Front end refresh with 172 cup spec arms.

[Mini182]

I have a 52 plate 172 and I am looking to do a front end refresh on my car - new wishbone bushes, ball joints, anti roll bar bushes etc.

Having got some prices from Renault for the whole lower arm they seem quite reasonable so I will just be replacing these and fitting uprated anti roll bar bushes at the same time.


My main question is - Would it be worth upgrading to the 172 Cup spec lower arms to give the increased castor as these are basically the same price.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Yes, its VERY worthwhile IMHO if you are ever going to go near a track or drive the car in a spirited fashion on the road.

 

[Mini182]

Cool, thanks Chip.

Having read through a few recent threads it looked to be a good idea, just wanted to make sure there was no issues with fitting 172Cup arms to a normal 172.

 

[Chip-mk1]

The only potential downside really is it might rub on full lock if you are on low offset wheels and lowered

 

[Mini182]

Ok thanks.

Don't suppose you know the part numbers for the cup spec arms? Just want to make sure I order the right parts.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Sorry mate I didnt keep note of the part number when they arrived and when I looked the other day when someone else asked the stickers arent readable anymore