coilovers

Ideally wanting to go down the 2118 route. Does anyone have any photos of Trophys running 2118's, also info on springs you are using with the Sach's.

When one of my Sachs failed recently I was in a real dilemma over what to do. To have them refurbished is the best part of £500 just for the front two shocks and there’s no real warranty on the repair. Combine that with the horror stories of people having them refurbished just for them to either...

Moving to coil overs so......... Fronts refurbed and de pinned by cornering force the week before last (receipt to prove), New sachs rear dampers (done less than 500 miles) Yellow original front Eibach springs (or sportlines if you prefer however these have spring rates not suitable for the t)...

Gauging interest really, I had my spare pair of Sachs back from Cornering Force today, but have again been thinking of a set of coilovers and keeping the current dampers in the shed if I sell the car. They have been blasted and power coated, matched and unpinned, the total bill was just shy of...

These are a hot topic at the mo so thought I'd post up my thoughts... I have now had Cooksports on my T for a week now. A point to note, my front Sachs dampers are in good condition, refurbed recently and no leaks... Rears however are cup shocks, awaiting new Sachs/Koni's to go on. Ride -...

How many clicks are best for road use as I just had mine refurbed the seem very solid ?? Thanks in advance

Just brought a trophy and one of my front sachs has gone :( plus I have snapped a spring. Been advised by bg that its best to get both done at the same drive in and out cost around £700(without springs) I've read some people are switching them out for h&r's/spax rsx kits and I'm swaying...

Well eventually I have gotten round to fitting my new Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 tyres to go alongside the K-Tec exhaust and induction kit already fitted. So on Thursday I am paying a visit to Dan at 519 Automotive to sort suspension and brakes. On the list is a set of Spax RSX fully adjustable...

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone knows if OHLINS do a front shock for the trophy/cup ? As im contemplating changing from Sachs due to costs of new units Cheers

Hi guys. I'm contemplating some decent coilovers for my RS Twingo but have a question or two... The Twingo is based on the Mk2 Clio platform, with the rear beam axle having the usual clio style seperate springs and dampers. Front suspension is set to similar angles as the Trophy and shares...

Hi guys , I had thought that I would go for the Nitron Damper setup that K-Tec are developing for the Trophy but have read great things about AST. And I just wondered if anyone on here has them fitted and what they think ? Cheers Neil

My T is on Cup dampers and crappy lowering springs and I'm considering what's the best plan. I don't think the price of new Sachs will ever be reflected in the car's value, so what's the general consensus - fit a decent set of coilovers, or leave it on the Cup dampers but swap the crappy...

Hi. I have been having a few problems while driving like country type of Roads not been impressed by the handling of my car :-( I began to realise something ain't right coz ma old 182 handled better than this. Which isn't right. Anyway cut a long story short. I pushed down on the front...

Nick has agreed to buy the Trophy, but at a much lower spec than it is currently, so all the modified bits are for sale V6 airbox inc. Pipercross Filter, done approx. 4k miles - £85 Carbon Lorraine RC5+ front pads, 3 months old, done approx. 2k miles - £85 H&R Coilovers (for 182 Cup...

Not really using the Trophy at the moment (twice in 6 weeks), so if someone else wants it as is, they can have it, if not, I will strip everything of worth from it at some point over the next few months and keep the shell and running gear in the barn. This is my 2nd Clio Trophy. Having...

If a head-to-head test was conducted to assess Cup, Sachs and say H&R Coilover dampers, I wonder if we are able to say what the results would be on the road and track? I like the idea of the Cup dampers because they are so cheap (circa £100/pair) and must be pretty good. I like the Sachs...

Last weekend was my two year anniversary of owning the little French S1tbox, so thought id celebrate the event by giving it a well deserved clean over the weekend!! Method for the geeks: Pressure wash, AG shampoo & wash mit, bucket with grit guards, followed by half a bottle of of Iron-X. I...

Black twin-five spoke wheels Lowered ? coilovers Black 16v bullets 3/4 reg

Following on from some other topics and comments regarding Sachs and rebuilds, has anyone changed the Sachs for something else, if so what are the options? I know the Sachs are the selling point of the Trophy, but as there is a lack of new stock and the refurbs do not seem to last I am...

Hey guys, been a member of cliosport.net for and a while and ive asked the same question on there :) So.. Not that im really bored of my car but a potential oppertunity has come up. My uncle, a car dealer had a 'job lot' of cars earlier in the year and a trophy was one of them. Ment to go have...

Hi Everyone, Im currently looking to buy a trophy and over the past few weeks I've noticed more and more coming up for sale but rarely selling. Then last night 3 came up for sale within the space of 2 hours on Pistonheads. Is this a coincidence or am I missing something here? Is there an...

Just a quick one........ Had 2 182's in the past and like the look of the xenons. Looking to buy a trophy in the next couple of days and wondered if xenons can be fitted. From what I read, to pass the MOT you need the washers too, can this be fitted aftermarket too? If anyone has...

Well, after fitting them last week, setting the front camber to -2 degrees negative on Friday and doing the Llandow trackday with CS yesterday, i can safely say that the H&R's are very worthy replacement to the Sachs. Handling is nigh on exactly the same as the Sachs/Sportline combo that i had...

Needed asap as I need to get my dampers off and refurbed, can collect if local(ish).

Or perhaps not. This is a Trophy afterall ... Handling > Lowz:up: On Sachs / Sportlines On H&R's Very pleased so far, ride is lovely, far better than the Sachs in fact, which would imply that they are probably a little softer. Havent really pushed it particularly hard as the camber/toe...

Clio 172 RS ( RenaultSport ) Exclusive Road racer or track car. 2001 on Y Plate - 3rd owner, 7 months MOT, Engine misfiring, needs top end rebuild. Great project or break for mods and spares. Everything else including all electrics & ice cold air-con working perfectly. RS Exclusive...

38 yr old here,just had our 1st child,a son born 3 weeks ago, so sold up my honda fireblade and e46 bmw 330ci, stashed the cash in the bank and realised i missed my old hot hatch days so grabbed a neat and tidy 172 sport in flame red. i adore the car,and am loving every moment of it. soon as im...

The dampers came off the car to get the stock springs replaced with Sportilines and found out the right side damper wept some oil. About 36k old, the left side one s in rock hard/perfect working order, right one s on its way to die and would definitely need a refurb. I'm not going for a rebuilt...

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