Sport coilovers on non-sport clio ???

[bean_clio]

well i'm looking for a coilover set for my clio 1.6. i need the best track performance set that i can afford.

ATM i've been looking for the FK silverline X and the KW Variant 2.
they have similar specs but i think they are more for dayli than track.

now i'm being ofered with some great LEDA coilovers but they are mounted on a clio 172.
what are the difference between the sport and the non-sport suspension mounts??

i know the bottom hole spacing is diferent but if i use a sport brake mount it should be fine. is there a difference on the top mounts?? or in the back susp?

regards..

 

[f0xy]

no difference with back...........fronts you will need the hubs etc from a sport to make them fit to get the correct spacing..........although im not sure about the setup of them because obviosuly they are made for the weight of a 2 litre engine, not a 1.6

 

[gazbenger]

Cliochris1's coilovers came off a 172 and they fit :S

 

[f0xy]

172.........54mm bolt spacing........1.2/1.4/1.6 52mm or 58mm....IIRC......well for ph2's anyway......unless his have been drilled or used diff bolts

 

[Mark One]

take the plunge and go for it. Worry about making them fit later. That's half the fun.


Should i mention that im pissed?

 

[bean_clio]

take the plunge and go for it. Worry about making them fit later. That's half the fun.


Should i mention that im pissed?

jaja, sorry but don't have lot's of money so i must take the best choice ...
mmm so the "only" diference is the bottom mount. i will search for sport hubs. any idea if this are the same as other renault models?? here in Chile are just a few of sport clios..
the coilovers are very good fully adjustable etc.. and the price is quite convinient ..
about the wheight issue, i'm going to install a turbo kit. this add some kg's to the front ..

regards..

 

[Spark]

theres a breakers on ebay called cit-ren who are always breaking clio sport, give them a bash

 

[mx1_champ]

if you are having sport hubs your drive shafts wont fit in sport shafts are thicker . so u mite be aswell to stick some sport wishbones and brakes on while your at it . gives you a wider track aswell .

 

[taki100]

Why not just buy a 172?

 

[bean_clio]

Why not just buy a 172?

because:
1.- i want a good TD car and a standar 172 clio is a dayli car.
2.- a 172 with mods is a lot more expensive than a 1.6 with mods.
3.- i live in Chile and know almoust every 172 here. there are just a few and the owners don't sell them.
4.- what's the fun with a 172, every one know is a great car, but a 1.6 that runs faster than a 172 is greatter (sleeper)
5.- this is my first car and i'm in love with it ..

i know the 172 is superb, but upgrading to one it's not an option.

regards.

 

[Peperami]

You can get the holes drilled out/ elongated so that they'll fit.

Its a job for someone that knows what theyre doing but is only a few mm difference between most fittings.

Bear in mind spring rates etc will be different as your 1.6 will at a guess be lighter than a 172.