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Spooky
21-10-2009, 21:42
As many of you are aware my car hovers just above the ground :D

I currently have Avo coilovers fitted and in the last couple of weeks I brought some poly donuts as I thought I'd freshen up the handling and ride somewhat with a few new bits.

In the end, I only brought the donuts as everything upon removal looked spot on and physically intact...anyway...

Today, I took the dampers off and replaced them, 1 to 1.5hrs with my little'un helping out here n there :laugh:

Needless to say, since replacing them, the ride and road holding has improved drastically compared to before. It literally felt like a new car, sort of :wasntme:

I would highly recommend the poly donuts for everyone who has adjusted the ride height, whether its as extreme as me or not :D :agree:

Before
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k122/Dr_Toor/Car%20stuff/Picture035.jpg
old vs new - the old bush is very 'ovalised', probably because of my ride height :ashamed:
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k122/Dr_Toor/Car%20stuff/Picture032.jpg
Fitted
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k122/Dr_Toor/Car%20stuff/Picture030.jpg

And I couldn't resist adjusting the height platform, its now sitting -10mm lower than before...:ashamed::D
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k122/Dr_Toor/Car%20stuff/polydonuts.jpg

Needless to say, once fitted, the car felt great, even in the stupendous rain showers we've had all day today :eek:
Kris M
21-10-2009, 21:45
Pic of the whole car ??? :D
Spooky
21-10-2009, 21:46
Forgot that pic...I went for a drive instead.

Ill stick one up tomorrow :D
Markey Mark (BD)
21-10-2009, 21:48
They are good those poly top mounts, both my 5's have got them fitted and have foitted them to a few 5's
Jimmy_GTT
21-10-2009, 21:58
Where can I buy such poly donuts?
How much are they?
Markey Mark (BD)
21-10-2009, 21:58
I got mine off ebay, £15
Spooky
21-10-2009, 22:10
I got mine off ebay, £15

Yea, I got mine for a 5'er more I think. Worth the money :agree:
Spooky
21-10-2009, 22:17
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Renault-5-GT-Turbo-Strut-Top-Mounts-in-Polyurethane_W0QQitemZ390020779716QQcmdZViewItemQQ ptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5acf 0ccec4

I brought those.

They are listed as what they class as a 'B' grade part but both mine were fine :)
Shane P
21-10-2009, 22:27
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Renault-5-GT-Turbo-Strut-Top-Mounts-in-Polyurethane_W0QQitemZ390020779716QQcmdZViewItemQQ ptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5acf 0ccec4

I brought those.

They are listed as what they class as a 'B' grade part but both mine were fine :)

The same ones i bought i think? Fantastic upgrade for the price :agree:
Jimmy_GTT
21-10-2009, 22:33
Thanks guys,
I'll buy a set. Hope they will send it fo Hungary.
Spooky
21-10-2009, 22:59
Don't see why not Jim :D
Gttnutter
22-10-2009, 00:17
Yep i agree...it feels nice and tight up front with the avo's and poly set up :agree:

Must get the raider out and remind myself how nice and smooth the drive actually is compared to this clio 5
Brigsy
22-10-2009, 12:27
I had a pair of those poly donuts when they first come out, they went softer than o.e over a couple of thousand miles! were rock hard initially though:confused:
Spooky
22-10-2009, 12:29
Yea but you're ride height wasn't exactly standard on ol' whitey was it :laugh: