30MM Drop Finally Installed

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Post by Ben Harris » Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:35 pm

From what I remember, there are two different types of bump stops. The earlier type are 'stalagmites', and the later type are 'stalactites'.

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My first 480 had the earlier style, and when I fitted my 40mm springs, I didn't have to cut them down at all. My second 480, which I tansfered the 40mm springs to had the later type, and they had to be cut down, to stop the car sitting on the bump stops.

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Post by Ben Harris » Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:43 pm

By the way.... I have a set of KYB K-Force 30mm drop springs that I bought for my last 480, but didn't get round to fitting before selling it. I bought them second hand, but the seller claimed they'd only been used for 2000 miles.

Anyone want to make me an offer?

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(image borrowed from t'internet, but I imagine this is what they look like - i've never even taken them out the box!)
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Post by Cerberus » Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:52 pm

I have stalagmites.

Will post a pic later!

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Post by gltease » Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:06 pm

Cerberus wrote:I have stalagmites.

Will post a pic later!

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Post by Dan the 480 Man » Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:28 pm

Ben Harris wrote:Image
I can rate those, same as i had. Catgroom commented how they handled well, but still gave me sufficient comfort.

@ Cerbs...i had Stalactites, so i removed the lowest par of the bump stop, can't say what on your's though!
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Post by Cerberus » Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:50 pm

ahhhh

So on your car they were mounted on the bodytub but on mine
they are mounted on the beam... explains why the ones you sent
me looked utterly different!

Us rookies learn something new every day :shock:

Still no picture.. I didnt get out of work till dark :(

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Post by pol » Sat Nov 15, 2008 12:33 am

Yep, mine are the Stalactite styles. So that explains why they are different!

Nice diagram by the way.

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Post by piper1st » Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:02 am

Cerberus wrote: Is that a 30mm or a 40mm drop Piper?
Yeah, thats with 30mm drop.
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Post by pa.chab » Sat Apr 04, 2009 2:44 pm

piper1st wrote:I loved the look when I lowered my 480 on to Lesjofors ... but it is a 'shocking' difference ...

(top being before and bottom being after)
I will soon lower my 480 with lesjöfors springs. I will post photos when done.
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Post by Cerberus » Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:35 pm

pa.chab wrote:
piper1st wrote:I loved the look when I lowered my 480 on to Lesjofors ... but it is a 'shocking' difference ...

(top being before and bottom being after)
I will soon lower my 480 with lesjöfors springs. I will post photos when done.
You couldn't find the 'new topic' button?

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Post by pa.chab » Sat Apr 04, 2009 4:26 pm

I though it was a better idea not to create a new topic on a already existing subject :|

Sorry for that!
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Post by glasgowjim » Sat Apr 04, 2009 4:45 pm

Yeah cerbys posted :lol:

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