Viewing - checking for cup suspension

[illmonkey]

Going to see a car tonight, it's got the front splitter but not the rear brake light. So unsure if it's got the spoiler pack, that I'm less bothered by. Is there any easy way to check for the suspension pack? I've seen people measuring suspension compontants, nothing obvious? It's got black wheels, but could have been added at any point.
It's got A/C, xenons etc, so is it a boggo one with just a front splitter and dark wheels? Can it be checked from the plate?

 

[Impuzzable]

Hey There - If you take a look at the "sticky threads" at the top of this section "Clio Discussion" there is a guide to 172/182 spec and cup packs etc.. plus buying guides etc.. Hopefully it can help with your suspension query

 

[illmonkey]

Thanks, I've had a read and seems you need to get it up on a jack and measure stuff. I was hoping there was a plate checker or something. Would Renault tell me if I called with a plate?

 

[Impuzzable]

I'm not sure myself! But hopefully someone more knowledgeable can help you further

 

[imprezaworks]

Pic of car

 

[Marky_]

Think checking the bolt spacing is the only way to be sure.

 

[illmonkey]

Had to rotate, only side on image on ad. I take it you are looking at ride height?

As you can see, no cup brake light, but black wheels.

 

[Amos91]

Ring Renault Parts Direct on here and ask them to run the plate through (if you have it).

 

[DrR]

Those wheels aren't black?

They're Amphasite

 

[illmonkey]

No responce from Renault Parts Direct.

Black/dark/Amphasite, not silver I think I meant!

 

[MRBILLYUK]

There were 2 options . Option 1 ,Cup suspension ( slightly lower and stiffer ) and anthracite wheels , the 2nd option was the cup rear spoiler and front splitter . Obviously the anthracite wheels could have been added or refurbed at a later date so that's no definitive answer as to whether it has the cup suspension or not . Likewise the front splitter could have been added afterwards . I'd think it highly unlikely somebody changed the cup spoiler for a standard one.
Phone Renault customer service and give them your VIN number and they'll tell you what options it has , if any .
Tel. 0344 335 0000

 

[illmonkey]

Thanks for all the advice. Turns out, even though I arranged a viewing on Sat (for the first time he could show it), his mate went over an hour earlier and offered full asking.

 

[Stay Puft]

What a penis, very annoying!

 

[Impuzzable]

Oh no! If you become a "paid up full member" on here, you will be able to view the "cars for sale" section. If your able to take your time, wait for the right car to come along. Good Luck with finding something

 

[imprezaworks]

See I've said that to a few none members, sign up etc. But everyone seems to be able to view for sale threads.

 

[illmonkey]

Yes, me! http://www.cliosport.net/threads/which-one-to-get.801545/
I can still see them, and as before, nothing stands out for my criteria.

 

[imprezaworks]

Lol never put two and two together.

Hi

 

[Impuzzable]

See I've said that to a few none members, sign up etc. But everyone seems to be able to view for sale threads.

Oh... didn't realise! I thought it was part of the full members perks!

 

[imprezaworks]

As did I mate, it seems not.

 

[illmonkey]

Oh Hi! If I end up getting one, I'll support the sure, as I'm sure it'll be a massive help.