Coilovers

[Paul_15]

Hi guys, I have a v try mk2 Clio which I brought a week ago and was wondering if anyone could post a link up of rokkor coilovers that will fit as I'm not 100% sure on what ones will fit?

cheer, Paul.

 

[Spinksy]

Non-sport/172/182/Cup variant?

Each one is different to the other with different bolt spacing at the bottom, which one is yours?

 

[Paul_15]

All I know at the moment is that it is a v reg 1.2, I'm still learn all the different types as I have only had the car 6 days...

 

[Paul_15]

All I know is that it's a 1.2 v-reg, are all the top mounts the same? And is it just the distance between the two bolts that bolt the strut on to the hub?

 

[Spinksy]

All I know at the moment is that it is a v reg 1.2, I'm still learn all the different types as I have only had the car 6 days...

Mk2 phase 1 non-sport you want mate

Someone will be able to pop a link up for you now

 

[Paul_15]

Okay cheers mate thanks for the help

 

[Zeitgeist0190]

For you, i would imagine you're looking at a set of budget Raceland/Rokkor/TA-Technix coilovers, you'll want to search on the forum to make sure you get the correct bolt spacing. you can also measure this yourself, it's supposedly possible to put the wheel on full-lock and get a ruler in behind to measure the distance between the 2 bolts. If it's 58mm - these will do the trick if you jsut want something cheap and cheerful. I have them in mine, the ride is obviously bumpier, but the car is nice and lower down.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COILOVER-...=Model:Clio|Cars+Type:1.2&hash=item3a8246c2d7

 

[Paul_15]

Do you measure from the inside of the the bolts?

 

[Zeitgeist0190]

Yeah, don't quote me on this, but if it's a 16v engine and isnt the RS, it will be 58mm

 

[Spinksy]

Yeah, don't quote me on this, but if it's a 16v engine and isnt the RS, it will be 58mm

It's an 8v

Although iirc it is 58mm same as the 16v....

 

[Zeitgeist0190]

PH1 1.2 8v hubs can be 52mm as well. I suppose it depends on which hubs were picked out of Le Parts bin at Dieppe!
Measure them for peace of mind mate, if it's 58mm, coilies will cost ya 250 quid!

If it's a ph2, it's probably 58mm

 

[Harbinger]

For you, i would imagine you're looking at a set of budget Raceland/Rokkor/TA-Technix coilovers, you'll want to search on the forum to make sure you get the correct bolt spacing. you can also measure this yourself, it's supposedly possible to put the wheel on full-lock and get a ruler in behind to measure the distance between the 2 bolts. If it's 58mm - these will do the trick if you jsut want something cheap and cheerful. I have them in mine, the ride is obviously bumpier, but the car is nice and lower down.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COILOVER-...=Model:Clio|Cars+Type:1.2&hash=item3a8246c2d7

LOL at the (without 2.0 16V, V6 and 4x4

I'd love a 4x4 Clio.

 

[Zeitgeist0190]

haha i saw that too! Wouldn't a 4x4 clio basically be like one of the Dacia range? Are any of them 4x4? I think the 'Duster' used the same K4x engine as my car.

 

[Harbinger]

Never made one, custom jobs only but think that was MK1's with Cossie lumps etc, would be epic though to raise one up with 4x4 and a Diff lock.

 

[Zeitgeist0190]

I think we have a project for Chip. I'm surprised he's never built one!

 

[Paul_15]

It's the 8v, and I'm pretty sure it's the ph1! ill have a look and measure, any more links to coilovers that are cheap would be a grate to get me started!

 

[Zeitgeist0190]

Phase 1 is the same shape as mine with the rounded head lights.
Phase 2 has the more angular lights.

all depends on your budget mate. The ones i linked are essentially the cheapest you can get in coilovers. If you have 52mm spacing, they're more expensive and different (better) makes are even more expensive.
If you're not looking for adjsutable height, you can also go down the lower springs and shocks route. If you go more than 40-50mm i think you'll be best buying new shocks. It'll cost about the same as budget coilovers.