Suspension upgrade for the 172, help!

[clio172boy]

Ok in the near future I want to upgrade, whats the best on the market at the moment. I have been looking at the stuff on the k-tec site. Quite like the look of two kits

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=355http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=355

This one - 172 KTR/GAZ COILOVER SUSPENSION KIT

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=610http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=610

KONI SUSPENSION KIT



So whats the best value for money guys or advise me of another one if there is better available, i dont have loads and loads of cash available.

 

[BrynO]

How about just spending £120 odd on the Eibach Pro springs kit, never heard a bad word about it on this forum, I fitted the kit the other month, corners much flatter, but not too hard. Of course if you are looking for a drastic drop in ride hight you will need the full monte..

 

[rich[182]]

Reckon your better off just changing springs for either k-tecs or some eibachs and also have the camber adjustment bolts put on as well, keep the standard shockers, would only change shockers as well if you have a bigger budget

 

[clio172boy]

Ok so if I was looking to change the shocks, how much am I looking at? And am I likely to get much better performance? Also how have people found Renault with changing the springs? Mines a 04 and I still have a fair bit of warrenty.



Thanks guys.

 

[telford_mike]

Theres nothing wrong with the standard shocks unless you want a big drop. Had no problems from Renault with my Eibachs - fitted them when the car was about a month old.

 

[Tom]

Get the gaz ones.

Dont listen to these clowns.

 

[KDF]

Quote: Originally posted by rich172 on 19 May 2004
Reckon your better off just changing springs for either k-tecs or some eibachs and also have the camber adjustment bolts put on as well, keep the standard shockers, would only change shockers as well if you have a bigger budget


Not much point in getting camber bolts for the eibachs, they only lower 10-15mm at most.

 

[clio172boy]

Quote: Originally posted by Tomclio182 on 19 May 2004


Get the gaz ones.

Dont listen to these clowns.

Are we talking from experiance with these dude, what are they like? Ride quality etc

 

[rich[182]]

Didnt realise suggesting lowered uprated springs on std shocks constituted being a clown..........

As for camber bolts - I agree they prob are not needed with Eibachs but it was David @ K-Tec that suggested its still worthwhile.

 

[yeecup]

take it u need camber adjustment when fitting coil overs then

 

[JAY172]

you would need the camber correction bolts if you lower the vehicle a large amount.

 

[JJ172]

Youd best read this....172 handling transformed

http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=6&TopicID=37771&SearchPagePosition=1&search=172+handling+transformed&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Topic&forum=6&searchSort=dateDESC&ReturnPage=Searchhttp://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=6&TopicID=37771&SearchPagePosition=1&search=172+handling+transformed&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Topic&forum=6&searchSort=dateDESC&ReturnPage=Search

 

[IsvenII]

JJ, just to cfm.... this camber thingy has to be fitted locally huh?

 

[Fred@BTM]

Quote: Originally posted by JAY172 on 19 May 2004

you would need the camber correction bolts if you lower the vehicle a large amount.

i dont???

 

[JJ172]

Quote: Originally posted by IsvenII on 20 May 2004

JJ, just to cfm.... this camber thingy has to be fitted locally huh?

Yes...The garage is based just outside Basildon, Essex. philip on here also has the mods mentioned in the post and is very happy with the improvements. PM him for a 2nd opinion!

 

[IsvenII]

too bad... Im over the side of the world... uprated with Eibach would be my only consolation