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Re: Derrick the Volvo!

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 01:02 am
by jon-ovlov
theo2468 wrote:
theo2468 wrote:
jon-ovlov wrote:Ah couldn't remember if they were 1 or 2 inches. I'd go 3 personally, chatting to peeps, the 300s supposedly handle a little better like that. I know mine does, helps with the stiffer springs too.
im thinking 3inches but then what about speed bumps and shit? also i want to get some landy shocks for the rear but not sure what to do when stiffening the front, surely the higher poundage springs are not enough. ive heard some people put thicker oil in the front but not to sure on how to do it.
get few more pics of your car up lowerd and ill see what i think :wink: and then ill decide how low ill go


Just incase you didn't see it
heheh, my bad. I'll hopefully get pics tomorrow. Speed bumps ive always avoided anyway, however, it does scrape a lil, on larger bumps. Landy shocks would be good, I'm "saving" (good luck with that Jon! :lol: ) for some of Dai's shocks. I dont know about the oil, have never done it. The higher poundage springs have made a big difference to the cornering ability and wollowyness. Need new front shocks, collapsingness doesnt help front bounce!
L14MNP wrote:My 360's younger twin is looking awesome mate!

It's certainly got some stance now. 8) Roll on the F7P swap. You'll not stop smiling for a while!
Ha ha! cheers! I'll tell you now however, its an F7R. I dont do things by halves! HA! :mrgreen:

Re: Derrick the Volvo!

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:01 pm
by jon-ovlov
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The new heart. Timing cover off to be sprayed, loom off to Adam on friday. Rocker cover i'll take off once I've decided on colour (any ideas?) I was thinking candy purple. Ive put the clutch on, fits very nicely. Just need to wait for the rest of the bits! :D

Re: Derrick the Volvo!

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:04 pm
by theo2468
pics of car please!! im dieing to see it

Re: Derrick the Volvo!

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:09 pm
by jon-ovlov
tonight theo. Patience! :lol: Going to a DW meet in bristol, will get some shots then.

Re: Derrick the Volvo!

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:28 pm
by theo2468
jon-ovlov wrote:tonight theo. Patience! :lol: Going to a DW meet in bristol, will get some shots then.
GOOOOD

Ps my blocks have arrived

Re: Derrick the Volvo!

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:30 pm
by Kay San
i got some bits if needed

Re: Derrick the Volvo!

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:50 pm
by jon-ovlov
Kay San wrote:i got some bits if needed
Cheers Kay, though i dont need any. came with everything. :D

Re: Derrick the Volvo!

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:52 pm
by jon-ovlov
theo2468 wrote:
jon-ovlov wrote:tonight theo. Patience! :lol: Going to a DW meet in bristol, will get some shots then.
GOOOOD

Ps my blocks have arrived
Uber good news lad! :D

Re: Derrick the Volvo!

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:54 pm
by theo2468
need to get some bolts, might buy some springs tonight if i can contact some of the people selling springs on here atm

Re: Derrick the Volvo!

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:15 pm
by theo2468
Come on I'm not going to sleep till these pics are up

Re: Derrick the Volvo!

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:49 pm
by Speedy88
Rocker cover. How about black with paint splatters in multiple colours (like the merc over on Retro Rides Area 52)

Re: Derrick the Volvo!

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 10:03 am
by jon-ovlov
theo2468 wrote:Come on I'm not going to sleep till these pics are up
Sorry dude, pics didnt happen. meet ended up not really happening. Ended up trying to sort a missfire out on an s13! It'll be the weekend now. :(
Speedy88 wrote:Rocker cover. How about black with paint splatters in multiple colours (like the merc over on Retro Rides Area 52)
Now that sounds EPIC! That's a plan.

Re: Derrick the Volvo!

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 12:46 pm
by jon-ovlov
Not much of an update, just lots of pictures! :lol:

Swapped the weller mattigs over for the standard wheels on't back, some apocalyptic wheel wobble at 55mph+. Got the 13x9s up front now, standards at the back sitting level until the springs settle. Its amazing how much difference low profile, stretched wide tyres do to the turn in and handling. With the standard wheels = bendy and heavy and laggy, the 13x9s, instant turnage! Anyway, pictures! (btw, i haven't got chav blue headlights, the photshop processing has done that! :mrgreen: )

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Was up until 3 last night just taking pictures. haven't done that in ages!

Re: Derrick the Volvo! UBER PICS! (Some for Theo)

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 12:51 pm
by theo2468
I like the title nearly as much as the pics

Re: Derrick the Volvo! UBER PICS! (Some for Theo)

Posted: 13 Feb 2011 01:22 pm
by Evoman
looks sweet, a few cool shots too!

how much have you lowered it by??