Going from coilovers to standard suspension - what parts will I need to buy?

[mr.brown]

First off, hello everyone, proud new 172 Cup owner and Cliosport member here . I've already taken the car around Brands and, whilst being a real hoot to drive, I'm not a real fan of the V-Maxx coilovers the car came with.

To that end, I've bought a full new genuine set of "Cup" shocks and Cooksport springs. I also figured that I'm going to need to new spring caps so I got a pair of those too.

Looking at this diagram

I can see that I'm going to need parts 3,4,5,6 and 7 to complete the strut.

My question is should all of those parts be on there already with the coilovers?

Thanks

Sean

 

[Spinksy]

Should be if the person fitted them correctly but I would suggest looking at spares to freshen it up anyway just in case they are worn or damaged

 

[Andyman]

Yeah they should already be on yours.

The part which won't be is the shocker dust covers, bottom image. You'll need a pair of those as they don't come with the Cup shocks.

 

[Spinksy]

Yeah they should already be on yours.

The part which won't be is the shocker dust covers, bottom image. You'll need a pair of those as they don't come with the Cup shocks.

He is going opposite way mate, coilovers>cup shocks so won't need them will he?

 

[Andyman]

Yeah because the dust covers won't be on the coilovers. Think thats right lol

 

[AlexW]

You'll need the two bottom bits. It may be a good idea to replace the bearing, number 3.

 

[mr.brown]

Thanks for the replies. I was thinking of getting new top mount kits as well -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-R...:2.0+16V+Sport|Model:Clio&hash=item2a33f53336

but they don't seem to include part number 5. Is this part number 5? -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-R...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a33f575a8

According to the dealer (Renault Sport) the dust cover/bump stop is no longer available.

 

[Budgie]

You'll need the two bottom bits. It may be a good idea to replace the bearing, number 3.

This.

 

[Andyman]

Thanks for the replies. I was thinking of getting new top mount kits as well -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-R...:2.0+16V+Sport|Model:Clio&hash=item2a33f53336

but they don't seem to include part number 5. Is this part number 5? -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-R...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a33f575a8

According to the dealer (Renault Sport) the dust cover/bump stop is no longer available.

Yeah that's correct mate, the top hat nut thing (no.5) is separate. Bargain at £28.00 the pair

 

[mr.brown]

OK, so I now have all the bits (I think). The diagram I put in the first post was of course the earlier style top mounts so the ones I've received are different. Is this the correct order for the assembly?

 

[Budgie]

Yep, correct order, but you're missing the 17mm half nut.

 

[Mr R.]

Yep, correct order, but you're missing the 17mm half nut.

Don't need it as the tube spacer has the nut built in to it.

 

[Budgie]

Ah right, that's cool.

 

[mr.brown]

Thanks again. It does seem as though it's a missing a washer though. When everything fits together there's a couple of mm play between the spacer, rubber and bearing - it's as though a washer is needed between the spacer and rubber.

 

[stuy1982]

Hi I am struggling to changed 172 cup suspension from coilover to standard I have the whole strut apart from the top plate that holds the spring in place and I cant find them as I dont know the name of it does anyone know a web link to buy them or the name of it

Thanks
Stu

 

[R3k1355]

Just go into Renault and ask for it, unless the service guy a total chopper he'll load up the exploded diagram and let you point to the part you want.