my volvo wip with more pics page 2

[rems]

i now have a ovlov 340 1.7

i also have minilites for it woop woop

now need to sort out the followin

lowering it - could i have some advice on this please like how to do the leaf springs and where to get springs and dampers from

spraying it

exhaust

bucket seats

new steering wheel

and away we go

[volvosneverdie]

rear lowering blocks and short front springs are available from classicswede in the for sale section.
http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... f=8&t=1804
The steering bosses from pug 205s are said to fit 300s if you want a mountney or momo or similar. Loses indicator cancelation though im told. Wheels are freely available on the bay, bosses less so.

[jtbo]

If you lower front suspension more than 50mm your roll center will go up and effect is same as if you would lift suspension.

2nd thing to be aware of is that you will only have less than 150mm front suspension travel, that is from highest to lowest position, rest position was around 75mm from bottom position, lowering 50mm will leave you roughly 25mm suspension travel, you can avoid bottoming out by fitting stiffer spring, but in order to do so you need stronger damping or car is trying to act like roo, now if you stiffen spring and fit stronger damper you increase suspension frequency which is good and bad, it looses traction more violently and on rough surface and slippery conditions is next to useless.

It is compromise as always

[rems]

where can i get uprated dampers from?

[jtbo]

From Land Rover, I think, that is what I read from this board, try searching term land rover, it should pop up.

Also I think that some rally shop would be able to made pair to magic numbers, however cost would be enormous.

[Chris_C]

Some 205 ones can take the stock wheels cancelling ring, even on 300 bosses you have to swap that over.

I'm guessing this is for drifting? If it's for anything else don't use landy dampers

[rems]

Some 205 ones can take the stock wheels cancelling ring, even on 300 bosses you have to swap that over.

I'm guessing this is for drifting? If it's for anything else don't use landy dampers

oh ok

im goin to cut the springs to start with to see how it goes

well here are some pics to keep u busy lol enjoy

front and rear lites stripped so that the car will be ready to spray aswell as the trim bits





minilites wheels

they do have a couple or dings n curb marks but what can you say they were only £200 with the tyres







and fitted



as you can see the car does need lowering lol

[filthyjohn]

Looks quite a nice one, wheels give a nice bit of 'poke' too.

[volvosneverdie]

looks like a dirty piece of filth to me man.
Goooooooood shooting.
Someones been mouning kerbs I see.
Might get a bit of wobble at high speeds, so be carefull man.

[filthyjohn]

Oh aye, make sure those wheels are correctly seated, it can be really hard to get them vibration-free if they're 101.6mm mini fitment.

[rems]

Oh aye, make sure those wheels are correctly seated, it can be really hard to get them vibration-free if they're 101.6mm mini fitment.

from what i can when fittin them they are pretty much spot on

just got to lower it not but i dont want to go too low due to bottoming out the sump

[filthyjohn]

High tyre profile will help maintain the ground clearance, and give you a chance of filling the arches so it appears lower.

[rems]

High tyre profile will help maintain the ground clearance, and give you a chance of filling the arches so it appears lower.

yea they oreally have a high pofile in the tyre tbh

[SteveP]

Fit 15's

[rems]

Fit 15's

i have got 13s now lol just going to slam it on its arse lol