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To be honest, if I knew I could sell the shocks that are on mine now then i'd contemplate getting ajustables, my compromise is that I dont have alot of money lol! As I say i've seen people with the landrover shocks fitted and they seem to work very well.
At least if I do get them and find out there absolutely t*ss at least I can say you guys didn't tell me so ay?
At least if I do get them and find out there absolutely t*ss at least I can say you guys didn't tell me so ay?
'90 340 1.4 Vince!
'94 BMW 325i Saloon
'94 BMW 325i Saloon
Have you got standard dampers on the back at the mo then? My KYB Gas-A-Justs (non adjustable Gas monotubes) are noticeably stiffer than the standard Boge jobbies I also bought, but are not much more expensive.
Carl
Rover SD1 Vitesse (and no Volvos )
But previously:
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Rover SD1 Vitesse (and no Volvos )
But previously:
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1984 Volvo 340DL
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Just looked out the invoice and the part number on there is 553157. Cost me £59.95 from Buy Parts By a couple of years ago.
Carl
Rover SD1 Vitesse (and no Volvos )
But previously:
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1984 Volvo 340DL
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Rover SD1 Vitesse (and no Volvos )
But previously:
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1984 Volvo 340DL
www.carlgibbs.com/gallery
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Just a point about dampers, it is best to be clear about what damping force is proportional to, as "soft" is a pretty meaningless word. Damping force in a viscous unit like car suspension is proportional to the velocity at which it moves in and out. There are also several other characteristics of dashpots that ought to be considered especially when matching them to a particular spring rate. However there is no harm in just bunging on some landy ones and discovering whether they are rubbish or not.
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Yer, you can't kill a man for trying lol!
Just called Buypartsby and quoted that part number to them. Even though it's not on their site (I don't think) it's still a good number on their system. Works out just over £30 each inc. VAT plus £7.50 postage with a 2-3 day lead time.
Bit of reference in case anybody is after some?
Just called Buypartsby and quoted that part number to them. Even though it's not on their site (I don't think) it's still a good number on their system. Works out just over £30 each inc. VAT plus £7.50 postage with a 2-3 day lead time.
Bit of reference in case anybody is after some?
'90 340 1.4 Vince!
'94 BMW 325i Saloon
'94 BMW 325i Saloon
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Damping force proportional to velocity can be clearly illustrated if you get a damper and compress it with your hands. Even on the stiffest setting the spax move just fine, yet they produce a lovely rock hard ride once they're on the car.
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'95 945 LPT
'90 340 3dr
'87 360 GLT
'87 765 TIC
'75 Manta A
'70 Rover P5 V8
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They did as I bought some (not gas-a-justs though, the next one down). And didn't fit them. Then sold them to someone else on hereSteveP wrote:Carl, do you know if Buy Parts By do front KYB's?
In fact, front ones:
https://sslrelay.com/buypartsby.co.uk/k ... ordID=2923
Rear ones:
https://sslrelay.com/buypartsby.co.uk/k ... ordID=2922
(listed as 340/343, 1976 - 8/82)
They not going to be as good as some proper adjustable ones, but I think they're a good upgrade for those on a budget (like I was). Although obviously i cant comment on the front ones.
Carl
Rover SD1 Vitesse (and no Volvos )
But previously:
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1984 Volvo 340DL
www.carlgibbs.com/gallery
Rover SD1 Vitesse (and no Volvos )
But previously:
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1988 Volvo 360GLT
1984 Volvo 340DL
www.carlgibbs.com/gallery
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Quick update, Landy shocks are on yay!
Havent really had chance to test them yet although they feel a little stiffer. We'll see how things go lol! Just need to get the front shocks sorted now and hopefully have my hydro in for the next drift day yay! Pics
Oh yes say hello to my new Co-Driver, his name is Greasemonkey
And thats HOW for now!
Havent really had chance to test them yet although they feel a little stiffer. We'll see how things go lol! Just need to get the front shocks sorted now and hopefully have my hydro in for the next drift day yay! Pics
Oh yes say hello to my new Co-Driver, his name is Greasemonkey
And thats HOW for now!
'90 340 1.4 Vince!
'94 BMW 325i Saloon
'94 BMW 325i Saloon
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Hey!! One of those monkeys came with my 360!!! He hangs from the mirror...
1985 - Volvo 360 GLT - V3M downunder! Uprated coils and leafs, Gas shocks, 3A Racing Filter + balls!
2002 - Renault Clio Sport - http://www.ozrenaultsport.com/forum/vie ... php?t=7697
2002 - Renault Clio Sport - http://www.ozrenaultsport.com/forum/vie ... php?t=7697