OEM "replacement" shocks - (EDDE!!!!!!!)

[fizzy_drink]

Since my rear shocks are finally shot (leaking)...

...I'd like to replace them.



Are there any oem replacement shocks for the 182?

Basically, I want a decent set of shocks that aren't technically a modofication (due to them being similar to the manufacturer's spec).

Oms.

 

[EVOgone]

Warrenty ???

 

[edde]

The rear shock for all Clios are the same size etc its damping rate which is different if you want to go fiddling you can get aftermarket ones from Blistein etc from Demon Tweeks I've got the cataogoloue at work (I think) I'll have a look tomorrow.
Infact Blistein do an OEM replacment for the stock 172 ones and some they call orignainl OEM but are 105 stiffer. I forget the price but there not bad.

 

[EVOgone]

182 cup shock rates are different to std 172/cup and 182..

Get std ones replaced under warrenty.. Kick off make a fuss they will replace them.

 

[fizzy_drink]

^^

I don't want the hassle.


I'd rather not give the pricks a chance to piss me off...

...ONE more thing, and I will go completely APE at them.



I've lost my temper once in my life, and it was expensive.



On the plus side, I'm learning to keep the rear in check... but it's totally unpredictable at the moment.

 

[EVOgone]

Well i would get down to renault i would be forking out over 100 quid on something i have a warrenty for...

 

[edde]

On the plus side, I'm learning to keep the rear in check... but it's totally unpredictable at the moment.

EVOgone I agree the dampers are different infact the 182 Cup damper was 10% or something like that more firm ok the Blistein 10% increased won't be the same but they'll last a lot longer.
PS have you paid up for Oulton on the 9th yet?

 

[fizzy_drink]

OK OK OK...

I'll give them one chance. :S

Anyway... I have to wait AGES for an appointment.

 

[EVOgone]

OK OK OK...

I'll give them one chance. :S

Anyway... I have to wait AGES for an appointment.

Bit like my dentist......

 

[fizzy_drink]

I bet your dentist doesn't look at someone's dentures and say "your teeth are perfect".

 

[fizzy_drink]

UPDATE:

Renault won't cover them under warranty, because the car's over 1 year old.

Can anyone confirm this?

 

[Saner]

your car has a 3 year warrenty.. so erm.. they muppets?

 

[fizzy_drink]

^^

That's what I'm thinking!!!!!

AND they want £15 for a courtesy car??? !!! Effing thieves!

 

[Anonymous]

Its 12months on consumable parts im affraid, exhaust, shocks, brakes and bulbs etc, down to general wear and tear

 

[Anonymous]

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[Middo]

Its 12months on consumable parts im affraid, exhaust, shocks, brakes and bulbs etc, down to general wear and tear

spot on. renault will do anything to get out of paying in my experience, so try to get some evidence they've been replaced in the past and use that argument

 

[fizzy_drink]

Koni's it it then.

For the extra £50, I'll have a decent setup.

Effing cheap french crap.

 

[edde]

I know its wear and tear but under the sale of good act surly the parts shouldn't fail prematurly and this early is IMO premature and a manurfacturing/design defect so covered.

 

[miketheman2k]

I'm selling a pair of rears, one is fine (other makes a good spare, probably last ages). PM me if you want them.

 

[fizzy_drink]

Cheers mike...

For the extra, I'll probably go for new ones (I'm assuming you want 50% OEM price for them?).


RESULT: Directline will let me fit a set of non-renault rears, and will not class it as a mod!

 

[miketheman2k]

Cheers mike...

For the extra, I'll probably go for new ones (I'm assuming you want 50% OEM price for them?).


RESULT: Directline will let me fit a set of non-renault rears, and will not class it as a mod!

If you don't get the new shocks, you can have the pair for £20