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schakal
22-03-2009, 19:56
i dont know if this is the case with clios but on the 19s
the front wheel bearing is larger on the 16v versions .
and the only other difference is the size of the front brakes
being 238 and 258mm on the 16v .

2 questions .

1- is there any advantage with the larger bearing apart
from may be lasting longer ??

2- am i right assuming the 20mm difference in the braking
does come from the caliper extenders hence both 16v and non 16v hubs would be identical externally ?

MAXIBOY
23-03-2009, 01:38
1 and stronger

2 yes..

schakal
25-03-2009, 19:31
1 and stronger

2 yes..

job done 8) 8)

stevie_b
25-03-2009, 19:36
Aren't the strut bolt hole spacings different on some models? 54mm versus 52mm?

MAXIBOY
25-03-2009, 19:37
on clios not sure about 19's..

stevie_b
25-03-2009, 19:42
Yeah, sorry, misread it. Haven't got a clue about on the 19s :lol:

schakal
25-03-2009, 19:46
it will get even more confusing when i mention i fitted the
19 16v hubs to my 9 than :D

yeah ,the hubs are exaclty the same as i guessed but bearings are
larger on the 16v , the only difference that gave me grief was the
tiny hex screws that hold the discs on the hub ,they were larger
on the 9 and smaller on the 19 16v hubs ,so i just did not fit them :P

stevie_b
25-03-2009, 19:49
That'll be fine - those bolts don't do much other than hold the disc in position to make putting the wheel bolts through easier - once the wheel is back on and holding the disc with the wheel bolts it should be fine.

schakal
25-03-2009, 20:07
That'll be fine - those bolts don't do much other than hold the disc in position to make putting the wheel bolts through easier - once the wheel is back on and holding the disc with the wheel bolts it should be fine.

yeah but i am a wheel cum slut/whore meaning i keep
changing them often ,which makes them a vital part for me :P

stevie_b
25-03-2009, 21:45
Get some studs fitted then :lol:

schakal
25-03-2009, 22:01
Get some studs fitted then :lol:

studs are for gheys and lady bois imo .
bolts are uber schon in my books !!! 8) 8)

stevie_b
25-03-2009, 23:04
eh? :lol:

schakal
25-03-2009, 23:32
eh? :lol:

mat brown is into his studs pm him for details :D

http://geekfitters.com/images/i-put-the-stud-in-study.jpg