overboost 19 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 My self built VR6 turbo powered rear engined Mk1 renault clio....... I will post a build thread if people want to see moreAndy Link to post Share on other sites
VIW28 29 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Fair play mate, good bit of work involved in that but I have to ask....why a Clio and why rear engined?! Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 It must get incredibly hot in there lol Link to post Share on other sites
overboost 19 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Fair play mate' date=' good bit of work involved in that but I have to ask....why a Clio and why rear engined?![/quote']Lol, well, i've been into Vr's for years. I also have a passion for some of the older Renaults, also being a member of the Renault turbo owners club.The engine was sat on the floor, and was a case of.... hmmm, that mite just fit in there ! And it's only in the rear because the engine bay isn't big enough ! Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I Love it.... I assume the rear windows are open for ventilation .... Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I think there used to be a thread with this car on it. Well a link to that thread anyway lol. Looks pretty cool! Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 What's in the front of it ? I'm assuming it would need to be weighted down somehow ?Maybe a dumb question but I'm genuinely curious and being a mechanical idiot and all.... Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
bells 5 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I would love to see a build thread mate , it's good to have someone with your knowledge about cars on here . New tyres are great Link to post Share on other sites
dragongreenvr6kent 1 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 personally i would have never thought of fitting one in a clio but now its done it makes sense i bet it destroys v6 clios and late turbo models how long did it take start to finish, i like it alot , well done Link to post Share on other sites
VIW28 29 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Fair play mate' date=' good bit of work involved in that but I have to ask....why a Clio and why rear engined?![/quote']Lol, well, i've been into Vr's for years. I also have a passion for some of the older Renaults, also being a member of the Renault turbo owners club.The engine was sat on the floor, and was a case of.... hmmm, that mite just fit in there ! And it's only in the rear because the engine bay isn't big enough !Haha! Fair enough! Wouldnt mind seeing your build thread either Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Madness! Do I need add Renault Clio to our owners register? Lol Link to post Share on other sites
overboost 19 Posted November 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Madness! Do I need add Renault Clio to our owners register? LolOf course ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
overboost 19 Posted November 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 I think there used to be a thread with this car on it. Well a link to that thread anyway lol. Looks pretty cool!Really ? you got a link ? Link to post Share on other sites
overboost 19 Posted November 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 What's in the front of it ? I'm assuming it would need to be weighted down somehow ?Maybe a dumb question but I'm genuinely curious and being a mechanical idiot and all.... Mark.Just the fuel tank, battery and chargecooler tank up front. Felt very light at the front to begin with, some extra caster on the front struts has helped greatly Link to post Share on other sites
overboost 19 Posted November 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 I would love to see a build thread mate ' date=' it's good to have someone with your knowledge about cars on here . New tyres are great [/quote']Hello m8, How's tricks ? Glad ure happy with the tyres. Get them scrubbed in ready for the bad weather now ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
overboost 19 Posted November 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 personally i would have never thought of fitting one in a clio but now its done it makes sense i bet it destroys v6 clios and late turbo models how long did it take start to finish' date=' i like it alot , well done [/quote']Thanks m8 :-)I've had the car for 5 years, but the total time to do it, i estimate to be around 1.5 years. I've had alot of other things to do in between ! Link to post Share on other sites
overboost 19 Posted November 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Build thread posted in the members rides Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Madness! Do I need add Renault Clio to our owners register? LolOf course ;-)I've now added these in. Feel free to add your car to our register Link to post Share on other sites
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