Acooper Posted 2, August 2010 Report Share Posted 2, August 2010 Hi all, I am new to the forum and have just purchased a 2005 2.0T sport. I wanted a second car for the wife who was happy with the looks and 4 doors. Secretly I was hoping she would like it as I have been a fan for years. I look forward to reading the posts and gathering information about this little car. As far as I can tell it is stock with lowered supension. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 2, August 2010 Report Share Posted 2, August 2010 Hi all, Howdy Acooper, Feel free to start your own HELLO thread, there's plenty of room and that way any replies will be mainly for you. Welcome aboard though...and look forward to pics. Interested in seeing it lowered. Cheers, WOLF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 2, August 2010 Report Share Posted 2, August 2010 Feel free to start your own HELLO thread, there's plenty of room Done. We can't have the cool kids pretending they're wallflowers now, can we... Welcome to our safe little house on the prairie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acooper Posted 3, August 2010 Author Report Share Posted 3, August 2010 Hi Wolf, Thanks for the message. Not sure why the Heading came up as 225 cup as it is standard 225 not the cup. Perharps operator error. I am heading off for 2 weeks but when I get back I will get some photo's up. Actually thinking about doing the unthinkable and selling the lowered shocks and getting a pair of standard shocks. Problem is the wife seems to hit every speed hump and drive way with the lowered front. I would rather have a neat unbroken front spoiler and give up some handling as she drives it most days and I only get the play on the weekends. Any suggestions? Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 3, August 2010 Report Share Posted 3, August 2010 You're not really going to suffer a loss of poise by reverting to original shocks. If you're keen, maybe investigate obtaining some cup shocks, or even R26R units Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teki04 Posted 8, August 2010 Report Share Posted 8, August 2010 HA! Another Andrew Cooper on the forum. Common name it seems Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benst Posted 21, August 2010 Report Share Posted 21, August 2010 Pics or ban. And welcome. Where do you live, approximately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acooper Posted 24, August 2010 Author Report Share Posted 24, August 2010 Hi all, Just got back on deck. I live in Sydney. Time to get serious about the suspension issue so welcome all comments regarding options. I will also try and get some photos up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffie Posted 24, August 2010 Report Share Posted 24, August 2010 Are you sure its lowered? If my missus ever drove my car onto driveways or over speed bumps like she does hers, it would scrape every time too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Posted 24, August 2010 Report Share Posted 24, August 2010 Firstly, you wont be replacing your shocks you will be replacing your springs. If you can jack up the car and have a look at what springs it has in it, either be it by colour reference or name brand. Try for OEM replacements but they will be silly expensive so I would honestly recommend a 'not so low' aftermarket alternative with a slightly stiffer spring rate than stock as a good compromise. These are from H&R Springs. Part Number: 29190-1 Renault Megane Sport petrol (165kW) + diesel (127kW) type M color black, lowering 25mm, year: from 2004- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acooper Posted 26, August 2010 Author Report Share Posted 26, August 2010 Thanks Apex & Jeffie, Yes it is definentely lowered I have had it next to another 225 as well as Paul V confimed it . If I get a chance over the weekend I'll jack it up as per Apex adve and see how I go. I'll post the results and thanks for the comments. Feel free to keep them coming. Great shots as well Apex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted 26, August 2010 Report Share Posted 26, August 2010 Oi. There's only room for one Andrew Cooper on this forum mate But seriously, welcome! Did the double take when I saw you user name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benst Posted 26, August 2010 Report Share Posted 26, August 2010 And neither of you is the Andrew Cooper I went to uni with - RMIT CompSci 1994-1997 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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