What shock absorbers ?

Post by **jtbo** » 23 Mar 2007 07:19 pm

A M R wrote:spax are making shocks for 300 series then or is it one of dai's bodges?

I think that dai is working for it.

Guess it is better that I don't even know what 'bodges' means

Post by **petefarrell360** » 23 Mar 2007 07:31 pm

I wouldn't call anything of Dai's bodging, more ingenuity and resourceful engineering.

I'm not sure though whether it's something Dai is adapting, or whether Spax are producing them as a direct fitment for a 300 standard one, but obviously uprated and adjustable.

Pete

Post by **foggyjames** » 24 Mar 2007 01:35 am

Expert bodge, let's get it right

cheers

James

Post by **classicswede** » 25 Mar 2007 08:07 pm

As everyone will know the rears have been available for some time from me now.

As to the front end of thinks there are two paths that I am looking at going down - both perfectly good engineering solutions.

1) is a adjustable insert to fit the original strut case. - this is going to be quite expensive tbh but worth it (I'm 99% I will splash out of my own pocket to get these made

2) is to make a kit to allow a second damper to be fitted in combination of the original. This will be cheaper and could be used with a spax insert for even more dampening.

Its just a case of a bit of time and bear in mind i dont need this myself so I'm only doing it for you guys.

Post by **A M R** » 25 Mar 2007 08:59 pm

of course youre doing it for us

so how much rougly will the 1st option cost? option 2 sounds a bit dodgy (or bodgy if you prefer)

Post by **foggyjames** » 25 Mar 2007 09:50 pm

I'm confident option 1 would sell well.

cheers

James

Post by **Tourinki** » 26 Mar 2007 08:43 am

foggyjames wrote:I'm confident option 1 would sell well.

Yes i agree. And it is nice to have more options when choosing shock absorbers.

Cheers
Sami (potential buyer)

Post by **Johnny A** » 16 May 2007 09:43 pm

I'd go with option one for sure, I am a newbie to Volvos so would anyone be able to provide an image of the front shock setup on these??

Post by **Evoman** » 30 Dec 2011 01:08 am

Does anyone know of any around currently, I've had alittle look

Post by **Alex Laidlaw** » 31 Dec 2011 03:06 am

Evoman wrote:Does anyone know of any around currently, I've had alittle look

Try ringing Dai, I think he still does them. Don't expect them in a hurry though.

Post by **Evoman** » 31 Dec 2011 02:25 pm

I did a better ebay search and found some.

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