The steering of my 43k 2007 R26 has not been as sharp as it was for a while now. Problem is,i really don't know whats causing it..i don't seem to have any slop in the rack,but the turn in is not as sharp as it was. Seems to have a slight `shimmy` through the steering wheel on turn in,as well as more understeer,even though the tyres are brand new PS4`s at the correct pressures. Tyres wear even across the width,so I don't think its tracking I am considering a whole front end suspension refresh,even if nothing is wrong..surely 10 year old suspension components/bushes are going to be past there best. What shall I be looking to re-new?,as I see the sticky thread on here for the suspension parts, will save a considerable amount of cash,compared to buying from Renault.
Whole steering/suspension refresh, plus hub bearings, if not have been done. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
Rack bush, inner tie rods(this renault only part) track rods, drop links, anti twist links, control arm bushes, or polybushes, check the ball joints and hub bearings. Then dampers and springs and top mounts, if u want it complete Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
I'm in the same boat with my R26. I feels Ok, but must be past its best now. Is there an easy way of testing all the links etc for play? I don't want to spend a fortune on parts it doesn't need
Going through this myself it was the shocks first, top mounts, then later all 4 mounts around the engine/box. I have a small growing amount of play in the 2 steering arms so they will be next up with the rack bush done at the same time. I think people underestimate just how important shocks are to the feel and solidity on the road of a car. Beware though fresh R26 shocks are rock hard for the first few hundred miles. Links you can check with the car in the air and a long breaker bar or crow bar to push things around. Thing is though unless one has a lot of experience of these cars how will you know if the movement is excessive or not?
it is tricky...I just think 10 years down the line..things have to be worn to a degree. I know it sounds stupid,but even my new vivaro van has that sharp feel to direction changes that my R26 doesn't have anymore!. You don't notice,until you get in something new.
True but that wasn't my point. I have used an ex-Ktec mechanic for a couple of years and Ktec themselves, having someone who is used to looking at renaultsports on a 2 poster lift is quite a big advantage. I remember when I first met Paul Whittaker I went to his place at the time (Tech-1) on a Saturday morning for a 1 hr check over and chat. I have looked under loads of cars and could poke and prod at things to my hearts content but the only Meg I have spent any time looking at is my own rather than guys that look at several every week.
My motor has 146k on it and climbing at the rate of over 2k miles a month. I've done the following myself: - track rod ends, two sets in 30k - inner track rod joints - steering rack bush (TFD) - ARB drop links - anti rotation links - strut mounts - new cup dampers all round - eibach springs - PS4s - bulkhead to engine mount - rear discs (wheel bearings) - steering swivel bearings All parts Renault or TRW (apart from swivel bearings being INA) It's not perfect and still a bit sloppy when dead centre. I can only really change: - track control arm bushes - lower BJs - trailing arm bushes - front wheel bearings - steering rack/ column - ARB to subframe bushes - steering rack to subframe mounts Think the arms will be next! RS 175 Cup Lux
