Would i need a 20' OSR...
...gearbox mount
- Rear brakes new seals and pistons with a coat of paint
- Rear brake lines replaced with braided
- 18mm PMS hubcentric spacers on the front
- Exhaust heat shield snapped bolt removed and replaced with rivnut/bolt
- New 300mm HC Brembo discs ordered
- Dashcam on the way, driving...
I had plans for a final weekend of CSF prep, fitting the stub axle spacers and rear camber shims, and checking the alignment.
Managed to pull my back (recurring problem) during the week but thought I'd be alright to crack on today. Got the car jacked up and one rear wheel off and tweaked my...
MOT1496 is the horseshoe tool in the end of the cams
MOT1801 is the cam pulley locking tool
0000150901 is the longer cog and spacer for use with F4R's with a dephaser pulley.
...the calliper.
With the collection of tools acquired (namely brake pins and the alloy wheel long bolts, very helpful when you have massive spacers) and the recent nature of disc and pads changes, I was able to remove the brake pins and pads within a couple of minutes.
I sent off the pics...
@bvnditi with spacers you probably wouldn't have had to notch the base out.
I have included a photo which just about shows the spacers I made.
From memory 25mm diameter Aluminium bar with a 8.5 mm drilled hole through the middle & 25mm in length.
With OMP Bases the seats sit wonky, Ideally you need a spacer under the two inside bolt holes. I think it's around 25mm but it's long time since I did mine.
Thanks for the reply!
I actually have them fitted to my car but as I live in Belgium its a bit of a hassle to get them approved for the mot.
For to “be ok” I need to show that they are approved by the manufacturer, which would be no problem with an oe parts number and diagram in which they...
CV joint has finally been shipped so should get that this week so I can finally put it back together.
Passenger side all back together, sadly didn't get pictures, but cleaned up the spacer and the back of the wheel before putting back on.
Tried out the Ceratoke kit on the lights and quite...
...think I’ve ever seen a car with them fitted or seen a set for sale.
Most people tend to just use the 197/Meg 4 pots. The Brembos and 300mm scenic disks just go under standard 182 wheels with spacers, different brackets let them use 280mm disks that fit under 15s with various levels of success.
...the best cars I’ve owned. I loved my it. It was a nice car to drive, moved well and handled really well. You could casually drive around town or rip it down country roads.
I did a few mods to mine, h&r springs, spacers, air filter and a secretary cat delete and a back box mod to release more...
...for the Gaz adjustables I had serviced by Gaz a couple of months ago and some new powerflex top mounts.
I wanted to do the stub axle spacers and camber shims at the same time as swapping the rear shocks but haven't got time today.
The state of the rear beam makes me sad, I can't wait to...