Quote: Originally posted by cruizinsteve on 16 June 2003
hey ppl, ive got a clio 1.2 R reg on 15"s.
i want to go 55mm on front springs and reset the torsion bar to match (lookin at 60mm).
question iz
- will i still get full lock?
- what iz the ride goin to be like?
- will any arch work be required?
- will the front spring course any damage to standard shocks?
- and iz there anywhere professional/cheap i can get it done?
hope u can help me, cheers, steve!!
Hi mate, welcome aboard.
I would have thought your lock would have been fine. Even if it isnt, you soon get used to 7 point turns instead of 3!
I imagine that 15s will be no trouble at all for the arches, as lots of people have 17s and are just as low - the ride could be, ummm, choppy though.
Springs on standard shocks isnt the greatest ride, and you wouldnt believe the difference when you upgrade to a full kit from it (eventually!), but it is certainly driveable and an improvement over the standard set-up.
I would have thought that shock-life *will* be reduced, but thats simply because theyll be under greater compression for longer (I imagine - anyone care to correct me?!). And when they do go, its the perfect excuse to upgrade to Koni/Spax/Coilovers etc.
Get some pics up when you get it done! Not sure of the best place to do it - it depends a lot on where you are in the country and what youre willing to pay. Dont forget youll need a good tracking session done afterwards, so factor that into the cost.
Hope my drivel is of some help anyway.
