Pic request - Eibach sportlines with 15" wheels

[Wests Renault]

Done a search but could only find one picture with a 182 on 2118's. However it looked a lot lower than just Sportlines.

Anyone else help out?

 

[markhinton]

Take it you've seen this one? http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?608411-cleaned-the-BG

 

[Wests Renault]

No I hadn't, thanks

Arch gap is as horendous as I thought it might be!

 

[Dean.]

Get dannys spax heard you bumped into Lauren, she said you were gonna come Bedford!

 

[Wests Renault]

Get dannys spax heard you bumped into Lauren, she said you were gonna come Bedford!

Have been eyeing them up but not sure I want to spend £700+ on some coilovers. Zoe's coilovers are pretty harsh so I'm thinking sportlines will be ok for B road driving and the odd track day.

Yes I am hoping to go Bedford if it still available come pay day!

 

[Geordie-Chris]

Here's my 172 Cup. This was taken just after dropping it down off the jack do may settle slightly lower.

I'd like it a touch lower tbh, but it drives excellently like this.

 

[Geordie-Chris]

Here's my 172 Cup. This was taken just after dropping it down off the jack so may settle slightly lower.

I'd like it a touch lower tbh, but it drives excellently like this.

 

[Wests Renault]

I'd like it a touch lower tbh, but it drives excellently like this.

Thats exactly what i wanted to hear

All I'm bothered about is a good handling car, I have the DCI for lows!

 

[dmallett]

Im going onto spax's saturday, you can have a look/drive sunday if youre still going the RR day

The above have dirty arch gaps imo.

 

[Wests Renault]

Im going onto spax's saturday, you can have a look/drive sunday if youre still going the RR day

The above have dirty arch gaps imo.

Sounds good

 

[aucky]

Thats exactly what i wanted to hear

All I'm bothered about is a good handling car, I have the DCI for lows!

Don't worry about the gaps then
Lower isn't always better.

 

[Abyss]

I'm thinking of getting some sportlines too. Probably a stupid question, but would I need the tracking (wheel alignment) done once they are fitted?

 

[sidey]

Doesn't look toooo bad, til you see one on coilovers. The ride and handling are good, very good if you add a rear ARB.

Look better when used in anger!

 

[Wests Renault]

I'm thinking of getting some sportlines too. Probably a stupid question, but would I need the tracking (wheel alignment) done once they are fitted?

I don't think it is vital as you are only changing the springs and the ride height by approx 30mm. However I will be getting a 4 wheel alignment afterwards to optimise the setup

Doesn't look toooo bad, til you see one on coilovers. The ride and handling are good, very good if you add a rear ARB.



Look better when used in anger!

Thanks for that, I have TD 1.2's as well so gives me a good idea

A whiteline ARB is also on the cards as have heard very good things

 

[plymcl172]

i have to say that i dont think any RS looks right on 15's ! Far too small and if they put 16" from standard it was for a reason !

 

[Stava]

 

[.Kev.]

i have to say that i dont think any RS looks right on 15's ! Far too small and if they put 16" from standard it was for a reason !

I Don't think it makes a massive difference other than with the cost of tyres. Although i think the car feels slightly quicker with a 15" on.

If the site i used is correct the rolling radius of a 15" wheel is 1697mm where as a 16" is 1715mm.....feck all.

 

[Wests Renault]

i have to say that i dont think any RS looks right on 15's ! Far too small and if they put 16" from standard it was for a reason !

I think you're right about 16's looking better but I'm after 'go' and not 'show'

I Don't think it makes a massive difference other than with the cost of tyres. Although i think the car feels slightly quicker with a 15" on.

If the site i used is correct the rolling radius of a 15" wheel is 1697mm where as a 16" is 1715mm.....feck all.

Not a massive difference in rolling radius but quite a lot of unsprung weight to be saved and tyres cost on average £50-60 rather than £100-£120

 

[Stava]

I Don't think it makes a massive difference other than with the cost of tyres. Although i think the car feels slightly quicker with a 15" on.

If the site i used is correct the rolling radius of a 15" wheel is 1697mm where as a 16" is 1715mm.....feck all.

Especially after you factor in the the tyre. I use 50 profile on my tyres, compare that to the usual 45 on a 16 inch tyre, and the difference will be even less I would imagine.

I just prefer the look of a 15inch wheel.

 

[Will.]

DSCF4023 by willdot1, on Flickr

DSCF4022 by willdot1, on Flickr

DSCF4020 by willdot1, on Flickr

Pretty much perfect height on clios tbh.

 

[aucky]

^ I actually think that looks more purposeful than coilovered clios

 

[Martin_172]

my 3, all running sportlines..
flamer 1.6 16v
ph1 172
black dci100

 

[ch!ppen]

i have to say that i dont think any RS looks right on 15's ! Far too small and if they put 16" from standard it was for a reason !

You'd be surprised. I remember my Saxo handling a shed load better on it's 14s rather than the 15s. 15s on made it skittish compared to the 14s as the tyre's on the 14s would soak any small bumps up etc.

 

[aucky]

my 3, all running sportlines..
flamer 1.6 16v
ph1 172
black dci100

PH1 looks awesome

 

[Jekyll]

 

[oliver.james]

Andy's on 2118's and Sportlines. :approve:

 

[Wests Renault]

Cheers guys, thats made up my mind...........new OE dampers and sportlines it is

 

[dmallett]

i have to say that i dont think any RS looks right on 15's ! Far too small and if they put 16" from standard it was for a reason !

ph1's came with 15s though! My clio felt so much nicer to drive once on 15s, not sure why just did cheaper tyres and lighter too.

 

[Martin_172]

Cheers guys, thats made up my mind...........new OE dampers and sportlines it is

highly recomended!

 

[.Stevo.C.]

highly recomended!

+1 Put new cup dampers and sportlines on my ph1 handles rather well.

 

[Martin_172]

same setup im running, 182 cup rears 172 cup fronts

 

[.Stevo.C.]

What's the difference between 172 cup & 182 cup rear dampers?

 

[Martin_172]

not 100% sure, so many % stiffer, probably un noticeable i just fitted them since my old ones were burst!

 

[aucky]

What's the difference between 172 cup & 182 cup rear dampers?

Stiffness and bolt spacing

 

[domlebo70]

 

[Martin_172]

Stiffness and bolt spacing

read it again lol

 

[aucky]

read it again lol

Took me 5 reads to figure it out lol.