Gearbox and coilover questions

Mad mong · Dec 28th, 2023, 19:22

Hi all and merry Christmas. Got a couple of queries about my 2003 1.8 S40.
Firstly, I have totally fallen out with the Renault boxes. I have owned three s40's and all had failures from the French box. I heard the m56 was an option. How difficult is it to fit one a s a replacement? I would add a new clutch, new seals and new link bushes anyway so it will last as long as possible. Need another jc5 box but they are seriously rare and the m56 are plentiful at the moment.
Secondly, I had fk coilovers on my old one that were ok but every pothole felt like I had jumped dukes of hazzard style over a river or something. I was told as the car shares with the charisma that some of the Evo parts are similar and a lot cheaper for better quality. Is this true? BC coilovers for Volvo are £1200+ but tein for the Evo are £600 ISH.
Thanks in advance.
James

ITSv40 · Dec 28th, 2023, 20:46

In addition to the box you will also need two driveshafts to suit and the complete gearchange mechanism as it is all totally different. That is the minimum, but most likely there will be numerous other small items also.

Dec 28th, 2023, 19:22	#1
Mad mong New Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Rugby	Gearbox and coilover questions Hi all and merry Christmas. Got a couple of queries about my 2003 1.8 S40. Firstly, I have totally fallen out with the Renault boxes. I have owned three s40's and all had failures from the French box. I heard the m56 was an option. How difficult is it to fit one a s a replacement? I would add a new clutch, new seals and new link bushes anyway so it will last as long as possible. Need another jc5 box but they are seriously rare and the m56 are plentiful at the moment. Secondly, I had fk coilovers on my old one that were ok but every pothole felt like I had jumped dukes of hazzard style over a river or something. I was told as the car shares with the charisma that some of the Evo parts are similar and a lot cheaper for better quality. Is this true? BC coilovers for Volvo are £1200+ but tein for the Evo are £600 ISH. Thanks in advance. James

Dec 28th, 2023, 20:46	#2
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 21:51 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	In addition to the box you will also need two driveshafts to suit and the complete gearchange mechanism as it is all totally different. That is the minimum, but most likely there will be numerous other small items also. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

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