suspension advice for mk1s

[samg1988]

Basically.

im looking for 55mm shocks and springs for a 1996 1.4 RT.

1. Where's the best place online i can buy some?
2. Any in particular i should go for or avoid?
3. Would a garage fit them for me? and if so how much roughly...

thanks for your help in advance

(i posted this in the wrong section yesterday)

 

[samg1988]

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[samg1988]

help!

 

[White16valver]

If you're getting uprated suspension, it can be good to get springs that have been matched to shocks - i.e. buying the same make of each.

Eibach do good springs though and seem to work well with most shocks.

Any garage can fit them as it's basically a like for like replacement - expect a few hours labour though (3 perhaps?)

You can get mail order from BBPT, K-Tec, Demon Tweeks, most of the ones in the back of Max Pooer... lol

I believe BB do 55mm shocks for valvers but I'm not sure if they'd fit other models - hopefully someone else can answer that!

 

[edde]

I've replied to your post in the wrong section also.

 

[samg1988]

cheers. the torsion bar is already lowered so it wouldnt take too long for a garage to fit them.

ive found these... PI or GMAX?

http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?a=i&p=2640RE18

http://www.2modified.com/clio-11121....html?osCsid=33f3657473ccba9ebe0cdd1bf3a6ec1f

 

[samg1988]

nyone?

 

[ClioGav]

I've had GMAX 55mm springs on 3 clio's now. never had any problems and thats with standard shocks ride is terrible i must admit but i am on 17's, if i wasn't skint it'd be on coilovers

 

[samg1988]

i think im gonig to order some tonight. just a matter of deciding which really. PIs are 20 pounds more expensive than the Gmax...

 

[White16valver]

Both are 'cheap' springs as most of the big-name matched spring/shock set ups don't go that low, but I don't recall anyone really having any trouble with either of those - just be aware that the ride may well be a bit choppy until you get shocks! lol

 

[samg1988]

its the shocks AND springs you get for 200 dont you? springs are only like 60....

 

[samg1988]

gmax shocks and springs, 210 delivered from larkspeed.

good choice?

 

[edde]

Err I'd not bother with either of the choices you've suggested.

 

[Ali]

^Ditto. Ghetto-max. And 'P'f**king 'I'ntolerable Springs.

 

[samg1988]

can anyone suggest any then?

 

[edde]

Bilstein.
Avo
Leda
H and R

Thats all I'd ever use.

You have to remember Reault spend a fortune getting the stock setup and dampers sorted way more than most companies. Stock dampers would costs a fortune if they weren't a normal part realy.

 

[samg1988]

all of those are nearly twice as expensive. im not looking to go rally driving with the clio. just lower it without messing up the original shocks.

 

[edde]

all of those are nearly twice as expensive. im not looking to go rally driving with the clio. just lower it without messing up the original shocks.

in my opinion i would spend alot or not bother, renault know more about suspention design than any cheap manufacture

 

[Martin]

I concur with edde....you get what you pay for and g-max will send you into a hedge!