Hi, I've recently renewed all the engine mounts; I went for OE, plus polyurethane dog-bone. It has cured all the knocking under acceleration, and feels brand new again. I'm pleased to say the least.
I now wish to rid the knocking from the suspension top mounts, but I'm at a loss as to what to go for. I can imagine that brand new OE top mounts will cure the knocking, but then I read that the OE design can be prone to knocking, simply due to its design (and can be rectified with a shim, I think?) Can someone state the dimensions of the shim, and a general place I may find it to buy?
However, at the same time I am considering some after market mounts, specifically the KTEC ones.
This may sound like an open-ended question, but how long have OE top mounts been known to last? I wouldn't want to buy them, and within a year they give up on me again. Also, does anyone have a rough price for a pair of OE top mounts?
The next bit is Eibach Sportline springs. I am interested in these, because my springs have covered some mileage, and could do with renewing. I am tempted by the Sportlines because people rave about Eibach quality, and there seems to be a generally positive regard for them.
However, I can't help wonder if they are worth it. If a car supposedly handles better with these springs, why didn't Renault design the car around that spring rate, and ride height? Why didn't it come like this from the factory? I realise a road car is a compromise, but the 172 Cup does come across as a little single-minded anyway, so I wonder if the Sportlines have a place on the car, or if I should go OE? I wouldn't want to negatively alter the handling. As for the 'look', that is second on my priority. Ride quality and handling are things I want to stay positive. As for the tyres I use, they are Continental Sport Contact 3s.
Finally, at the same time as all this, I like to weigh up prices. If I went for KTEC top mounts and Sportlines, it would set me back circa £300.
If someone could state a rough cost of OE Cup springs, and an estimate for OE top mounts, I'd appreciate it.
I have searched the forum, but I have not been able to find threads that specifically answer my questions.
I now wish to rid the knocking from the suspension top mounts, but I'm at a loss as to what to go for. I can imagine that brand new OE top mounts will cure the knocking, but then I read that the OE design can be prone to knocking, simply due to its design (and can be rectified with a shim, I think?) Can someone state the dimensions of the shim, and a general place I may find it to buy?
However, at the same time I am considering some after market mounts, specifically the KTEC ones.
This may sound like an open-ended question, but how long have OE top mounts been known to last? I wouldn't want to buy them, and within a year they give up on me again. Also, does anyone have a rough price for a pair of OE top mounts?
The next bit is Eibach Sportline springs. I am interested in these, because my springs have covered some mileage, and could do with renewing. I am tempted by the Sportlines because people rave about Eibach quality, and there seems to be a generally positive regard for them.
However, I can't help wonder if they are worth it. If a car supposedly handles better with these springs, why didn't Renault design the car around that spring rate, and ride height? Why didn't it come like this from the factory? I realise a road car is a compromise, but the 172 Cup does come across as a little single-minded anyway, so I wonder if the Sportlines have a place on the car, or if I should go OE? I wouldn't want to negatively alter the handling. As for the 'look', that is second on my priority. Ride quality and handling are things I want to stay positive. As for the tyres I use, they are Continental Sport Contact 3s.
Finally, at the same time as all this, I like to weigh up prices. If I went for KTEC top mounts and Sportlines, it would set me back circa £300.
If someone could state a rough cost of OE Cup springs, and an estimate for OE top mounts, I'd appreciate it.
I have searched the forum, but I have not been able to find threads that specifically answer my questions.