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Coilovers On Renault Clio MK2 1.2 8v



  Renault Clio MK2
Hey Everyone,

I'm looking for coilovers for my MK2 Clio, I have been looking around but haven't had much luck recently. I have been looking at lowing springs but think I would like coilovers better because you can adjust the height etc.
Any help or advice would be brilliant:)

Thanks In advance,
Scott
 
Hi mate.

Have a search for TA-TECHNIQ on ebay. These are the cheapest brand new for non sports iirc. Not the best, but perfect for lows etc.

If your after something better quality I think FK do a set also. You just need to make sure they have the correct hub bolt spacing for your car, which I think is 58mm.

Best way to check is to take your wheel off and measure the distance between the centre of the 2 bolts that fix your hub to the bottom of your shock.

Hope this helps mate
 
Hi mate.

Have a search for TA-TECHNIX on ebay. These are the cheapest brand new for non sports iirc. Not the best, but perfect for lows etc.

If your after something better quality I think FK do a set also. You just need to make sure they have the correct hub bolt spacing for your car, which I think is 58mm.

Best way to check is to take your wheel off and measure the distance between the centre of the 2 bolts that fix your hub to the bottom of your shock.

Hope this helps mate


EFA
 
If you have the MK2 Phase 1 as I did, I would put money on it being 52mm which limits your options, AFAIK TA Technixx don't make them in 52mm variants, only the 58mm for non sports.

You have a few options,

you can do a 58mm hub swap etc so you're running phase 2 (16v) gear from the bottom of the coilover, that way you can run cheap coilovers, but have to spend the money of the hub swap etc (there is a guide on here somewhere, I'll find it if you're interested in this)

OR

You can save a bit more and get VMaxx or FK do them in the 52mm variant too, both similarly priced, I think FK get slightly better reviews on here than VMaxx.


First things first though, confirm your bolt spacing by getting under your car, either get it up on a jack, or turn your wheels full lock and poke your head underneath and take a ruler/vernier caliper to measure the bolt spacing at the bottom of the shock absorber. You won't miss them.

Remember it's measured by centre to centre of the holes, but top - top or bottom - bottom will measure the same.

If you want to go the FK route, please contact them to double check they're sending you the right bolt spacing set. I quickly found that link, not 100% sure if it's right.

I ended up just getting Apex lowering springs as circumstances changed, but I would have probably got the FK Highsports if I didn't have to sell the car.
 
  Renault Clio mk2
If you have the MK2 Phase 1 as I did, I would put money on it being 52mm which limits your options, AFAIK TA Technixx don't make them in 52mm variants, only the 58mm for non sports.

You have a few options,

you can do a 58mm hub swap etc so you're running phase 2 (16v) gear from the bottom of the coilover, that way you can run cheap coilovers, but have to spend the money of the hub swap etc (there is a guide on here somewhere, I'll find it if you're interested in this)

OR

You can save a bit more and get VMaxx or FK do them in the 52mm variant too, both similarly priced, I think FK get slightly better reviews on here than VMaxx.


First things first though, confirm your bolt spacing by getting under your car, either get it up on a jack, or turn your wheels full lock and poke your head underneath and take a ruler/vernier caliper to measure the bolt spacing at the bottom of the shock absorber. You won't miss them.

Remember it's measured by centre to centre of the holes, but top - top or bottom - bottom will measure the same.

If you want to go the FK route, please contact them to double check they're sending you the right bolt spacing set. I quickly found that link, not 100% sure if it's right.

I ended up just getting Apex lowering springs as circumstances changed, but I would have probably got the FK Highsports if I didn't have to sell the car.
Hi mate,
Can you clarify what your clio was … what do you mean phase one.
I have a clio mi 2 w reg grande edition non sport 1.2
I need to know if this is phase one like you say ?
Thanks
 

hopgop1

ClioSport Club Member
Hi mate,
Can you clarify what your clio was … what do you mean phase one.
I have a clio mi 2 w reg grande edition non sport 1.2
I need to know if this is phase one like you say ?
Thanks
Mk2 ph1 has a front bumper like this:
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Mk2 ph2 has a front bumper like this:
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Easiest way to tell.
 

hopgop1

ClioSport Club Member
Oh my goodness I was one click away from buying coils that will not fit. Do you have any knowledge on the best coils for a phase one … ? Are they 52 mm spaced on the phase ones then ? Thanks so much
Sorry I'm not an expert on non-sports, only one I had was my first car that had exactly 0 mods haha. Probably 52mm based on the post above, but I can't say for certain. Best way is to measure on your own car to be sure.
 
  Renault Clio mk2
Sorry I'm not an expert on non-sports, only one I had was my first car that had exactly 0 mods haha. Probably 52mm based on the post above, but I can't say for certain. Best way is to measure on your own car to be sure.
I’m leaning towards 52 now too I just someone to clarify.
Thanks so much for your help
 


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