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Nikdev
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by Nikdev » 24 Mar 2009 02:31 pm
Hello guys... I got a daily driver and its getting as low as possible and still be driveable...
With Dai springs up front and leaf springs that has been lowered 7cm it looks like this:
But It needs to be lower in front!
I will try to keep you updated and share the experience of driving it
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volvosneverdie
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by volvosneverdie » 24 Mar 2009 02:42 pm
Looks mean Nikdev!
what size are the wheels? 13in?
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magnumpi
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by magnumpi » 24 Mar 2009 08:38 pm
SWEEEETTT! That looks the muts nuts.
Saw a similar colour saloon on the way to Brighton today, lowered about the same amount, iomn Minilights, with bucket seat and monster tach on the dash, plus motor bike can on the back sounded lovely and sure went well too.
Anyone on here?
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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volvosneverdie
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by volvosneverdie » 24 Mar 2009 08:59 pm
Sounds like Jonni?
but I think his pipe is side exit?
so maybe not.

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garth
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by garth » 25 Mar 2009 12:07 am
You've got a little fleet of 300's coming now son, nice daily!
'G887DHD'
ASSet 340 1.4 Daily Driver
SOLD
'E176RKR'
Kermit 340 F7P Drifter
SOLD
''Speeding, What's your excuse? B14 licked in yo''
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SteveP
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by SteveP » 26 Mar 2009 10:25 am
I've seen that 360 saloon before too, a guy on retro rides owns it
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
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volvosneverdie
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by volvosneverdie » 26 Mar 2009 11:22 am
toattally didnt spot the SALOON bit of garths thread.

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classicswede
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by classicswede » 26 Mar 2009 07:11 pm
Nikdev wrote:
But It needs to be lower in front!
I will try to keep you updated and share the experience of driving it
You could always trim a little of each end of the spring. Or do you need more lowering?
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Nikdev
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by Nikdev » 27 Mar 2009 04:31 pm
classicswede wrote:Nikdev wrote:
But It needs to be lower in front!
I will try to keep you updated and share the experience of driving it
You could always trim a little of each end of the spring. Or do you need more lowering?
Its the plan

I got some stiff (Intrax) dampers that will make the ride nice
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Nikdev
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by Nikdev » 04 Apr 2009 01:54 pm
I have worked with the arches so the wheel clears (inner lip bent up..) and my 2,5" is as close to the chassi as possible so now can run with the sommer wheels.. On the first pic it was impossible
a couple of cm at front now and Its done

And yes I can go over speedbumps!

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volvosneverdie
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by volvosneverdie » 04 Apr 2009 02:24 pm
wow.
I guess thats pretty much as low as you can go.
if you want to keep the steering!
awesome dude.
Looks absolutley beautiful.

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Nikdev
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by Nikdev » 06 Apr 2009 09:00 pm
cut the Dai springs a bit, so now its scraping the mudflaps
And it drives real good thancks to Intrax dampers(here compared to stock):

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Nikdev
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by Nikdev » 21 Apr 2009 11:58 am
comment are welcome
with 8x13 allycats:

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by Andy P » 21 Apr 2009 12:39 pm
This just confirms I need 8 inches of girth

7 just doesn't cut the mustard anymore!
Love it!
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by pistonpen paultje » 21 Apr 2009 01:00 pm
Nikdev wrote:cut the Dai springs a bit, so now its scraping the mudflaps
And it drives real good thancks to Intrax dampers(here compared to stock):

Are these std. intrax inserts for original shocks? What did they cost?!