BOUNCY SUSPENSION

JB1891 · Jul 26, 2009

Hi guys im in need of some advice, my trophy suspension is causing me some concern, on the o/s front of the car the suspension seems to be have a lot more play then the n/s , i've had a look and can't see any fluid but does this sound like the shock could be shot? the car has only done 23,000 so any info would be welcome. If in the worse case what shocks could i fit while it's repaired?
cheers

BenG · Jul 26, 2009

Hi mate.

Sounds very much like your seals have gone.
If you can bounce the o/s front of the car then the damper almost certainly needs refurbing. I take it you know where to send them to for refurbishment ? Both dampers should be done in pairs as they are dyno'd to make sure they match.
You can fit standard 182 dampers to the car while they are being done.

How is the handling ?

JB1891 · Jul 26, 2009

Thanks for the reply, the handling is a bit off so i won't go pushing it in to too many corners. I have to admit this was one aspect of the car that almost put me off buying it knowing that these shocks could only be repaired at one place, think it's pretty bad that this has happened when the car has only done low millage. Are you positive that standard 182 shocks fit straight on ? i ask this because i was told that the mountings are different? Any idea of the cost for getting these shocks refurb'd ? cheers..

scott · Jul 26, 2009

Referb cost is approx £400, obviously depends of the condition. Read the thread below.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5975
I dont think standard 182 dampers fit, the mounting holes and in slightly different places. I think cup dampers fit though.

hoolio · Jul 26, 2009

As discussed on here I don't think milage really has much bearing on when they fail but if it bounces its gone.
The hubs on the T are different to other 182 so check whether normal struts will fit for definite.

son of solo · Jul 26, 2009

the mileage aint always the cause...age will also affect the seals...

Jonc · Jul 26, 2009

I had exactly the same problem last year with the N/S front. I had it replaced by Renault and paid £350 for a new one as courtesy of Renault UK as it was out of warrenty. In hindsight, should have got both refurbed though I'd have to buy a pair of 182 Cup dampers on top of the refurb. My car had done nearly 30k miles when it happened. If the reservoir is loose on the damper then it's definetly gone.

Johnnytheboy · Jul 26, 2009

Mine had done 22k when one went...

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