Lowering my clio...

[Jonnntgod]

I am looking to lower my mk2 1.2 16v 53 plate clio. I was just wondering 60mm lowering sorings from a mk1 clio would fit on my mk2 clio. Any thought or suggestions??

 

[ben lee]

no mk1 has a torsion rear beam mk2 has coil springs allround.

 

[Brian]

Welcome to the forum, Jonnntgod!

 

[Jonnntgod]

So if i got the lowering springs for a mk2 it will only drop it by 60mm?

 

[Hawk182]

welcome. yes u need to buy the mk2 springs, depending on how low u want to go u can get 40mm ones too but they aint low enough imo

 

[-Danman-]

Might be worth getting coilovers if you want to go any lower than 60mm

 

[JHead]

Just gonna jump in here as I have basically the same question, as coilovers are expensive and imo not worth that cost for a 1.2 I'm thinking springs, but would I need to get new dampers too? So that they cope with the shorter springs?

 

[Hawk182]

Just gonna jump in here as I have basically the same question, as coilovers are expensive and imo not worth that cost for a 1.2 I'm thinking springs, but would I need to get new dampers too? So that they cope with the shorter springs?

depends on the mileage tbh. i had mine lowered on apex 40mm springs and original dampers with no problems atall for over 2 yrs, they hadn't covered many miles tho so wernt worn. i'd just fit the springs and hope for the best, if the shocks leak they leak

 

[JHead]

i've put about 5-6000 on since november...

 

[Jonjibbles]

I think on the 1.2s because of the suspension being softer using springs with older dampers would do your head in. If your doing the job yourself, it might not hurt to buy the springs first and then if your not happy get some dampers.

 

[ScottL]

Welcome!