Volvo 480 Club Europe

has anyone know any good sites for springs/shock kits i take it the 440 and the 480 have the same kit set up cheers

http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/pro ... ts_id=2255

Bilstein lowering kit, one of the few packages available and pretty good too.





Rohan

nice one m8y is there a 40mm or 60mm drop

There's loads of springs with -40mm including PI, Spax etc.

Probably wouldn't recommend -60 drop, maybe a bit drastic and perhaps not so good for handling. Maybe Avo used to do those but i'm not really sure.
The springs will sag further after you've had 'em on a while, so will always end up a bit lower than stated.

I'm not really sure what else to tell you, there's lots of guys with more knowledge and experience than me on here, hopefully someone else can help out.




Rohan

60mm Is NOT for everyday use!
Mine has been lowered 40mm for over 2 years now, and the rear tyres are disappearing into the arches, with the spoiler on I have to avoid speed bumps...I couldn't drive along my own high street untill they changed them, and the exhaust still catches now.

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Mine goes over speedbumps just fine. although on the road my Uni building is on the workers whacked down some bumps, and i took one look and laughed.
Went and told them they were too big..they sared blankly at me.
The next day they were DEEPLY gouged, and the day later they were gone!

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ive had loads of 60mm lowered cars with 17inch rims on so that does not borther me and the car does not get used every day

I just got Bilstein Originals and Lesjöfors lowering kit. They we're about 420e whole set. Hope they're any good.

Well, atleast they're probably better than these:

Thats what my rear dampers looked like when I bought my 480, the last owner told me "it handles a bit funny"

J

JohnTurbo wrote:Mine goes over speedbumps just fine.

I concur - my Turbo goes over most speedhumps fine also. It's lowered 40mm, and I haven't had any spring sagging either. Koni Yellows and PI springs.

Lowering past 40mm will probably seriously muck up the suspension geometery, especially on the back of the car, due to the anti-roll bar position and the Panhard rod. the 400s are low to the ground anyway!
I would suggest filling arches with larger wheels rather than a lower body. If you're after the lower drop for rediculously stiff handling - you'll need to carefully think about the setup as I would imagine a lot more than just the springs and dampers will need to be uprated.

Cheers for your help all does anyone else have some links for springs and shock kits cheers