Genuine Renault or aftermarket coil springs?

[AndyPembs182]

I’m going to be refitting the original coil springs to my 182 to replace the very harsh aftermarket ones which the previous owner fitted. Unfortunately they’re in a rather sorry state - paint peeling and quite a lot of rust.

Genuine Renault ones will cost around £450. Has anyone gone down the aftermarket route, saving a little money but remaining fairly true to the original in terms of handling and comfort?

 

[Rojer]

I’m going to be refitting the original coil springs to my 182 to replace the very harsh aftermarket ones which the previous owner fitted. Unfortunately they’re in a rather sorry state - paint peeling and quite a lot of rust.

Genuine Renault ones will cost around £450. Has anyone gone down the aftermarket route, saving a little money but remaining fairly true to the original in terms of handling and comfort?

£450 seems very excessive. I would go down the aftermarket route, but just better ones. Eibachs are around £170, also have Cooksport, H&R, Grams amongst others which have good reviews from members on here.

 

[AndyPembs182]

£450 seems very excessive. I would go down the aftermarket route, but just better ones. Eibachs are around £170, also have Cooksport, H&R, Grams amongst others which have good reviews from members on here.

The £450 was the best price I could find! Maybe worth thinking about Eibachs then.

 

[Rojer]

Not sure if there is any difference between the front springs on 182 and 172 but the 172 is a lot cheaper! The rears are the same i believe.

Eibachs are good, do some research on here and you will find various reviews etc. I think i paid around £450 for my Bilstien coilovers lol.

 

[AndyPembs182]

Not sure if there is any difference between the front springs on 182 and 172 but the 172 is a lot cheaper! The rears are the same i believe.

Eibachs are good, do some research on here and you will find various reviews etc. I think i paid around £450 for my Bilstien coilovers lol.

They’re the same, front and rear.

 

[Louis]

They’re the same, front and rear.

If 182 cup PACK then springs are different.

You're 100% better off buying some eibach or cooksport springs

 

[Daz...]

I’ve got a set of 182 Cup pack springs in the garage.

 

[Clio_fool]

Standard springs are way overpriced, especially as they have a habit of snapping. If you want a mild drop one of the Eibach sets are closest to standard (no I can't remember which ones🙄) or if you want some air removed from the arches I'd go for grams or H&R.

 

[Behemoth]

Eibach Prolines replaced my 182 Cup springs. Slightly lower now but just right IMO