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Re: My 360 GLT - Build thread

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 06:14 pm
by robinxr4i
Got the struts off yesterday and dropped them up to a mate to get the threaded sleeves welded on to convert the McPherson to height adjustable coilovers. When and picked them up this morning........

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:D Well happy with the results. Due to the fact that the blue 2.5" top cup was much thicker than the OE one I had to modify them and also trim a small section of the top mount off (not ideal, but atm I just wanted to get them on)

Which resulted in this......

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Because I had to take the dampers out anyway I refilled them with Halfords finest 80w/90 gearbox oil, which is much thicker has stiffened them up nicley. I then refitted the newly modified strut back on the car.....

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The ride height needs adjusting and as I suspected 225lbs springs are a little too soft think I'll order some 300 or 350lbs ones when I get paid. How it sits now......

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Well happy with it and just needs tweeking to get it spot on 340pw :360:

Re: My 360 GLT - Build thread

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 07:22 pm
by volvosneverdie
thats mint.
Can I have one?
Well, two. 8)

Re: My 360 GLT - Welded diff

Posted: 11 Oct 2009 10:55 pm
by robinxr4i
The diff has now been locked solid thanks to the mates MIG welder :D

Now it need more power!

Is a 2.3 conversion worth the hassle? or should I just go for a turbo or 16V engine?

Re: My 360 GLT - Welded diff

Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:15 pm
by monka
coming on nicely mate

where did ya get the coilover stuff from?

Re: My 360 GLT - Welded diff

Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:37 pm
by robinxr4i
monka wrote:coming on nicely mate

where did ya get the coilover stuff from?
Got the threaded sleeve kit from.....

http://compbrake.co.uk/shop/product_inf ... cts_id=299

....and the springs from......

http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/

If I was going to do it again I would have ordered stiffer springs probably 6" 300lbs. I brought 7" 225lbs springs and they are a little soft for me!

Re: My 360 GLT - Welded diff

Posted: 26 Oct 2010 10:17 pm
by slideway
any updates on this badboy? im trying to get some ideas of side exits and drifty mods :D

Re: My 360 GLT - Welded diff

Posted: 26 Oct 2010 11:49 pm
by L14MNP
He sold it mate. Track him down on TrampD. :lol:

Re: My 360 GLT - Welded diff

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 07:07 am
by volvosneverdie
L14MNP wrote:He sold it mate. Track him down on TrampD. :lol:
Back on the Sierrazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Re: My 360 GLT - Welded diff

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:12 am
by volvo_850_GLT
Bought today after seeing your topic 2 front shocks from a Def :lol: to fit the rear of my :360:. Here in Portugal the original ones are very expensive.

In the front any otherĀ“s that u know will fit?

Regards

Hugo

Re: My 360 GLT - Welded diff

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 08:46 am
by skd360
By mate how did you get the front low without scraping as the inner guards are made from metal I think and with the front struts u just had to Awk the thread on and it comes with the top and spring or ? And also what's the exact model of the shocks

Re: My 360 GLT - Welded diff

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 10:18 pm
by driftking89
you use you standard dampers weld a threaded sleeve depending on size of the damper i.e diameter then use a universal top mount im a little bit confused about that one but presume that you measure thread hole dimension and go from that and then just go for a 350 ibs spring as volvos are heavy you the use you then use your orignal mount at the top , then i think your all done someone needs to correct or agree with me