Why isn't my suspension where it should be ?

[Sakstein]

This may be the stupidest question asked about suspension but, why isn't it where it should be ? on the front all is normal but as I was putting on mud flaps today I realised the rear springs are in a different place much lower down on what my very limited knowledge tells me is the chassis. is this because its the CUP springs ? I'm very confused about it all. I've added some pics to explain myself. one is where I thought the spring would be and the other is where it actually is

 

[ryan197]

Its rear axle beam with indepentant spring and dampers, renault have been using this set up for years, from standard twingo 1.2s to cup pack megane 265s

 

[mark_1873]

On the rears the spring and shockers are separate, dont worry about it they're all the same.

The only kit that offers a proper 'coilover' set-up is the AST kit. The Nitrons may be the same once they're available.

 

[mark_1873]

ooo beaten by mere seconds Ryan :lol:

 

[GrumpyTwig]

And the award for most amusing thread title goes to!

 

[Sakstein]

Thanks, I gathered it was there on purpose but had no idea why. Now I know

 

[Willis]

Some cars don't run any springs at all on the rear.

You don't know if you don't ask, but it did make me chuckle!!!