Confused Clio Trophy Front Suspension

[ULTIMA69]

Hi my suspension has a red knurled wheel on the shock unit. Is this to adjust the damping as it doesn't want to turn, or just for show??

[egomeister]

Yep, it's an adjuster, but it'll be pinned as standard by Renault. I've seen no reason to adjust mine as Renaultsport know far more about chassis dynamics than I do!

Some people over on www.cliotrophy.co.uk have had it unpinned, though it can be tricky to do as they are threadlocked in place.

[ULTIMA69]

Cheers I have just figured it, out a little grubscrew holds the wheel in place and the wheel comes off with the pin still in, but I have reassembled it with the pin in for the time being.

[wrightyrs]

Its has 40 clicks for the adjustment and is set at 20 from the factory.

I only adjust mine for trackdays as going any harder on the road is a bit to much.
The factory setting is the best compromise for our appalling roads.

[ULTIMA69]

How many clicks harder do you go for track days? What disc pad combination are you using I don't know what pads are currently fitted but they lack bite and feel and the excessive peddle pressure I am putting on makes the tail unsettled as if the back pads are better.

[Patrick1964]

Go for Ferodo DS2500 pads if you want to upgrade. Excellent pads for road and track. Email me if you want a price ([e-mail]). I run a Clio 182 myself.