172 -60mm

[OLLZIE]

I have a Clio 1.6 16v Dynamique with a 172 Bodykit on it with the turini alloys. Does anyone have a 172 with the same wheels have their car dropped -60mm? If so, can you give me your comments to the ride improvement from the standard height.

 

[Big Iain]

you got ne pics of your car??

 

[telford_mike]

60mm is a lot on a 172 - its already quite a bit lower than the other models, and Im not sure you can buy springs that will go this low, so it would have to be coilovers (expensive).

 

[Turkish]

fred is the man you want to speak to, youll need coilovers he has 17s and a huge drop on his 1.2 so he will be in the best position to advise on ride and handling, i know it goes round corners well but not sure about the ride quality as ive never asked him

 

[JillyB]

My cars lowered 40mm and to be honest, another 20mm would be painfull on your bum.

 

[David]

if u got a 1.6 get some 60mm drop springs from ktec. done, dusted.

 

[Tom]

60mm on a 172 is like 85mm on a normal clio i think.

 

[RobFenn]

I would go with the the Eibach kit (50mm?) The springs are progressive..and get the spax dampers off of their -55m spring kit. Think that would be just about the best setup you could get on lesser models.

-Rob

 

[George16v]

My 172 is lowered 45mm made with coilovers and it is really bumpy already definately wouldnt go for 60mm Unless you really want to get alot of use from your reset button in the engine bay, 45mm is adequate a looks v low, handling is amazing.

 

[172gal]

You could try geordie paul, he has turinis and i think hes lowered his 172.

 

[Turkish]

mine is set at about 40/45mm on coilovers and the 17s rub the front liners on full lock, the ride is fine tho and the handling is pretty much spot on

 

[RobFenn]

What are the rears like on the H&R? Are they baby versions of the fronts or threaded springs and telescopic dampers?

-Rob

 

[geordiepaul]

Quote: Originally posted by 172gal on 13 January 2004

You could try geordie paul, he has turinis and i think hes lowered his 172.

Dont have it anymore Wasnt lowered though!

 

[Tom]

Quote: Originally posted by RobFenn on 13 January 2004


What are the rears like on the H&R? Are they baby versions of the fronts or threaded springs and telescopic dampers?

-Rob

the latter

 

[Turkish]

yup std dampers with an adjustable spring platform like freds kit

 

[RobFenn]

Cheers.

 

[Fred@BTM]

Quote: Originally posted by OLLZIE on 13 January 2004

I have a Clio 1.6 16v Dynamique with a 172 Bodykit on it with the turini alloys. Does anyone have a 172 with the same wheels have their car dropped -60mm? If so, can you give me your comments to the ride improvement from the standard height.

God!!! Would you lot learn how to read!!!!!!! LOL!!!!

He hasnt got a 172!!!!

a 172 dropped 60mm is only possible on coilovers



BUT this chap has a 1.6 and if you lower it 60mm it will be equal to a 172 dropped 40mm

(40mm is the biggest drop available on a 172 with JUST springs)



ET VOILA!!!!

 

[Lunner]

But, yes he does have a 1.6, BUT he ASKS about 172s

Maybe you shoudl read it?

 

[Fred@BTM]

True!!! Your getting too clever mr lunner!!!!

Oh as for ride improvement!! erm this gets worse when you lower, but handling is better

 

[OLLZIE]

Im riding at standard height at the mo on my dynamique. R-Tec said it is no problem dropping it -60mm and their is no tyre rubbing what so ever. But i wanted to have a exhaust from K-Tec with a K2 style taipipe and the Rear valance K-Tec do for the 172. Do you guys rekon i will have a problem? please private message me. I will appreciate it very much.