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schakal
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:40 pm

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
Neal
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:45 pm

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.
schakal
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:11 pm

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

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Chris H
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 12:52 am

the 3 coils on the bottom would close up and touch together when the cars on its wheels.
schakal
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:50 am

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
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Chris H
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:06 am

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.
schakal
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:33 am

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 ?
Chris H
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:39 am

no I'm saying they are the typical cheap shite nasty lowering springs you normally get.
schakal
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:43 am

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 ?
Chris H
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:52 am

erm yes
schakal
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 8:02 am

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 ?
Chris H
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:01 am

where you normally put them
schakal
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:09 am

right ,under the sump than cheers Laughing Laughing Laughing

got a jb3 box on this car as well btw mate ,would it be any different to the 16v one ?
Chris H
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:37 am

yes it would
schakal
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:46 am

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
Neal
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:54 am

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.
david3533
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Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2005 4:40 am

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
Chris H
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 1:25 am

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