Lowering advice needed!

[juelz]

Hi. I have a clio 2002 1.2 (8v) and am looking to lower it. I have been thinking of changing the shocks and springs and lowering it 60mm. However, my model has a hole spacing of 52mm and I am finding it impossible to find a suitable kit as all the ones that are suitable for a 52mm spacing are only suitable up to the 98 models. Just wondering if these 98 kits would be suitable? If not, does anyone know where I could get the right kit for mine?

Also, I have been told that you can lower to a maximum of 40mm using just springs and keeping the standard shocks without affecting the standard shocks. Is this true, or will I just have a bouncy ride?

Cheers!

 

[Friction]

shocks will probably still fail prematurely, just not as prematurely on 40mm

afaik a 98 kit will fit. I have a spax kit on mine.

 

[tidyclio]

if your in scotland i know someone that has a koni adjustable shocks and springs set with 52mm spacing doing nothing

 

[juelz]

I don't live in scotland but how much are you looking for including p&p?

 

[Mattsclio!]

Hi, as long as the lower shock absorber spcaing is 52mm it will fit,but would not go over 40mm without changing shocks,if you do your standard shocks may only last about 6 months, maybe less!

 

[edde]

The shocks may last 6 month or 6 years it depedns on lowered springs alone hence why uprated shocks are better plus the rides better.