To big a back box

[Northy 8]

I recently put a pattern part back box and rear hanger on my 172 as the old 1 was rotten
Its a big square shape box
Hits the underneath of the boot so had to cable tie it at the bracket really tight to stop it hitting
This creates a bit of a resinant sound in the cabin at around 2700 revs
Thinking of buying a o/e parts from renault
Are these thinner
The 1 that came off the car was more of an oval shape and cleared the gap alot better
Cheers

 

[Bluebeard]

just put a rubber between the hanger and the bracket if you want to stop it vibrating cheaply.

If you want to do it properly, don't buy pattern parts, they're crap!

 

[Northy 8]

Fully agree mate
Terrible as its far to big
Any idea how much renault back boxes are please

 

[Bluebeard]

For what engine?

 

[Northy 8]

Its a 172 mate single box

 

[Bluebeard]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-R...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a29d93d62

 

[montana]

My vote goes for an OE one , I had a pattern part and the fit wasn't good at all

 

[Northy 8]

The best laugh is it cost £80 for a rubbish pattern part
Even the mount was weaker than the 1 they took off
Cheers daniel for the link

 

[Northy 8]

Bought a near new renault back box off a member on here
Also bought a new renault rear hanger
The difference in quality is night and day

 

[st3ve]

I've seen one of these on a friends cup, it caused horrendous knocking once it was lowered on coilovers.

 

[Northy 8]

Update
I ended up buying a brand new centre section as it was rotten near the cat end
So all in i had to buy a near new renault back box off a member on here
The renault centre section and geniune hanger
Hope it lasts the 1 year warranty out as will get on nerves if keeping knackering