springs

Spammer Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 5717

just won these on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8017630297&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT

and they arrived , after a very close inspection ,i found out they are so similar to my 16v one in the shed . however the original 16v one is about 10cms shorter than these Rolling Eyes

so how are they meant to lower a r9 about 35mm ?

also what would be the difference between these and some r19 16v lowering springs as i cant see any other than the length ?

will take pictures tomorrow

Forum Moderator Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 7432

assuming the picture on the auction is of the springs you have, theyre nothing like 19 16v springs, other than being generally spiral spring shaped.

If the auction picture is wrong and they are plain springs like the 19 16v ones, then the spring rate will at least be different.

Spammer Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 5717

that picture is crap
they look more like them ,not sure about the thickness mind

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

the 3 coils on the bottom would close up and touch together when the cars on its wheels.

Spammer Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 5717

here are some actual pictures ,looks like they are narrowing down on one end opposed to the 16v spring ,so that i suppose is the main difference
also the coils seem to be made of thinner metal Rolling Eyes

anyway

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

lol they are shite!

standard ones are stiffer so with these new ones expect roll and lotsa of it unless they go coil bound then expect a really hard and ultimately damagign ride.

Spammer Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 5717

u do realise these springs are for the r9 yeah ?

are you saying i have been conned buying them as 35mm lowering springs for the r9 then ?

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

no I'm saying they are the typical cheap shite nasty lowering springs you normally get.

Spammer Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 5717

so its back to ebay i suppose
and go on with the plan of cutting my standard ones
one question here though,after i take the front legs out ,am i right thinking that i have to avoid the front wheels touching the ground as they will collapse or damage the drive shafts ?

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

erm yes

Spammer Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 5717

so whats the best point to apply the axle stands to in this case baring in mind it may take a few days before i can put the legs back on ?

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

where you normally put them

Spammer Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 5717

right ,under the sump than cheers Laughing

got a jb3 box on this car as well btw mate ,would it be any different to the 16v one ?

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

yes it would

Spammer Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 5717

why are you giving me shortest as possible feckering answers boyo ??

tell us the story than ,how different are they ???
would this fit on a 19 16v ???
are the driveshafts off a 1.8 rt and r9 1.7 the same ???
what did amber cook for you for lunch ??
trying to make a conversation here Smile

Forum Moderator Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 7432

virtually every FWD renault of the era had a JB3 box schakal, only difference between them is the the ratios, to suit the different characteristics of each engine.

Site Subscriber Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 1575

shaks a jb3 fits on a 16v i know cos I have done it the only difference is the gearing longer or shorter ratio's and diferential's but the casing is the same. in fact the jb3 and the 16v box are the same its the internal bits that are different. hope that clears that up for you shaks. all the mounts are the same. renault 9 11 5 1.7 drive shafts are the same. infact almost every thing from a mk2 5 9 & 11 and clio are interchangeable except body pannels. Wink

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

theres 2 different jb3 bellhousings, I already said yes it would fit and no its not the same.