Finally lowered my RenaultSport Clio R27

[RussZS]

Over the weekend, as part of a birthday present for me, I had my car lowered on H&R springs, something which I've been meaning to do for a while.

After having detailed 6 cars in the last week, mine was looking rather sorry for itself, so I have it a quick clean with Dodo BTBM, then topped it with something new to me - Rainforest Rub. I must say that it was a pleasure to use, and left a superb wet look to the paint. I can't believe I hadn't tried it sooner!

Some pics:

Also, I finally got around to trying a black wheel on my car... what do you think? I'm still not sure...

Spoiler next... then Bilstein shocks :driver:

Cheers,
Russ.

 

[maynard]

look smart! bet them bilstein shocks aint gonna be cheap!

 

[RussZS]

They're about £750 I believe - not tooooo bad

 

[maynard]

but that's just for shocks!! is that all around i presume?

 

[RussZS]

Yeah... well I hope so! lol!

 

[Tunst]

Looks good make how much u drop it?

Black wheels look much better :clap:

 

[maynard]

haha yeah! i know you've only just lowered on the h&r springs, but how much are coilovers instead for the 197's?

 

[RussZS]

KW V1's are about £750... which may be an option too

The drop is about 20mm on mine, as the Cup suspension is lower anyway. Handling is even better too!

 

[Gaz_]

Mint!!!
For that price you should have got some H&R coilovers. Colovers dont have to be low, and you'd be suprised how refined they are

 

[Tunst]

For such a small drop it looks spot on!:hail:

But shudda got coilies then you could have chose a mad drop :race:

 

[RussZS]

Why did you go for the H&R's over the KW's Gaz?

I love your car, it's my hero x

 

[maynard]

now you've got two options you could choose!

 

[Beef-Mc]

Looks well.

 

[Tay]

Like the new stance Russ, how does it feel to drive compared to original set up ?

Bilsteins seems expensive hope they are worth the money.

Prefer the Anth wheels on yours, maybe black with plenty of tyre gloss?

Surprised you havent tried R,Rub dodo before, then again I'd imagine you have far too many to choose from

I like the R,rub on mine gives a nice gloss, although I put a couple of coats of Heritage on last wkend after a quick wash & was impressed with finish it gave.

 

[Gaz_]

Why did you go for the H&R's over the KW's Gaz?

I love your car, it's my hero x

Better imo, you wouldnt believe how refined they are on the 197

Only KW's which would be better imo are the V3's

Cheers, its looking proper sorry for itself tbh, the dirty **** look is now the theme!

 

[RussZS]

Well I'm technically a Dodo Authorised Detailer now, so I have to have them all my disposal... even more of a collection! lol.

The handling is transformed. It was epic anyway, but now it's.. erm... majestic! It's amazing how much grip it has and how much speed you can carry into a corner. Love it.

 

[Tay]

Majestic sounds good ^^^

 

[Mr Burns]

I can't see your pics, just 'exceeded bandwidth' lol

I know it looks good though as I pretty much watched my mate lower it! :rasp:

Trackday next

 

[cooper1896]

Yeah! Sort it out. I wana have a perv! ha

 

[alex-avfc]

Majestic- maybe start a trend on CS with that?

Russ, I cant see the pics mate, says I need to upgrade to photobucket pro

Sure I'll see it in the flesh sometime soon anyway, glad to hear its improved the drive even more

 

[RussZS]

Black wheels

 

[Tigger]

Looks great Russ, happy birthday too lol

 

[Nick172Cup]

Car looks gorgeous! That little drop with the springs definately gives it a much better stance!

 

[Ian_182]

Very smart looking...

 

[Fletcher]

Like it on the black wheels.

 

[Mr Burns]

Black wheels Russ, do it now!!!!!

 

[RussZS]

Like I said... 2nd set with 888's Maybe.

Shexual, just like Booshy.

 

[RussZS]

I think it's the road, but does the rear look high to you Ste?

 

[st3ve]

Looks good.

 

[Mr Burns]

I think it's the road, but does the rear look high to you Ste?

It must just be the pics because it looks fine in the flesh

 

[Gally]

Looks great Russ. Have you seen this....

Megane 18's.

 

[Ash87]

looks smart

 

[seb]

yeah i like this

 

[Englebert]

That is very nice!

 

[theduck]

WOuldnt go for the black wheels personally. Ride height is good though, I need some of these springs in my life! That and 3 more wheels....

 

[RussZS]

Ste is selling three wheels...

 

[theduck]

Dont tell me things like that!! I might have to 'pay' him in favours

 

[Mr Burns]

WOuldnt go for the black wheels personally. Ride height is good though, I need some of these springs in my life! That and 3 more wheels....

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