What shock absorbers ?
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Boge did gas shocks for the GLT from the factory, so yes. About the same as Monroe probably. Koni reds are better, arguably, as they're adjustable.
cheers
James
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James
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'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
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hey foggy these are gaz dampers? corect me as my german isnt too good.
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There has already been talk of the Gabriel ones - I believe they're not spectacular quality, but they're gas, and I'm sure they'll work
Konis are not available new, as far as I'm aware. A really big order might force them back into production.
cheers
James
Konis are not available new, as far as I'm aware. A really big order might force them back into production.
cheers
James
VOC 300-series Register Keeper
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
Gabriel RedRiders[?] are oil,but they are very good imo to stnd oil[20% uprated i think]. we use them for road rallying and have no problems with them going soft[ie the oil gets hot and thin from heavy pounding]. infact my brother and i think they are very good indeed compaired with stnd-we took sachs towing shocks off which were as new and the gabriel's were a massive improvement. if you want it really stiff buy some spax from dai may be??!!??
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That car looked amazing. Had the leather seats ever even been sat in?foggyjames wrote:George Mitchell of 'Friends of the Volvo 300' heard about the lovely car you bought, and was interested to hear about who it had gone to! I'm glad to see that you're sticking around
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As far a can tell boge now only make the std oil ones. Personaly I will no longer use boge shocks as in the last 3 years I have had 4 completly fail within days of normal use.
What shocks you need will to a degree depand on your springs. With lower stiffer springs std gas dampers will not cut it and something beefier is needed.
I have a couple of projects on the go and should have some usfull news very soon.
What shocks you need will to a degree depand on your springs. With lower stiffer springs std gas dampers will not cut it and something beefier is needed.
I have a couple of projects on the go and should have some usfull news very soon.
Dai
Please email me directly on dai@classicswede.co.uk
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Please email me directly on dai@classicswede.co.uk
http://www.classicswede.com
phone/text 07824887160
Web shop http://www.classicswede.co.uk/
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The rears are on the shelf. The fronts are going to have to be amde as nothing asle will fit. I've been looking and looking.
The fronts are to be here soon.
The fronts are to be here soon.
Dai
Please email me directly on dai@classicswede.co.uk
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phone/text 07824887160
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Please email me directly on dai@classicswede.co.uk
http://www.classicswede.com
phone/text 07824887160
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Hi Guys
Thanks for the information. Dai, could you mail me details of how I can purchase a set of shock absorbers from you.
The car is currently going through the process of getting english plates and will then be going to Gelders an independent Volvo dealer in Sheffield for servicing, waxyoil etc.
I am on the lookout in Germany for some front end shocks (am over there quite a lot) will let you guys know if I find anything.
The car goes like a dream, Steve the previous owner has really looked after it. It has done just under 40,000 miles.
Cheers
Ben
Thanks for the information. Dai, could you mail me details of how I can purchase a set of shock absorbers from you.
The car is currently going through the process of getting english plates and will then be going to Gelders an independent Volvo dealer in Sheffield for servicing, waxyoil etc.
I am on the lookout in Germany for some front end shocks (am over there quite a lot) will let you guys know if I find anything.
The car goes like a dream, Steve the previous owner has really looked after it. It has done just under 40,000 miles.
Cheers
Ben