FINTEC SPRINGS-ARE THEY ANY GOOD???

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 3:52 pm

Hi!

Rohan (van der graaf) and I have both recently shown our interest in Fintec springs.They are German springs which lower the 480 only 25-30mm.

I've asked www.volvo480.org ( as theyre closer to Germany!!!!) and await their response further........

Im not aware anyone on this forum has used them,but I've spent lots of time researching and saw that some VW owners from Germany say dont bother for the Golf,hmmmm Makes me a little sceptical that one!!!!

Any advice appreciated as ever!

MrHyde · Post by **MrHyde** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 4:01 pm

Try http://volvo480.de and forum. ;)
Afaik there are some people who got fintec springs and there are enough english speakers to ask.

Hauke

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 5:08 pm

Many Thankyous Mr.H!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MrHyde · Post by **MrHyde** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 8:49 pm

and if you don't get useful answers there i'll ask some people at out meeting next weekend. (don't believe that this will be necessary thoug)

Hauke

VanDerGraaf · Post by **VanDerGraaf** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 10:28 pm

Steve- http://volvo480.northernscum.org.uk/for ... php?t=6113

but be prepared to gnash your teeth in envy.......

That thread's what gave me the original idea that they could be right for me!

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:06 pm

Sod off,Dulux dog white is the best I could find!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll get a greeny one day!

By the way,she quotes 15 euros postage on top of 120 euros for all 4 springs for the 480 Turbo,not sure if theyre same as their S/ES ones.

So now my car will sit like Richard's,and still not be as quick!!!!!

Anton_K · Post by **Anton_K** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 6:57 pm

Hi catgroom,
Sounds intresting..I have plans to replace my cars worn shocks in the near future and this could be a good excuse to change the springs as well..

a 25-30mm drop would suite the car well.
Please keep us updated how they are!

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 8:47 pm

Hey Anton!!!!

I will yes!

Rich Pruen was saying to me yesterday that they are German TUV approved so thats good enough for me!!!!!

It is typical that now Iam to change the springs,I now know that I was meant to cut the bump stops down for the PI springs!!!!!!

This means that I have done,in 2 480s,76000 miles with suspension that is far harder than it should be!!!!!! Right John Turbo??? At least thats what I think he meant.I mean,it wouldn't have given my springs much movement thinking about it!!!!!!

chris1roll · Post by **chris1roll** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 10:24 pm

thats right groomus....when we did edds car before cutting th estops foing over the bridge just before axbridge on the 38 would make your head hit the roof!

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:24 pm

Ah!!!!!

Well just cos I fancy fettling my 480,I'm gonna chop em down then give my PIs a good old workout befor they go onto Rob Kendall's S!!!!Lets face it,the rears,in terms of compression,will be like new!!!!!!!!

Roll on Fintec,I now know theyre good stuff for sure!!!!

Ettore Bugatti · Post by **Ettore Bugatti** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 11:49 am

Why dont you buy the Volvo sportsuspension for the 480? (If is still avaible) It seems to be an good offer (low price)

robkendall · Post by **robkendall** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:41 pm

catgroom wrote:Ah!!!!!

Well just cos I fancy fettling my 480,I'm gonna chop em down then give my PIs a good old workout befor they go onto Rob Kendall's S!!!!Lets face it,the rears,in terms of compression,will be like new!!!!!!!!

Roll on Fintec,I now know theyre good stuff for sure!!!!

hehehee......mines riding like its been pimped at the mo......i have at least a 10,000mm drop!!
christ knows what has happened, one day they seemed fine, the next it was gravel rash on me arse!
just bought the missus a new gas barbq for her birthday, so theres no way she can say no to me buying em of ya now!!!

rgrds
rob

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