An OMP direct fit subframe for the Renault Clio, first series. Part number HC779.
This is the base part, and the second generation Clio takes HC779-Clio-2, a suffixed version of the same design.
The Clio Williams
The one everybody wants from this generation. Renault built it to homologate a wider track and a bigger engine for rallying, and around 5,000 were made against a planned 3,800. They are appreciating steadily and originality now counts.
If yours is a genuine Williams, the frame bolts to the factory mounting points so nothing is cut, and the original seats come out whole. Store them and their fixings somewhere dry.
The 16v is the affordable one
And still a genuinely quick car for the money.
Practical
These rust and thirty year old ones that have been used deserve a proper look with the carpet up before you spend anything.
The car is light, so ask us about lighter shells. Order twice for a pair.
Have you written anything useful for my car?
Yes: Roll cages for the Renault Clio 182: the ones we would actually fit, and Top 5 reclining seat choices for your Renault Clio Mk1, including our fitting guide. Those are written around the same car, from real fittings and customer questions, so they are worth a look before you decide.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is car-specific, so match the vehicle in the product name to your exact car and generation. If you are unsure, send us the registration and we will confirm before you order.
Which seats does it take?
It takes seats drilled 345mm x 271mm (the Sparco and OMP seat pattern) and 405mm x 290mm (the Recaro seat pattern). If your seat is not listed, tell us what you run and we will confirm the fit.
Do I keep fore-and-aft adjustment?
Only with a sliding runner between the frame and the seat, which is a separate part on OMP frames. If more than one person drives the car, budget for the runner. Our guide to sliding runners explains the options and widths.
Base mount or side mount, and does it matter?
This is a base-mount frame: the seat bolts down through its base, the simpler stack that suits seats with a flat bottom and keeps the install low-fuss. Our guide on base mount versus side mount explains the whole fitting stack.
Is this for the driver or passenger side?
Both sides are available on this listing, pick driver or passenger side at the point of order (sides listed are for right-hand-drive cars). Left-hand-drive car? Ask us, as the sides swap over and availability varies by model.