Clio 172 Cup Springs

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I'm trying to keep my 172 Cup in standard spec, what are the options for replacement standard front and rear springs?

If anyone has replaced their 172 Cup springs for coilovers I could be interested in buying them if they are in good condition as I'm finding it impossible to find new ones.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I'm trying to keep my 172 Cup in standard spec, what are the options for replacement standard front and rear springs?

If anyone has replaced their 172 Cup springs for coilovers I could be interested in buying them if they are in good condition as I'm finding it impossible to find new ones.

Coilovers aren't exactly standard spec.
I have Grams springs on my 182 with standard cup dampers. They drop the car about 25 ish mm all round and the car handles better than standard springs in my opinion.

 

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I'm not upgraging to Coilovers but if somebody else has they might be willing to sell their standard springs.
I really want to keep the car standard spec.

 

[Mr Underhill]

The Eibach Pro-Kit springs are about as close as you can get to factory Cup springs. They maintain the original ride height and offer subtle changes in ride and handling, making the difference hard to notice. I installed them on my 182 after being unable to find a set of factory springs in good condition.

Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs (E10-75-001-02-22)

Before purchasing please check the installation notes. Reference the numbers below with the table HERE Fitting notes A,18,20 Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs World's leading Performance Suspension Spring System. Engineered and tested to work perfectly with stock dampers. First step towards a...

www.eibachshop.co.uk

 

[Mr Underhill]

Ride height. Factory dampers, 16” Turinis and Eibach Pro_Kit. As I said above, it rides lovely.

 

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Thanks.
Is yours a 182 Cup? Its difficult to find springs that state they are for a 172 Cup on the Eibach site.

 

[Mr Underhill]

Thanks.
Is yours a 182 Cup? Its difficult to find springs that state they are for a 172 Cup on the Eibach site.

Mine’s a 182 FF (both cup packs).

The part number you need is E10-75-001-02-22. They fit all MK2 Renault Clio Sports - 172, 172 Cup, 182, 182 CUP and Trophy.

Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs (E10-75-001-02-22)

Before purchasing please check the installation notes. Reference the numbers below with the table HERE Fitting notes A,18,20 Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs World's leading Performance Suspension Spring System. Engineered and tested to work perfectly with stock dampers. First step towards a...

www.eibachshop.co.uk

 

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Thanks a lot Mr Underhill, I will look into them.

I'm still looking for genuine 172 Cup springs if anyone knows of any.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Grams make 2 different types of springs. One type lower the car and are regarded as an upgrade to the original springs. These are the ones I have fitted to my 182.
They also make a spring that is a direct replacement for the standard springs.
You'll be very lucky to find original springs now as they haven't been available for some years, and the chances are most of them will have snapped by now. Most people will have fitted Grams, Cooksports, Eibach or Coilovers as a replacement.

https://www.kamracing.co.uk/grams-oem-spec-springs-renault-clio-williams-1.html

 

[Mr Underhill]

Grams make 2 different types of springs. One type lower the car and are regarded as an upgrade to the original springs. These are the ones I have fitted to my 182.
They also make a spring that is a direct replacement for the standard springs.

i didn’t realise Grams offered multiple spring types; I thought they only made lowering springs. Do you know their spring rates?

It sounds very much like the Eibach Pro_kit and Proline range, with the latter being the shorter, stiffer type.

My first Clio 182 had Cooksport springs, and the ride was crashy - possibly due to worn dampers struggling with the stiffer rebound.

It really put me off using lowering springs with the factory dampers, as it completely ruined the ride for me.

I’ve heard the Bilstein B14 setup is a good compromise for lowering the car’s stance while still keeping a comfortable ride.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

i didn’t realise Grams offered multiple spring types; I thought they only made lowering springs. Do you know their spring rates?

It sounds very much like the Eibach Pro_kit and Proline range, with the latter being the shorter, stiffer type.

My first Clio 182 had Cooksport springs, and the ride was crashy - possibly due to worn dampers struggling with the stiffer rebound.

It really put me off using lowering springs with the factory dampers, as it completely ruined the ride for me.

I’ve heard the Bilstein B14 setup is a good compromise for lowering the car’s stance while still keeping a comfortable ride.

I don't know the spring rates. It just says that the spring rates are the same as the original springs. I've had the their lowering springs on my 182 for a couple of years now and I really rate them in terms of drop and handling.

 

[ex-Chinese Dave]

Thanks a lot Mr Underhill, I will look into them.

I'm still looking for genuine 172 Cup springs if anyone knows of any.

I am changing my springs at Birchdown in a couple of weeks. They are on my 172 Cup now and have probably done the 127k that's on the car. You are welcome to have them. No idea if they are genuine items or not.

 

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Grams make 2 different types of springs. One type lower the car and are regarded as an upgrade to the original springs. These are the ones I have fitted to my 182.
They also make a spring that is a direct replacement for the standard springs.
You'll be very lucky to find original springs now as they haven't been available for some years, and the chances are most of them will have snapped by now. Most people will have fitted Grams, Cooksports, Eibach or Coilovers as a replacement.

https://www.kamracing.co.uk/grams-oem-spec-springs-renault-clio-williams-1.html

Thank you MRBILLYUK I will take a look.

 

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I am changing my springs at Birchdown in a couple of weeks. They are on my 172 Cup now and have probably done the 127k that's on the car. You are welcome to have them. No idea if they are genuine items or not.

Thank you for the offer Dave, my car has done 71K. I think that I'll leave it at the moment
What type of new springs are you going to fit?

 

[ex-Chinese Dave]

I've bought some Eibach Sportlines from a member on here. I had them on my 182 Cup and they were great.

 

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The Eibach Pro-Kit springs are about as close as you can get to factory Cup springs. They maintain the original ride height and offer subtle changes in ride and handling, making the difference hard to notice. I installed them on my 182 after being unable to find a set of factory springs in good condition.

Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs (E10-75-001-02-22)

Before purchasing please check the installation notes. Reference the numbers below with the table HERE Fitting notes A,18,20 Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs World's leading Performance Suspension Spring System. Engineered and tested to work perfectly with stock dampers. First step towards a...

www.eibachshop.co.uk

Fitted these Eibach springs and took the car for its first run on some narrow country roads today, the car felt ok although slightly different to the original suspension but they are new springs and dampers compared to the old original ones. I would recommend the Eibach springs for anyone wanting to keep their car as close to original as possible.

Thanks to everyone who posted on this thread.