Suspension set up

[nickos83]

So I wanted to ask you die hard and more experienced clio owners. I have a 172 only on 62k I need new suspension the boy who I bought the car from was a bit of a racer so I'm in the process of Defo-chaving it, it's on lowering springs atm and OE shocks but handles like a wet lettuce and my mechanic says it's all down to the springs not being designed for OE shocks. Not sure if this is correct or not? Either way the shocks have no return bounce when you push down on the rear of the car and about 2inches from the top of the front springs snapped when I recently had the from brakes done!

I do use it as a daily so I don't want it too harsh, but I do drive it hard, so my choices are and money is a consideration else I would go and but the most expensive coilovers I could so this is what I've narrowed it down to:

Brand new OE shocks and and a really decent set of springs designed for OE shocks

Vmaxx coilovers for the roughly the same money as above.

Koni adjustable shocks and possibly eibach springs (most expensive option)

I'm not planning on putting it on the track.

And advice opinions would be appreciated or if any ones got anything second hand feel free to post below,

Thanks!

 

[1812lsd]

I'd go OE Shocks off Adam from Renault Wolverhampton on here & either Eibach's or Cooksport springs. Then with the money saved from not buying coilovers, refresh the front end. I.E. lower arms, track rods inner and outer ends, steering rack bushes (If needed) & top mounts. All that should make it drive like new.

 

[nickos83]

So pretty much cheap coilovers ain't worth the money?? Was my mechanic right with the springs aren't right for OE shocks? And Excuse my lack of knowledge top mounts??

 

[Adam G]

Depends what springs they are, if they lower the car too much then it can create problems. I would also go with the suggestions above.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Cheap coilovers would be the thing to do if you want to defo-chav it as you put.

If you want a good handling car again then replace the OE shocks.

A spring is a spring. I wouldn't buy Renault OE because they are a fortune, eibach proline are similar ride height to originals and are cheap.

At 60k miles you will probably find benefit to refreshing the bushes and top mounts too. But that's more money and work so depends what you want to do.

 

[1812lsd]

Suspension Refresh Prices: http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...SUSPENSION-RE-FRESH-(SORRY-IT-TOOK-A-WHILE!!)

Front Shocks
172 ph2 front shocks - 8200681106 - £37.25 each
172 cup front shocks - 8200681108 - £35.96 each

Rear Shocks
172 ph2 rear shocks - 8200662257 - £35.96 each
172 cup rear shocks - 8200662257 - £35.96 each
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?699553-Prices-on-fast-moving-items!

Order from Renault Wolverhampton Parts ask for Adam.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Suspension Refresh Prices: http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...SUSPENSION-RE-FRESH-(SORRY-IT-TOOK-A-WHILE!!)

Front Shocks
172 ph2 front shocks - 8200681106 - £37.25 each
172 cup front shocks - 8200681108 - £35.96 each

Rear Shocks
172 ph2 rear shocks - 8200662257 - £35.96 each
172 cup rear shocks - 8200662257 - £35.96 each
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?699553-Prices-on-fast-moving-items!

Order from Renault Wolverhampton Parts ask for Adam.

Go with this, and you won't regret it.