30MM Drop Finally Installed
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- Ben Harris
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From what I remember, there are two different types of bump stops. The earlier type are 'stalagmites', and the later type are 'stalactites'.
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.
Ben.
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.
Ben.
1998-2003 ... 1981 Austin Mini City
2003-2005 ... 1989 Volvo 480 ES (B18E)
2004-2006 ... 1994 Volvo 480 ES (B20F)
2006-2008 ... 1995 Mitsuibshi FTO GPX
2008-2008 ... 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Auto (with RichMod)
2009-Onwards ... 1991 MK1 Eunos Roadster
2013-Onwards ... 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 (Wagon)
2003-2005 ... 1989 Volvo 480 ES (B18E)
2004-2006 ... 1994 Volvo 480 ES (B20F)
2006-2008 ... 1995 Mitsuibshi FTO GPX
2008-2008 ... 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Auto (with RichMod)
2009-Onwards ... 1991 MK1 Eunos Roadster
2013-Onwards ... 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 (Wagon)
- Ben Harris
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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?
Ben.
(image borrowed from t'internet, but I imagine this is what they look like - i've never even taken them out the box!)
Anyone want to make me an offer?
Ben.
(image borrowed from t'internet, but I imagine this is what they look like - i've never even taken them out the box!)
1998-2003 ... 1981 Austin Mini City
2003-2005 ... 1989 Volvo 480 ES (B18E)
2004-2006 ... 1994 Volvo 480 ES (B20F)
2006-2008 ... 1995 Mitsuibshi FTO GPX
2008-2008 ... 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Auto (with RichMod)
2009-Onwards ... 1991 MK1 Eunos Roadster
2013-Onwards ... 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 (Wagon)
2003-2005 ... 1989 Volvo 480 ES (B18E)
2004-2006 ... 1994 Volvo 480 ES (B20F)
2006-2008 ... 1995 Mitsuibshi FTO GPX
2008-2008 ... 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Auto (with RichMod)
2009-Onwards ... 1991 MK1 Eunos Roadster
2013-Onwards ... 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 (Wagon)
- Dan the 480 Man
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I can rate those, same as i had. Catgroom commented how they handled well, but still gave me sufficient comfort.Ben Harris wrote:
@ 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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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
Still no picture.. I didnt get out of work till dark
C
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
Still no picture.. I didnt get out of work till dark
C
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Yeah, thats with 30mm drop.Cerberus wrote: Is that a 30mm or a 40mm drop Piper?
Current:
Honda Civic ES I-VTEC
previous:
BMW E46 330i SE Touring
VW Mk4 Golf V6 4Motion
Toyota Celica GT-FOUR ST205 WRC
1995 (M) Dark Grey Metallic 480 Turbo
1994 (M) Flame Red Metallic 480GT
1992 (J) Black Metallic 480ES 1.7i
Honda Civic ES I-VTEC
previous:
BMW E46 330i SE Touring
VW Mk4 Golf V6 4Motion
Toyota Celica GT-FOUR ST205 WRC
1995 (M) Dark Grey Metallic 480 Turbo
1994 (M) Flame Red Metallic 480GT
1992 (J) Black Metallic 480ES 1.7i
I will soon lower my 480 with lesjöfors springs. I will post photos when done.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)
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You couldn't find the 'new topic' button?pa.chab wrote:I will soon lower my 480 with lesjöfors springs. I will post photos when done.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)
C
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- glasgowjim
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