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Woznaldo
10-06-2010, 22:28
Is there any more adjustability on the 16v/Williams rear beam than on a GTT? Things like shimming as per 172/182?
Big Steve - Raider
11-06-2010, 09:53
I think they're dam near the same thing Woz?

They certainly don't look much different when I've crawled under both?

You know Renault & thier extensive use of the same parts ;)
markey b
11-06-2010, 11:52
they are the same torsion bar design, the 172/182 have rear springs, and the 1*2 has a bolt on rear hub whereas the 16v clio has a pressed in spindle
Chris Hebden
11-06-2010, 12:18
Does the 172/182 beam fit the 5?
Woznaldo
14-06-2010, 22:30
Does the 172/182 beam fit the 5?

No it doesn't, I just wasn't sure about the Clio 1 beam. It would seam that a bit of fabrication is the only way to get some more adjustment?

Thanks for the replies!
markey b
14-06-2010, 22:59
graft some 1*2 hubs onto the 5/clio1 trailing arms
Woznaldo
15-06-2010, 04:42
graft some 1*2 hubs onto the 5/clio1 trailing arms

That would make the most sense if you want to keep cost down knowing all parts will carry over and could probably use the ABS sensor too for speed pick up for a number of devices, such as traction control?

However that maybe missing an opportunity to add in something a bit better?
Sam Fish
23-06-2010, 22:19
The clio 16V 'cup' beams has more toe out from the factory. They where a special batch for the championship. A chap was breaking his clio cup car on the cliowilliams forum, and may have the beam. Would be tricky to check it though without adding wheels and tracking guages.
Cant remember his name though. Search 'cup car bits' or something ;)
Woznaldo
24-06-2010, 07:27
Interesting info Sam, I'll bear that in mind.

Has anyone got a picture of the 1*2 rear stub axle set up to see how it's adjusted? Also, does anyone know the range of adjustment? Might be one for Cliosport?
Andrew Cooke
24-06-2010, 08:14
Interesting info Sam, I'll bear that in mind.

Has anyone got a picture of the 1*2 rear stub axle set up to see how it's adjusted? Also, does anyone know the range of adjustment? Might be one for Cliosport?

it just bolts on, so you use tapered shims to adjust it (they're not cheap mind)
Sam Fish
28-06-2010, 13:36
Interesting info Sam, I'll bear that in mind.

Has anyone got a picture of the 1*2 rear stub axle set up to see how it's adjusted? Also, does anyone know the range of adjustment? Might be one for Cliosport?

Give my dad a call. He does alot of track/race set-ups with that beam.
Mark Fish Motorsport
Mark: 01279 431628
:)
markey b
28-06-2010, 21:12
it just bolts on, so you use tapered shims to adjust it (they're not cheap mind)

or washers under the bottom bolts :)