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Dean250
30-04-2013, 12:08
Im viewing a members Williams 3 on Saturday but at the moment it just doesn't look like it's sitting right, compared to others the front looks too high, what could cause this? incorrect springs/set up? the rear is on koni shocks but not lowered. here is a pic http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/300667007/Clio%20Williams/FrontDriversSide.jpg

jamiecrookston83
30-04-2013, 12:26
hmmm odd. Sure there's an engine in it? haha

Dean250
30-04-2013, 12:38
lol yeah, I have a better side on pic but it's not hosted yet. others seem the same height at the rear but lower at the front. I've not let that put me off but it deffo appears to be the incorrect suspension, either that or the rear is lowered making the front look higher but I have loads of pictures of standard looking ones and none look that high!

pvsmark
30-04-2013, 13:08
I'd say the rear is too low, just needs bringing up a notch on the torsion bar

northy
30-04-2013, 13:26
the front is at fault there. Not the rear which looks fine. I would bet the wrong springs are on. Check for two dabs of white paint.

The drivers arch is a 1.2 one if you are bothered or not by that and the rear jacking points are missing

It has had 3 previous club owners.

jamiecrookston83
30-04-2013, 15:04
the front is at fault there. Not the rear which looks fine. I would bet the wrong springs are on. Check for two dabs of white paint.

The drivers arch is a 1.2 one if you are bothered or not by that and the rear jacking points are missing

It has had 3 previous club owners.

Eagle eyed as always Northy!! :)

Chris197F1
30-04-2013, 15:07
When ever a Williams catches my eye I always send the link to Northy lol, his knowlege is second to none!

northy
30-04-2013, 16:14
Anyone who knows what they are looking for can spot things, it just arches do it for me.

Other people will probally see other things.

Dean250
30-04-2013, 18:14
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee446/300667007/Clio%20Williams/Front.jpg

Dean250
30-04-2013, 18:31
well spotted there mate, it is hard to tell although looking in that last pic it doesn't look as wide does it?

The rear jacking points?

Is that white paint on the springs or the struts?

Thanks very much for your advice mate

jamiecrookston83
30-04-2013, 19:46
You are right Dean the last pic you can defo tell. The two white dots are on the springs

Dean250
30-04-2013, 20:04
I know, I was going to travel 4.5 hrs on sat morning to see the car, it sounded reasonable too history wise and the owner has had her for a long time, it would need a respray eventually but it's put me off to be honest.

also having the incorrect suspension!

Northy by the rear jacking points do you mean the slots on the sill where the jack goes in properly?