lowering my 1.2 clio?

[tristanjs9]

Hi everyone was just wondering what lowering springs to buy. Not really stupid so u cant get over speed bumps. I have a 1.2 mk2 Clio with 172/182 Alloys 16inch and 195 45 16 Tyres.

Thanks for your help
Tristan

 

[benhaths]

Hi iv lowered my mk2 40mm and it will catch on the odd curb but it's fine going over speed bumps, and doesn't look stupidly low

Hi everyone was just wondering what lowering springs to buy. Not really stupid so u cant get over speed bumps. I have a 1.2 mk2 Clio with 172/182 Alloys 16inch and 195 45 16 Tyres.

Thanks for your help
Tristan

 

[tristanjs9]

thanks I am thinking about lowering it on apex 60/40 but does this look stupid.

pics if u can please

 

[tristanjs9]

or might get some of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292008140970?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

venom but don't know if there any good??

 

[imprezaworks]

Could you not get eibachs?

 

[imprezaworks]

Worth a read maybe

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/non-sports-in-here.331979/

 

[tristanjs9]

does anyone know if Direnza lowering 60mm is any good?

 

[imprezaworks]

Have you read that thread?

And no idea ref those springs

 

[tristanjs9]

I did have a little read but I don't know of any good springs and what's best to lower it 60 all round or 60/40

 

[imprezaworks]

Maybe ask in that thread and see what people say

 

[tristanjs9]

Okay cheers mate

 

[benhaths]

I got mine from from losuspension.com around £80 and I haven't had any problems yet, but mines just 40 all round at the minute, 60mm you'd definitely scrape, I don't have pictures but iv got 16" alloys and the arches are level with the top of the wheel, if that's any help

 

[imprezaworks]

There you go

 

[tristanjs9]

Thanks or your help wjat little thing are nice to do on a 1.2??
Led bulbs?

 

[imprezaworks]

Pop some better bulbs. Or save up and buy a sport

 

[RenaultVirgin]

Thanks or your help wjat little thing are nice to do on a 1.2??
Led bulbs?

Some ideas for you:

• Clear indicator bulbs
• Clear side repeaters
• Nice clean plates
• Wheels
• Lower

Much more would be bit over the top imo - all of the above are plans for my car as its still stock

EDIT: ClioSport window sticker :wink:

 

[tristanjs9]

I'm 17 so sport Is off the list

 

[imprezaworks]

Might be worth a check with insurance costs first mate.

 

[tristanjs9]

That's why I want to do small stuff like bulbs?

 

[tristanjs9]

I got some 16 on it now so that better

 

[imprezaworks]

Ah okay. Think some companies are even an ass about changing even small stuff. Are they standard Renault 16's?

 

[tristanjs9]

Mine so far

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks tidy mate.

 

[tristanjs9]

Looks tidy mate.

Thanks mate first car so not to bad

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks nice. Did you check into how much the insurance would cost if you do go lower?

Can't remember if you have?

 

[tristanjs9]

Yeah I have my insurance will go up by 1356

 

[imprezaworks]

£1356 on top to put springs on?

 

[tristanjs9]

Yeah

 

[tristanjs9]

Suspension changes""

 

[imprezaworks]

Wow. Mmm probably just subtle aesthetic changes then lol.

 

[tristanjs9]

Yeah until a couple of years NC

 

[imprezaworks]

Get a little saving pot together. I know it's boring and when I was your age I was told that and thought, that's boring but worth it. Trust me

 

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Get a little saving pot together. I know it's boring and when I was your age I was told that and thought, that's boring but worth it. Trust me :smile:

When you were 17 they only just put the horse n cart into production

 

[STEVE.M]

Wow. Mmm probably just subtle aesthetic changes then lol.

Luton Bury Park residents just pack 2 families into a K11 Micra.
Lowers the ride height, but not the insurance apparently.

 

[imprezaworks]

When you were 17 they only just put the horse n cart into production

No carts iirc, that was later.

 

[tristanjs9]

Going to wait a bit for suspension changes but put like a 172 grille in it and led bulb etc just for now

 

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172 interior would look good

 

[tristanjs9]

I got the 172 trims like the silver carbon ones

 

[imprezaworks]

I'm guess anything that makes the car appeal more, seats, lowz, wheels, steering wheel, exhaust, filter, etc etc will affect the insurance. And by your recent quote, a lot. Keep as it is, or so what you have said and enjoy.

Oh and get sone great tyres on there too. No idea what you have now

 

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Sorry seats I meant usually loads for sale