DanceMonkeyRS200
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I've got a 2011 200 cup (small top mount) with 60k miles and it had H&R springs fitted when I bought it along with 25mm H&R spacers and I'm now planning a full refresh of the suspesnion.
The car is used as my daily for a 20 mile round trip commute, with the odd detour on the way home if I have time and I'm in the mood and for a bit of fun on country lanes on weekends and not likely to see any track use. I have an i30N that does family duty and longer trips.
So far I've picked up the following new parts, top mounts, damper gaitors and bump stops, rear spring mount rubbers top and bottom, anti rotation links, ARB drop links, Eibach spring kit. I thought about going down the Yellowspeed route but was advised by a local Renault specialist to keep it simple for road use and after advice on here too I will likely order non cup dampers to suit the Eibachs, the rear is currently really harsh but also lacking control on bumpy back roads. My questions are around the rest of the setup.
I've been advised it's probably worth replacing the beam bushes and front bushes/ball joints while the rest is being refreshed. I've seen the white line bushes recommended for the rear for road use any opinions on this and the time involved to change them?
The other part is the front end and I'm wondering is it just worth picking up replacement Renault wishbones rather than replace bushes and ball joints? The Renault wishbones are currently £110 or so each from RPD and polybushes and replacement ball joints end up costing more than new wishbones?
Also what difference would removing the spacers have on handling?
Any help appreciated
The car is used as my daily for a 20 mile round trip commute, with the odd detour on the way home if I have time and I'm in the mood and for a bit of fun on country lanes on weekends and not likely to see any track use. I have an i30N that does family duty and longer trips.
So far I've picked up the following new parts, top mounts, damper gaitors and bump stops, rear spring mount rubbers top and bottom, anti rotation links, ARB drop links, Eibach spring kit. I thought about going down the Yellowspeed route but was advised by a local Renault specialist to keep it simple for road use and after advice on here too I will likely order non cup dampers to suit the Eibachs, the rear is currently really harsh but also lacking control on bumpy back roads. My questions are around the rest of the setup.
I've been advised it's probably worth replacing the beam bushes and front bushes/ball joints while the rest is being refreshed. I've seen the white line bushes recommended for the rear for road use any opinions on this and the time involved to change them?
The other part is the front end and I'm wondering is it just worth picking up replacement Renault wishbones rather than replace bushes and ball joints? The Renault wishbones are currently £110 or so each from RPD and polybushes and replacement ball joints end up costing more than new wishbones?
Also what difference would removing the spacers have on handling?
Any help appreciated