Best suspension kit for 03 1.2 dynamique

Dan Page · Mar 10, 2004

I am lookin to lower my car on my standard alloys for the time being but I dont know whats the best suspension to go for. I deffinately dont want just springs i want a full kit so you get alot better handling.

Does anybody know if koni sports kits are the best for the money.

Or any alternative i dont want no cheap sh*t thats why i thought koni.

Please help, also how low is the koni sports kit or any alternative.

Dan Page · Mar 10, 2004

cmon some one has gotta have a good idea about some suspnsion kits for the new shape clios.

Fred@BTM · Mar 10, 2004

yeah loads of options

just springs IMO is fine (have to be 60mm though)

or Koni adjustables with 60mm springs

OR coilovers

mr sheep · Mar 10, 2004

i had a full kit on my old mk 1 clio and couldnt notice the difference between just springs and full kit.

so this time on my 1.6 dynamique ive just put springs on. p.is

Michael · Mar 10, 2004

-60mm or lower on Coilovers!!!!!

Fred@BTM · Mar 10, 2004

Quote: Originally posted by Michael on 10 March 2004

-60mm or lower on Coilovers!!!!!

GOOD LAD!!!!!!

Dink · Mar 10, 2004

yeah coilovers to the max

Dan Page · Mar 10, 2004

do u reckon its not worth puttin a full koni sports kit on then?and just gettin springs?is koni the best make to go for a full kit cuz im pretty sure thats what im gonna go for, can ya get 60mm in the sports kit and will 17s go on this without rubbin?

George16v · Mar 10, 2004

Not sure about kit wise, But 17s will go on no probs

Michael · Mar 10, 2004

You are better off with Coilovers so you can adjust the ride hight

.......-60mm on 17" should be fine when you go´for 7" rims and et37-38.

I had springs for a year (Eibach´s) and they were wery good, now i´m on H&R coilovers and thats a whole different story........They are truley awesome!!! Lowered -65mm on 17´s only rubs on full lock, but hey it looks sweet!

Dan Page · Mar 10, 2004

i am really new to car moddin right so dont take the piss but what do ya mean by coilovers?is that the whole suspension kit?

Michael · Mar 10, 2004

Yes coilovers are a whole new suspension system, shocks with springs and they can be adjusted in hight too fit perfect.

Coilovers:

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1078945364__coilovercollage.jpg

Kit with shocks and springs: like the standard

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1078945437__cupkits.jpg

Dan Page · Mar 10, 2004

Manufacturer :

Koni

Category :

Koni Sports Suspension Kits

Sub-category :

Koni Kits - Renault

Application :

Clio 2 (Series 1.2 only) 1998>

Product Code:

SSK130

Details :

Lowering - 35mm

Price:

£376.05

Delivery:

£12.00

how good do u reckon these are, i mean are they the best to go for, i think i want lower than 35mm though do u know any top makes of coil overs to go for?about 50mm?want it low but dont want no rubbin at all!even on lock!and great handling!

Michael · Mar 10, 2004

Koni´s are good, but -35mm are not much.....You will regret it, as you want to go´lower!! Eibach sport-line lover about 50mm and are wery good. I would say Eibach sport-line springs and some sports shocks to go´with your springs like the koni´s. If you don´t want any rubbing don´t go´ lower than -55mm on 17". You can also fit the springs on std. shocks, will work fine, until you deside if you wan´t to upgrade them......Had Eibach´s on my std. shocks, they were wery good, and great handling.

edde · Mar 10, 2004

If you want some cheap lowering without insurance implications then do some hard driving mine seems low even though its stock. Mine about 30mm down on normal only mod is 24.5k of hard miles and bottoming it out a few times.

black kro · Mar 10, 2004

wot?? I doubt it!

r u sure youve not just knackered the shocks or got concrete in your boot edde??

black kro · Mar 10, 2004

p.s. I got 40mm APEX (fitted for only £122 at BB in Essex) and 17s - Im well chuffed!

much less roll and ride firm but not hard.

is it really worth spending a fortune on posh shocks on a sub-100HP car??

Dan Page · Mar 10, 2004

ok then, everyone tell me what hey are using to lower there car around 50mm, how many of u are using full coil overs and how many just springs, what make they are and how good do u rate em.

cheers

edde · Mar 10, 2004

Quote: Originally posted by black kro on 10 March 2004

wot?? I doubt it!

r u sure youve not just knackered the shocks or got concrete in your boot edde??

Not quite sure but an old thread here was on about high the splitter is of the floor seemed the norm was ~160mm with one owner at 180mm high. Mine got 130mm clearance though. Also the pics on the site Ive seen of lowered cars look very similar to mine.

