Clio sports - hate pot holes

[AndyWilde]

Is it just me or are 172s terrible over potholes, bumps, sleeping police man etc I have recently changed jobs and every little bump seems to really u settle the car, especially when driving with some mmmppphhh. Don't get me wrong I don't expect the ride to be great, but are all hoy hatches like this or just 1*2s??

 

[G_C'lio_172]

mine seems the same, not sure if maybe new shocks are due or something but as soon as i got it i thought to myself ,it seems to thud abit over certain bumps/potholes in the road, my 106 XSI wasnt like that at all

 

[poopipe]

Crappy low speed damping + lowish profile tyres

I was a bit disappointed on that front with mine. Expensive suspension is the answer.

 

[The Boosh!]

Trophy's aren't as they have bare arch gap

 

[G_C'lio_172]

Trophy's aren't as they have bare arch gap

LOL
although saying that mine looks like its on stilts at the back (standard suspension) so youd think mine would b fine

 

[Jamie86]

Trophy's aren't as they have bare arch gap

Trophys are even firmer ride!

 

[jack_davey]

^I can vouch for that, but I think my 182 is quite a smooth ride when I compare it to other cars that should be A LOT more comfortable (seeing as they handle like sh1t!)

 

[Soot1e]

OE 172 Cup springs are about the worst over potholes. Glad I went to Eibach Pros.

 

[AndyWilde]

Glad it is not just me lol!!

 

[Benny06]

Speedbumps are pritty awful if you're not going slow enough.

What's even worse is the really harsh yellow and black ones. Can't be more than about 10" deep and must be about 3-4" high.

We have some on a private estate near by and if you're doing anything over 2-3mph it's like someone has just picked the car up and dropped it again. Actually got a little bit of air in my seat one time.

Love the ride on the whole though, lots of feedback and very aware of how the road feels. Just rather not know so much about potholes and speedbumps.

 

[Marky_]

I find mine very crashy over holes and bumps.

 

[Dave..]

Tyres are the reason for a harsh ride over rough surfaces. Higher profile tyres give smoother rides.

 

[Andyman]

Anyone else notced that Clio's dont float ? Also going off road their terrible too.

 

[Curtis!]

I bottomed out mine atleast 6 times on tuesday night

Think I felt a speed bump hit the rim on one occasion aswell, checked for bulges etc and doesn't seem to be any damage.

 

[chris_182]

my clio was bad, bmw with sport suspension is even worse tbh

 

[m4rkie23]

Lol @ bare gap.

 

[alex-avfc]

Knackered suspension?