My trophy's Leaning

[BenG]

Ive noticed the drivers side is lower than the passengers side!? the suspension is still solid as a rock. ive recently had the passenger side damper changed.
Does anyone on here have any idea on what could be causing this ?
all comments greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

 

[g40steve]

May just be a worn top mount.

Rubber cushions compress over time so car drops slightly.

I think if you measure each side to the floor on any there will be differences as it's a Renault :shock:

 

[hoolio]

As Steve said they are all probably slightly wonky and as you seem to have had your fair share of problems it may be that you are a bit more sensitive to their "irregularities".
It's probably the crappy rubber mount but keep an eye on the older damper, check for oil leakage, it will stain any dirt on it a darker shade.

 

[DaveTrophy]

Was it changed by Renault or by your good self?

If Renault fitted it, you should get them to check it out, make sure everything is aligned correctly

Drivers side tyre got plenty of air in it?! #-o

 

[Cue]

mine's officially 10mm lower on the drivers side - I've had engineers look at it and they've just put it down to me not carrying passengers all that often - so my excessive weight (all 6'3'' and 14 stn) has caused it.

Personally, without the experts opinions, i put it down to damper wear n tear - the drivers side has done a lot more work than the passenger side over the duration of it's life. There's no change in damper performance on mine and until I was told I hadn't visually noticed.

 

[g40steve]

Hello chubbs (poke)

 

[DaveTrophy]

I've not paid a great deal of attention to mine I must admit, but I rarely carry passengers either, if this is true, I'd say its probably just paranoia having had a new unit fitted

p.s. I read this thread title as "My Trophys Learning" - I was intrigued to see what you'd been teaching it

 

[Destined for Victory]

where abouts in cumbria are you ben? im going up that way on may 24/25th for a mates birthday taking the trophy for some banter

 

[owenb1983]

to many pies mate

 

[BenG]

Ok this is wierd. yesterday i measured the height of both sides and the drivers side was about 15mm lower than the passengers side, just measured it now and there both near on exactly the same??? the car was parked in exactly the same place when i measured it. yesterday you could actually see it was leaning just by looking at it,
Maybe i am being paranoid !

'Designed for victory' I live in the south west of cumbria not far from Windermere if that helps. im up for a meet if you are.

'Cue' Is the trophy not a bit too small for someone of your height?

 

[Destined for Victory]

im going up to workington

 

[BenG]

Well if ya wanna meet up can do coz its not that far + 266 could do with stretching its legs! there are some beltin roads up near penrith!

 

[Destined for Victory]

yeah will do if we are sober enough lol my mates taking his 182 FF as well

 

[g40steve]

im going up to workington

Funny place near by, 'Cockermouth'

 

[BenG]

Sounds good. give me a PM nearer the time and well arrange a meet

 

[Destined for Victory]

im going up to workington

Funny place near by, 'Cockermouth'

yeah we went to it last time we went up there just to take a picture we are so immature :roll:

 

[Cue]

'Cue' Is the trophy not a bit too small for someone of your height?

nah a good 3-4" of headroom. Steve (mod) is around the 6'7" mark I think and he found it to be ok also. A bit tight with a helmet though.

 

[Destined for Victory]

sure no prob ben