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We have just finished the Midsummer Endurance Rally held in Norfolk and really struggled on the "whites" (ie:- rutted farm tracks !) - other cars were flying past us but our suspension really struggled and we just couldn't compete for speed on those sections for fear of damaging the car.
Does anyone know of any more suitable shock absorbers on the market (bilsteins for example) that will fit a 1989 340 ?? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Neil |
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You should speak to classicswede (here and on www.300mania.com/forum-uk). Fronts are difficult at the moment, there's not a great deal available as yet - although keep an eye out for Koni front shocks, there were half a dozen sets on ebay.de last week. You could have stiffer/raised height front springs, but I think you'd find that if you replaced the shocks for new you'd find a big improvement. Spax adjustables are available for the rear.
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Last Online: Oct 12th, 2023 15:31
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I've taken both my 300 down a few whites, I have Monroe rear dampers in the back of the current one, which is lots better, but I'm going to hack up a decent sump guard before I throw it down too hard!
EDIT: For the rallies you're planning on, I'd definately go with what Steve said, the Spax should be even better still, I've been in Dai's test car! |
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Thanks for that info.
I'm not 100% certain as to whether or not we are allowed adjustable rears, the regs read as follows..................... ".......the suspension type and mountings shall remain the same as that fitted by the manufacturer, except that adjustable platform struts are allowed. No external reservoirs are permitted. The shock absorbers may be of any make and may be uprated from standard. The mounting method and position shall remain as specified by the manufacturer. It is prohibited to fit telescopic instead of lever arm shock absorbers and vice versa........the ride height must be set to that specified by the manufacturer for that original make and model, with a "wear and tear" tolerance of +/- 30mm allowed" How do others read that ??? Many thanks, Neil |
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I take that to mean you can change to adjustable dampers... but not convert the back of the car to dual wishbone... Just getting a mate to look up Blue Book regs for enduro's, he's been playing the game longer than me!
He said he's seen you a few times, he was at the midsummer yesterday, he's usually navving, but has a 360 to play with. I'll get my 300 down to play next year when I should have some more time and spare dosh! |
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That would be a great help thanks.
I'm 99% certain we can change them, but until the weekend just gone, never saw the need !!! It would be nice for confirmation by others though. I had a steel sumpguard fabricated for mine to the same shape as the plastic one that is on there - I haven't had the time to look underneath yet, Im hoping it is still there !!!! Neil |
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Excellent stuff, mind me asking where and how much for the sumo guard? I'd be a lot happier running with one!
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Neil,
Is that passage you quoted from the TorqBar Championship regs? It doesn't match the Blue Book section on Enduro suspension (K22.21.6) I can't see anything in either set of rules that bans adjustable dampers though, as long as they are of the same type as the standard ones. Cheers, Nick (I am the guy Chris was just referring to, and was navving the brake-less blue Ka at the weekend, I think I spoke to you at petrol and the finish) |
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Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2021 23:50
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Hi Neil
Looks like a fun event. I love driving whites in my 360 ![]() I'm trying to prep my 360 for some not-quite-as-rough events down south. I'm also trying to do this on a budget. For the rear I've simply chosen a pair of KYB gas-a-just dampers for now. These are non adjustable gas monotube dampers which are a bit stiffer than the standard items. Cost about £20 each from Buy Parts By. At the front (hopefully going on this weekend) I've got a pair of standard height, but slightly stiffer springs (from Classicswede for £50), KYB Excel-G dampers (about £25 each from Buy Parts By), some new strut top mounts (about £25 each from GSF) and also a set of polybushes (ARB, tie bar and wishbone all from Classicswede for around £40 I think). So around £200 and hopefully it should be a fair bit better than the standard items. However as the others have said if you wanna spend a bit more money you can go a bit more exotic with the Spax/Koni options. Definately worth talking to Classicswede (aka Dai) about this though. Out of interest where did you get the cage from for your 340? That's one thing I'd definately like to invest it at some point (along with sump and transmission guards, custom exhaust, upgraded brakes, B234 lump etc etc) ![]() Cheers Carl |
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I read those regs as saying you're allowed coilovers. Schweeeeet.
cheers James |
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