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lowering

Post by littlered » 23 Mar 2009 03:34 pm

hi i just posted up pics of my car in the new members section,
could anyone tell me exactly how much it would cost me to do a good drop to take 13"minilites on my 340
the cost of the shocks and springs(i dont want to cut springs but purchace them)
and also where to buy.
thanks carlyle

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Re: lowering

Post by volvosneverdie » 23 Mar 2009 04:03 pm

as long as your minilies are 15" or under, you can buy -two inch springs and blocks from clasicswede in the for sale section of V3M.
Im running his items on my 340, and recomend them highly.

http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... f=8&t=1804
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Re: lowering

Post by littlered » 23 Mar 2009 04:43 pm

im fitting 13" minilites so want it low enough to look good but not to low as to be a problem,what do you guys think?

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Re: lowering

Post by volvosneverdie » 23 Mar 2009 04:51 pm

littlered wrote:im fitting 13" minilites so want it low enough to look good but not to low as to be a problem,what do you guys think?
go -3.
you cant go any lower without losing drivability.
if thats even a word.

bigger wheels, less drop is ideal.
13s would need a big profile really.

or youll look like rollerskate on stilts.
see magnumpis on 13s:

http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... f=2&t=7607
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Re: lowering

Post by magnumpi » 24 Mar 2009 12:04 am

volvosneverdie wrote:
littlered wrote:im fitting 13" minilites so want it low enough to look good but not to low as to be a problem,what do you guys think?
go -3.
you cant go any lower without losing drivability.
if thats even a word.

bigger wheels, less drop is ideal.
13s would need a big profile really.

or youll look like rollerskate on stilts.
see magnumpis on 13s:

http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... f=2&t=7607
Oi don't bring my high rider into it :lol:

Should be low and quicker soon enough, details to follow. :wink:

Oh and i'm becoming a wheel whore, just got 2x 4 spoke Revolutions, but not sure as they will fit because they are mini pcd and need sleeve nuts. Also got some Wellers coming for cheap amounts as the messer who won them on E bay messed the seller about, their loss= my gain :D
89 3dr 340DL in Battleship grey with Ultralights and Williams power
Whats the matter with the car i'm driving can't you tell that it's out of style?

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Re: lowering

Post by volvosneverdie » 24 Mar 2009 12:40 am

Yeah, saw the revs you snapped up on rr. Pretty sure you'll be ok with 12x1.25 wolfrace sleevenuts on them. 2.50 a pop on ebay mind.
Im becoming a bit of a nut expert, trying to get my wires on.

Wellers as well man?
You are king of the wheelwhores!
Wellers, minilites, revs, holy grails for 300s and youve got the lot.

I hate you.
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Re: lowering

Post by magnumpi » 24 Mar 2009 12:45 am

Well it would have been rude not to get the Revo's as only 15mins from my house.

Cool cheers, i'll be looking into those then. Nut expert ayh, *insert funny caption here :wink:

Did i not mention the Lotus rims and the (never going to fit) banded 10" steels i got off of E bay :lol:
89 3dr 340DL in Battleship grey with Ultralights and Williams power
Whats the matter with the car i'm driving can't you tell that it's out of style?

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Re: lowering

Post by volvosneverdie » 24 Mar 2009 12:56 am

magnumpi wrote:Well it would have been rude not to get the Revo's as only 15mins from my house.

Cool cheers, i'll be looking into those then. Nut expert ayh, *insert funny caption here :wink:

Did i not mention the Lotus rims and the (never going to fit) banded 10" steels i got off of E bay :lol:
Not the black banded steels that came off a vw?
The ones that ended early?
Dude, you didnt.

Youve officially gone wheel-mad im affraid.
And theres only one cure.

More wheels!

Wanna buy some wires man?
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Re: lowering

Post by magnumpi » 24 Mar 2009 01:31 am

They are banded, but silver, not black.

They are off a Hot/stock rod in 4x100 flavour, auction ran it's course, no BIN but that was back on Jan 30th, but still not in my possesion, paid for, but not here. Hopefully if everything goes to plan i'll be getting them bought down to the meet for me on the 28th, fingers crossed.

If not i'll bite the bullet and get them couriered, then pics will follow. :D
89 3dr 340DL in Battleship grey with Ultralights and Williams power
Whats the matter with the car i'm driving can't you tell that it's out of style?

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