No concrete in the boot usually only me in the car. Ive loaded ti to the roof before but I wouldnt say Ih have exceeded it max weight.

Ive only got the old Mk2 version 1 hayney to check sizes with and its low but just inside there spec for wheel to sill height.

Anyone fancy checking how high there car is. Id like to lower mine no as I think Im goin to pay my loan early and get some suspension but lowering it 60mm would give us very little clearance and probably a bust splitter.

black kro · Mar 10, 2004

the dCi sits a bit lower at the front as standard - heavier engine.

mine was about 150mm B4 @ front, 110 now.

wheelarch visible above tyre (vertical from top of tread) from 55mm to 15mm

Dan Page · Mar 11, 2004

whats the best to go for, for 50mm?i dont mind spendin alot of money cause i want it to handle really well, as it does as standard, just its in 4x4 height!i would prefer a fall coilover kit but if u lot reckon just springs on standard suspension is good enough i will go for them!

George16v · Mar 11, 2004

If you dont mind spending alot of money then go for Coilovers give you more options later if you want to raise it or lower more or whatever, Otherwise just get springs

RobFenn · Mar 11, 2004

Id get coilovers..id say get the 50mm eibachs and koni dampers but i dont think it works out much cheaper does it?

My -80mm FKs are sweet as!

-Rob

spirez · Mar 11, 2004

Anyone got a link for the eibachs?

George16v · Mar 11, 2004

Rob - Shizzer 80mm

Do they do them for the mk1 172 and do you have any pics of your car on these mad 80mms

Has · Mar 11, 2004

Quote: Originally posted by George16v on 11 March 2004

Rob - Shizzer 80mm

Do they do them for the mk1 172 and do you have any pics of your car on these mad 80mms

thats nothing try Freds car at 110mm!!!!!

RobFenn · Mar 11, 2004

As far as i know FK dont do the kit for the 172, the lowest coilovers you can get for the 172 is the H&Rs (40mm) which would equal about 60mm on a non-sport..

Here she is 70mm back, 80mm front

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1079018199__newest2.jpg

Tom · Mar 11, 2004

kw do a kit for the 172

RobFenn · Mar 11, 2004

I think the KW kit only goes down 35mm at the front and 55mm at the back.

-Rob

Has · Mar 11, 2004

FK do have a kit for the 172

(other way round Rob, 55 fr 35rr)

FRED

George16v · Mar 11, 2004

Well think I will stick with my current ones then untill someone brings out some 60mm or 80mm springs, just get the ECU

Michael · Mar 11, 2004

Quote: Originally posted by Dan Page on 11 March 2004

whats the best to go for, for 50mm?i dont mind spendin alot of money cause i want it to handle really well, as it does as standard, just its in 4x4 height!i would prefer a fall coilover kit but if u lot reckon just springs on standard suspension is good enough i will go for them!

If thats the case go´ for coilovers!!! Std. shocks wiil not last, and are not made for -50mm. I think a spring kit with sport shocks will be a little less £££, but why don´t do it right the 1. time........

Look at K-Tec´s website, they have the Eibach´s and dampers to go with ém but also some coilover´s like the FK Automotive.........I would get:

1. H&R coilover´s (-40mm- 70mm)

2. FK coilover´s (-40mm- 80mm)

3. Eibach sport-line springs and pro-damper´s(-50mm)

spirez · Mar 11, 2004

Im sure theres a cheaper place to get the FKs than k-tec, just cant remember where...

George16v · Mar 11, 2004

ooo let us know when you remember

WeeGad · Mar 11, 2004

If you are on a budget you could go for an Apex Racing sports kit! £175

Lowers it 40mm but its a class peice of kit at a very reasonable price!

George16v · Mar 12, 2004

oh sounds quite good, Where are they available from matey

Link?

WeeGad · Mar 12, 2004

I got them from a store called Drivers in Glasgow,but most car places stock Apex stuff, POTN sell it as well!

Dont have many links for places though,soz

Dan Page · Mar 12, 2004

ok i think im gonna go for the koni sports suspension package wit 35mm springs on em before they go on me car im gonna get pi springs 50mm or maybe 60mm.

Has anyone else got them set up like this and do u reckon this would be a good combination?

Would the ride be nice and how much better than standard would the handling be?

Fred@BTM · Mar 12, 2004

60mm with Koni = mint IMO

Jim. · Mar 12, 2004

wats the cheapest place for springs on the net?

for - 30mm to - 40mm

Best suspension kit for 03 1.2 dynamique

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