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V6
nice one cheers
Ultra 197 ex 172 Cup
didn't need the allen key for mine
Hmmm... can anyone confirm if this is right? - Fred perhaps
Did'nt he say before V6's come with these washer's standard? - would have thought they would be OK on track it thats the case.
I don't want to fix one problem and create another!
(Sorry ozzyo I'm not doubting you
)
SLK 350
Well it certainly looks like it's going to put more strain on the strut top from the picture posted. The rubbered topcap is a hefty size, so the forces inflicted are distributed over a larger area of the strut housing (bodywork). Obviously you have the weight of the car/engine keeping the struts located, aswell as the bolts, but im thinking extreme lateral movement is what may cause issue?
Not speaking from experience here, but it's certainly something i'd want to consider if using this technique. And Freds a (knowledgable) gay and likely not tell you this
Not speaking from experience here, but it's certainly something i'd want to consider if using this technique. And Freds a (knowledgable) gay and likely not tell you this
100% fine and safe, the dimensions i gave are IDENTICAL to the V6
as i said, renault obviously know theres a problem with the mk2 shell/suspension design, they decided to spend an extra £2.00 on 2 washers for the £28K "exclusive" V6, but not on the 172/182's
ALL of the mk2 clios use the SAME top mount, from a 1.2 16V all the way upto the 3.0 V6, mad really!
as i said, renault obviously know theres a problem with the mk2 shell/suspension design, they decided to spend an extra £2.00 on 2 washers for the £28K "exclusive" V6, but not on the 172/182's
ALL of the mk2 clios use the SAME top mount, from a 1.2 16V all the way upto the 3.0 V6, mad really!
Well it certainly looks like it's going to put more strain on the strut top from the picture posted. The rubbered topcap is a hefty size, so the forces inflicted are distributed over a larger area of the strut housing (bodywork). Obviously you have the weight of the car/engine keeping the struts located, aswell as the bolts, but im thinking extreme lateral movement is what may cause issue?
Not speaking from experience here, but it's certainly something i'd want to consider if using this technique. And Freds a (knowledgable) gay and likely not tell you this
cool!!! i'm a knowledgable gay!!! sweet!
this washer is not load bearing at all, the only parts of the top mount that are load bearing are the large rubber bush/ring and the top mount bearing
Well it certainly looks like it's going to put more strain on the strut top from the picture posted. The rubbered topcap is a hefty size, so the forces inflicted are distributed over a larger area of the strut housing (bodywork). Obviously you have the weight of the car/engine keeping the struts located, aswell as the bolts, but im thinking extreme lateral movement is what may cause issue?
Not speaking from experience here, but it's certainly something i'd want to consider if using this technique. And Freds a (knowledgable) gay and likely not tell you this
cool!!! i'm a knowledgable gay!!! sweet!
this washer is not load bearing at all, the only parts of the top mount that are load bearing are the large rubber bush/ring and the top mount bearing
Cheers for the responce Fred. You big gay :rasp:
M4 LCI, X1, ZX10R
My mates car (172) had this problem and it was fixed by Renault a few months ago.
But last week it failed it's first MOT, due to excess play on the top suspension mounts on both sides.
So he has taking it back to the dealer that fixed the knocking problem, as we both think it is because of what they did to the mounts.
It's worrying that Renault's fix can cause your car to fail a MOT.
But last week it failed it's first MOT, due to excess play on the top suspension mounts on both sides.
So he has taking it back to the dealer that fixed the knocking problem, as we both think it is because of what they did to the mounts.
It's worrying that Renault's fix can cause your car to fail a MOT.
Clio 172 ph2 + 990SM
Fred, any chance you could knock me up a set?
Oh, and on a completely unrelated note, i want to buy your ragnotti exhaust in the new year but im a bit concerned with clearence... (lowered + standard exhaust seems to be catching on bumps) how feasible is it to put it on a bit higher?
Oh, and on a completely unrelated note, i want to buy your ragnotti exhaust in the new year
but im a bit concerned with clearence... (lowered + standard exhaust seems to be catching on bumps) how feasible is it to put it on a bit higher?
Is'nt it the grinding thats knackered them?!
DH182 - I recieved the washer's last week, cheers
. Ain't got round to fitting them yet
Steve
ClioSport Club Member
ST3 8.5
RB 182 Cup
I am back at work on Monday.
We have some 3mm stainless in stock.
And we have a Laser.....it'll be like shelling peas.
I'll get one of our guys in the office to work a price out for a batch of say 50/100.
Then I'll post a price per pair if anyone's interested.
Stainless OK Fred?
James
We have some 3mm stainless in stock.
And we have a Laser.....it'll be like shelling peas.
I'll get one of our guys in the office to work a price out for a batch of say 50/100.
Then I'll post a price per pair if anyone's interested.
Stainless OK Fred?
James
len_beach
ClioSport Club Member
E92 M3,172 track car
Magic. Get some prices up and get it stickied. Could be a nice little earner for you.I am back at work on Monday.
We have some 3mm stainless in stock.
And we have a Laser.....it'll be like shelling peas.
I'll get one of our guys in the office to work a price out for a batch of say 50/100.
Then I'll post a price per pair if anyone's interested.
Stainless OK Fred?
James
RB 182 Cup
How accurate do you want them????
You're right Fred it's 0.1mm accuracy.
Surely if you're after 18.5mm i/d either 18.4mm or 18.6mm is going to be ok? How critical is it?
Stainless shouldn't encourage any galvanic reaction between dis-similar metals should it? Same difference with Stainless Exhaust bolted to mild steel cat/manifold eh?
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