Spring compressors question

[JBC27]

Am thinking about getting some Eibachs and have just been reading this in the guides section http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?579168-Fitting-lowering-springs-to-a-Mk2-Clio on how to change the springs etc.

The last post in the guide says

Re: Fitting lowering springs to a Mk2 Clio

You don't require spring compressors for RS models. That said anyone working on a Mk2 non RS will be wise to use them. ​

As I don't have compressors and do have an RS I don't want to buy a set if I don't need to but I've always thought compressors were essential.... Anyone who's changed their springs care to confirm or contradict?

 

[colesy]

I used spring compressors on my 1.2 16v when I changed the springs wouldn't do it without them IMO

 

[Keith185]

I had to have them to refit springs onto my dampers, didn't need them getting them off though. Depends how much weetabix you eat or pies for that matter on Sports

 

[Budgie]

Not required.

I'm a skinny little runt and have no problems with it.

 

[Greeny.]

I didn't need them, easy mode

 

[weemark]

Didnt need them on the clio but made my own from some threaded rod and some make-shift brackets for a mates bmw! much cheaper

 

[Sam@NP]

Its easier to do it with out when you have someone to compress the spring so you can wind the nut on. Can be done alone though.

 

[Mike_RS]

Can be done with out them, i changed mine without them.. was still shitting myself undoing the nut :S Just get somebody to push down on the spring slightly as you undo the nut then release slowly, there really isnt much compression in the springs to worry about!

 

[Pep]

no need on a sport, i've done about 40 of them!
just a bit of pressure as you undo the nut.

 

[JBC27]

Lovely jubbly cheers all.

 

[James28]

Spring compressors required when changing springs:

RenaultSport Clio's (eg 172/182) NO
Non Sport Clio's (eg 1.2/1.4/1.6) YES