TRD's Phase 1 Clio 172

[Matt_N]

I'll keep an eye on this thread as I've just bought a phase 1 172 in pearl black.

Needs a bit of tlc to bring it up a few levels.

[TameRacingDriver]

One of the springs has some rust on it, I'm not sure if its worth putting these on. Only one spring and otherwise in decent condition.

[Hoygo]

Do not put that on,don't know,maybe find another one and complete it with all the springs.

As for the Eibachs id say those who have it rate them well for track use and general performance especially more stability on high speed corners,but put standard springs on first,later you can change them again,so id say try the standard ones first.

[TameRacingDriver]

If I went for the Eibach, I would go for the Proline version - does not lower much (10mm), but from what I read, give stock ride quality but slightly better cornering? The Sportline version is apparently much lower and firmer (though I bet it still isn't as spine crunching as the ones on there now).

I can wait for the springs for a couple of weeks anyway. Getting the wheels tomorrow.

[TameRacingDriver]

Got the wheels yesterday but apparently they need some spiggot rings to fit! So obviously these particular wheels weren't off a clio... not to worry though, should be easy sorted!

[Snails]

TameRacingDriver said:

Got the wheels yesterday but apparently they need some spiggot rings to fit! So obviously these particular wheels weren't off a clio... not to worry though, should be easy sorted!

The F1s that came with the Ph1 have a 'double' or stepped lip on the rim. The F1s that were for general sale have a smooth non-stepped lip on the rim.

[TameRacingDriver]

I'm starting to experience an issue when the car is started, particularly from cold, it hesitates and splutters and feels like it is going to cut out (and basically refuses to accelerate if on the move). Once the car has been running for a minute or so, its fine.

I know the throttle body may need some attention (the revs stick at 2000 rpm sometimes until you blip the throttle), I've had a look at a guide, and it seems that cleaning and lubricating may help? Just wondering if my issues could be caused by this? It seems it could also be the lambda sensor?

[joe_90]

TameRacingDriver said:

I'm starting to experience an issue when the car is started, particularly from cold, it hesitates and splutters and feels like it is going to cut out (and basically refuses to accelerate if on the move). Once the car has been running for a minute or so, its fine.

I know the throttle body may need some attention (the revs stick at 2000 rpm sometimes until you blip the throttle), I've had a look at a guide, and it seems that cleaning and lubricating may help? Just wondering if my issues could be caused by this? It seems it could also be the lambda sensor?

This happened on both my sports, it (for me) was the leads or coil pack, ten mine and fixed. The spluttering will get worse and go all the way thru the rev range if left.

[TameRacingDriver]

joe_90 said:

This happened on both my sports, it (for me) was the leads or coil pack, ten mine and fixed. The spluttering will get worse and go all the way thru the rev range if left.

I'm going to have it looked at this week, as its already getting progressively worse.

[TameRacingDriver]

Wheels on:-

[MagicalTrevor]

Forgot your centre caps

[TameRacingDriver]

MagicalTrevor said:

Forgot your centre caps

Don't have any

[MagicalTrevor]

TameRacingDriver said:

Don't have any

Well, you know what you need to do then!

[anonymous-user]

VR46 said:

"relatively reliable"

VR46, boringly predictable.

[TameRacingDriver]

I know it makes sense to go back to the standard springs, but quite like the stance, albeit possibly still a little too low - in that photo, there are 80 kg worth of wheel and tyre in the boot so it doesn't sit quite as low as that. I remember my old 182 having quite a high ride height, but in fairness, it used to soak up the bumps in the road... show or go? I'm leaning toward go (this is PH after all).

I think the Apex crap has to go though, so standard springs or Eibachs?!

[MagicalTrevor]

TameRacingDriver said:

I think the Apex crap has to go though, so standard springs or Eibachs?!

If you're going to replace them anyway then Eibach Prolines would be my choice. If you want it lower then Sportlines.

[MagicalTrevor]

Oh, and treat yourself to a Whiteline Anti-roll bar

[StoatInACoat]

Mine is doing the spluttery thing at the moment and I'm led to believe from searching cliosportwikkidbruv.com that it is the TPS. From memory £25 for the sensor and £25 for the loom needed to plug it in as Renault "improved" the design.

Mine doesn't do it all the time and I'm lazy so leaving it until it really becomes annoying.

[TameRacingDriver]

Well I've took it to a Renault specialist recommended at cliosport.net and just been on the phone, he reckons I've got a bad dephaser pulley. Having looked into my particular issue I don't see how... but it looks like this car has been anything but a bargain.

Then again, I'm not surprised. Always seem to end up picking cars that look great on the outside and in, but are total lemons

So it looks like I'm about to get my pants pulled down to the tune of £700 to get that and the cambelt and aux belt replaced. FFS!!!

[rufusgti]

When the depahaser needs changing you get a very lumpy tickover, like a tractor!

At least thats the expensive service out of the way. Just pay the bill knowing its not going to happen again any time soon, or that the belts need doing for another 5 years.