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MatrixGuy
19-06-2010, 18:11
If you were going to replace the suspension with new original parts which would you do first, if you were doing it in stages? (lack of funds)

Replacing which parts would make the most difference? why i ask is that the ride quality is awful at the moment.

Cheers

Iain
vkosho
19-06-2010, 19:21
Replace the dampers first. Not too expensive and an easy job to do yourself.

See how it feels then. :D
richy
19-06-2010, 19:28
all 4 shockers and front springs first imo

then the wishbones and arb bushes aswell as the track rod ends
MAXIBOY
19-06-2010, 19:54
plus check the column and steering arms too
raviedavie
19-06-2010, 20:33
i got brand new everything from Renault except 172 cup springs off here about 1000 miles ago and the change was ridiculous. Well well well worth doing IMO 8)
cliorod
20-06-2010, 11:41
If you were going to replace the suspension with new original parts which would you do first, if you were doing it in stages? (lack of funds)

Not strictly in the correct place :oops: :oops: :oops: (apologies):~

But I have a pair of NEW genuine RENAULT WILLIAMS front struts for sale,done about 25 miles :wink: :wink: I used them to move my Rally car to and from the workshops.£90 or take offers for the pair.
talkingfish
20-06-2010, 13:01
have you done your track-rod ends yet? replacing these made the biggest single difference to the handling of my car!
MatrixGuy
20-06-2010, 14:15
have you done your track-rod ends yet? replacing these made the biggest single difference to the handling of my car!

Not yet mate, how much would they cost, roughly?
Coops
20-06-2010, 15:14
20-30 quid in parts for both iirc absolute max
talkingfish
20-06-2010, 16:04
20-30 quid in parts for both iirc absolute max

gosh - that seems a bit cheap... are valver ones less than Willy ones?? I would say £40 each side plus fitting..
MatrixGuy
20-06-2010, 16:12
Is there track rod end parts for the Williams or are they 16v ones?
MAXIBOY
20-06-2010, 17:01
confused by the above.. steering has track/steering arms aound 40 quid a side and willy/ 19 parts only different to valver

and track rods ends same as willy/ valver about 15 quid eack side
MatrixGuy
20-06-2010, 19:41
confused by the above.. steering has track/steering arms aound 40 quid a side and willy/ 19 parts only different to valver

and track rods ends same as willy/ valver about 15 quid eack side

Ahh right, cheers mate. Doesn't take much to confuse me about cars, lol :lol:
Wobba
23-06-2010, 11:29
all 4 shockers and front springs first imo

then the wishbones and arb bushes aswell as the track rod ends

I'd agree with Richy here, but I'd also consider the FULL track rods, not just the ends.

The difference between new and old track rod ball joints (you cant see them, they are hidden under the steering rack gaiters) is huge. Shit job to get 'em off though.