Hello all, Going to install a set of ast's 5100 (with the top mounts) in a couple of weeks on my mk3 265. I'm fairly new to this world, and the overall knowledge we have around Renault Sport here in Israel is pretty low... So my question is, what else should I buy/consider buying/know so that I would be ready for installing the kit? The car is my daily, and I'm visiting the track about once a month. Thanks! Moshe. Sent from my BLA-L29 using Tapatalk
One thing you’ll need do is make the top mount opening diameter larger so can access the camber lock bolts. The current hole is pretty small so will need metal cutting tool to widen it
Thanks, yes this one I know. Need more info on - Drop links - what should I buy? Spacers - any needed? Set up - what height and set up I should set the coilovers when setting them up? Anything else I should know in advance. Thanks! Sent from my BLA-L29 using Tapatalk
Im interested in this also. From what I have read before, I think fitting driveshaft spacer is a good idea but I'm not sure if people are generally advised to refresh any other suspension parts before fitting coilovers? @cgrautomotive might be good ones to ask.
I’d say need spacer if going super lo, with just say 30mm not needed plus don’t forget the more camber you run the more you actually push the drive shafts back into gearbox
drop links - I use Aluminati from UK https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Renault...m=192016099199&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109 I don't use any spacers and have had no problems so far, my coil overs have been in 9 months and I have done 8 track days. see pic for ride height - 609 mm from the ground to the lip of the guard on all 4 corners
Nice, I had seen these ones: https://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tun...-superpro-arb-drop-link-kit-renaultsport.html but yours look even better.
Ive also heard mention of shimming the rear beam but Im not completely sure what the idea behind that is?
Shims don't make that much of a difference tbf, swapping tyres is the easier way to keep on top of tyre wear
I have also shimmed the rear suspension - run 2 degrees negative camber, helps if you are in motorkhana events with the very tight turns. Cannot hurt when you are running on the track - wouldn't bother if it is only run on the road.
Thanks for the comments all. So apperantlly the the ast's have an adjustable arm for the drop links, so I don't need the adjustable drop links. What is the recommended ride height I should aim for? Looking more into track performance and daily drivability and less on stance etc... Sent from my BLA-L29 using Tapatalk
Yeah arb bracket can be adjusted on the ASTs but you'll still benefot from shorter drop links to get a decent ride height.
