Suspension refresh, which shocks?

Stay Puft · Dec 6, 2015

Currently got Eibach sportlines, with standard front shocks and weird French shocks that noone has ever heard of on the rear.

Which shocks do I need/are best for the road, with the odd track day. Will all shocks fit, 172 cup, 182, etc? I have a non-cup 172.

Stay Puft · Dec 6, 2015

Sorry, found the answer. Will be buying cup shocks all round. Delete please.

masekwm · Dec 6, 2015

I've a set of used Cup shocks that have seen about 5k max, if you want to make an offer on them? Was going to keep them incase car ever went back to standard but can't see that happening. Also have a set of Cooksports

charltjr · Dec 7, 2015

That's what I did, CookSports and OE Cup Shocks are a good compromise for track days and road, Eibachs are a little less harsh than the CS but slightly less firm for the track too.

bozothenutter · Dec 7, 2015

are the rears Viarouge?
they are supposed to be pretty good.

Paris 182 · Dec 7, 2015

@Davyy i have fitted the springs and the shocks on my car. we can arrange something if you want to see how it feels.

Stay Puft · Dec 7, 2015

bozothenutter said:
are the rears Viarouge?
they are supposed to be pretty good.

Stay Puft · Dec 7, 2015

masekwm said:
I've a set of used Cup shocks that have seen about 5k max, if you want to make an offer on them? Was going to keep them incase car ever went back to standard but can't see that happening. Also have a set of Cooksports

Shocks all round?

masekwm · Dec 7, 2015

@Davyy - Yeah

RS Charlie · Dec 11, 2015

charltjr said:
That's what I did, CookSports and OE Cup Shocks are a good compromise for track days and road, Eibachs are a little less harsh than the CS but slightly less firm for the track too.

I take it the Eibachs are firmer than stock 172 items?

I shall be honest but I am quite surprised at how good the 172 is in stock form around the track! If I end up keeping the car and changing the suspension I am debating the following choices:

-Stock genuine RS 172 stuff
-Cooksports with Cup dampers
-Eibachs with Cup dampers
-Bilstein B14 coilovers

I've had Bilstein Group A coilovers on a 205 GTi with Group N dampers on the rear ; that was a nice setup as a daily, albeit a little soggy up front (it had gravel dampers fitted), but I reckon the Clio *just* is on a par, maybe better.

Adam G · Dec 11, 2015

Eibach springs and Cup shocks, job done

masekwm · Dec 11, 2015

I've just taken off Cup Shocks & Cooksports and they were good on track, I've gone for budget coilovers B14s as I've blown the budget elsewhere - I've heard the B14s aren't so good on track so I may need to change them quicker than expected

RichieJA · Dec 11, 2015

I noticed I have a leaky rear shock so I take it I have to replace both ? Any advice on which ones to get its a Clio 172 its lowered on springs standard shocks no idea how much or what type other than there red.
Seen pair on eBay for 60 look cheap thou, local auto shop wants 110 for 2, not looked at updated ones yet.

masekwm · Dec 11, 2015

Just get Renault ones, £70 for both.

If you want to spend £110, I'll send you a full set of Cup shocks that have seen little mileage

RichieJA · Dec 12, 2015

I'll grab the Renault ones 70 seems fair better than Chinese rubbish or getting ripped off from my local garage he seems to have got really expensive lately

RS Charlie · Dec 13, 2015

Adam G said:
Eibach springs and Cup shocks, job done

That is one thing I am considering. But the B14s use monotube technology which I am hoping will make the rear shocks last a little longer since it resolves one issue of twin tube dampers ; cooling.

masekwm said:
I've just taken off Cup Shocks & Cooksports and they were good on track, I've gone for budget coilovers B14s as I've blown the budget elsewhere - I've heard the B14s aren't so good on track so I may need to change them quicker than expected

Have you tried the various setups on track?

As said I shall be an occasional track user and my money will either go towards Eibachs and Cup dampers, stock 172 or B14s

.

masekwm · Dec 13, 2015

Hi @RS Charlie I did 8 track days with the cup shocks and cooksports and it was fine, I've gone for B14s now but been told they are no better than the Cup shocks and Cooksports.

I've not tried the B14s on track yet, but if it's true then I'll use them until a set of second hand ASTs come up.

J.beazley · Dec 13, 2015

@Davyy Did you manage to refresh your shocks, im more than happy with the new OE shocks on mine handles great, just need new tyres for better grip.

Stay Puft · Dec 13, 2015

J.beazley said:
@Davyy Did you manage to refresh your shocks, im more than happy with the new OE shocks on mine handles great, just need new tyres for better grip.

I'll be ordering new cup shocks after Christmas, and stick with my Eibach springs as they are still in good condition.

Stay Puft · Jan 6, 2016

Can anyone remember where to get these shocks from? I remember them being £32 when I made this thread, but can't find them now..

imprezaworks · Jan 6, 2016

You looking for standard shocks mate? Renault or eBay

Stay Puft · Jan 6, 2016

Yeah standard. I'm 99% certain that when I looked when I made this thread renaultpartsdirect did cup shocks for roughly £32, now they arent! 😧

@imprezaworks

imprezaworks · Jan 6, 2016

How much are they now?

masekwm · Jan 6, 2016

Davyy said:
Can anyone remember where to get these shocks from? I remember them being £32 when I made this thread, but can't find them now..

You can call George @ Renault Wolves, he'll sort you out.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-P...218920?hash=item41987d3de8:g:9JgAAOSw9N1ViouD

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-C...-8200662257-/281641347546?hash=item419321e9da

imprezaworks · Jan 6, 2016

Job done

Stay Puft · Jan 6, 2016

imprezaworks said:
How much are they now?

£45 odd.

Thanks @masekwm, cheap, not as cheap though!

masekwm · Jan 6, 2016

Give George a call at Ren Wolves, that isn't the discounted price

DannyR · Jan 6, 2016

Arent they £35 each on Renault parts direct?

masekwm · Jan 6, 2016

DannyR said:
Arent they £35 each on Renault parts direct?

F£43/R£46 now.

EvoPL · Jan 7, 2016

Yeah, they went up about a week or two ago.

Stay Puft · Jan 7, 2016

Cheers all, got them from George for a total of £140. Happy with £35 a corner!

JP83 · Jan 7, 2016

Davyy said:
Cheers all, got them from George for a total of £140. Happy with £35 a corner!

Was that just shocks?

Stay Puft · Jan 7, 2016

Yes @JP83

JP83 · Jan 7, 2016

Davyy said:
Yes @JP83

Can I ask what setup you went for? 172 cup front/ 182 cup rear?

Stay Puft · Jan 7, 2016

Ordered 172 cup all round, and currently have eibach sportlines. One of my fronts is leaking a bit and my rears are good condition but a French brand, so i'm hoping i'll see a big difference.

Regarding fitting, it's just a case of unbolting old, and bolting on new? Other than the front springs..

JP83 · Jan 7, 2016

Davyy said:
Ordered 172 cup all round, and currently have eibach sportlines. One of my fronts is leaking a bit and my rears are good condition but a French brand, so i'm hoping i'll see a big difference.

My friend is a pretty decent mechanic who'll be fitting them, just a case of swapping and bolting?

Okey doke. I'm going for standard shocks on my track build. I'll need new top mounts too though.
I've gone with Eibach springs myself as well.

Will just need tracking checking after fitting all the new bits.

Budgie · Jan 7, 2016

Yep, it's easy. Hour's work tbh.

Make sure you undo the top mount nut before you get the front off the ground is all.

Stay Puft · Jan 7, 2016

Budgie said:
Yep, it's easy. Hour's work tbh.

Make sure you undo the top mount nut before you get the front off the ground is all.

Thanks mate, any other tips?

Will all be done on a proper lift etc.

Budgie · Jan 7, 2016

Yep, if you're in a workshop it's a doddle tbh.

Undo the 21mm top mount nut with a buzz gun. Then it's as simple as eff.

Rears take literally 2 mins. Fronts, not much more if you have the proper toolz.

Suspension refresh, which shocks?

SCAMMER !!!!

SCAMMER !!!!

South Central-Oxfordshire

South Central-Oxfordshire

South Central-Oxfordshire

Similar threads