clio mark 1

[rob_payne]

hi lads and lasses
am in the middle of buying a mark 1 as a project and just wondering is there any info on what suspension setups were used in the old clio cup race series. Also am wanting to put a 172/182 engine in it is there anybody a can get in touch with how has any experience in doing this to discuss what mounts were used and were you sourced parts from

thanks any help would be appreciated

 

[imprezaworks]

@f0xy

 

[f0xy]

hi lads and lasses
am in the middle of buying a mark 1 as a project and just wondering is there any info on what suspension setups were used in the old clio cup race series. Also am wanting to put a 172/182 engine in it is there anybody a can get in touch with how has any experience in doing this to discuss what mounts were used and were you sourced parts from

thanks any help would be appreciated

Mounting is simple enough, drops right in on a standard 172 top mount and a Mk1 gearbox mount. Only need to really fabricate a downpipe from the 172 manifold to join your exhaust. Wiring and ECU is another story. I ran adjustable coilovers, cage tied into the strut tops, 172 hubs/brakes/wishbones on the front, 182 Trophy ARB, and so on..Heres 5241 posts to get you going...

 

[rob_payne]

Cheers buddy make some good bedtime reading

 

[MattDilley]

You can use everything from a phase 1 172, subframe, brakes ect...
Even using the whole wiring from the 172, just change the wiring plugs on the lights to suit the mk1.
No need to get the immobiliser removed from the ecu then.

 

[rob_payne]

Could you not use the phase 2 parts a thought they were the same

 

[DannyR]

You can use everything from a phase 1 172, subframe, brakes ect...
Even using the whole wiring from the 172, just change the wiring plugs on the lights to suit the mk1.
No need to get the immobiliser removed from the ecu then.

The subframe from any 172 will not fit a Mk1 Clio.

 

[f0xy]

Could you not use the phase 2 parts a thought they were the same

You could, but you'd have to mount the ph2 throttle pedal too, as its fly by wire.

Any 172/182 bare engine can be used, but ideally you want a Ph1 inlet manifold, loom and ECU. Ph1 has a cable throttle, so straight onto the Mk1 pedal. The engine wiring is less than 10 wires. Cut the white connector off the 172 loom, and use the connector from the Mk1 loom. Match up the wires and you have a plug and play loom with the Mk1 then. Easy enough to just get the immobiliser removed from the ECU by a specialist. Used to have the kit to do it, but don't anymore. I could go on about it for a good while, but its all in the thread.

 

[MattDilley]

I stand corrected.
But everything bolts to the mk1 subframe from the 172.

 

[rob_payne]

Thanks f0xy a can see me n you having some long chats on here lol about this

 

[rob_payne]

First c**k up made got the car off ebay and its turned up this morning and it a automatic so a need a pedal box to convert it to a manual set up anybody know were a will get one from

 

[DannyR]

I believe the ECU is also different. Best of starting again.

 

[rob_payne]

Am changing the ecu to the 172 or a omex unit just need help locating a pedal set up for it

 

[2 live]

Have a look on the 16 valve facebook group mate. Loads breaking on there.

 

[DSilvaSport]

I've got a mk1 pedal box from a williams 2 - £20 portsmouth.

 

[rob_payne]

Got one now buddy thanks anyway have you got any other bits like steering rack