Lowering springs

tevred turbo · Post by **tevred turbo** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:42 pm

hey you lot!

Your a funny bunch!Catgroom I thought cats hated water?anyway thats how much I know!

Ok so does anyone know the best springs to buy?I know you can get the usual koni, PI etc but not really after such a small drop.

I'm fitting 17 rial rims, so how low would be sensible?I would think 35mm front and 40 mm rear but not sure, I guess it depends on the tyres I get!?

The Fintec springs are high quality and TUV approved etc but judging by the picture car seemed quite high, are you guys sure it wasn't slightly lifted up?

Cheers people

anthony

hebruins · Post by **hebruins** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 2:01 pm

PI = 40mm drop

Also: I don't get your reasening about 35 in front and 40 rear for the drop, seeing the 480 has more room in the wheelarches in front than in the rear.

robkendall · Post by **robkendall** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 2:02 pm

hi anthony,

theres loads of threads on here about lowering dude
http://volvo480.northernscum.org.uk/for ... php?t=6356
Pi springs seems to be the choice of most?

ps....read yer emails dude....i want that turbo lip spoiler!!!
lol
rob

tevred turbo · Post by **tevred turbo** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 2:22 pm

Hi Rob

cheers for advice

If u want it you can have it, although I damaged the end hitting a kerb, Think I have it but if not you could start a new style, the 3/4 length lip spoiler!!

if your not far from leeds you can get it and hopefully the end bit is in the car!

ant

tevred turbo · Post by **tevred turbo** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 2:24 pm

[quote="hebruins"]PI = 40mm drop

Also: I don't get your reasening about 35 in front and 40 rear for the drop, seeing the 480 has more room in the wheelarches in front than in the rear.

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Sorry mate, got it the wrong way round!You don't miss much do you!!

Not sure if its wise to go lower, especially on Irish country roads!

ant

hebruins · Post by **hebruins** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:14 pm

Hehehehe, nog problemo

I'm affraid you won't see much difference between 35mm and 40mm drop seeing there is always room for a 5mm difference between the drop stated and given bij the springs.

You could go for a 40/30mm drop but that is more expensive seeing you have to buy 2 springs of 2 brands (2x 40mm PI and 2x 30mm Fintec for example)

I do believe there are 60/40 loweringspring sets, don't know the brand though........

Sent Daniel480 a PM he had a 480 with 60/40 drop

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:37 pm

Just drop it 40mm!

tevred turbo · Post by **tevred turbo** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 10:46 am

Hey guys

I appreciate the replies, I think I'm going to opt for 40mm all round, if anyone know of any springs other than the usual let me know!

I don't think I'd fancy two different types of spring although nice thought!

be good

ant

hebruins · Post by **hebruins** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 10:12 pm

the 60/40 set is of 1 brand

Although that wil be very nice by looks it also will be very low.....

tevred turbo · Post by **tevred turbo** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 8:31 am

Morning!

Your right but I think if I improved the bump stops (Poly bushes) it should be okay but who knows!

I'll give it a try and see what happens!Look at Martins 'car of the month' Dec 04, thats the stance I want but slightly lower again.

be good

anthony

lee · Post by **lee** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 9:43 pm

I have 40mm PI with koni shocks.

I also have some 60mm springs

40mm all round is the best. If you want to see pic of it on 17's and 15's pm me

Also at rob i am still selling the front spoilers if you want one

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