Dampers?
Re: Dampers?
http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... r&start=15
Key words to note as you read the above; dampers, don't and stiffen.
What do you want the car for? On the plus side, over damped is better than oversprung. However, correct wins over both quite significantly.
Key words to note as you read the above; dampers, don't and stiffen.
What do you want the car for? On the plus side, over damped is better than oversprung. However, correct wins over both quite significantly.
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
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Re: Dampers?
I had to refill my fronts when I found out that my gas cartridge dampers wouldn't fit. I used 10W/40 engine oil rather than 80W as suggested elsewhere. I did this because the oil I removed looked like 5W MTB fork oil, thin like water. However I haven't driven the frigging thing since then, so I can't say what it's like.
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Re: Dampers?
Lets not get to tech lol
I just want ride quality with the 2'' drop my 340 has
How does the suspension feel with the 10w 40 in it does the body rock much?
I just want ride quality with the 2'' drop my 340 has
How does the suspension feel with the 10w 40 in it does the body rock much?
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Re: Dampers?
I'll let you know in about 5 days.filthyjohn wrote:I haven't driven the thing since then, so I can't say what it's like.
'87 Nissan Sunny
'95 945 LPT
'90 340 3dr
'87 360 GLT
'87 765 TIC
'75 Manta A
'70 Rover P5 V8
'67 MGB GT
'62 amazon 2dr
'95 945 LPT
'90 340 3dr
'87 360 GLT
'87 765 TIC
'75 Manta A
'70 Rover P5 V8
'67 MGB GT
'62 amazon 2dr
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Re: Dampers?
im affraid its quite complex stuff..and needs to be spot on to be enjoyed otherwise ride wil be crap/dangerous.Cripvw wrote:Lets not get to tech lol
I just want ride quality with the 2'' drop my 340 has
How does the suspension feel with the 10w 40 in it does the body rock much?
Volvo 340 1988
Re: Dampers?
Yes i know the technical bits ive been messing with spring rates, bound and rebound camber and toe for yearsgerm wrote:
im affraid its quite complex stuff..and needs to be spot on to be enjoyed otherwise ride wil be crap/dangerous.
All i want to know is what dampers to use on the rear of my 340 and are there better oils to use other than diff oil lol
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Re: Dampers?
Spax adjustable krypton jobbies. Available from our very own classicswede.Cripvw wrote: All i want to know is what dampers to use on the rear of my 340
'87 Nissan Sunny
'95 945 LPT
'90 340 3dr
'87 360 GLT
'87 765 TIC
'75 Manta A
'70 Rover P5 V8
'67 MGB GT
'62 amazon 2dr
'95 945 LPT
'90 340 3dr
'87 360 GLT
'87 765 TIC
'75 Manta A
'70 Rover P5 V8
'67 MGB GT
'62 amazon 2dr