lowering kits
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lowering kits
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
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- VanDerGraaf
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http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/pro ... ts_id=2255
Bilstein lowering kit, one of the few packages available and pretty good too.
Rohan
Bilstein lowering kit, one of the few packages available and pretty good too.
Rohan
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- VanDerGraaf
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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
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
08 Renault Laguna III Sport Tourer 2.0T 4 wheel steering madness
00 Citroën XM ES9 V6 incredible
Previously:
00 W210 Mercedes E430 V8 estate LPG .....wünderbar!
00 W210 Mercedes E320cdi estate dead, eaten alive
95 Citroën XM 2.5 TD estate dead
95 Citroën XM 2.1 TD stolen/dead
'97 Saab 9000 Aero gone
Vase Green '94 Twin Pipe 480 Turbo
"Scar", Vase Green '94 Turbo dead
"Green Goblin" '93 Turbo Auto PITA, dead
Grey '88 ES dead
Steel Grey '93 480 Turbo sold and believed dead
00 Citroën XM ES9 V6 incredible
Previously:
00 W210 Mercedes E430 V8 estate LPG .....wünderbar!
00 W210 Mercedes E320cdi estate dead, eaten alive
95 Citroën XM 2.5 TD estate dead
95 Citroën XM 2.1 TD stolen/dead
'97 Saab 9000 Aero gone
Vase Green '94 Twin Pipe 480 Turbo
"Scar", Vase Green '94 Turbo dead
"Green Goblin" '93 Turbo Auto PITA, dead
Grey '88 ES dead
Steel Grey '93 480 Turbo sold and believed dead
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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.
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!
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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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.JohnTurbo wrote:Mine goes over speedbumps just fine.
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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.
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.
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