Compatible Subframes

[u33db]

Can anyone tell me which clio subframes will support an F7 conversion?

I know they're all the same basic shape but i've heard that some (possible only the phase 3s?) have a different internal shape meaning that the sump will connect with it.

Does anyone know as i'm thinking of getting a secondhand one and painting it and want to be sure?

[MAXIBOY]

never heard that thought they were all the same except the willy one which was double skinned. but all the same dimension wise

[u33db]

That seems to be the general concenus from what i've read.

Reason for my query goes back a year or two...i had an F7R to go in my bug-eye 1.2. Chris H mentioned something about the subframe and possibly having to modify it (a.k.a sledgehammer) to clear the sump but i can't remember exactly.

He knows his stuff so there must have been something in it?

Maybe it is just the phase 3s...no-one seems to mess with them to know for sure so i'll just stick with a phase 1/2 RT item to be sure I think...

[MAXIBOY]

the only place they seem close is on the front crossmember where the rad sits. don,t think these have altered over time but thats the only place i would think

[matt_clio]

i put i phase 3 subframe on my valver and it was fine!

[u33db]

What was it off...1.2/1.4/1.8?

[summeh]

I'd try and get a phase3 sub frame as it'll be newer and in theory less rusty :D Even if it means cutting it back a bit, which I don't think is necessary. Normal sub frame only clears the sump by about 1cm on the drivers side. So should be fine.

[kelv94]

so will any mk1 phase 1 or 2 subframe fit the williams with no problems?

[MAXIBOY]

yes but won,t be double skinned...

[Daz.]

Buy a new willy one!

Only £300

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