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nhasey1602
16-02-2009, 19:08
just bought some springs from euro car parts but have a bad feeling that they are not the right ones. they measure 15 inch from top to bottom can anyone tell me if they are right or he has just sold me normal clio ones? cheers
kenny
16-02-2009, 20:34
Just measured standard willy coil, from point to point with tape through centre of coils measures exactly 13".
nhasey1602
16-02-2009, 20:51
Cheers mate for that they've sold me the wrong ones they don't have a clue there :x
katbloke
16-02-2009, 21:25
dont be too hasty, 172 springs are the same as willy ones but uncompressed they are longer, its imo the poundage that needs to be correct, only real way to cheque is to fit and check ride height and feel
MatBrown
16-02-2009, 21:58
The ones from ECP will never be the correct ones.
Renault only.


Mat.
kenny
16-02-2009, 22:11
It's 13" uncompressed. It's not new but even an old one wouldn't be 2" different. Poundage is crucial so standard williams coils from renault have 2 white marks to identify them. I think 172 have one white, one yellow. Don't know how a pattern part would be identified and would have to be significantly different to be that much longer. I will count coils tomorrow if you want, it may have more coils/smaller diameter rod. Don't know what you paid for them but Renault springs are in region of £75 each.
kenny
17-02-2009, 18:04
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb90/kenbrown_bucket/CIMG2923.jpg
Coil not new, but in good condition and the ride and handling were spot on.
nhasey1602
20-02-2009, 09:10
cheers for all the help then, does anyone know what the ones from gsf are like or am i just better off sticking to renault. noone would have any used ones would they :lol:
thanks again nathan
MatBrown
20-02-2009, 20:22
If your looking for used ones your better off trying to get some 172 ones as they are newer and exactly the same.


Mat.
nhasey1602
21-02-2009, 09:02
has anybody got any idea where ill get some from please 172 or williams
thanks again
MatBrown
21-02-2009, 09:24
Check www.cliosport.net


Mat.
franksvalver
21-02-2009, 15:58
I have two springs with unknown mileage but were bought in 2004. They visibly look in mint condition but i havent personally fitted them to my car. I just bought the shocks as they were newish and were for the widtrack conversion i have done if you want them
nhasey1602
21-02-2009, 17:29
ye if you dont mind mate i will have them off you even if its just a temp thing, how much you want for them posted mate?
cheers again
nathan
nhasey1602
21-02-2009, 17:29
ye if you dont mind mate i will have them off you even if its just a temp thing, how much you want for them posted mate?
cheers again
nathan
MatrixGuy
21-02-2009, 22:36
So how much are brand new springs for the Williams from Renault?

Would it be better just buying used 172 ones?
MatBrown
21-02-2009, 23:01
They are about £75 + vat each.


Mat.