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suspension upgrade

Post by miguisr20 » 04 Nov 2019 07:38 pm

Hello, I have a volvo 360 glt with blocks and springs -25mm of classicswede, I recently got into the circuit with it and noticed that it was too soft in the back, what could I do to harden it a bit? The car has new shock absorbers on the 4 wheels mounted by the previous owner

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Re: suspension upgrade

Post by bogbasic » 05 Nov 2019 04:27 pm

I don't know mate but do look after the car.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
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Re: suspension upgrade

Post by SteveP » 06 Nov 2019 12:43 pm

What shocks do you have? Could be the previous owner had fitted oil filled ones instead of gas?
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Re: suspension upgrade

Post by miguisr20 » 06 Nov 2019 12:55 pm

SteveP wrote:
06 Nov 2019 12:43 pm
What shocks do you have? Could be the previous owner had fitted oil filled ones instead of gas?
The car has monroe gas shocks

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Re: suspension upgrade

Post by SteveP » 06 Nov 2019 09:24 pm

Possible that they're acceptable for road use but not for track? Best bet is to try some Classic Swede (Gaz) adjustable shock absorbers.
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Re: suspension upgrade

Post by classicswede » 28 Nov 2019 12:02 pm

Best bet will be the coilovers to firm the rear https://www.classicswede.co.uk/Rear_adj ... 89819.aspx
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