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what is the best?????

Post by dub loon » 13 Jul 2009 03:11 pm

hi guys im new here and i've had my 340 1.4 for about a month now i've come here from the vw scene (so be nice lol) and i was just wondering as i've been reading alot of threads saying there's no lowering kits for a 340 so what is the best way to get mine lowered 1 maybe 2 inches??

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Post by 340GLT » 13 Jul 2009 03:52 pm

Blocks up back and springs from classicswede on here for the front.
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Post by dub loon » 13 Jul 2009 04:12 pm

blocks off what though? who or what is classicswede? and can i not just chop the fronts for ease??
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Post by 340GLT » 13 Jul 2009 04:17 pm

You can but they will need clamping in the seats if you do. Escort lowering blocks will fit with a bit of modification. Classicswede is a forum member.
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Post by dub loon » 13 Jul 2009 05:30 pm

"LITTLE"bit of modification?? which would invole what please?
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Post by volvosneverdie » 13 Jul 2009 05:43 pm

Sourcing straight bolts as escort bolts are hooped for the round axle.
Then you should be good man.
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Post by 340GLT » 13 Jul 2009 05:44 pm

Pin in the centre of them is too big for volvo axle. And yes replacement bolts.
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Post by volvosneverdie » 13 Jul 2009 05:45 pm

oooooooh I was so close.

Nearly got my percentage up to 20% there.
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Post by magnumpi » 13 Jul 2009 11:02 pm

Hello to a new local 300 owner, i'll keep an eye out for you, i'm only down the road. sm4
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Post by volvosneverdie » 13 Jul 2009 11:09 pm

dub loon wrote:blocks off what though? who or what is classicswede? and can i not just chop the fronts for ease??
Look in the FOR SALE section.
There's a thread called performace parts by a member called classicswede, all the parts you need are offered there dude.
Sorry we didn't explain it clearly.

And watch out for magnumpi.
He'll be going past you at one billion miles an hour with ultra Williams powaz.
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Post by dub loon » 14 Jul 2009 03:22 pm

ok thanks guys ill have a try and then get some pics up

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