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You want separate compression and rebound?
Not a standard feature if so.
Koni sport ones are adjustable damping. They will work with uprated springs. I'd probably run them full soft for road use though.
Most companies focused on coilover kits for the Clio so theres not really a lot available
If you are going to strip the car out you will not want springs and standard dampers. You will complain the car sits too high
(It will raise as the chassis is lightened)
Save up for some coilovers and get a firm spring rate. BC Racing coilovers are very well priced. You will want a 9kg front...
Fresh is what its about. Like for like replacement is worth getting done. Personally I refresh all vehicle fluids when I buy a car. Gearbox, engine, brakes etc.
Get it running tip top before its driven hard.
Id get some good brake fluid that will cope with high track temps. Then some pads to do...
But for road use Martin is right
Bilstein is probably one of the best on the market.
https://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tuning/renault/renault-clio-mk2/suspension/renault-clio-2-rs-172-172-cup-182-bilstein-b14-coilover-kit.html
They work well if you get the right spring rates
We sell a lotof them. We do them with solid camber adjustable top mounts for that price.
If you want help getting the right kit for you - get them from us :D...
There is only about 10mm difference between the two kits with the front springs - rear lowering is about the same.. The Sportine kit is usually a bit firmer on the rear which is better for more spirited driving when you hit compressions in the road.
I can help you with supply of both Eibach...
I wouldnt want to tow with a 1.6 Diesel Seat!
Wait till you get to a hill and you will cry!
Also the wheelbase is short which means if theres an issue its not that stable.
Bigger is always better when towing. Sounds like Korean is the way forward
Having an interesting discussion about a new suspension kit in development.
Are people really bothered with having a full rear coilover?
You can adjust the rear platforms so can still cornerweight.
But if the damper and rear spring rate is not bespoke for each customer does it really matter...
Hello! Eibach Sportlines are good but have a soft initial spring rate. You will find you will get a bit more chassis roll vs my Grams springs.
The Grams springs also lower a bit more so that helps the centre of gravity and general stability as weight transfers front to rear.
Its not more absorbant of water so I think its unsubstantiated rumor. However heat and hard use does effect all fluids.
Interestingly 80% of all brake fluids are made at one factory (to different manufacturer specs of course)
I also supply The ATE.
Its about the minimum I'd put in for the Clio as the small brakes get hot.
https://www.kamracing.co.uk/universal/fluids-lubricants/ate-typ200-brake-fluid.html
Try it. If you end up needing something a bit more heat resistant go for the Motul RBF660...
All the spring kits lower about the same so you wont be surprised by the height the Eibach kits will lower.
I think set the car up for road use. You will like the non-cup dampers with the Eibach Springs. Eibach like to use very soft initial spring rates to absorb the worst of the bumps on...
I'm not a fan of using spherical bearings on road cars simply for maintenance sake. They dont like dirt.
For a track car you still need to think about dirt after wet events or if you drive on the green circuit round the edge of the grey one...
We do them.
If you are buying other parts from us they are easy to add to a box
https://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tuning/renault/renault-clio-mk2/suspension/renault-oe-inner-arb-bracket-renault-clio-mk2-rs172-rs182.html
We have free next day delivery on ours which makes us look expensive to the casual eye.
As Powerflex ring us up and insist we have to sell at retail price I will match any deal online for you guys.
I should just sell on ebay instead as they dont seem to crack down on those companies.
£790 for standard, £819 for the SuperQ. From what I can see there is only a 1.5 way which should work well for what you need as its less aggressive on deceleration
I have a listing here
https://www.kamracing.co.uk/toyota-mr2-mk3-kaaz-1-5-way-plate-lsd-1-8-16v-vvti-zzw30.html
I would expect the clio to have the legs on you regardless but it also helps he will power understeer when cocking up so its easier to get on the limit.
My AE86 has a 2 way plate diff. Its pretty awesome. Set up right its just as useful as a FWD car.
If you want a quote on a Kaaz or Quaife I can...
You should match the throttlebodies to the engine spec. What cams, compression, headwork, exhaust etc etc. Its not a bolt-on-gain-x-bhp type of modification.
J Hook and other grooved styles basically increase the wear rate slightly of the pad. This means it sweeps the surface layer off quicker and if you over heat pads and glase them; then it can recover the pads to regain pedal feel.
On a road car they can add a little more noise to the braking but...
I have the 328i. Its a lovely car to drive. I'm probably doing 34 mpg with crappy town driving but on a long cruise its into the 40's.
Needs super to get the best mpg but its still cheaper than a diesel. In sports mode it goes like a scolded cat.
I'd prefer the 340i but its not right for me for...
I sell the Motrio parts as well. Its basically Renaults non-branded range.
https://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tuning/renault/renault-clio-mk2/brakes/renault-clio-2-renault-oe-brake-pads-172-182-renaultsport.html