bryn_p
20-03-2005, 19:38
Hi all,
Ok so its not really a Williams, its a 16v look-a-like, but I hope you won't be too hard on me! Its my first clio which I bought off ebay not expecting to win the auction but did anyway. Here's the car...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4534457558&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT
Just drove it back today (50 mile trip) and I love it. I was very surprised how quick it is (and my daily driver is a 3.8 M5) and how well it handles, so to say I'm pleased is an understatement. For £600 I think the car is ok - its pretty tatty but the engine is very strong although it does have some other problems that I hpe you guys can help me with.
i) Its almost impossible to select first gear.
ii) If you lift off after accelerating hard, there is a loud clonk. Sounds like an engine or gearbox mount is broken. Could be related to problem 1?
iii) Handbrake barely works. Where is the cable adjustment.
I would have a look myself at these before asking but its too dark now and some helpful pointers would be much appreciated before I start. I have found a second hand gearbox if it turns out mine has had it, although the other gears are fine so hopefully its ok.
And finally, does anyone know how much power the Castle Performance chip gives it?
Many thanks in advance,
Bryn.
Ok so its not really a Williams, its a 16v look-a-like, but I hope you won't be too hard on me! Its my first clio which I bought off ebay not expecting to win the auction but did anyway. Here's the car...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4534457558&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT
Just drove it back today (50 mile trip) and I love it. I was very surprised how quick it is (and my daily driver is a 3.8 M5) and how well it handles, so to say I'm pleased is an understatement. For £600 I think the car is ok - its pretty tatty but the engine is very strong although it does have some other problems that I hpe you guys can help me with.
i) Its almost impossible to select first gear.
ii) If you lift off after accelerating hard, there is a loud clonk. Sounds like an engine or gearbox mount is broken. Could be related to problem 1?
iii) Handbrake barely works. Where is the cable adjustment.
I would have a look myself at these before asking but its too dark now and some helpful pointers would be much appreciated before I start. I have found a second hand gearbox if it turns out mine has had it, although the other gears are fine so hopefully its ok.
And finally, does anyone know how much power the Castle Performance chip gives it?
Many thanks in advance,
Bryn.