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hi, does anyone know if i can install a renault 5 gt turbo into my existing 1.4 clio engine without an engine transplant? maybe id have to disconnect the injection and change to carburretor? anyone have any ideas? cheers, tom

what would happen if instead of adjusting the torsion bar on a mk1 clio, you just replace the dampers for shorter ones?

hey, changing the front springs, but i cant seem to be able to remove the front shock! i took released the lower mount from the hub, and the nut from the top in the engine bay would not budge! so i cant be bothered to keep releasing the hub every time i attempt, so i just turn it from the top...

is it just a case of taking off the rt wings and putting on the wider valver wing? no messing about with new spash guards or anything? also whats the difference between valver bumpe and rt bumper? thanks, tom

well ive done the torsion bar on my mk1 clio, got round to doing the front, and the bolt in the engine bay just will not loosen. im using a 21mm round spanner and an alan key to hold the piston rod still and sprayed penetrative oil over it and still it wont budge! the torsion bar was kids stuff...

well ive done the torsion bar, got round to doing the front, and the bolt in the engine bay just will not loosen. im using a 21mm round spanner and an alan key to hold the piston rod still and sprayed penetrative oil over it and still it wont budge! the torsion bar was kids stuff compared to...

well what can i say, lowering the rear end of my mk1 rt was a success! thanks for all the advice, all came in handy, slammed her about 55mm, and getting the bar out and back in was quite painless. just need to lower the front now! one other thing though, what would i have to do to an rt to make...

right, was about to adjust my torsion bar today, but found that it was of the closed type- does that mean jacking up both hubs individually and the hammering the bar back in?? was sh*t scared that the bar wouldnt go back in and cause some sort of damage!! cheers for any advice guys tom.

gonna do my torsion bar on my m1 rt this week. im clear on how to do it, but something has to go wrong doesnt it? like has anyone got the bar out and not been able to get it back in? what if this happens? cheers, tom

hi, im looking at getting some 3pt harnesses for my clio mk1, but does anyone know how they are fitted? any drilling needed? i see there are 2 points either side with some sort of bolt at each end, then one central point with like a clip? where does each part need to be fixed to? thanks guys, tom

alright fellas, i have an rt with a valver bonnet (of which i had to remover the rain catcher to allow the bonnet to close) i was wondering, if i fit an induction kit, will the rain that gets through the vent hit/damage the cone? cheers for ur input, tom

hi all, i think i just about understand the concept of adjusting the torsion bar except 1 thing. some people say 'turn it 2 splines itll give you 60mm' etc. just wondering what is a spline and what do you turn? from what i understand, you pull out the bars, jack up the arm to as low as you want...

has anyone here had an rt lowered? ive been to a few garages and asked if they could adjust my torsion bar 50mm and they dont wanna touch it!! must be pretty well off as theyre not too bothered with my business! what type of people will do it? i dont want to attempt it myself in case i muck it...

hi, on ktec, saw a green induction kit for mk1 clio 1.4 rt, just got confused as there were 3 or 4 filters to it? i understand the main ones purpose and location, but what bout the other smaller ones? cheers, tom

everytime i go over a bump in my rt, there is a creaking noise coming from the rear. was wodering if it might be something to do eith the suspension?

hi people, putting a 16v bonnet onto an rt, just wondering though, will i have to modify the rain catcher in order for it to close properly? as the energy type engine is a different layout to the valver engine. think the catcher may hit the air filter housing. if anyones done this before would...

hi, will clio 16v shocks and springs go onto a clio rt? also, what does a 'strut' do and where does it feature in the suspension system? thanks, tom

hey, want to lower my mk1 clio rt on 15" wheels. just wondering, how much lower would look good? like its actually been lowered, but not over the top if you know what i mean. i was thinking 40mm all round? i understand 40mm equates to a valver standard ride height. anyway what do you people...

hey all, got a problem with one of the locking nuts on my rt's alloy wheel. i think it is worn as the socket seems to just slip off it when i apply torque to it. thanks in advance for any ideas...

hey, thinking about trying out one of those 99p resistors from ebay out on my RT, just a bit curious as to why it is so cheap and that makes me wary of whether itll work, or damage the engine (although they say it wont). so was wondering if anyone has tried one out or what do u guys think of...

looking to lower an RT on 40mm valver springs, just looking for advice as to how to adjust the torsion bar? simple job or garage? cheers

hi, can you take the front seats out of a mk1 RT but still leave the runners in? im getting hold of some sparco sprint seats and some sparco subframes designed for the mk 1 clio, so does the sub frame just snap onto the original rollers? cheers, tom

was really interseted to hear from you guys that the valvers crush the xr2is! i have a clio RT (wish it was a valver though, insurance wont let me have one at 18) just wondering though, was the RT considered as a sporty version of the clio as well, and do you people think they are quick? i think...

hi all, i have a mk 1 RT, just found out that the horn isnt working! is this a big job? i dont know whether its the actual horn unit at fault or the wiring (ive just had a clifford alarm fitted by an engineer) i kept pressing it and got one toot out of it and that was it! just wondering if...

where is the best place to fix harnesses in the mk1 clio? some say where the rear seat belts attach? i will be putting sparco sprint buckets in and want the harnesses as well for a good racing look. thanks for reading.

which one would come out on top??

has anyone ever put mesh across the radiator on there mk 1 clio? you can take that plastic strip off quite easily, just wondering what the best way to mesh it up is?

hi all, was wondering if you guys would be so kind as to give me some advice on how to tune up the engine of my 1.4 clio RT (mk1). i will be doing a few miles when im in the raf next year so i wnat the engine to be more efficient, relable and a bit more nippy. can you tell me what i can do to...

has anyone installed rally seats to there mk1 clio rt, is it difficult, and what eqipment besides the seats would i need to buy, eg- sub frames, sliders etc. a list would be great, thanks alot for ur help, tom.

hi every one, i have a 1.4 rt with 17" toora t910 alloys. i want to lower it 40mm, but reckon the wheels are too wide to clear the arches when the body sinks the 40mm, any ideas short of getting smaller wheels, greatly appreciated. thanks, tom