Mk2 V6 on Pistonheads

[Lee]

http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=47&i=8080http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=47&i=8080

 

[Dash]

"Renault may have slipped up by not fitting a flexible lip to the base of that spoiler. Cracked fibreglass could be the result of overeager meetings with speed bumps".

Ive been told this isnt such a problem on the MK2 as the underneath of the front bumper is much higher off the ground ?

 

[Jeremy Townsend]

The 255 has a lower front spoiler than the 1st version

 

[Dash]

So if the first version was thought to need a flexible strip, why is is not fitted to the MK2 as it is even lower ?

I have gone through 3 new strips so far which have prevented me from needing 3 new bumpers?

I dont wish to be put off the MK2



Ground clearence = 75 mm

 

[McBunny]

hum well the leon cupra r has real problems with its splitter lol as i found out the other day lol

 

[Tom1600]

Personally if I had a V6 I wouldnt be going anywhere near speed bumps. I mean I usually try to avoid them in my 1.6!

 

[specialK]

tom1600 - if you live in Milton Keynes and drive into London you really cant avoid them - have already had one "whisper" with a speed bump - but I agree almost 100% with what Piston Heads say - at least with all the good points !!! We tested 2 Evo VIIs - Im really glad we ended up with the Vee !!!

its a shame that I have to work in order to afford it - otherwise I would just drive, and drive, and drive and drive - it is indescribable !!!!

 

[Tom1600]

Theres one road near me with those bumps that have one in each lane and they take up about 3/4 of the lane each - Ive seen a Boxter and an M3 beached on on of them bumps before. The cars have such wide tracks and low ride that the wheels can go either side of the bump, ending up with the underside caught on the top. I doubt the V6 would fare much better. They should be illegal (the bumps!).

 

[jon_r]

You want to try speed bumps in a Westfield!

Stop moaning!

Each bump has to be taken at 0.001 mph.

 

[John V6]

James,



How much are the strips as I need one now ?

 

[steveV6]

John, theyre about £130 from Renault inclusive of VAT!

 

[John V6]

Thanks,

Will order one to-day.

May be we should have a group buy !!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dash]

Last invoice it says £113.24 ( + vat ) That was 12th December.

Part No : 6020011245

 

[RobFenn]

I paid that for much dynamique splitter..i literally have to roll over speed bumps..have come close to having a crash so many times where people behind dont realise im going so slowly.

-Rob