340 86" mod, lowering at the back..

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340 86" mod, lowering at the back..

Post by bomo1709 » 22 Dec 2009 03:05 pm

Hello everyone. I have bought myself an 340 86 mod, and I was wondering how many millimetres I can lower it back without getting any difficulties?

I thought about approx 30 mm.

Any thoughts?

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Re: 340 86" mod, lowering at the back..

Post by volvosneverdie » 22 Dec 2009 03:18 pm

3in if you want to bottom it.
2in to stay comfortable.

So 50mm easy.
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Re: 340 86" mod, lowering at the back..

Post by bomo1709 » 22 Dec 2009 03:26 pm

Okei..

Issue is that I often have up to 5 passengers, and there is still no problem lowering it 50 mm?

Thanks for ur answer(:

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Re: 340 86" mod, lowering at the back..

Post by volvosneverdie » 22 Dec 2009 03:32 pm

Mines down -2in front and back, and Ive (pretty much) moved house in it. And had 4 passengers in at the same time.
Might be worth updating your shocks while youre lowering, and uprated springs are MUCH better than chopping coils.

Do it right and youll be ok 4 up at -50mm.
Bodge it and youll probly struggle.

As long as your shocks have got life it them, youll be right. :wink:
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Re: 340 86" mod, lowering at the back..

Post by Nikdev » 22 Dec 2009 08:41 pm

I had -8 cm and stiffer dampers at the rear, no problem

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Thats the daily (got - 15cm on the drifter but that got coilovers)

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Re: 340 86" mod, lowering at the back..

Post by bomo1709 » 22 Dec 2009 10:05 pm

Okey... What kind of shocks do you recommend? Not so expensive...

Your car is really cool!!! What kind of rims do you have?

Thanks for your answer:)

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Re: 340 86" mod, lowering at the back..

Post by monka » 23 Dec 2009 02:47 pm

Nikdev wrote:I had -8 cm and stiffer dampers at the rear, no problem

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Thats the daily (got - 15cm on the drifter but that got coilovers)

your sir, just tipped the scales on my debate on whether to sell my 300, that 300 looks fucking lovely.
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Re: 340 86" mod, lowering at the back..

Post by mat 91 » 23 Dec 2009 11:59 pm

every time i see that pic just makes me carry on in all weather
spot on and is that just on blocks :mrgreen:
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Re: 340 86" mod, lowering at the back..

Post by griffo20022 » 08 Jan 2010 10:01 pm

Nikdev wrote:I had -8 cm and stiffer dampers at the rear, no problem

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Thats the daily (got - 15cm on the drifter but that got coilovers)
OMG Nik that sits absolutely perfect! I love it! Specs of blocks and springs for that height as if I get another that's exactly how I want it to sit! F*ucking beautiful!
'90 340 1.4 Vince!
'94 BMW 325i Saloon

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Re: 340 86" mod, lowering at the back..

Post by volvosneverdie » 08 Jan 2010 10:10 pm

griffo20022 wrote:
Nikdev wrote:I had -8 cm and stiffer dampers at the rear, no problem

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Thats the daily (got - 15cm on the drifter but that got coilovers)
OMG Nik that sits absolutely perfect! I love it! Specs of blocks and springs for that height as if I get another that's exactly how I want it to sit! F*ucking beautiful!
Im going for the big 4th repetition of that pic.
Its certainly deserves it.
Long live the all new Nikdev rear quarter view of the low daily thread. 8)
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Re: 340 86" mod, lowering at the back..

Post by griffo20022 » 09 Jan 2010 01:22 am

Hell yes! I seriously think that needs sending into HellaFlush cuz damn that is badboy stance right there! 8)
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Re: 340 86" mod, lowering at the back..

Post by bomo1709 » 16 Jan 2010 07:59 pm

Okey...
But what kind of shocks can I use on the car?

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