Finally an answer to handling woes :-)

[rob_pryth]

Well after months of pulling my hair out with knocking, crabbing, juddering, vibrations and very vague steering that seemed to have a mind of its own, I finally found the issue (just before selling!). Basically its been through an MOT and to 2 reputable garages, which all didn't find an issue with it. My local renault garage said it was simply a 'common thing with these' and thats why 'they would never have one'

Anyway, if you have similar issues then go and check your rear most lower arm bush on both sides. Undo the nut and partially remove the bolt and see if your subframe hole has elongated like mine had! By the fact that my clio (2002 172 FF) has only done 38k, I'm guessing there will be others with this issue too. I have sleeved it as a temporary measure but will refabricate when I get time.

Just a heads up. Hope it helps somebody that has had or is experiencing the same probs as I have had!!!

Cheers, Rob

 

[shadowsun]

Make a guide with pics, this would help a lot of people I'm sure! Glad you've sorted yours out

 

[DrR]

Was this the same as that thread not so long ago about the wishbone bolt?

Also no such thing as a 172FF.

 

[Tucker]

yeah the guy from australia. He gave up because no-one seemed interested, but was trying to make ground with Renault UK about it happening on the cars.


IIRC nearly every single RS clio checked had this issue.

What was the most noticable handling issue mate? unruley if you hit a bump mid corner?

 

[rob_pryth]

Yeah that and the fact that the steering appears to wander all over the place under any driving conditions. No need to make a guide really its easy enough to explain tbh. If someone else fancies doing it feel free. What does he mean about no such thing as FF? sorry I'm not a regular

Im suprised that no-one listened to the guy from oz....its seems he was spot on.

 

[rob_pryth]

Was this the same as that thread not so long ago about the wishbone bolt?

Also no such thing as a 172FF.

May have been me...tightening the bolt eliminated the issue for a day or so....thus leading me to the route cause. Cheers

 

[shadowsun]

Maybe explain how to check it a bit better for the less technically minded hehe. 'Check your rear most lower arm bush on both sides.'... I have no idea what that means

 

[rob_pryth]

Ahh sorry matey! Well I've got to do a permanent fix yet anyway so when I get round to it ill dust the camera off then

 

[shadowsun]

Cheers mate

I'm ok if I have pictures, I can normally get my head around things then. My Clio has a bit of a twitch sometimes so would like to check this if it's curing your problem!