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funMACHINE- You’re a lifesaver man, thanks. I didn’t think to think that this was a separate bracket and that it wasn’t fixed into the subframe. I did some pretty deep searching and I finally I came across this genuine Renault parts website and a match came up. Does this look like this is it...

Looks like I found it, the front subframe crossmember: https://eurosubframes.com/products/new-nissan-micra-renault-clio-mk3-modus-front-subframe-crossmember-8200766078?variant=44316132901096 Any aftermarket stuff out there for this or something more durable? An reputable vendors?

Hi all, I was trying to put my subframe bracket (this thing below) but it seems that one of the threads in the subframe is shot. What part do I need to replace for this? How bad is it to drive with this and the subframe brace/bracket screwed in at only 3 points? Also, my lower engine...

That’s interesting. Anyone know something more on this?

No. Either way it doesn’t get you gains in power or lose anything. Anyone else with more expertise please feel free to correct me.

More noise when accelerating in first or second gear. I’ve gotten used to it now but the first couple of dozen times it just sounds louder from any lightish-moderate acceleration in low RPMs. You don’t have to wait until 3500 or so for that rush of engine noise to hit you. It’s noticeable and...

True. Rowe, I had a glimmer of hope after the first few short drives I took as it didn’t throw any faults but it finally did the other day. Ethan, you beat me to it. I was going to post some pictures on here to show what to connect if you don’t want any faults or dashboard lights and what the...

OoOoOh- man, I was thinking it was an alternator all these years (I won’t live this down). If it was, then the battery light would illuminate then, I suppose. This very well may have to do with the acoustic valve removal. Thanks again, Rowe.

Maybe it’s my American English- I’m not sure what you guys call it but it looks like this haha:

An update from me- had a few short drives after removing the acoustic valve and there certainly is a noticeable amount of extra growl (can’t find the right adjective) that’s emitted in lower gears in the 2k-3kish range. It’s really pleasant but not too much. On the third drive today, I finally...

Hi all, I feel like I’ve been spamming the board these last several months but there’s always an ever evolving amount of projects with my Clio. To keep it short, usually within the first 10 minutes of driving the orange alternator light starts flashing for like 15 seconds then disappears. No...

Hey guys, glad I came across this. What happened we to the OP hasn’t happened to me but I’ve removed this front brace/stiffener twice. The first time I put it back on, I tightened it pretty good without using a torque wrench. No problems. Several weeks later, it came back off. I had bought a...

Love the autocorrect- “detuned” not defined.

Must’ve been for the defined 2’0 liter or the small engines.

What’s up with my airbox? Was it glued together or something? Lol I ordered a replacement but apparently it’s for another RS Clio as it didn’t match in size. I’ll post another picture in a second of the wrong one.

As mentioned, it’s different from this in the Clio. I know what you’re talking about- my E36 had a secondary air pump that does something very similar. I believe it pumps more air in order to better burn fuel at start up. Either way, that was deleted as is this acoustic valve : )

How interesting! Good to know- tips like this are great for us new owners. Thank you. Apparently the top ties are not OEM. Next time I’m wrangling around the engine bay I’ll send more screenshots. I feel like they’re everywhere lol

Hey everyone, I had a similar thread I made several weeks ago so I thought I’d create a thread with some continuity that other newbie Clio owners can unabashingly come to if need be. Naturally, I’ll go ahead and start. I took some things off, including the airbox as I was cleaning some stuff...

Thank you, Nick. I pretty much have decided upon your line of thinking. I did actually wind up draining the oil and adding most of it back (I would say I left about .4 liters out). Since then, I’ve kept a close eye. There was some residual leakage the following day but after I wiped it, there...

Overfilling would cause that? I thought all of this is enclosed and hemmed in. Does it basically slosh to the point it hits where the gasket is and leaks that way? I don’t understand. I thought it would just mess with the harmonics of the crankshaft.