Spare parts to get NOW
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Oh bollocks, I am in need desperate need of an off-side (aka right/long side) driveshaft
Ajracer
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Trophy & 182 with cup pack fitment is
Shaftec R396R, 730mm length, 15mm abs ring, Rh side. with support bearing.
Shaftec R396L, 655mm length, 15mm abs ring, LH side, gearbox side.
60k miles warranty.
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I've found Lemforder wishbones on ECP, anyone tried these?
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Not sure of a reliable way to cross reference these against the original number as the ECP number is next to useless as far as I can tell.
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Not sure of a reliable way to cross reference these against the original number as the ECP number is next to useless as far as I can tell.
I've found Lemforder wishbones on ECP, anyone tried these?
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Not sure of a reliable way to cross reference these against the original number as the ECP number is next to useless as far as I can tell.
As they cross reference as being suitable for a 1.2 16v, a PH 172 and a 182 Trophy, which are all different, I`d leave well alone and go for these.
Aftermarket Clio 2RS Heavy Duty Lower Arms
Suitable for fitment to all Clio 2 RS 172 and 182 models including 172 Phase 1 as an upgrade for extra caster. Featuring a reinforcing plate for the bottom ball joint to make these a stronger alternative to the genuine Renault offering, as well as being available for both sides since Renault...
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Hi @OracleAs they cross reference as being suitable for a 1.2 16v, a PH 172 and a 182 Trophy, which are all different, I`d leave well alone and go for these.
Aftermarket Clio 2RS Heavy Duty Lower Arms
Suitable for fitment to all Clio 2 RS 172 and 182 models including 172 Phase 1 as an upgrade for extra caster. Featuring a reinforcing plate for the bottom ball joint to make these a stronger alternative to the genuine Renault offering, as well as being available for both sides since Renault...
Do you think the bush rates in the k-tec parts will match OEM?
My concern is they could be any Clio bushes pressed into that lower control arm. I tried asking k-tec who their bush supplier was, but unsurprisingly I didn't get a reply.
If someone has used these arms, I'd love to hear from you as to how they perform!
I fitted these when i did a full suspension refresh on mine as they were the next best thing with OEM unavailable. They've been fine! I haven't done any particularly hard driving on them but I daily it so I've done a few thousand miles with no issues. They don't seem any harsher or softer than the OEM ones I had fitted before. The only downside is apparently you don't get as much castor with these, that's not much of an issue for road driving though.
Thanks for your response @EthanMenace - great to hear from someone who's gone down this route!
I'm more tempted to go with the ktec items then. There's a slight sense of bush wear on the front axle, in the sense that on some patches of particularly poor camber with a single wheel input the car is deflected more than I'd expect (and in comparison to a lower mileage car I've driven).
Not an issue on most roads to be fair, but I'd like to rule out the bushes if they are contributing.
First thing before then is to check the alignment.
I would bang in some Powerflex black bushes to the original arms, ditto ARB bushes, replace the bottom ball joints and then reset the alignment with a full Geo check to eliminate any potential problem with the rear end.
Hi, I was wondering if you fitted the ktech arms and how you found them if you did so.
I have an original pair I could take off my other 182 for the Trophy (with purple powerflex bushes) and look to refurb the rusty ones but I’m open to just replacing them with the ktech ones If they are of good quality and come recommended
Hi @Zenris , I hadn't fitted these.
The plan now will be to find a used set of OEM arms, and press out the bushes. Then I'll powdercoat the arms and press in some TRW bushes.
I want to keep the geometric tolerance of the Renault parts but also keep natural rubber of a semi decent quality at the inner hard points.
Hopefully doing this over winter
Thanks for that James. I think I'm going to go down a similar path myself on reflection but I'll run the other oem arms with the powerflex bushes whilst I restore the trophy's arms (most likely with standard bushes).Hi @Zenris , I hadn't fitted these.
The plan now will be to find a used set of OEM arms, and press out the bushes. Then I'll powdercoat the arms and press in some TRW bushes.
I want to keep the geometric tolerance of the Renault parts but also keep natural rubber of a semi decent quality at the inner hard points.
Hopefully doing this over winter