what is the best?????
what is the best?????
hi guys im new here and i've had my 340 1.4 for about a month now i've come here from the vw scene (so be nice lol) and i was just wondering as i've been reading alot of threads saying there's no lowering kits for a 340 so what is the best way to get mine lowered 1 maybe 2 inches??
matt
matt
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1988 340 1.4gl 5 door & 1987 340 1.4 3 door

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Re: what is the best?????
Blocks up back and springs from classicswede on here for the front.
Adam
Adam
F559 LFE - 340R 2.0 16v
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D300 LBO - 360 GLT 3 Door Turbo project!! (and restoration)
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C208 CTR - 340 1.8 16v
D300 LBO - 360 GLT 3 Door Turbo project!! (and restoration)
F706 RBX - 350R in process!!!
Re: what is the best?????
blocks off what though? who or what is classicswede? and can i not just chop the fronts for ease??
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1988 340 1.4gl 5 door & 1987 340 1.4 3 door

1988 340 1.4gl 5 door & 1987 340 1.4 3 door
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Re: what is the best?????
You can but they will need clamping in the seats if you do. Escort lowering blocks will fit with a bit of modification. Classicswede is a forum member.
Adam
Adam
F559 LFE - 340R 2.0 16v
C208 CTR - 340 1.8 16v
D300 LBO - 360 GLT 3 Door Turbo project!! (and restoration)
F706 RBX - 350R in process!!!
C208 CTR - 340 1.8 16v
D300 LBO - 360 GLT 3 Door Turbo project!! (and restoration)
F706 RBX - 350R in process!!!
Re: what is the best?????
"LITTLE"bit of modification?? which would invole what please?
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1988 340 1.4gl 5 door & 1987 340 1.4 3 door

1988 340 1.4gl 5 door & 1987 340 1.4 3 door
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Re: what is the best?????
Sourcing straight bolts as escort bolts are hooped for the round axle.
Then you should be good man.
Then you should be good man.
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Re: what is the best?????
Pin in the centre of them is too big for volvo axle. And yes replacement bolts.
Adam
Adam
F559 LFE - 340R 2.0 16v
C208 CTR - 340 1.8 16v
D300 LBO - 360 GLT 3 Door Turbo project!! (and restoration)
F706 RBX - 350R in process!!!
C208 CTR - 340 1.8 16v
D300 LBO - 360 GLT 3 Door Turbo project!! (and restoration)
F706 RBX - 350R in process!!!
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Re: what is the best?????
Hello to a new local 300 owner, i'll keep an eye out for you, i'm only down the road. 

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?
Whats the matter with the car i'm driving can't you tell that it's out of style?
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Re: what is the best?????
Look in the FOR SALE section.dub loon wrote:blocks off what though? who or what is classicswede? and can i not just chop the fronts for ease??
There's a thread called performace parts by a member called classicswede, all the parts you need are offered there dude.
Sorry we didn't explain it clearly.
And watch out for magnumpi.
He'll be going past you at one billion miles an hour with ultra Williams powaz.
Re: what is the best?????
ok thanks guys ill have a try and then get some pics up
matt
matt
big/loud exhausts save lives

1988 340 1.4gl 5 door & 1987 340 1.4 3 door

1988 340 1.4gl 5 door & 1987 340 1.4 3 door